KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Put a positive spin on messages or ideas you are desperate to sell. Ruling Mars gifts you with the power of persuasion and if you choose your words carefully, results are likely to fall your
way.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
First impressions are the most accurate. Listen to your inner voice and act on instinct, especially in affairs of the heart. There could be a deeper meaning behind some of the words whispered in your ear.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Fate intercedes to prevent you from wandering off course. Be alert to hints and messages that initially seem subtle but on further scrutiny have a more profound meaning. Keep your antenna up at all times.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Hardship helps you appreciate the good times. Stern Saturn exerts pressure but it never breaks your spirit or stirs up feelings of self-pity. Instead you learn valuable lessons and count your current blessings.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Make money matters your main concern. Moon puts the focus on accounts, budgets and investments with long-range security taking precedence over a show of materialism. Spend on preferred pastimes rather than pointless possessions.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Positive feedback or flattery alleviates self-doubt. Lunar energy draws attention your good points and it also prompts you to lower your defences in company of others. Trust shown in loved ones is justified.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You are both provocative and a peacemaker. Disposition, circumstances and people determine which persona you adopt but in every instance your presence will be felt. Avoid twisting the truth to suit your own agenda today.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Mercury, the planet of puzzle solving, turns you into a sleuth. Very little escapes your eagle eye and as the penny drops someone could be caught in the act. You are also a whiz at sighting new opportunities.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Your sunny self-assurance helps you navigate tricky situations. Benevolent Venus buoys your chances while Mercury teaches you how to duck for cover when tempers flare. Going on the charm offensive is an ingenious ploy.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A feud might be resolved and frustrations ease. Lunar energy opens floodgates and your faith in someone is restored or questions are accurately answered. Explore projects that hold promise of financial or emotional gain.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
If self-control is an issue, enlist a mentor to keep you on track. Hyped up energy could cause a lack of willpower and propensity for taking unnecessary risks. Bear in mind you reap what you sow.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Patience is thin on the ground today. Jittery Mars in the realm of routine creates a desire for quick results and sees you tripping up on your own enthusiasm. Focus on chores that require a short attention span.
YOUR DAY
Thoughts are likely to be expressed out loud. On the positive side this suggests everyone will know where they stand. However the negative connotations could be hurt feelings, damaged relationships or a loss of face.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
Pull up stumps in a stale situation. Allow time to tie up loose ends or rework the budget but accept that most things come to a natural conclusion. The looming life cycle is one of renewal.