Tuesday September 12

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
A situation that once promised so much will probably deliver very little. Let your failures and disappointments act as a wake-up call this week, and vow to act more wisely or independently in the future.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Mercury makes you mentally alert and more aware of what others want or need from you. There may also be a new beginning shortly in an area of your life that has grown stale and lacks satisfaction.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Thoughts about a person or situation may be conflicting, but in most cases you will lean towards the positive rather than the negative. Take time to make judgements and decisions, as more facts could soon come to light.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
If you have been contemplating change or a fresh start, get the ball rolling now. Those of you who need a rev up need only look at a situation suffering from neglect for much-needed inspiration.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Issues of freedom, status or self-respect could come up for consideration this week. And whether job dissatisfaction or personal constraints are the source of your unhappiness, the only solution is honest appraisal followed by direct action.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You may be more forward thinking, flirtatious or fun loving and will endear yourself to people. There could also be a spontaneous social invitation for some, while others put plans in place that impact the whole family.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
The flaws you see in others might actually reflect your own inadequacies. Time to take off the blinkers and acknowledge that you are also capable of making mistakes and should graciously accept your share of the blame.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Channel energy into pursuing a relationship, vision or personal goal that has so far eluded you. Moon in your partnership zone sends a clear message that greater benefits and pleasures can be gained through teamwork.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You must create a vacuum in your life to make way for something new. Lucky Sagittarians might find themselves in the right place at the right time, while the less fortunate are left grappling with a difficult choice.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
There is a danger you will glorify the past or put an unworthy person up on a pedestal. This probably says more about your current state of mind than your true understanding of what is really the case.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Despite ongoing reservations about a situation or person, you will be more inclined to commit than back out. The planets encourage you to give others the benefit of the doubt and take cautious financial risks.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
As good news begins to filter through or the pieces of a puzzle fall into place, you will breathe easier. Mercury acts as a messenger for your sign while Venus provides a missing emotional link.

YOUR DAY
Give people space and allow them to set their own tempo. Patience will bring its own rewards today and harmony is likely to flow when relationships are non-judgemental. Concentrate on those issues that require diligence and dedication, as well as those that call for a creative touch.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Whether you are in two minds about a commitment or prefer working in a partnership, the year ahead favours consultation. Hence, you must take the pressure off yourself to decide and confer with someone you trust. Give and take is your mantra for all relationships.