The sky this week

On Wednesday impulsive Mars aligns with cautious Saturn in Sagittarius at the start of a new two-year cycle. What is started now can have lasting effects so it’s time to take responsibility for what you truly believe in and get active in promoting the best version of it. Most affected are those born 26th February to 3rd March, 28th May to 3rd June, 30th August to 5th September

and 29th November to 5th December. Don’t let yourself be driven crazy by details when dealing with everyday tasks. Just do what needs to be done – set goals, draw up a strategy and work to a timetable – and you’ll find you can achieve more this week than you imagined possible. Studying a new subject could prove rewarding. Sometimes not getting your own way is the best result. Instead of getting mad if financial affairs seem blocked, use your frustrations as a signal to work on the long-term implications and strategies of what you’re after. You could then be pleasantly surprised as other options open up. Don’t worry if your efforts to move forward feel blocked this week. Just keep plodding on and you’ll get there soon enough. A new start is now possible in a career or community project. Friday is ideal for charity work and helping others provided you give freely with no expectations.