KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Planning is important during this hectic phase. Set short-term goals and fine-tune plans to suit everyone. Success depends on how quickly you act and who decides to come on board with you in a new project.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Even with the best of intentions you put your foot in your mouth. Your idea of honesty could be someone else's notion of rudeness or insensitivity. But a little extra thought and attention will keep you out of trouble.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Relationships remain in the spotlight but prickly problems go away. You can now play a more modest role at work or home and re-establish rapport lost in recent months. Life is all about compromise.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your confidence is commendable but there is sometimes a fine line between conviction and cockiness. Check your temper and ego in at the door, and be realistic about the influence you have over other people.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Your usual brand of optimism has been somewhat suppressed by Saturn. However, recent events have highlighted just how low your levels of enthusiasm have dropped. Try to see the glass half full rather than half empty.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You and an associate might seem worlds apart in nature or principle but the relationship is working well. A newfound ability to accept others as they are has been the catalyst for a more co-operative environment.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
An issue that once caused concern suddenly seems unimportant. So, rather than wasting any more emotional energy on trivial matters, you find more positive directions to take. Family and finances might be your new focus.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Affairs of the heart take precedence, although you could be tempted to play favourites. There is no escaping the fact that you prefer one person's personality to another but you must try to mask your feelings.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Knee-jerk responses achieve nothing. Absorb issues thoroughly before working out a rational way to react. Arguing is counter-productive and hasty action could have dire consequences. Remember that you have time on your side.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Buoyed by good news you continue on with a project. There might also be a celebration soon that includes people loyal to you in the past or those who have been instrumental in a recent success.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Your ability to relate to people from all walks of life gives you a clear advantage. It seems you know instinctively when to speak, what to say and how to charm others. Consequently, you are in demand
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
The rut you have been mired in no longer exists. In its place you have discovered a new niche for yourself and been given encouragement from unexpected quarters. Your proactive approach finally pays off in tangible ways.
YOUR DAY
Animated discussions are interesting but devoid of substance. There is more talk than action forecast and people might seek distractions due to a lack of enthusiasm. For every problem that arises, several different solutions are possible. The key is finding which one makes sense.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
Self-pity gets you nowhere but making an effort attracts helpers. Pull yourself up by the bootstraps during the year ahead and results are likely to fall your way. Believe it or not, being the underdog can actually further your cause.
