Weekend July 29 & 30

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Handle loved ones with care and in return they will grant you respect. A sense of responsibility drives you, but you also have a gift this weekend for empathising with those who are less fortunate.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Events outside the home may eclipse affairs of the heart, but if you involve loved ones in your plans no harm will be done. Personal sacrifices may have to be made in order to keep the peace.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
There are hidden forces at work and the good news is your life will soon take a turn for the better. Changes may not be profound, but should be enough to improve relationships, finances or business prospects.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
While your first instinct may to play power games, on second thoughts you will refuse to lower yourself to other people's levels. Tap into the light-hearted lunar energy and you will see the funnier side of life.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Go-ahead planets galvanise you into action and set the scene for a successful foray into a venture. And while the thrill for you may be the chase, you will also be delighted with the end result.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
If you find yourself at cross-purposes with someone, use tact and diplomacy rather than bullying tactics. The energy is more centred on material rather than the idealistic issues and you could have a short emotional fuse.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Moon poised to enter your sign may prompt you to reassess relationships or review personal goals. Step outside your comfort zone and look at the overall picture rather than fussing over the finer details.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You will be both incisive and shrewd this weekend. Use these gifts to make decisions, catch up on outstanding matters or counsel someone you love. Others will know exactly where you are coming from.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
This weekend's planetary patterns highlight something special about you or a loved one. There may be a greater spirit of co-operation around you or you will be suitably reward for one of your past good deeds.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A weakness in the way you have things set-up might be emphasised in the days ahead. Major changes may be uncalled for, but if you tweak situations at the edges a good result can be achieved.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Your benign qualities of fairness, kindness and neutrality could rise to the surface and serve as a reminder to others that you are a good person. You will be appreciated in a low-key way this weekend.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
The Moon puts you in control and you will guide others while adopting a hands-on approach yourself. For optimum results, stick to practical matters and put emotional issues aside for at least the time being.

SATURDAY
YOUR DAY
There may be moments of madness, but they will be balanced by bursts of sheer genius. If ideas hit they should be put into practice while the momentum is strong. Similarly, emotional connections with others must be exploited before the spark dies or it is time to move on.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Perhaps the past year is one you would prefer not to repeat, but in hindsight you will see that it has taught you wonderful survival skills. And with the belief no goal is too daunting, you will raise the bar even higher in coming months.

SUNDAY
YOUR DAY
The energy is more laidback today and while some may have an eccentric view of the world, most will be content to sit back and watch. A mixture of air, earth and water planets promise balance in relationships and encourage a live and let live approach to life.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
There may be a final twist to a saga that has played out for some time. And before you can put the whole situation behind you, it is important to tie up ends. Expect greater personal freedom, but still within the confines of close relationships.