Monday September 11

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Moon moving into earthy Taurus compels you to take a tougher stand and smarten up your act. You will be more self-sufficient this week and less likely to let others cajole you into making questionable commitments.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Moon in your sign may make it difficult to separate thought from feeling, but as the week wears on there will be greater clarity. Sidestep people who sometimes try to tempt or manipulate you.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
To avoid regrets or mistakes, make sure you follow proper procedure this week. If you try to cut costs or put in a lacklustre performance, results will almost certainly reflect your efforts. Second best is not good enough.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Obstacles can be overcome provided you are willing to work harder and sacrifice leisure time. Expect to regain the upper hand when a point of contention between you and an adversary is resolved in your favour.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
An error of judgement or slip of the tongue could come back to haunt you. Hence, you would be wise to weigh up your words carefully and be extra cautious when making decisions that affect others.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You are well placed to upgrade an aspect of your lifestyle or improve your image. An unexpected bonus or useful piece of advice could pave the way for greater financial freedom or an improved measure of self-worth.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You may not have the luxury of time on your side, but you will excel at cutting corners and delegating tasks. Also, limited opportunities mean you must be spot-on in your decision taking and choice of partners.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Rather than working within your limits, push the boundaries and take chances. You are on a path of personal growth and the more challenges you take on, the greater your rewards are likely to be.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Venus at the apex of your horoscope suggests you can use charm to boost your chances. This week it is not just about ability or experience, but how you present yourself and who is watching.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
One of the zodiac's workaholics, you take your duties and responsibilities seriously. And while Mars drives you even more than usual this week, you should stop short of giving more than is expected of you.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Vanity or a desire to feather your own nest may be the motivating force behind many of your actions. And while this is out of character, the need to impress or survive overrides your usual idealism.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Venus in opposition provides the missing x factor and makes you a magnet for friends and newcomers alike. You may be pleasantly surprised by your popularity or will celebrate the resolution of a personal problem.

YOUR DAY
Moon in Aries increases productivity and lessens accountability. The race may be on to reach the finishing post first, but the costs could include a lack of concern, principles or perfection. Priceless opportunities may be missed during this single-minded phase, but boredom will never be an issue.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You have waited long enough for results, but will celebrate a breakthrough before your next birthday. This is also a year for creating your own luck and taking risks on relationships or new ventures that would normally be outside your field of interest.