Tuesday September 19

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
An aura of fun lightens the mood and makes you more physically aware. You may consider a change of image or diet and your social life could receive a much-needed shot in the arm.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
There could be a contentious issue to deal with and the secret is to remain cool and composed. Your emotions may sit close to the surface, but you cannot allow feelings to cloud your judgement.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Your ability to fly under the radar may be due to charm or because others are so self-involved they ignore your antics. Either way, this is an excellent time to sneak away and nurture your own needs.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
The best-laid plans may go awry, but all will not necessarily be lost. There is an underlying sense that something can be salvaged from a situation or relationship without damage to your reputation or the outcome.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
While you sometimes find it difficult to let go of the past, realistically you accept that history cannot be rewritten. With that in mind, you can enjoy sentimental moments without dwelling on what might have been.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Some may consider you single-minded, but if you truly believe a strategy is working there is no point deviating from your chosen path. However you must curb criticism and avoid undervaluing other people's opinions.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Fascinating people, subjects or repartee brighten up your day and sharpen your social appetite. This is a period of personal expansion and many Librans will shortly emerge from their self-imposed exile to enjoy a change of scene.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You may think big or even talk yourself up, but beneath the bravado your confidence could be a little fragile. Fortunately you will fool most people and achieve an ambitious aim or meet a pressing deadline.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Your ties with someone special are highlighted and you will be reminded that loyalty is paramount in relationships. A sense of belonging also empowers you to deal confidently with outside issues. Share your burdens and secrets.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Time is money and unless there is tangible reward for effort you will be indifferent. Others may deem you ruthless, but in reality pragmatism will drive most of your decisions this week. Stick to your guns.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
The planets breathe new life into a project or relationship that has recently become stagnant. Moon in your zone of love and ingenuity will either put you in the mood for romance or unearth hidden creativity.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A situation may be progressing a little slowly for your liking, but patience will bring its own rewards. While you are waiting you could perhaps organise your time more efficiently and work at being more independent.

YOUR DAY
A tendency to sing one's own praises comes courtesy of Moon in know-it-all Leo. The energy is innocent, but there is a limit to how much self-promotion will be tolerated today. A little humility may go a long way to winning people over and keeping reputations intact.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
The year ahead could see you making the transition from one set of circumstances to another. And while you may lament leaving something or someone behind, there is a sense of inevitability about the direction your life is heading in. Go with the flow.