Horoscopes: Monday, 6 July

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
There is more to a situation than meets the eye. Examine the motives of others and look below the surface when decisions need to be made. A little scepticism goes a long way towards protecting your interests.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Ambitions are aroused and you search for new opportunities. Positive energy encourages you to buck trends and go against the tide of popular opinion today. Expect others to be swept up in your enthusiasm.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You are prepared to compromise but not capitulate. Gentle Venus in your sign softens your stance and protects you from people who are manipulative by nature. Social interaction is your strong suit today.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your approach is down to earth and problems are dealt with in a pragmatic manner. Moon moving into your opposite sign sees you subconsciously adopting Capricorn traits such as stoicism and leadership.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Be careful you don't trip on your own enthusiasm. Venus the negotiator in your zone of idealism prompts you to fight for the underdog and adopt a variety of worthy causes. There is no stopping you.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Results fall in your favour and tangible rewards filter in. Moon, the emotional indicator, and Mars the results-based planet complement each other, and events to fall into place with less effort than usual.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You are both witty and watchful. Moon at the base of your suggests people who fight dirty could cross your path and turn discussions into disputes. Forewarned is forearmed this week.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Personal problems take top priority and you tackle them with passion. A relationship may stabilise after a shaky start or a firmer financial footing will be established. Scorpios are in a win-win situation.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
No-nonsense energy instils quiet strength into Sagittarian natives. You designate yourself peacemaker or leader of the pack and become a role model to those around you. Protocol and processes are carefully followed.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You have a healthy respect for money. Moon in Capricorn stirs a need for security and the law of attraction much-needed stability back into your life. You artfully separate need from greed

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
The social scales tip back in your favour. Companionable Venus enters the zone of leisure and pleasure, prompting you to accept spontaneous invitations from others. New hobbies become outlets for your creative energy.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You put the past behind you and look for lucky breaks. Ambitious energy inspires you to climb the ladder of social and professional success, but impeccable timing is the real ace up your sleeve.

YOUR DAY
Mercury, the planet of mental stimulation, moves into resourceful Gemini. A smattering of knowledge goes a long way during this cycle and people are rarely lost for words. Substance and style go hand in hand.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Your heart lies with family and friends. A close-knit circle makes you feel secure and the Cancerian nurturing gene is dominant throughout the year. Some good news could be cause for celebration.