STARSCOPE

LEO (July 24-Aug 23):

Lions are ready to shine as the Sun, Mercury and Mars sparkle through your sign. But a close friendship or creative project looks problematic and may require a more measured approach.

VIRGO (Aug 24-Sept 23):

Relations with a colleague or family member will be frustrating today and, the more you try to hurry others, the more resistant they will be. The main lesson for Virgos to learn at the moment is patience.

LIBRA (Sept 24-Oct 23):

Don’t be too hard on yourself or others. Striving for perfection will be fraught with frustrations, so relax and just take things as they come. Plus, car problems need to be attended to ASAP.

SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 22):

Are money matters one step forwards and two steps back? Venus encourages you to get a financial project off the ground. But Saturn cautions you to do all the homework and background checks thoroughly.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 23-Dec 21):

With Saturn seemingly ganging up on you, chances are you’ll get frustrated and impatient about something today. The best way to deal with delays is to count to 10 and then move on.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 20):

Enthusiasm and energy levels will be low, as Saturn slows everything down. The more structured and disciplined you are, which are your strengths, the more manageable the day will be.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21-Feb 19):

You’re full of fabulously original ideas today, but don’t be surprised if appointments are delayed or cancelled at the last moment. And expect a major goal or dream to be put on hold temporarily.

PISCES (Feb 20-March 20):

Aim to get the balance right between your personal and professional lives at the moment, Pisces. If you concentrate on work too much, then loved ones will just be cranky and critical.

ARIES (March 21-April 20):

Expect a stop-start kind of day. Things will move at high speed one minute, and at a snail’s pace the next. Plus, you’re likely to feel frustrated, especially with a relative, neighbour or friend.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21):

Close relationships look difficult today, Taurus, as serious responsibilities overtake fun and frivolity. So, it’s best for Bulls to undertake commitments in a capable and conscientious way.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21):

Relations with loved ones look complicated, as everybody seems to fall short of the expectations of others. So, plenty of extra patience is required if you want to emerge from the day unscathed.

CANCER (June 22-July 23):

If you’re relying on others to encourage and support you at the moment, then you’ll be disappointed. They have their own problems to deal with, so you’ll just have to be a self-sufficient Crab.