KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
An experiment goes surprisingly well. Revolutionary energy urges you try something that is different but has the potential for personal or pecuniary profit. Other people benefit from your foray into new territory.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You create order from chaos. Saturn the organiser is perfectly placed and you accept that a tidy environment can lead to greater productivity. Your popularity rises at the same rate as your output.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You remain cool in the heat of battle. Others envy your composure but few are either willing or able to emulate it. Expect to play the role of mediator when two parties have trouble reaching a compromise.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Rivalries appear out of nowhere. Rather than being daunted by challenges, you thrive on the competition and mental games of one-upmanship. You want to be respected and admired rather than just popular.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Partnerships are the focus of attention. What you give out now comes back twofold later, making it easier to decide who needs your help. The lines between need and desire may be blurred at this time.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Your quest for perfection can cause delays and disappointment. Ease up on yourself and accept that personal standards can sometimes be set too high. In certain instances, near enough may be good enough.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Yours is the voice of reason. Mercury, the planet of conflict resolution, is positioned in your zone of interaction. You are firm but tactful with people whose arguments tend to go around in circles.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Fickle energy causes confusion. To stay safe, double-check facts and figures before giving a venture or opinion the thumbs up today. Avoid relying on memory when conveying messages passed on to you by others.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Talk is therapeutic and helps reconcile heart with mind. You tend to choose unorthodox avenues to achieve objectives but excellent outcomes are forecast nonetheless. A break from routine or tradition is helpful.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You dislike uncertainty but the mystique of a situation grabs your attention. If you follow your heart not your head, very little can go wrong. Remember, over-analysis can cause confusion and false conclusions.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
There are ways to look after your own interests without being obvious. You can gently exert authority while still meeting obligations and deadlines. The versatile energy allows you to multi-task throughout the week.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Twists and turns are frustrating but provide food for thought. Look on setbacks as challenges and pay close attention to detail or subtle nuances may be missed. You have time on your side.
YOUR DAY
Trends come and go but classic style is timeless. Attractions to oddball ideas or hip people are common during this phase, although tried-and-true methods tend to bring the best results.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
The new-year brings minor regrets. However your heart heals quickly when you withdraw from the fray to grieve your loss. 2009 offers opportunities to evolve by learning lessons of the past.
