ARIES 21 MAR - 20 APR TAURUS 21 APR - 21 MAY Your daily stars

Patrick Arundell has been a professional, self-taught astrologer for over 25 years. His interest began when he was at high school and over time, became a burning quest to understand what made him and others tick.

PISCES 20 FEB - 20 MAR

It might be easier to bury your head in the sand than to deal with something that may be looming large. It won’t go away though. The Sun in your sign along with escapist Neptune could leave you with the illusion that you can safely ignore it.

Seeing the funny side of a situation can be a relief, enabling you to feel better about something that may have taken up too much of your time. This doesn’t mean you won’t take it seriously, just that a lighter perspective might help you not to feel anxious.

The Capricorn Moon aligns with jovial Jupiter, which can put a fresh spin on things and keep you in an optimistic mood. You’ll be ready to explore new ideas and solutions with an open mind rather than sticking with your usual methods.

GEMINI 22 MAY - 21 JUN

As Saturn continues its journey through Pisces, you may have more responsibilities than ever, whether these are self-imposed or thrust upon you. However, your efforts are being noticed, even if you think they aren’t, so you can take heart from this.

CANCER 22 JUN - 23 JUL

The Sun in a future-orientated zone can set you thinking about ideas and opportunities that might bring you a sense of fulfilment. If you’re working hard to obtain a qualification, you’ll already see the benefit of your efforts.

LEO 24 JUL - 23 AUG

With warrior Mars enlivening relationships and forging a positive tie to healing Chiron and your point of destiny, there’s a good chance that a conversation or encounter could give you the inspiration you need to take a positive step forward.

VIRGO 24 AUG - 23 SEP

Small wins can stack up under the current cosmic lineup, which encourages you to celebrate your gains. The Moon’s tie with Jupiter hints that the further you go, the more you’ll realise you have to look forward to. It’s also possible that someone is causing you to have doubts.

LIBRA 24 SEP - 23 OCT

You may have a lot to be getting on with, but that doesn’t mean you can’t use part of the day for more enjoyable activities. Zesty ideas associated with fun and pleasure might call out to you, encouraging you to connect with a good friend.

SCORPIO 24 OCT - 22 NOV

Are you making things harder for yourself? If so, it helps to think about why this might be. Overthinking or putting in more effort than necessary can lead to results that lack sparkle and seem overcooked rather than done to perfection.

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV - 21 DEC

The Moon’s upbeat angle to Jupiter can be a call to invest in something that might enhance your income. This doesn’t mean jumping through hoops to make something big happen. The chance to learn a skill, read a book that expands your knowledge or develop better habits will help.

CAPRICORN 22 DEC - 20 JAN

A wish can come true as a delightful Moon/Jupiter angle paves the way for a positive event. Did you turn down an offer to enjoy a new experience or sample something completely fresh? This time you may decide you want to have a go.

AQUARIUS 21 JAN - 19 FEB

What’s stopping you from being as fulfilled as you want? You’re likely aware of issues that have held you back for some time. Even so, with the Moon linking to Jupiter, you may be ready to do something about this.