Friday July 14

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A backhanded compliment could take the gloss off an accomplishment. Mercury the messenger in apparent backward motion may be responsible for mixed messages and even competitive jealousy. Avoid taking comments too seriously today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Team up with a collaborator who is your equal but brings something different to the table. As you work towards a common goal and capitalise on each other's strengths, a very successful partnership will be formed.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You may feel like a fish swimming upstream, but slow and steady progress is better than none. Every time you are tempted to give up on a goal, remind yourself how far you have already come this year.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your impetuous behaviour or forthright opinions may have a negative effect on relationships. Try to be more self-disciplined and tactful, especially when dealing with those who are thin-skinned. Words could come back to haunt you.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
A tendency to misjudge people may be out of character, but can be blamed on the deceptive lunar energy. However even with the glitches in your radar, you will still be more perceptive than many around you.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
There may be positive change in one of your intimate relationships and greater understanding will result. A better balance between heart and mind is the main reason events have been flowing more smoothly this month.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
If you want to be more loved, respected or noticed, the key is to pay others the same consideration. Take the focus off yourself and subtly change the terms of references in your close relationships.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Jupiter's positive influence has helped you adept well to change and made life less mundane. Continuing on the same theme, you can soon expect another missing element to be added to your routine or relationships.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Sometimes commitment-shy, you may soon make a firm decision that has long-term consequences. It could take a while to accept a new role or life situation, but the potential rewards outweigh the initial confusion.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Your liberalism towards certain people and issues may be fleeting, but at the very least it could open your mind to different opinions and concerns. However, forward planning will probably remain your top priority and tactic.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Friends and family members will play an important part in your day, but not necessarily in a positive way. Someone who is emotionally needy may test your patience or unreasonable demands will be made on your time.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
To avoid becoming distracted, clear your mind, de-clutter your workspace and avoid persistent people. A goal will soon be within reach and you cannot afford to lose momentum or divert your time and energy elsewhere.

YOUR DAY
Subjective energy almost rules out the possibility of reaching amicable solutions or making unbiased judgements. Some may become obsessive about issues today while others see everything from their own narrow perspective. This is however a good time for self-nurturing, independent action and putting new ideas down on paper.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You could be inclined to express yourself through actions rather than words. Perhaps a plan you formulated last year will come to fruition or you may take the lead in a situation that appears to be going nowhere. Others may deem you the quiet achiever.