Your daily stars

Joanne Madeline Moore has been a professional astrologer and writer since 1994. Her daily, weekly and yearly horoscopes are published on five continents.

VIRGO 24 AUG - 23 SEP

Today’s planetary patterns increase your desire to connect with loved ones or work colleagues in a more compassionate way. And is it time to help a close friend who’s in a spot of trouble?

LIBRA 24 SEP - 23 OCT

Is a friend or family member going through a difficult patch? Your kindness and diplomatic approach are required today, as you reach out and offer a helping hand or a shoulder to cry on.

SCORPIO 24 OCT - 22 NOV

It’s a good day to focus on improving communication with a child, lover or close friend. For some single Scorpios – love is likely with someone who has a deeply mysterious past.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV - 21 DEC

Being sensitive about a delicate family situation brings rewards today. Single Sagittarius - a burgeoning relationship could suddenly deepen, but make sure you are telling them the truth.

CAPRICORN 22 DEC - 20 JAN

When communicating with others, avoid getting drawn into complicated power games. Some sentimental – and brave – Capricorns will feel compelled to go back and revisit an old relationship.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN - 19 FEB

Resist the temptation to hide away from the worries of the world today. As acclaimed writer – and fellow Aquarian – Virginia Woolf reminds us “You cannot find peace by avoiding life.”

PISCES 20 FEB - 20 MAR

Today’s celestial cocktail highlights your romantic, creative and spiritual sides. But it also emphasises your tendency to blend fact and fantasy. So try to keep your feet firmly on the ground.

ARIES 21 MAR - 20 APR

Your inner voice will lead you in the right direction today Rams. So, when it comes to a complicated relationship issue, use your trusty intuition to help you find a satisfactory solution.

TAURUS 21 APR - 21 MAY

The more creative you are at work, the better the day will be. And the more you reach out and help others, the more useful you’ll feel. Friendships with colleagues are particularly favoured.

GEMINI 22 MAY - 21 JUN

The more energy and focus you put into financial and business affairs, the more successful you’ll be. But you must also do your homework, and make sure you check all minor details thoroughly.

CANCER 22 JUN - 23 JUL

Platonic relationships are very important today. You could deepen your connection with a special friend. Or have a decidedly deja-vu moment, when you meet someone for the ‘first’ time.

LEO 24 JUL - 23 AUG

Expect a Cat creativity surge, as the stars stimulate your fertile imagination. When it comes to a personal problem or a close relationship, use your intuition to work out what’s really going on.