YOUR WEEK IN THE stars

ARIES

This week, you may feel jutted-jaw determined to have your own way and refuse to let anything drop. Remember – what you resist persists and some battles just aren’t worth fighting so it’s best to count to ten before reacting on Friday. Success comes through patiently doing what’s right.

A good week for... travel

LEO

Are you exercising and resting enough? Could your diet do with a shake-up? This is an ideal week for taking another look at some of your lifestyle choices and making radical changes if necessary. There could be good news about someone’s workload towards the weekend.

A good week for... hobbies

SAGITTARIUS

There may be some tough decisions this week about financial matters but you’re in a good position to make them. Only you can decide whether taking a risk would lead to hard but manageable work or up a blind alley. Unexpected luck towards the weekend may help you get what you want.

A good week for... charm

TAURUS

Don’t let your patience and steadfastness flip into downright stubbornness this week when it comes to defendingnding your opinions. Friday could bring a touchy matter to a head, but hold back from letting rip until you have all the facts. Things are likely to be much better than you think.

A good week for... change

VIRGO

You’re in line to make a big impact this week, so make sure you’re noticed for the right reasons. Remember, especially at the weekend, the liline between giving helpful advice and being judgmental can be a thin one. You’ll then avoid arguments and enjoy the party spirit that’s all around you.

A good week for... home

CAPRICORN

It’s a perfect week for checking if you’re applying your energy in the right direction, especially at work. Use any challenges to assess which of your current projects are worthwhile, which need to be dumped, and which need a rethink. Sustained effort now could transform gloom into gold.

A good week for... intuition

GEMINI

You could have some shrewd business ideas this week. Make the most of them by proceeding quickly, but cautiously. Venus moves into your partnership area on Tuesday bringing some much needed fun to your exchanges. Thursday is excellent for tossing ideas around in the way that you enjoy.

A good week for... negotiating

LIBRA

You can move mountains at home this week, especially ones made of old rubbish waiting to be recycled. You’re feeling more decisive than usual so it shouldn’t be too hard to decide what stays and what goes. Venus moves into your communication area on Tuesday helping you say the right things.

A good week for... neighbours

AQUARIUS

Dealing with one uncertainty after another, you could be frustrated at seeming to get nowhere fast. All your hard work should start to pay off from the weekend when the tension eases, leaving you feeling more in control. It’s time to think about holidays and giving yourself a well-deserved break!

A good week for... friends

CANCER

Feeling safe matters to you and this week could reveal any hidden insecurities. Instead of thrashing about blindly, first check the facts. You’re probably over-reacting. With some quiet thought you’ll be ideally placed to grasp the opportunities around you for ensuring your emotional security.

A good week for... skills

SCORPIO

Your words could be taken very seriously as the week begins so make sure you say what you mean and mean what hat you say. An issue with someone close could come to a head by the weekend. Confronting your part in the situation rather than just blaming others could improve matters all round.

A good week for... talents

PISCES

For a while now you’ve probably been feeling confused about who you are e and where you’re going. Uncomfortable though this is, you can trust the process. Friends can galvanise you into action and show you’re not alone. Support and guidance is all around you if you’ll only look.

A good week for... reputation