Monday, 8 May 2006

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Your fuse may be shorter than usual and minor incidents could be blown out of all proportion. Try to keep a sense of perspective and look for the positive rather than negative traits in other people.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Earthy energy suits your style and events may click into place much easier than expected today. Your conservative streak may show when confronted with a novel idea, but you will be judged inflexible rather than old-fashioned.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
What you pass off as amusing others may consider dishonourable or distasteful. A clash of cultures or ideals might be confronting, but could also prompt you to question personal principles and your own childlike behaviour.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Excellent communication skills not only stimulate personal relationships, but also give you the upper hand in business dealings. You may make an instant decision that has a domino effect and benefits many of the people around you.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
The pattern of your life may be subtly changing, but because events have been moving slowly you are able to adapt. Your biggest challenge is learning to dispense with the past and face the future optimistically.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You may wish to clarify a couple of issues before signing or sealing an agreement. Verbal promises count for little this week and you must exercise caution even if you trust those you are dealing with.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
If you have been feeling a little world-weary, look for creative ways to vary your routine. There is no need to make wholesale changes, but you can stimulate discussions, shake up relationships or update your methods.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Your powers of observation give you the jump on others, making it almost impossible for them to put something past you. Use your skills to explore and experiment, but take a light-hearted rather than serious approach.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22) Some of your techniques and strategies may be flawed, but there will be no doubting your good intentions. And despite initially hitting a few dead ends, a breakthrough at home, work or socially will eventually come.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
The feelers you put out months ago are gradually taking hold. Feedback will filter in from people who have the power or influence to help you progress and profit from your talents. Expect a stalemate to be broken.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Loved ones and associates may find some of your ideas or solutions extreme, but will be prepared to trust your judgement. Repay the faith shown in you by sharing the joys and benefits with those you care for.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You can only expect the best from others if you are prepared to lead by example. Take the initiative and make yourself available to offer guidance, resources and hands-on help. Hold back any urge to speculate.

YOUR DAY
Verbal communication will be pivotal in relationships today. Rather than expecting others to read your mind, make an effort to express feelings and requests in detail in order to avoid any misunderstandings. During the quieter moments devote time to issues that require research or involve numerous facts and figures.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Delayed tributes or rewards could soon start to flow in, justifying the time and effort you recently spent on a project or event. You will also work through a personal issue in the months ahead and might finally put ghosts of the past to rest.