Thursday July 6

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You may find yourself in the hot seat and will have to make a quick decision. Outcomes could go either way today, so be prepared to accept the accolades or apologise for your inadvertent mistakes.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Your belief in someone may waver due to his or her questionable behaviour or a lack of loyalty. The emotional state of others will have a strong bearing on how you feel about yourself and life in general.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
If you allow others to dictate terms, you will have little to show for your efforts by day's end. The easiest way to achieve personal and professional objectives is to act independently and dole out trust sparingly.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
An offer may seem appealing at first, but you should read the fine print before making a final decision. Keep in constant contact with your business or romantic partner, as two heads will be better than one.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
One of your relationships may be going through a difficult phase, but because of your history or compatibility with a particular person, things will eventually work out. Avoid emotional outbursts and learn to roll with the punches.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Sun in an agreeable part of your chart emphasises the good you do for others. Those in need will gravitate towards you and a cause close to your heart may benefit from your devotion of time and energy.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
While you may be dependent on certain colleagues or family members, you also have confidence in your own ability. Some of you will make a tough but vital decision soon, while others pursue an ambitious goal.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Lunar energy may heighten emotional responses, but most of the people you encounter will be attracted to rather than repelled by your passion. Never one to take a backward step, you may be even more pushy today.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You will be both impressionable and hesitant, making it difficult to accurately assess people or situations. Run your ideas past someone you trust or defer important decisions until your confidence returns. You have time on your side.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
The planets help you find that elusive missing element in a relationship or activity. Charismatic energy makes you more aware, heightens popularity and provides an ego boost at a time when your defences are down.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You may harbour a secret desire for someone or will have difficulty putting emotions into words. However, it is important not to blurt out thoughts and feelings, as chances are you will almost instantly regret your actions.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Shun involvement with anyone who engages in mind games or uses emotional blackmail to further their own cause. The most valuable relationships today will be those based on mutual love, familiarity and shared interests or values.

YOUR DAY
It may be difficult to fathom the reasons behind responses or accusations, but mystery is part of today's charm. Those who prefer to walk a well-trodden path will take comfort in the sameness, while more curious types may be bored or frustrated and will crave a shake-up of events.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Your world is about to open up and within months you will be chalking up new experiences or unexpected successes. Take others along for the ride this year and repay past loyalties by sharing the spoils with the faithful. Inner tensions will ease or totally disappear.