Your week ahead in the stars

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With some attention to detail and forward planning you could make a breakthrough in your plans. But cooperate. Go-it-alone tactics could antagonise others. A difficult private matter could become clearer from midweek provided you’re honest about your part in the problem. A good week for...sincerity

Leo

A partnership matter could come to a head, midweek. This should leave you feeling clearer about what the issues are and what you really want, and the results could surprise and please you. Joining forces with others towards the weekend could help you make an important social contribution. A good week for...family

Sagittarius

There could be some disruption to your routine around midweek. Don’t get irritable – use it as a chance to invent better ways of going about your daily business. It’s an ideal time to break free of bad habits. Someone could come back into your life now, reminding you of past affections.

A good week for ... imagination

taurus

You could be feeling restricted and eager to break out of the rut. You may even be tempted to do something rash to relieve tension but to avoid unwanted consequences decide what you really want and think things through before letting rip. By Friday you should be much mellower. A good week for... agreements

Virgo

It should become clear just how much support you have around you. By showing appreciation where it’s due you’ll be building the foundation for future mutual trust and benefit. Try to be a bit more spontaneous this week. New activities and ideas will lift your spirits and expand your horizons.

A good week for... discussions

Capricorn

With Mars backing through your resources area, it’s time to decide what you really value.

Pay attention to your assets – including your talents, property and money – and make the most of them. You could be underestimating your worth. Stick up for your opinions, even if others disagree.

A good week for...friends

Gemini

News from abroad could give you food for thought and exciting ideas for a future holiday. Don’t let somebody’s negativity infect you this week – and don’t pass on their gloom. If you haven’t found three possible solutions to a problem you haven’t looked hard enough. A good week for...skill

Libra

You have a powerful need to express yourself in some way this week, and doing so could raise a few smiles and maybe some eyebrows if you’ve been keeping to the background recently. Good for you! Be prepared to sparkle at the weekend as you could be in the mood to party.

A good week for...talent

aquarius

If you find yourself acting like a fully paid up member of the awkward squad this week, slow down and think about what’s really pushing your buttons, especially at home. Acting on impulse is likely to make things worse. You can get your point across easily if you’ll listen carefully to others. A good week for... achievement

Cancer

You could achieve a great deal this week by working together with friends or in a group, especially if you’re trying to get something new and even controversial off the ground. There’s a focus on financial matters now. A combination of careful thought and imagination will pay off there.

A good week for...p layfulness

Scorpio

You could set the cat among the pigeons this week by refusing to go along with the plans of a family member or a significant other. It would be good to check that you’re not just being awkward for the sake of it before digging your heels in. Friends continue to be supportive now.

A good week for... enterprise

PISCES

Being true to yourself this week could free you up from unnecessary restrictions and obligations and start to attract more of what’s important for you. There’s no need to be cranky or defensive, just be clear about what you’d like. Let your intuition guide you now not your fears. A good week for...travel