HOROSCOPE

Aquarius

(Jan 21 - Feb 18) Best Day: Saturday

If someone’s trying to swindle you, more fool them. Competitors might feel the need to bring you down. Don’t let them. Even though they’re being underhanded – you won’t miss a trick. Once the Aquarian mind locks in its co-ordinates, your intuitive aim never misses the target. Opponents should take cover.

Pisces

(Feb 19 - March 20) Best Day: Thursday

Figure out who’s best at what, and drum up a solid sense of teamwork. Should love or benefits come your way, accept with gratitude. In the same spirit, give openly and rewards will return when you most need them. Some also experience a gentle stroll down memory lane.

Aries

(March 21 - April 20) Best Day: Saturday

Your tenacity and hard work finally finds its audience, so take advantage of any good press. But fame of any kind is usually fleeting. Make sure you record all praise so that, in the future, you can hold others to their word. If they want what you have so badly, get it in writing.

Taurus

(April 21 - May 20) Best Day: Monday

It’s a week when many Taureans are freed from constraints that should have found a natural conclusion some time ago. Don’t blame yourself. You didn’t fail. It just didn’t work out. You know what they say – as old doors close, new ones open. Make the most of new opportunities.

Gemini

(May 21 - June 21) Best Day: Wednesday

This week a backward moving Mercury brings the full spectrum of emotions, and perhaps some conflict. But you’re not entirely innocent in all this. You can’t treat love as a battleground and expect peace. Take care that past struggles don’t spill into present relationships. Don’t even try looking to the future – live for today.

Cancer

(June 22 - July 22) Best Day: Friday

For the most part, you’re in the mood to go with the flow, which is easy when most areas of your life are running smoothly (as they should be now). A cosmic union creates balance in your emotional life, which radiates and creates peace within your family, career or personal sectors.

Leo

(July 23 - Aug 23) Best Day: Tuesday

Telling it as it is just might help you get what you want this week. You could also be worried that an opportunity is passing you by. Don’t worry; a seed has been planted. Hard work and determination will do the rest. From tiny acorns do mighty oaks trees grow.

Virgo

(Aug 24 - Sept 22) Best Day: Thursday

There may be moments this week when you just have to detach and leave others to their own devices. No one is willing to listen, so any advice will just fall on deaf ears. Remember the saying: when the student is ready, the teacher appears. People will learn in their own time and way.

Libra

(Sept 23 - Oct 23) Best Day: Sunday

Retrograde Mercury still brings disruption. A living situation may become chaotic, particularly with relatives. Be mindful of electronics around the house or office. Disconnect everything if you’re leaving for a few days. Turn off the TV and computer and just get out of the house. Fresh air will do wonders for your mood.

Scorpio

(Oct 24 - Nov 22) Best Day: Tuesday

Unbridled is how to best describe this week. With passions reeling between agony and ecstasy, you’re on something of an emotional bender. And this can only mean that you’re ready to offload a fair few of those inhibitions. The outcome promises to be spectacular.

Sagittarius

(Nov 23 - Dec 21) Best Day: Sunday

No one can accuse you of not pulling your weight. You’ve been working long and hard, so stay primed for special surprises. Perhaps a pay increase, or a small lotto win? Many Sagittarians also seem to be back in touch with every friend on the planet. Fun follows.

Capricorn

(Dec 22 - Jan 20) Best Day: Wednesday

Putting your grand plans into motion could prove to be tricky this week. While you’re keyed up about forging ahead, other people’s roles and certain details need to be considered. Pushing your agenda before it’s primed to go isn’t the best recipe for success. Make a move after the 15th, when Mercury once again moves forward.