Weekend, 23 & 24 July 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Sun in your pleasure zone puts you in the mood for fun, romance and new hobbies. Rather than allowing others to dictate terms, you will take on the role of leader and organiser within your group.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
It may be difficult to get a handle on complex issues and you will have to rely on others for guidance. The good news comes when someone who has stubbornly refused to co-operate finally toes the line.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Contact from someone who is upbeat, from your past or has something to offer will help lift your spirits. And if you have been blaming yourself for the way a situation ended, you will be enlightened.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
In a decadent mood you could fall into the trap of reckless spending or over-indulgence. Try to exercise self-restraint and adhere to a strict budget, or look for pleasure in the simple things of life.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Sun slips into your sign, helping lift the dark emotional clouds and giving you a much-needed energy boost. Also, the lines of communication are likely to open up between you and a provocative or estranged loved one.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
You may be in a more positive frame of mind and will welcome feedback from others. If you have been obsessively focussed on an issue, pastime or person, you will ease back this weekend.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Happy-go-lucky stars help bring balance back to relationships and your social life. Also, there is a likelihood you may team up with people who share your ideals and together you will work towards a common goal.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Sun at the apex of your chart puts pressure on you to perform and please others. Normally you are both perceptive and resolute, but a drop in confidence could see you making errors of judgement this weekend.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You will be on top of your game again after months of uncertainty or complacency. The lunar energy heightens your awareness, while Sun in Leo fires up your enthusiasm and renews your lust for life.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You may be in a picky mood and will expect others to fall in with your plans. If that is the case, you are likely to be both disappointed and frustrated this weekend. Aim to be co-operative.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Rather than continuing to bury your head in the sand, you will suddenly face up to the reality of a situation. Moon in your sign heightens awareness, while Sun in Leo improves communication and your love life.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Sun moving into your zone of fitness, habits and routine triggers fresh ideas while revitalising you physically. You may decide to get back into shape, streamline your schedule or seek a better deal in the work place.

SATURDAY

YOUR DAY
While relationships are looking good, there is a risk people will take each other for granted. Pay extra attention to your words and actions, and expect nothing of others you would not do yourself. Meantime, the secret to problem solving is to look for the silver lining. With upbeat stars dominating many situations can be turned from negatives to positives.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Saturn tests your strength and optimism, but it also teaches you valuable lessons about love and life. Try to take problems and events in your stride this year, and avoid dwelling on situations you cannot change. If there is an unpleasant task you have been putting off, tackle it now.

SUNDAY

YOUR DAY
Moon in Pisces may make it difficult to synchronise arrangements or pin people down. And because the dreamy lunar energy adds an elusive quality to the day, there could also be a tendency to make situations more complicated than they should be. Sun in Leo meantime enhances creativity and puts the romance back into relationships that have lost their spark.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
With newfound determination, you will press ahead with an endeavour, desire or decision you recently put on hold. And as you draw on deep reserves to overcome your fears or lack of confidence, keep repeating the mantra no pain, no gain. The big picture looks fantastic.