Tuesday, 17 May 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Someone who is opinionated, or has irritating habits and competitive tendencies could become your archrival this week. Normally confident in your own ability, you may buckle under pressure or will have niggling doubts about the decisions you make.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
The energy around your sign is affectionate, fortunate, and upbeat. You might find yourself in the company of people who love and respect you, or the luck of someone close may rub off on you.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Despite putting forward a rational case, there is a strong chance others will reject one of your ideas or plans. Moon at an awkward angle makes it more difficult to get your message across and win arguments.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Satisfaction levels may be higher than usual and it will be easier to deal with emotional issues. The planets keep you grounded and help you regain the upper hand in a contentious business or personal relationship.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Something that has been several months in the planning or production is likely to come to fruition soon. Just remember to think in practical terms and adopt a hands-on approach rather than relying on other people.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
In your genuine attempts to please people and do the right thing you may end up feeling emotionally or physically drained. However, you will also experience a deep sense of satisfaction and achievement in the days ahead.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Sun and Mercury in practical Taurus help anchor your thoughts and teach you a thing or two about patience. Some of you will hatch a new financial plan soon while others make a decision that affects the career path.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Be sure to clarify points of concern before making an agreement or going ahead with a plan. There will be no turning back once you head down a particular path, but with all bases covered success is guaranteed.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Status, reputation and popularity are important at this particular time and you must try to project the best possible image. Someone you are in partnership with may be a source of inspiration in the days ahead.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Mercury may motivate you to make plans for the future, take a relationship one step further, or seek a favour from someone who has power and influence. It seems you are destined to make significant headway soon.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You will value your privacy and might be suspicious of the motives or actions of others. A tendency to withdraw from the crowd and reflect on current circumstances could you leave you feeling socially or emotionally isolated.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
There may be greater demands on your time, but you will be up for the physical, emotional or mental challenge. An impromptu invitation may be issued and the mood is likely to turn more social this week.

YOUR DAY
Sun and Mercury in the steadfast sign of Taurus team up with Moon in no-nonsense Virgo. This combination augurs well for common sense decisions, durability and down-to-earth dealings between people from all walks of life. There may be a lack of get-up-and-go, but objectives will eventually be reached. It would be wise to focus less on emotional issues and more on practical matters.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Saturn helps you make sense of a complex situation and provides the backbone needed to speak your mind. Despite the fact you are entering a co-operative and caring life cycle, it will be difficult for anyone to get the better of you or dampen your enthusiasm for a pet project.