Monday, October 2

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Before making any decisions you must take into the account the feelings of those around you. Yours is currently the peacemaking sign and you will quickly master the art of diplomacy when trying to persuade people.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
When someone proffers a suggestion your first instinct may be to proceed with caution. Only through the process of elimination will you quell concerns and feel comfortable making a definitive choice. Time is on your side today.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Charm your way into a person's good graces before revealing what you want. The gentler you lay the groundwork this week, the more likely you are to be given the sanction and support you seek from others.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
A tendency to talk yourself up could create a false impression or see you biting off more than you can chew. Swallow your pride, acknowledge your own limitations and you will be surprised how understanding others are.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You may be addicted to the pleasure principle and will shun anyone who attempts to dampen your enthusiasm. However, with the relationship planet Venus in romantic Libra, your view of life and love could be somewhat superficial.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Financial conditions favour your sign this week, although caution is advised when spending. Focus on long-term security rather than short term gratification and try to avoid outlaying money for impulsive purchases or indulgent pastimes.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
A renewed sense of optimism sees you putting a positive spin on a personal problem. And in the process of convincing others that everything is okay, you will engender self-belief and ultimately find a satisfactory solution.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
The sting comes out of your tail, but you will continue to articulate needs and desires so that others know exactly where you are coming from. Your moderate approach to certain issues will endear you to people.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Patterns of your life may be thrown out of alignment, but diversity will suit your mood. If you are prepared to reach out and embrace unusual people or situations, new insights are likely to be gained.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
The lunar energy tones down some of life's harsher realities, allowing you to overlook flaws in others and ease up on yourself. In the days ahead, you must gather good people around you to work as a
team.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
A plan held over can be brought back to life and put into practice. You have a much better chance of success this time around, provided the once missing ingredients have finally fallen into place.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
If someone treats you in an offhanded way, emulate their detachment and turn your attention to those who care. The emotional planets are skewed and this is not the time to take issue with petty people.

YOUR DAY
Expressing individuality is important, provided people avoid going too far out on a limb. Conventional norms may not apply today and it will pay to think outside the square when seeking solutions. By and large the energy is unpredictable, but there are also signs of laziness in the stars.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Relax and events will eventually fall into place for you. The tempo is leisurely and happiness comes from relishing each moment rather than worrying about what lies ahead. Teamwork on the job and co-operation in relationships add further satisfaction in the year ahead.