Horoscopes: Weekend, July 25 & 26

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
The good times may be low-key but that does not detract from the pleasure you feel. Issue an open invitation to special people and allow yourself some small self-indulgence this weekend.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Affairs of the heart eclipse external matters. Because you believe charity begins at home, obligations to loved ones are met and all the necessary boxes ticked. Others pledge loyalty in return for your sacrifices.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Take the good with the bad and results should even out. The key is to avoid wasting time worrying or trying to make amends for past mistakes. Give one of your novel ideas a test run.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your serious side emerges and superficial people or pastimes becoming boring. Give your brain a workout by mixing with well-informed types or investigating new interests. You can also make money from creative ideas.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
One-off experiences bring a burst of pleasure. You concede that happiness is fleeting but nothing detracts from the moment and the memory it creates. The social scene looks particularly vibrant this weekend.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
After being at cross-purposes with someone, you now win that person over. You are sensitive and tactful this weekend, a winning combination when it comes to ironing out relationship differences.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You take time to reassess a relationship or review a goal. A fresh lunar cycle provides the perfect opportunity to change your aims and actions without losing momentum. Consult with loved ones first.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Your perception leads to sound decision-making. With all the facts at your fingertips, you then rely on your uncanny sixth sense to seal the deal. Others marvel at your courage and cleverness.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
A once unattainable goal comes closer to reality. Moon moving across the mid-point of your chart pushes you further up ladder of success and changes your place in the pecking order.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You somehow bring all the parts of a plan together. What others deem your overnight success has actually been months in the making and is a product of your clever forethought.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Seeing a situation through is tedious but necessary. Quash any desire to drop the ball and instead make it your mission to prove you have the mettle, and can succeed against the odds.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Life takes on a rosier glow. Moon, the emotional indicator, is at a compatible angle to your sign. You feel more in control and your efforts are appreciated by close associates. A change in luck is due.

SATURDAY
YOUR DAY
Listen carefully and read between the lines. There is very little margin for error in a day when only perfect outcomes are expected. Interaction between people has a business-like tone to it.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You value privacy and take the path of least resistance. This is a year when reflection provides clues to what the future holds and brings peace to close relationships. Wholesale change is unnecessary.

SUNDAY
YOUR DAY
To intensify experiences, engage the imagination. There is more to situations than meets the eye and a closer look is well worth any effort. One interesting connection leads to another today.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Well-defined goals give you something to work towards. There is no room or time for wastage and a detailed approach to life is highly recommended. Set yourself up for the future.