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Aquarius (Jan 21 - Feb 18) Best Day: Saturday Mercury causes stress-overload for many Aquarians this week, so it’s hardly surprising that your energy levels are so low. Stop being in denial. You’re a powerful life force, but even you can occasionally overtax your strength. And ease off the junk food. Your body is meant to be kept like a temple, not a rubbish bin.

Pisces (Feb 19 - March 20) Best Day: Friday Your head’s spinning, Pisces. Not surprising, considering this week’s cash crisis. And for you, no funds means no fun. Perhaps it’s time to restore some financial equilibrium. Soon the cosmos steps in with an emergency back-up plan, but not for a few weeks. So until then, stay frugal. There are many delightful ways to have fun, without breaking the bank.

Aries (March 21 - April 20) Best Day: Sunday Life and love are balanced in the early week but after the 11th, prepare for major change. Fiery Mars squares up to Venus, and all your personal relationships as well. With Mercury retrograding through your love sector until the 20th, a partner from the past may play an important role in the present. Very intriguing.

Taurus (April 21 - May 20) Best Day: Friday The new moon falls in your domestic sector this week, signalling a need to focus on your home life. If you’ve been neglecting your family in favour of your career, the cosmos suggests that you should reassess your values. Give loved ones a little bit more of your time, before you go back to ruling the world.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21) Best Day: Monday It’s time to kick back, relax and not take yourself or others too seriously. With Mercury out of phase and creating negative thoughts, excessive anxiety could make you tetchy. Think carefully about creating rifts that you’re likely to regret. To ward off Mercury’s pessimism, do everything in your power to alleviate stress and have fun.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22) Best Day: Thursday With last week’s uncertainty out of the way, this is a much easier week to navigate. Aside from some chaos caused by Mercury’s retrograde, you glide through the next few days with barely a glitch, and a new moon in your financial arena on the 11th should bring extra cash. Just don’t spend it all on luxuries - you do need to eat.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 23) Best Day: Tuesday Mixed messages could cause confusion this week. With Mercury retrograding through your sector of self, don’t say anything unless you really mean it. You might declare something on a whim and then come to regret it after the cosmic dust settles. Think carefully before you say something that could cause others pain.

Virgo (Aug 24 - Sept 22) Best Day: Sunday Your perspective on life is undergoing a major revision right now, particularly as a pensive Mercury leads you to reassess relationships. If you no longer share the same values, replace your friends for those that can keep up with you. Indeed, expect associates to come and go for a while yet. Life may feel unsteady, but exhilarating.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 23) Best Day: Saturday With plenty of your zodiac neighbours heading for the hammock, here’s your chance to shine. Major planets overrule a lazy Mercury, all vying to give you that extra spark. Indeed, things are going so well that you might shelve professional aspirations for now - especially when unexpected detours hold the promise of new love or friendship.

Scorpio (Oct 24 - Nov 22) Best Day: Wednesday Expect a communication breakdown sometime this week. A mischievous Mercury is retrograde, making it harder than usual to get your message across. You may have projects and potential deals in the mix, but hold off signing documents until next week. It’s also likely you’ll suffer from some insensitivity-syndrome, so think before you speak.

Sagittarius (Nov 23 - Dec 21) Best Day: Monday Every week has its complications and Mercury’s back flip creates even more delays. Don’t fret. Focus on your fabulous friendships instead. Any hint of monotony is overshadowed by your thrills-and-spills attitude. Whether this leads to disappointment depends on your expectations. Keep wishes at ground level, and all should be well.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 20) Best Day: Thursday For you, the idea of financial disorder is a nightmare. But does Mercury care? Not one iota. This capricious planet is happy to slide you back into uncertainty. There’s also emotional interplay at work. Expect an office romance or personal versus professional conflict. Perhaps a more self-assured edge would help you to scale greater heights.