Your Stars

ARIES Mar 21 - April 19

Take a break. Why not? It’s always good to get in before the rush. Anyway, there’s not much happening at home now. Work is trundling along, money is fine and relationships are the same. When you come back, you’ll be in a better state to handle everyone’s problems. Or to discover that they managed perfectly well without you. And that you’ve got more time to spend on your own life.

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20

A few steamy nights are what you need. Complete with irresponsible behaviour and indulgences of every sort. Nothing suicidal, obviously, but off-beat enough to shake you out of that complacent rut. There’s a need to rethink. And what better time to do that than when the planets of responsibility and discipline are on strike. You’ll have to rely on your instincts instead. Yikes!

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

It’s a week to remember. Your talents are in top form. Get your ideas on paper before you forget them. This is a time for making contacts and being heard. If you keep it up, the chances of meeting someone influential and even helpful are growing with each passing day. Enhance all your assets. Your mental faculties are at their peak. And fabulous opportunities are standing by. There’s not a moment to waste.

CANCER June 21 - Jul 22

Your creative energies are on the move, encouraging you to finish old projects with your customary flair. Nevertheless, relationships are where your real focus lies. If love is going well, it will improve. If not, things will worsen. If you’re not involved, you soon will be. Arguments are a form of communication too. Try to make them constructive. Try not to blame anyone. Not even yourself.

LEO Jul 23 - Aug 22

A transformation in your social life may not be as disturbing as you feared. An open mind is what’s needed here, though not too open. You’re in the mood to be swept away by a moment of passion — a moment that could cost you more than you bargained for. Career changes look interesting too, as long as you keep your fantasies on a leash. Keep it real.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

You’ve done your best. You’ve done all your homework. You’ve fixed what could be fixed. Now leave it alone. Put it this way: if you plant a seed, you’ll add fertiliser and water, and hope that it will manage the rest on its own. You’re not going to dig it every five minutes to check whether it’s still growing. Same with your life. Plant – and leave. Not everything is up to you. Trust is an enormous part of the process.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22

No point languishing like a wallflower hoping for a dance. The world is paying attention – but you’ll have to open the door to let it in. Cosmic energy works like this: if you stand still, it stands calmly beside you, waiting for instructions. Take a step, and it will rush forward, desperate to help. So what are you waiting for? Take the step — even if you don’t have a fully formed plan. No one has.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

Talk to the guys who can help you kick-start an exciting new project. It will probably take some convincing, but that’s what you’re good at. New ideas are never well received if they threaten old ways. Present your plan as an improvement rather than a metamorphosis. And then offer a small sacrifice — just to show faith. This is something you want to do for yourself. Leave family out.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

Look for clues in everyday moments. Business and financial recovery may be taking longer than you’d hoped — but it is happening. If you don’t trust yourself to read the signs, find someone who can. Carry a notebook and jot down every oddness in your life — until you get the message. Oh, and have some fun while you can. The work is about to get tougher. And the hours longer. Make sure you’re doing what you love.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

Mars, the god of creative genius, wild sexuality, rage and personal power is with you so take your pick of attributes. Some basic assertion would be good, though you might consider that other people can have good ideas too. Or you could simply bash someone desirable over the head and drag them back to your lair. Just kidding. You can get what you want and still have some friends left.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

There are plenty of Aquarians with money. And you’re about to be one of them. Whatever brilliant new ideas you’ve had in the past, can now be realised. Get someone smart and practical on your side, then concentrate on being exotic and inventive. There are people longing to be part of your vibe who will pay money for the privilege. Just take the ego down a notch. Ask for help.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20

Weeping, wailing, gnashing of teeth are the order of your week. Get out the handkerchiefs. Not that there’ll be anything particularly dramatic going on, but the drama queen in you is on parade and wants attention. So go ahead, make a spectacle of yourself. And make it one worth watching. Then get back to doing what you’re good at — creating something out of nothing. There are changes to be made.