Wednesday July 5

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
If you can trust others and have faith in yourself, a crisis situation may turn out better than expected. Repress the urge to take control and be mindful of the fact teamwork could be the critical factor.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
If you are a typical Taurean you dig your heels in when pushed and obsess over petty points. And though these traits often work against you, they look more likely to be the aces up your sleeve today.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You may truly believe you know what is best for everyone, but the planets disagree. This is a period of self-discovery and the first thing you will learn is that tolerance and compromise are vital to success.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Tap into your own wealth of talent and rely less on input or approval from others. With the Moon now in compatible Scorpio you may unearth hidden skills and strengths on your road to a successful month.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Soul-searching followed by a fresh start puts you on course for a much happier life. You may suddenly find the answers to a relationship problem or you will welcome a loved one back into the fold.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
There may be extra demands made on your time, but you will stand tall and refuse to let the side down. The energy is highly compatible and you can easily overcome obstacles that hold other people back.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
There could be discussions around money, particularly if you feel a family member is being wasteful and not pulling his or her weight. Moon in the financial sector encourages you to plan carefully and tighten the purse strings.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Whether you are at odds with someone or feel you deserve a better hearing now is the ideal time to air your concerns. You will have a marvellous flair for putting emotions into words and garnering sympathy.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
With the focus on the introspective part of your chart, changes are likely to be internal rather than external. Some of you may revise your philosophy or techniques, while others examine their behaviour towards friends and family.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
There may be a person or turn of events that helps allay your fears about asking for a special favour. In fact now is the perfect time to push for change, promotion or greater equality in relationships.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Steel yourself against the onslaught of unfair demands or litany of complaints that could come your way in the days ahead. No matter how much twisted logic you use on others, excuses will fall on deaf ears.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
If the grass looks greener on the other side, perhaps you should think about crossing over. The lunar energy encourages you to take a leap of faith and promises you will be rewarded for your courage.

YOUR DAY
Today's planets focus attention on complex issues. Those attempting to solve a mystery, probe into a person's character or research their options will find that results slot into place nicely. Perversely, people are likely to be blind to their own faults and may resent others trying to analyse them.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
A situation that has been allowed to drift should be tackled at the start of your new birthday year. A fresh look at an old problem may bring a surprising or immediate resolution and you have the qualities of decisiveness and intuition at your disposal.