Monday, 18 July 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Adopt a wait-and-see approach even if it means using up all your reserves of patience and tolerance. Your usual tendency to jump to conclusions or act impulsively will work against you in the current cosmic climate.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Outwardly you may exude an aura of composure, but inwardly you will probably feel agitated or anxious. The planets play mind games with your sign and there may be a gradual chipping away of your confidence this week.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A healthy spirit of competition exists and rather than this having a negative effect at work or home, it will stir up ambitions and prove mentally stimulating. Meantime, a love/hate relationship continues to confound and entertain you.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Keep your eyes and ears open this week for valuable insight into someone or clues about a situation. A previously unresolved mystery may be answered and once your suspicions are confirmed your confidence will quickly be restored.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
With stern Saturn in your sign, early Leos will soon start to feel the squeeze. Battles will be hard fought, freedom may be curtailed, or pressure could be put on in the areas of money and work.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Before you blow an issue out of proportion, take a moment to ask yourself honest andprobing questions. There is a risk you will blow the goodwill gained earlier this year and do damage to your cause.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You can turn most situations to your own advantage, but confidence and a positive mindset are crucial. Believe in yourself, visualise your goals and avoid looking for hidden motives. A seemingly lost cause can certainly be salvaged.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
With planets in ego-driven signs, you will be keen to make a good impression on others. Ponder past experiences and use them to either guide you through stormy waters or negotiate a better business deal for yourself.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Whilst in a nurturing mood, you may pour love on relatives or help the less fortunate. However, if your main aim is to keep everyone happy, expect to be emotionally drained at best and disappointed at worst.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Although you often ponder problems until they literally resolve themselves, your mood this week will be both decisive and daring. If someone seeks your opinion or a contentious issue comes up, your reaction time will be halved.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
An idea may have merit and is worthy of a hearing, but be wary about pushing your opinions on others. Drop a hint or suggestion and give colleagues or loved ones time to reach their own conclusions.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Put distance between yourself and a known troublemaker, especially if there has been bad blood for a while. There is little to be gained from insisting on the last word or becoming emotionally embroiled in other people's arguments.

YOUR DAY
With Saturn now in Leo and today's Moon in Sagittarius, love will not be given lightly but must be earned. In addition, friends or colleagues may be slower than usual to trust each other and there might be an element of doubt that prevents people from making decisions or commitments. Look at problems through grown-up eyes and act maturely around others.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You are on the cusp of change and while you may waver about which way to go, help will come from unexpected sources. Place your trust in people who have championed your cause in the past or love you unconditionally. Some exciting prospects loom later this year and early 2006.