Friday June 30

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Whether you have underestimated another person or sold yourself short, there will be no time to waste back-pedalling. Instead you must make a supreme effort to correct the situation through convincing words and actions.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Try to be more generous with your time and energy even if it means putting your own needs and desires last. Someone who has low self-esteem or lacks confidence and resources will benefit greatly from your input.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You may wish to smooth things over with a loved one but have trouble swallowing your pride. Luckily, Venus in your sign comes to the rescue and tutors you in the arts of diplomacy, humility and charm.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You will finally start to make progress in a situation that reached an impasse months ago. Once the brakes come off you may have to play catch-up, but fortunately enthusiasm levels will be higher than usual.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You may be driven by a need to prove yourself, upstage others or earn tangible rewards. But whatever your motivation is, the planets provide you with an amazing ability to focus, absorb information and keep going.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Before you start something new you must tie up the remaining loose ends on a project. Moon on the brink of your sign predicts setbacks and suggests that you might be too proud to ask for help.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You may be required to step into an unfamiliar role or adapt to changing circumstances and while you will be thrown, success is assured. Meantime, a grudge you hold against someone is unhealthy and should be dealt with.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
It may be difficult to separate thought from emotion, especially if you have a personal stake in a decision or set of circumstances. Go back to the drawing board and wait until the timing seems more appropriate.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You and an associate may be at cross-purposes, but there is an element of good humour in your disagreement. Avoid taking issues too seriously and be generous enough to give ground or avoid asking questions.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Someone may push the wrong buttons, but the onus is on you to change your instinctive reaction. Let sarcasm wash over you today and learn to laugh along rather than taking what others say too seriously.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
It may be difficult to adopt one set of rules for every situation or relationship and flexibility is a must. Try to take others at their word, adjust your manner accordingly and accept differences between people.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Exploit opportunities and accept offers, even if it means taking a stab in the dark or a financial risk. There may be a fine line between success and failure, but luck is currently on your side.

YOUR DAY
Moods may wax and wane making it more difficult to read people. The secret is to avoid making assumptions and evaluate situations before rushing in. There could also be a tendency today to live beyond one's means in an effort to impress others or indulge in the creature comforts.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Focus your energies on practical issues such as long-term security, health and wellbeing or career. Whenever you conduct business in the months ahead, take emotion out of the equation and make shrewd decisions based on your own best interest. Obstacles look set to tumble.