Tuesday, 18 April 2006

ARIES:  (March 21 to April 20)
Your eloquent side is emphasised by Mercury, but in what looks like being a remarkable period, you will also be adventurous, ambitious and attractive to others.  And that special but elusive goal may soon be reached. 

TAURUS:  (April 21 to May 21)
While your head tells you to stick with safe options, your heart urges you to act on instinct.  Dare to be different and remember that opportunities may be rare this month and should be seized upon with passion. 

GEMINI:  (May 22 to June 21)
You have been great in the past about taking on other people's emotional baggage, but whether you are feeling bored, selfish or audacious, you will probably prefer to distance yourself from the negative hangers-on this week. 

CANCER:  (June 22 to July 23)
Fiery influences bring you out from your shell, but give you a hair-trigger temper.  Try to lighten up and react only to people or situations that are relevant to your own welfare.  Objectivity is the key. 

LEO:  (July 24 to August 23)
You may want to explore creative ideas, hook up with kindred souls or impress your peers.  And with several like-minded planets energising your sign, the potential exists for you to achieve whatever your heart desires. 

VIRGO:  (August 24 to September 23)
You love being of service to others, but should bear in mind not everyone will be receptive to gratuitous advice today.  Wait until you are asked or invited before pushing your way into someone's life or heart. 

LIBRA:  (September 24 to October 23)
Those around you are likely to be well meaning, but your tolerance levels may be low.  Let it be known that you appreciate love and support, but make it clear that you also enjoy your own space. 

SCORPIO:  (October 24 to November 22)
Plan your next campaign carefully or errors could occur.  The energy around your sign is haphazard and you would be wise to take small
steps en route to a goal rather than rushing headlong towards the finishing point. 

SAGITTARIUS:  (November 23 to December 22)
The support you provide to others will be appreciated by some and taken for granted by others.  But because your motives are more likely to be altruistic than selfish you will expect nothing in return.  

CAPRICORN:  (December 23 to January 20)
Doing things your own way in your own time embodies the Capricorn personality.  But speedy stars make it almost impossible to set your own pace and follow the usual order of things.  Try to be more flexible.  

AQUARIUS:  (January 21 to February 19)
If you have been feeling jaded, Moon makes you wide-eyed with wonderment as it re-introduces you to some of life's simpler pleasures.  You will also be less controversial, more co-operative and much easier to get along with.  

PISCES:  (February 20 to March 20)
Your first instinct may be to voice concerns out loud, but despite being quick to criticise others, you will flinch if they dare judge your performance.  Double standards and impulsive moves could get you into trouble today. 

YOUR DAY
People may be more upfront than usual and while some statements will be considered tactless, at least everyone knows where they stand.  A tendency to go to extremes could be risky, but more often than not will produce the desired results.  There may also be some big egos to deal with.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Last year's problems are behind you and the lessons will soon prove useful.  A groundbreaking move mid-year could lead to greater wealth, happiness or satisfaction.  And by the time your next birthday rolls around, changes at a much deeper level will probably have taken place.