Your week ahead in the stars

ARIES

Your mind is fighting fit now and you’re ready to set the world to rights, but don’t be too confrontational or you may find yourself tied up in knots that are hard to untangle. From the weekend a project involving study or travel could provide an interesting challenge.

A good week for...adventure

LEO

If you’re feeling a bit ground down by work the bad news is that your nose is going to be close to the grindstone for a while longer. The good news is that you can manage this perfectly well, and that there are plenty of pleasurable activities opening up for you to compensate.

A good week for...recreation

SAGITTARIUS

If you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed by financial matters now, just take a deep breath and deal with each detail, one tiny step at a time. Let your intuition guide you too. You should feel a boost in energy as Mars moves into your sign on Saturday for two months.

A good week for...action

TAURUS

Double-check arrangements you make with friends to avoid confusion. You could be sure you’re right about something this week and dig your heels in, but if you’re making decisions with business or long-term implications it’s best to get a second opinion.

A good week for...change

VIRGO

Work and pleasure combine beautifully this week and it’s an ideal time for creativity that demands deep thought, effort and perseverance. Bright ideas on Thursday could set you thinking in the right direction. From Saturday you should have energy to pour into home and family projects.

A good week for...confidence

CAPRICORN

You’re much stronger and more supported than you think and are well able to deal with everything life sends you so don’t let vague fears get in the way of doing what you know is right. Seeing your financial situation in a new light could help you move forward.

A good week for...charity

GEMINI

Some serious thinking and talking about joint financial matters around midweek should help bring clearer understanding. You could feel that everybody is dumping their share of the daily grind on you. Persuading others to help in a friendly way would shift your irritation.

A good week for...diplomacy

LIBRA

Now’s not the time to be shy about making your views known at home. You can make great strides forward from midweek so whatever you’d like to achieve, make plans and aim for it. Being active in your neighbourhood could be a big attraction for you over the next month.

A good week for...discussion

AQUARIUS

Taking some time every day for quiet reflection instead of worrying should keep you centred now. Friends could be a great source of encouragement and challenge for the next few months and you certainly shouldn’t be complaining of boredom for the next few weeks.

A good week for...societies

CANCER

A practical business-like chat midweek with a significant other could deepen the relationship and let you both see where you stand, provided you take your own responsibilities seriously. The next few weeks are ideal for sorting out routine work and health check-ups.

A good week for...details

SCORPIO

Communications around midweek could make you see many important matters in a new light. There’s a happy focus on your home life now, and a situation there could make you choose to be generous. Significant changes are possible now if you try to see the positive side of what’s going on.

A good week for...values

PISCES

You could get a chance to see whether you’re heading in the right direction around Wednesday if you’ll pay attention to what others are saying without getting defensive. You’ve plenty to offer now to friends and you can make a real difference by just showing up.

A good week for...home