Weekend, 18 & 19 December 2004

ARIES:  (March 21 to April 20)
You may be fresh out of sympathy or patience and will be reluctant to play favourites.  Several different people vying for your time could be enough to send you in search of solitary pastimes this weekend. 

TAURUS:  (April 21 to May 21)
Group participation will make you feel wanted, needed, and useful. Surround yourself with like-minded people and you can articulate your thoughts without fear of being judged or misunderstood. Communication is at a peak in the days ahead. 

GEMINI:  (May 22 to June 21)
If you feel out of sorts or removed from those around you, focus on tasks or thoughts that fulfil an inner need.  You may also want to review your health and exercise regime in preparation for the holiday season. 

CANCER:  (June 22 to July 23)
A proposition or surprise gift may leave you humbled or surprised, but it could be the morale booster you sign needs.  Those who go out of their way to make you happy deserve a vote of thanks. 

LEO:  (July 24 to August 23)
Dig deep into your reserves of energy and patience, as satisfaction levels may be lower than usual.  You might prefer to keep to yourself today, but sociable stars loosen you up later in the weekend. 

VIRGO:  (August 24 to September 23)
You may feel physically worn-out or emotionally drained, but the bonus this weekend is mental alertness.  The message for your sign is simple.  Engage in gentle social conversation and avoid taxing chores or other people's melodramas. 

LIBRA:  (September 24 to October 23)
Listen to what others have to say and be prepared to make compromises.  Your feelings and energy levels are likely to run hot and cold, suggesting you allow someone else to take the lead and make decisions. 

SCORPIO:  (October 24 to November 22)
Moon today is in watery cousin Pisces, putting you in the mood for adventure, romance, or some self-indulgence.  Meantime, Venus moving through the material sector encourages you to spend on travel or luxury items. 

SAGITTARIUS:  (November 23 to December 22)
There may be confusion over domestic or family issues, with someone withholding the truth or deliberately sabotaging an event.  You will eventually regain the upper hand, but not before a face-to-face confrontation.  Keep your cool. 

CAPRICORN:  (December 23 to January 20)
You could be inclined to suffer in silence rather than risk rocking the boat.  It seems everyone wants a piece of you and instead of feeling flattered you are likely to be torn in two different directions. 

AQUARIUS:  (January 21 to February 19)
One of your past mistakes could come back to haunt you and with the benefit of hindsight you will see what went wrong.  This is a time of peace and forgiveness, so absolve yourself and move forward. 

PISCES:  (February 20 to March 20)
The easiest way to keep the peace is ignore the jibes and see the humour in situations.  You may wish you were elsewhere this weekend, but duty and responsibility, call forcing you to bide your time. 

SATURDAY

YOUR DAY
Moon and Venus clash, blurring the lines between socially acceptable behaviour and bad manners.  Those who have a unique way of expressing themselves may be amusing to some, but an embarrassment to others. The secret is to stick with familiar company or tried and true pastimes, without allowing boredom to set in.  It is also important to sidestep emotional dramas. 

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Keep a watchful eye on a situation that seems to be running out of steam.  Whether you are coming to the end of the line in a job, relationship, or business venture, you must start scouting around now for a replacement.  A personal revolution will take place later next year. 

SUNDAY


YOUR DAY
The fire signs feature prominently in the planets, suggesting there will be more get up and go today.  New opportunities may open up and personal, physical, or romantic challenges will be hard to resist. The thrill however will be in the chase rather than the catch. Hence, it will be difficult for most people to sustain interest and details are likely to be overlooked.  

YOUR BIRTHDAY
The planets put you in the mood for change and provide the backbone needed to break with the past or tradition.  You will be prepared to experiment with new ideas and situations, and while this may cause nervous moments for loved ones, they will reluctantly support your efforts.