Monday July 31

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A tendency to go along with the crowd is not a sign of weakness, but a desire for peace and acceptance. You may also find it difficult to feel anger or resentment towards your loved ones.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Someone who is indecisive or unreliable could upset your plans. And while you may tolerate errant behaviour up to a limit, your temper will eventually snap. Voice your objections well before you reach breaking point.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Although the energy will be hesitant at times, your sign is likely to adapt easier than others. You may decide not to participate in certain events or conversely you will initiate a project without consulting anyone.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
In a departure from the norm, you may communicate thoughts and feelings in a logical rather than emotional way. You could also be more inclined to give others the benefit of the doubt this week.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Someone who is demonstrative appeals to your dramatic side and brightens up your world. After feeling subdued by the forces of Saturn, the lighter energy provides much-needed relief from serious issues and boring relationships.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
There may be restrictions on your time and you will have to be super-organised in order to meet deadlines. However, as much as you like to take control, occasionally events will be out of your hands.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Some of the pleasure, romance or satisfaction that has been missing from your life is about to return. You may encounter a charismatic person who brings out your best or introduces you to a new pastime.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Your patience may be put to the test when people make unreasonable demands or uncalled for comments. Fortunately, Moon in amiable Libra prevents you from totally losing your temper today. If all else fails, walk away.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
If you have mixed feelings about a person or problem, give yourself more time to consider ways of dealing with the issue. Further facts or information could come to light and provide you with a clear-cut choice.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
To the naked eye a situation might seem straightforward, but dig a little deeper and a more complex picture may begin to unfold. Be prepared to peel away the layers before making a decision or commitment.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You will have an inbuilt sense of right and wrong which should come in useful when dealing with matters of the heart or conscience. Your idealism is likely to rub off on others and help create harmony.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You could be inclined to go to extremes and pull out all stops in a situation. This all-or-nothing approach could work against you, but then again it may produce instant results. Take the good with bad.

YOUR DAY
Moon in Libra brings even-handedness to situations. A sense of justice and fair play dominates today, although people will not necessarily sacrifice their own needs or comfort for the sake of others. In addition, plans may chop and change, appointments could be missed and friends might be unreliable.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Acting on impulse, you may make a decision that ruffles a few feathers but feels right for you. And after months of constraints, who can blame you for breaking out of the mould and experimenting with something new. In relationships, be direct but in a tactful way.