KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
An eclipse dampens your desire to please others. Instead you slip back into your old assertive ways and reinvent your role at home or work. Visionary ideas are worth following through, especially if there is potential profit involved.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
When given the green light make the most of your opportunities. A friendly new Moon delivers a stroke of good luck with the potential to achieve a better lifestyle. Once you seize the initiative, momentum will quickly build.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A recent reluctance on your part to let go has probably come at a personal price. Fortunately today's solar eclipse offers you a second chance to abandon a worn-out situation and start afresh. It's time to up the ante.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
A strong sense of duty and loyalty strikes at the heart of issues. You are guided by conscience yet shrewd in your dealings and it's this winning combination attracts admiration from all quarters. New beginnings are forecast.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You do the right things for the wrong reasons and wind up feeling resentful. Take guilt and fear out of the equation, bearing in mind that personal happiness is paramount and peace at all costs an unrealistic goal.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Contact with others could set off an amazing and unexpected chain of events. A compatible solar eclipse quickens the pace and places you in the right spot at the appropriate time. Keep your finger on the pulse.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Normally a skilled debater, you keep opinions to yourself today. There are subjects you choose to avoid, most particularly those that force you to step outside your comfort zone or face up to your own shortcomings.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
The fact you are well intentioned exempts you from criticism. People turn a blind eye to your faults and are drawn to the goodness within. An eclipse in the pleasure zone suggests amusing distractions or a romantic liaison.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Fact and fiction might blur but you can counter confusion by seeking second opinions. If your first instinct is to take situations at face value, remind yourself that the energy is both deceitful and dreamy today.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A well-suited solar eclipse brings those mind games to an end. An issue is clarified and genuine apologies could come from people who wronged you. Kick off this new cycle by reworking plans or re-engaging in negotiations.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Yours is the role of peacemaker and you have a particular soft spot for the underdog. A strong sense of justice drives you today and the cornerstone of your belief system is fairness for all.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
An eclipse in your sign highlights the need for change. Whether you have matured or moved beyond a current situation, this is the perfect time to make a clean break. The lessons you have learned prove invaluable.
YOUR DAY
With a solar eclipse in intuitive Pisces, people teach what they need to learn. Keep that axiom uppermost in mind and impart wisdom to others while embracing their knowledge. There is no need for flowery language or underhanded tactics. Simplicity is the secret to success.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
Set the bar a little higher but don't expect overnight success. There are difficulties to overcome in the year ahead but you gain strength from setbacks and build strong foundations for the future. Consolidation is your key word, while home is your haven.