KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
To escape criticism, you might have to put a positive spin on events. Other peoples' disappointment can quickly be dissolved but it requires fast-talking, as well as some sort of inducement from you.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Your pleasant approach charms and disarms people, helping achieve the results you long for. And with the intuitive Moon currently passaging your zone of gratification, others are even more responsive to your overtures.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
When bored you feel out of sorts but an ability to mask thoughts and feelings leaves others in the dark. Today you can turn dull energy to your own advantage by catching up on the backlog of practical tasks.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Expect to feel more mentally alert and emotionally aware. There are forces at work that provide a much-needed energy boost, as well as an ability to understand yourself and others. Direct your attention to special relationships.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Moon in the money sector works makes you more sensitive to spending habits. You might decide to tighten your own purse strings or you will offer unsolicited advice when you see others squandering their resources.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
The waiting game is almost over and you are about to taste success. Months of concerted effort pay off and a change of fortunes allows greater freedom at home or work. Relationships improve as financial pressures ease.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
To boost your reputation or self-worth, place a higher value on personal integrity. Easy victories are empty ones but battles hard fought and won set you apart from other people. Take the moral high ground.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Energy and enthusiasm levels might be below par but even if you take baby steps, goals can be reached. Put non-urgent jobs on hold and work your way through routine tasks that require minimum imagination.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You are visionary but often fail to follow through. Once an idea is set in motion, enlist the help of someone with an eye for detail to take care of the finer points. Teamwork is the secret to success.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
If you wish to impress your peers, act naturally. There is an aura of self-belief and quiet strength around your sign that makes you a magnet for attention from others. Soak up the attention and accolades.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Choose your words carefully and only place trust in people with a proven track records. This is no time to be second-guessing your own motives or entering into commitments because of blind loyalty to others.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
If you have doubts about a relationship this could be the perfect time to raise the subject. Loved ones are likely to be more receptive and less critical than usual, allowing you to recapture lost intimacy.
YOUR DAY
Take the heat out of situations by remaining detached. Sound arguments are more palatable than emotional tirades and they help quell hidden doubts. Meantime, tasks requiring attention to detail can confidently be tackled with the Moon in fastidious Virgo.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
You are entering a transition phase and should work towards eliminating things from your life that no longer serve a useful purpose. The good news is you have time to complete your goal. The downside could be feelings of loss.
