Monday, October 23

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Some of the resentment you feel may be directed towards the wrong person. Remember that the faults you see in others are likely to mirror your own shortcomings. You may be teaching what you need to learn.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Obsessive tendencies will actually work in a positive way today. You may dedicate yourself to a project that has gone past its deadline, or your undying devotion to someone will earn love and loyalty in return.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
With the Sun leaving your partnership section, you can make a last-ditch effort to mend fences or rekindle a relationship. From this point on, it may be more difficult to get through to people and reach accord.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
There may be a minor but effective change you can make that will streamline your daily routine or ease emotional burdens. Your sign is on an upward trend towards success, but first corners must be cut.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Go directly to the heart of problems and tell the truth as you see it. Time is of the essence this week and those who take the roundabout route will miss deadlines, opportunities and a chance to excel.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Your ability to communicate effectively is heightened by change in both the solar and lunar energies. A recent cause of frustration will fade as you regain the upper hand in a business or personal relationship.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
An idea that holds promise may need fine-tuning, but is basically sound. Pool your resources with a partner and exploit the productive planetary energy by getting an immediate start on the planning and preparation stages.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A rift between you and a loved one may be resolved so smoothly that you are left wondering what all the fuss is about. In the lead up to your birthday, open your heart and discuss issues honestly.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You will either lose sleep over a petty problem or waste time worrying about someone else's plight. Moon in fixated Scorpio is the culprit and can be blamed for those out of character or context obsessive tendencies.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
In a departure from your usual approach you could be inclined to talk yourself up and trust fate. Fortunately for you the planets provide a confidence boost and indicate that unexpected good fortune is coming your way.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Your life may have been fragmented in the recent past and some Aquarians have lost their identity or sense of purpose. A little soul-searching would not go astray, especially if you are inclined to deflect blame.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
The image you project or impact you make at first meeting will influence the way others judge you. If you come across as confident you will quickly win approval, but falter and you could spoil your chances.

YOUR DAY
The momentum may build slowly this week, but outcomes will be lasting. And while the scope for of opportunity is likely to be narrowed, dedication to the task will be sound. Issues of trust and loyalty may put strain on relationships, but are critical to ongoing happiness.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Once you break through a barrier, something wonderful will await you on the other side. The secrets to success this year are stepping outside familiar areas and adding variety to life. Everything from relationships to health and work will benefit from a mini makeover.