HOROSCOPES

ARIES

It’s best to avoid criticising friends this week. If you’ll examine yourself instead to see if you share the flaws you’re seeing in them, you could come to a more compassionate view of the situation. From Friday you should be able to see both sides of any arguments and have some fun in the process.

TAURUS

Be sure to think twice before pushing ahead with anything concerning career or public life. Being too dogmatic in promoting yourself or your ideas could end up having opposite effect to what you want. But examining your real motives has a positive effect now.

GEMINI

You could find constructive ways of dealing with delays and difficulties with studies or travel if you’ll think long-term. Pleasure planet Venus moves into Gemini on Friday helping you find new ways of communicating that are witty and wise.

CANCER

You’re sensitive to undercurrents of emotion swirling around this week but it’s best if you can stand back and just notice them instead of getting caught up. You could find some helpful inspiration in something uplifting that you read at the weekend.

LEO

Leo is a fixed sign which means you’re often hard to budge and slow to change. This week you could feel significant others are both trying to hurry you up and trying to block your way. Taking your time to work out what the issues are then acting considerately should benefit everyone.

VIRGO

If you’re a typical Virgo you’re no stranger to hard work, which should put you in an ideal position to deal with the heavy demands of the next few weeks. If you just get on with it quietly and do what needs to be done, you’ll be laying the foundations for substantial achievements in the future.

LIBRA

Daydreaming about escaping from the daily grind is tempting, especially as home and other responsibilities could be tying up your time. But breaking free is an option best left to wander in your imagination now. Your time will come when you’ve done your work as best you can.

SCORPIO

Your actions at home could make a big impact now, so it’s important to ensure you’re tackling the right issues. Some advance thinking is called for as it’s easy to go overboard on criticism, especially on Tuesday. Shaping responsibilities gets your attention from Friday with bright ideas coming thick and fast.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ve plenty to offer to neighbours now and can make a real difference by putting your best efforts into whatever you do. Significant others can boost your spirits, bringing good-natured fun and light relief. Sharing hopes and dreams at home on Saturday brings everyone together.

CAPRICORN

You’re good at dealing with the big picture and should be able to spot what you need to attend to now. Be sure to follow it through with action. Don’t worry if a particular financial project seems problematic. Persistence is called for now.

AQUARIUS

With Mars and Saturn aligning in your sign on Tuesday you could be fired up for taking action against the social ills and inequalities you see around you but feel frustrated by so many obstacles in your way. If you’ll balance practicality with ideals you could make great advances.

PISCES

As you’re sensitive to the moods and ideas of everyone around you this week it’s best to focus on what constructive and kindly people are saying and doing. This could give you a boost you’ll be able to pass on to others. Family members and memories could bring pleasure at the weekend.