Weekend, 16 & 17 April 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
There are mixed blessings forecast for you this weekend. On the one hand you may benefit from a lucky break, but on the other hand your timing could be off in affairs of the heart. Take the good with the bad.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Although it may seem out of character, you will either take a leap of faith into unknown territory or speculate on a risky venture. Fortunately indications are you will you will land on your feet this weekend.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Fiery exchanges may excite you, but there is a danger relationship will suffer if insults are traded. Get your kicks in healthier ways by putting spice in to a romance or friendship, or adding variety to your routine.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Try to be more practical, weigh up your options carefully, and start formulating a plan for the immediate future. Vibrant lunar energy provides the perfect opportunity for your sign to reassess relationships, goals, finances and travel plans.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Affairs of the heart will come into sharper focus, but be warned there is potential for you to create problems by being demanding or impractical. You risk jeopardising your happiness if you insist on stirring up trouble.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Your self-assured attitude will help you get ahead and at the same time may inspire others. Ruling Mercury is now moving forward and if plans or projects have been delayed, you will soon get the green light.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Spirited stars get your weekend off to a flying start and help stimulate discussion. Someone may put forward a tempting proposal and despite initial reservations, you will consider taking up the offer in the near future.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A strong urge to break free from restraint may be offset by a desire to do the right thing by others. This inconsistency may leave you frozen by indecision and you will probably achieve less than expected.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Involve yourself in the decision-making process, but allow someone with better resources or superior skills take the lead. Even if you relinquish total control it will not weaken your position or cause loss of face.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Duplicity and self-delusion are issues to be aware of this weekend. Be on guard against people who say one thing and mean another, and stop kidding yourself that a situation will suddenly change for the better.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
You may need to smooth out the rough edges in a close relationship and your biggest assets will be charm and well-timed flattery. Someone you once cared deeply for may redeem his or herself in your eyes.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Bad habits or negative behaviour patterns may need modification, but willpower could be your biggest problem this weekend. Seek support from a friend or relative who knows you intimately and has your best interests at heart.

SATURDAY

YOUR DAY
Misleading information may be passed on either inadvertently or on purpose. Scrutinise details and look below the surface of situations before making educated decisions today. It is also important steer clear of sensitive topics and show consideration for other people, especially those who value their privacy highly. Creative and artistic pastimes are favoured, and home and family will be havens for many.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
As you come to the end of a cycle, you will be excited by the prospect of starting a new venture or partnership. Loose ends should be tied up before July, but if you run out of time, money or energy, enlist the help of a sympathetic friend or family member.

SUNDAY

YOUR DAY
Emotional energy livens up social events and puts passion back in relationships. There may be a battle of will or ego in some alliances, but the planets are good-natured and most people will resolve their differences amicably. Meantime, today's lunar force blends beautifully with solar power and helps those who have a hankering to turn personal dreams into practical reality.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
New beginnings and exciting undertakings put the spice back into your life in 2005. If you have been stuck in a rut or reliant on others, you have the opportunity this year to strike out independently and make your own mistakes. Meantime, Jupiter continues to expand your social circle.