Tuesday, 8 March 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Lively Mercury in your sign gives you the upper hand in discussions and competitive situations. You will uncannily remain one step ahead of your rivals, always finding the right words, winning formulas and weaknesses in others.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Innovative ideas and lightning fast decisions come courtesy of clever Mercury in your thought zone. Rather than waiting for approval or seeking consultation, you will take direct action and bravely face the consequences. Expect some negative feedback.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Ruling Mercury turns you into a super sleuth as you probe into the lives of others and attempt to solve personal puzzles. You will be reluctant to leave any stone unturned in your quest to unearth new information.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Pleasing people on the job or in your community will prove a tough task and perhaps you should not even try. There may also be some subtle digs directed at you by disgruntled friends or family members.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You may be gung ho about a particular issue, but will probably lose interest when the finer details come to light. Your romantic and creative urges are strong, but in contrast your practical side will be almost non-existent.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
A decision you made several months ago could be cause for regret. However, there is no going back and you must accept the status quo. You have the ability to turn negative situations to your own advantage.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Any imperfections in your life can now be successfully ironed out. Focus on issues like diet, exercise, health and your daily routine. Where necessary, you should shed bad habits, cut corners and be gentler with loved ones.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
With Sun in your social sector, you will stand out in a crowd and may enjoy higher than usual levels of popularity. If you have been feeling emotionally neglected or physically isolated, expect the void to be filled.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Unpredictable energy may make it difficult to concentrate, but some brilliant ideas could come out of the blue today. A chance encounter or introduction could lead to an interesting relationship that gradually develops in the upcoming months.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Open yourself up to new possibilities and good fortune will follow. You are on a steep but lucky learning curve and changes could happen at a soul-deep level in 2005. Money matters and joint ventures are highlighted today.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Cheeky suggestions, secret meetings and dubious dealings are all possible during this murky phase. There is also the prospect you will project blame onto others or speak badly of people who are not there to defend themselves.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You are emerging from an emotional cloud and with Venus in your sign will enjoy greater harmony in affairs of the heart. Someone or something you have been avoiding can now be tackled with renewed confidence.

YOUR DAY
Mars adds staying power where a situation calls for it, but there is also erratic energy that makes it difficult to focus. People may be easily swayed on moral or philosophical issues, yet there will be an underlying desire to do the right thing by others. There is also very little cynicism in the stars, hence you must look below the surface when making decisions.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You may be given an ultimatum or will decide to cut your losses and let go. Rest assured that whatever you leave behind or lose in 2005 no longer serves a useful purpose in your life. You are heading into a period of personal growth and exciting changes are predicted.