Monday October 9, 2006

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
The tempo slows and medium-term plans come into sharper focus. You will confidently put a past problem behind you this week, happy in the knowledge that you can handle new situations with the benefit of hindsight.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
While certain messages may be lost in translation, you will have a fairly firm grasp on what others require. However, for peace of mind you should listen carefully and jot down points to review later.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Play by the rules or suffer the consequences. You may be tempted to take advantage of opportune circumstances today, but an ethical approach will bring the best long-term results. Your power lies in being honest.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Some of you may have difficulty breaking into a faction, while others simply defy convention and do their own thing. Either way you will feel out of sync with the majority of people and could suffer emotionally.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Someone with sense of the ridiculous may be just the tonic needed to help lift your spirits. And with affectionate Venus in your communication zone, your friendship base may broaden or you will discover new interests.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
One of your irrational fears may prove baseless and you will gradually warm to a person or idea. It may have taken months to reach this particular point, but the wheels are turning slowly for your sign.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You could be inclined to throw caution to the wind and make decisions based on first impressions. Fortunately, the energy is flowing freely and your instincts will be spot on this week. Pitch new ideas confidently.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
There may be talk about a joint venture or shared dream and two heads will be better than one when making final decisions. A person who is reliable or earthy by nature could be your rock.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Little gains will add up and quickly amount to ample profit. There is a subtlety in the stars that you might normally miss, but due to awareness you are more likely to take advantage of this week.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A recent review may have prompted change in the financial or emotional area. And because you are keen to win back someone's trust or form a new partnership, you will continue to fine-tune policy and procedure.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
With Sun and Venus at compatible angles, pleasure and business are inexorably entwined. Gone may be your usual tendency to clinically weigh up issues and in its place will be sweet-talking and intuitive approach.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Occasionally you may feel like a fish out of water, but your ability to adapt soon sees you fitting in. It may help to lower your emotional guard and place your trust in people who are leaders.

YOUR DAY
Moon and Mercury merge to set new relationship rules. Where there was once a tendency to flirt with feelings, a greater sense of decorum and loyalty may suddenly exist. The stubborn energy augurs well for affairs of the heart, but could stifle creativity and practical progress.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Rather than living on past glories, your current mission is to perform new feats. It may take all year to get into the groove of a situation, but before your next birthday you will be certain whether or not you are on course.