Heatoscopes

The all-seeing Jan Jacques tells you what the stars have in store this week

Tuesday 30 July - Monday 5 August

20 Mar-19 Apr

“Go slow” has always been your least-favourite speed, but with retrograde activity still intense at the moment, you need to tap the brakes at work AND home. This way, you avoid mistakes. Meanwhile, is it time for a family get-together? Be the hero and organise it. LUCKY MINDSET: Thoughtful

TAURUS 20 Apr-20 May

Home is mostly where the heart is this week, thanks to a powerful 4th house. However, you may have to tackle a thorny family issue before you can really relax. Not unrelated, meditation may be energising for you at the moment. If you’ve never tried it before, why not give it a go? LUCKY CHANT: Om

GEMINI 21 May-20 Jun

You are scarily single-minded right now. A superb Mercury aspect indicates focus, meaning you get your way at work – and if you have to deploy charm for that to happen, what’s the problem? Elsewhere, your sharp communicative skills may pick up an unsettling truth. LUCKY MIND: One-track

CANCER 21 Jun-22 Jul

Your mission this week is to not splurge. Although a potent Mars aspect signals a financial peak, conserving cash is the smart move – it’ll go towards something worthwhile. Work-wise, your saintly self may get credit for sorting out a setback. LUCKY EMOJI: Halo head

23 Jul-23 Aug

You must make some changes to benefit you beyond this year. With planetary power behind you, it is time to be ruthless. Work-wise, you may ace what you thought was a mammoth challenge. LUCKY SONG: Climbing Higher Mountains by Aretha Franklin

VIRGO 24 Aug-22 Sep

You require nothing and no one this week, or that’s how it feels. But while this independence is spot-on at work, be subtle at home. Your partner needs to be needed. Meanwhile, retrograde planets can’t dim your energy. Use it to blast away dull tasks. LUCKY SLATE: Clean

LIBRA 23 Sep-22 Oct

A super-strong 11th house means you are the life and soul this week. Singletons can expect romance while partying, but partners may have to rein in their revelling or risk jealousy. Work-wise, only straight talk will do with the boss. LUCKY GIFT: Knowing when to stop

SCORPIO 23 Oct-21 Nov

A little frisson at work is always a boost – blame a delightful Venus aspect – but you won’t take it further, so let them down lightly. Health-wise, R and R is key, and keep exercise gentle. You don’t want to feel that burn right now. LUCKY IDEA: Treading carefully

SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov- 21 Dec

A slight slump in your current mood will be blissfully brief (blame spiritual planet Pluto, thumped by the last eclipse). Your emotions may seesaw, but you’ll end the week level-headed. In more good news, a work triumph says more about you than words ever could. LUCKY SURFACE: Terra firma

CAPRICORN 22 Dec-19 Jan

It’s detox time for your career. An intriguing Venus aspect hints it is prime time to weed out less vital stuff and focus on areas in which you excel. In another smart move, schedule in some early nights to maintain much-needed energy. LUCKY DESTINATION: The heart of the matter

AQUARIUS 20 Jan-18 Feb

The party starts when you walk in but, while you enjoy being popular (who doesn’t?), part of you shrinks away. You don’t have to take up all invites. Work-wise, retrograde career planet Pluto hints at a hidden opportunity. Find it. LUCKY SONG: I Gotta Feeling by Black Eyed Peas

PISCES 19 Feb-19 Mar

Love is a roller coaster. A zippy Mercury aspect (your love planet) signals dates for singles and passion for partners, but try not to be hasty. Elsewhere, your kind gestures are more appreciated than you realise. LUCKY FAIRGROUND ATTRACTION: Big Dipper