Wednesday, October 18

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You can work some of the kinks out of a situation or relationship, but perfection may be an elusive goal today. Be prepared to settle for second best and accept the flaws in yourself and loved ones.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Your tendency to be subjective or get swamped by detail could slow progress. For a clearer view of what lies ahead, rise above trivia and look outside yourself. The big picture issues really do matter most.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
With Moon at the base of your chart, sensitive family or domestic issues could arise and should be dealt with diplomatically. Your sign sometimes turns a blind eye to trouble, but the truth will set you free.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Someone who needs advice may look to you for answers and you will find satisfaction in solving other people's problems. Past experience as well as expertise in the subject matter put you at the top of your game.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Not normally a penny-pincher, you will think carefully before outlaying money on indulgent items or pastimes. In the long term your philosophy brings a sense of security and a clear conscience. Loved ones will admire your thrift.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
A tendency to argue the point could prove counter productive and may cause frustration. Moon in your sign suggests you will love having the last word, but may be unprepared for others getting the better of you.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
There may be some minor criticism directed towards you, but it can be used constructively if you so choose. Rather than retreating into your shell, put your suggestions out there and welcome input from other people.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
The planets act as a shock absorber, allowing you to take greater risks than usual without any real harm. There is a limit to how far you can go, but you will instinctively know when it is reached.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Someone whose lifestyle or intellect you admire may motivate you to make personal improvements. Rather than envying what others have, you will probably strive to emulate their success through further education and hard work.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
The planets render you sensitive towards others, but there is a danger you will too trusting. Put your saturnine spectacles back on and you may be more aware of people's manipulative or attention-seeking antics.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You are prepared to work hard for the team, but may be disappointed with the response or rewards. Address issues in a matter-of-fact way, but let it be know that you feel let down or unhappy.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Your diary may be full, yet you sense a void in your life. Tackle problems of isolation or intimacy by putting time aside and talking to that special someone. You may be reading too much into situations.

YOUR DAY
Weigh up the pros and cons of any situation before signing or declining. Attention to the finer details is important today, particularly if there is no turning back. Relationships will be based on intellectual compatibility rather than physical chemistry, although there is still romance in the air.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
As you enter a cycle of completion, some soul-searching may be necessary in the months ahead. You will have a wonderful ability to put others first and see the big picture issues without worrying about petty detail. Happiness comes through simplicity and family.