KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You are a magnet for people with problems but the secret is to nurture not preach. Make sympathetic noises and keep your feelings on issues under wraps. Apart from that, it is business as usual today.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Good fortune comes to you in subtle ways. The impact of a gesture or decision might not strike for a while, but with the value of hindsight should be obvious. Delayed gratification makes results seem sweeter.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Incomplete tasks should be dealt with in order to keep your reputation intact. A recent tendency to start something and fail to follow through could have others doubting your commitment or ability. Fix the problem now.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You can expect positive emotional change or an improvement in lifestyle. Moon in your sign alerts you to issues that require attention and whether consciously or by chance, you manoeuvre things your way. Loved ones also benefit.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You are experienced at tackling tough issues but at this stage need time out. Some self-nurturing might perk you up and keeping negative people at arm's length will go a long way towards eliminating stress from your day.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Lunar energy intensifies your need for company but cautions against playing favourites. Treat everyone as your equal and share the love around. Meantime a project you have been working on produces good results or generates feedback.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Let conscience be your guide today. There is a risk you might fall back into old habits or engage in self-deception but the planets warn that you cannot fool yourself and must face the realty of situations.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Famous for your intensity, nothing in life is taken lightly. And with fate now lending a helping hand your powers of concentration are even more commendable. A plan or task comes together nicely and is accompanied by praise.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Putting a positive spin on situations does not change the facts. Get back to basics and be realistic in your assessments, even if that means admitting that you or a loved one has made foolish mistakes.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Your challenge lies in figuring out what others want or what makes them tick. And that entails getting up close with your nearest and dearest. You have a soft spot today for people in a fix.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
A catch-22 situation puts you in an awkward position. Whichever way you decide to move someone's nose could be put out of joint or your good name sullied. The only other alternative is to walk away.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Finding yourself in the right place with influential people could be a bonus for many. Personal encounters have a domino effect and a new network of contacts or unexpected opportunities could be the flow-on.
YOUR DAY
Wrapping others in cotton wool does not protect them from life's harsh realities it simply delays the inevitable. Bring issues out into the open today and ignore the consequences. The good news is that intuition is finely honed, so most judgements should be spot on.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
You start your new birthday year on a rebellious note. However you quickly fall into line when you see the affect your actions have on others. A spirit of co-operation then prevails and you sound people out rather than making independent decisions.
