Tuesday, 2 May, 2006

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A penchant for dramatic or sweeping statements could cause people to tune out and ignore the messages you attempt to get across. Ruling Mars makes you larger than life and subtlety will not be your strong point.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Between the deserved praise you receive and potential tangible rewards, you may have good reason to bask in personal glory. Satisfaction could come in unexpected ways, but serves as a reminder of how good life can be.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Rather than breaking with convention or custom, you will cram extra duties and responsibilities into your day. However there is little point turning yourself into a martyr simply to please other people or soothe your conscience.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Moon in your sign brings feelings the surface and makes you more susceptible to emotional pain or exploitation. Keep your guard up and stick to your own ideology regardless of the pressure placed on you by others.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
The longer you allow a relationship to drift, the more difficult it will be to re-establish intimacy. Love needs nurturing and someone has to take the first tentative step towards reconciliation. Let that person be you.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
The opportunity may soon arise to follow up on an idea initiated during your lunar eclipse mid-March. As events fall into place, you will feel justified about a decision or directional change you made back then.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Think about what you can offer others in return for their love, support and sympathy. After being on the receiving of generous gestures or wise advice, you may choose to put your own needs temporarily on hold.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Jupiter has bestowed many blessings on your sign, but now that this big-hearted planet is moving backwards, you may not get everything you want. Be satisfied with modest rewards and progress until the first week in July.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Sometimes you put up with more than should be reasonably expected. And while your motives for keeping the peace are pure, they make you a target for people inclined to place their own needs above yours.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20) With the Moon in your polar opposite sign, a partnership may be put to the test. All signs point towards the relationship strengthening rather than weakening and your faith in someone is likely to be justified.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Ideas may spring to mind, but you will probably flounder when it comes to implementing them. Team up with someone who has the wherewithal or means to help you push ahead with a plan or project.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
If you are propelled into prominence, use charm to win people over. Friendly and forgiving planets provide the self-belief needed to expose both your virtues and imperfections without fear that others will sit in judgement.

YOUR DAY
Criticism may be implied rather than made plain. However, it would be foolish to take the negative comments of others seriously as they are likely to be illogical. Seek comfort today in the company of people who share your ideals and understand you without needing lengthy explanations or excuses.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
People who are passionate or act protectively towards you will be your favoured companions in the months ahead. Better relationships are forecast and the contentment you feel could flow over into other areas of your life. Just be wary of surrendering yourself completely and sacrificing independence.