Weekend July 22 & 23

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
After months of ambiguity or complacency, you will soon be back on top of your game. Dynamic solar energy brings renewed strength of character, while the wisdom you acquired through recent adversity makes you a standout leader.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You may feel outraged, but will be loath to make waves. If you can mask discontent for a few more days, problems are likely to resolve in your favourand relationships will continue to flow fairly smoothly.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
As the reality of a situation begins to sink in, you will busy yourself looking for solutions. And with compatible solar energy sneaking up on you, answers to problems could come out of the blue this weekend.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Sun moving into your money and comfort sector puts material and personal needs into perspective. You may be keen to boost earnings or indulge yourself in an effort to soothe those jangled nerves and improve your image.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Sun moving into your sign this weekend helps lighten your load and brighten your outlook on life. You will slip easily into the role of motivator and gain satisfaction from inspiring others to be their best.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
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.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Contact from someone who is fiery, 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, your conscience will clear.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
In a hedonistic mood you could fall into the trap of reckless spending or over-indulgence. Try to stay within the physical and financial limits that ought to be set in stone, and focus on simpler pastimes.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Sun moving into friendly Leo, lifts the dark clouds and provides a much-needed emotional boost. Also, the lines of communication may suddenly open up between you and a loved one who has recently caused you angst.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You may be in a more positive frame of mind and will welcome input from others rather than wanting everything your way. If you have been obsessively focussed on an issue, it may suddenly seem less important.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
An element of fun is injected into relationships and balance is likely to be restored in your personal life. If you team up with people who share your ideals, a heartfelt goal can be achieved more easily.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
If you want to make a difference but lack the means, swallow your pride and seek help or advice. You are perceptive enough to know how far to push people and where the boundaries of good taste end.

SATURDAY
YOUR DAY
Wrap up one task before starting another. Juggling too many balls at once could lead to errors of judgement and will almost certainly dissipate energies and resources. Those with an aversion to monotony may seek diversion in all the wrong places, while the plodders persist with their usual routine.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Independent thought and action will strengthen your position in the year ahead. Throw off the shackles placed on you by others and make decisions based on your own best interest. Certain situations may be more challenging than others, but a desire to succeed propels you.

SUNDAY
YOUR DAY
Sun in luminous Leo puts the glow back into lacklustre relationships, while Mars in Virgo makes people more pedantic. The overall effect adds up to greater discernment and less likelihood of mistakes being made. Those in need of a reality check may be brought back down to earth with a bang.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Recent challenges may have kept you on your toes, but in upcoming months you can afford to relax and let your guard down. Softening influences steer you away from trouble and help you redefine your role at home, work or within your social circle.