YOUR WEEK IN THE Stars

ARIES

Keep focused on your goals. It’s best to aim high and fail, than aim low and succeed. But failure isn’t likely if you stay on the right track. Activities at the weekend with people you don’t know well could be an eye-opener about how much you can achieve with a bit of co-operation.

A good week for: aspirations

LEO

Expect to have moments this week when you will be challenged to see the world in a very different way. It’s well worth keeping an open mind. Other people are especially helpful around midweek and you can increase the feel-good factor with generous thanks.

A good week for: simplicity

SAGITTARIUS

You’ve a strong urge this week to break free of your responsibilities and it’s best to find a constructive outlet for all this restless and rebellious energy. Doing something active with young people could be just what’s called for. Midweek is ideal for outings with friends and letting your hair down.

A good week for: nature

TAURUS

You or someone close could be tempted to do something rash this week. Thinking things s through carefully before lettingng rip should help avoid unwanted consequences. Decide what you really want and risk going for that. Planning a holiday that’s a bit of an adventure could help you focus.

A good week for: faith

VIRGO

It’s a great week for anything involving self-improvement. Pay attention to what gives you the greatest sense of achievement and tally up your assets – including your talents, possessions, property and money – and decide to make the most of them.

A good week for: wonder

CAPRICORN

Events at home could take ann unexpected turn this week and if you’ll just wait till the dust settles before trying to control everything, you’ll see the positive side of what’s going on. Listening to your intuition now could help you greatly as would talking over your concerns with friends.

A good week for: courage

GEMINI

Just how much support you really do have around you should become clear now. Neglecting others now won’t work but by showing appreciation where it’s due you’ll be building the foundation for future mutual trust and benefit but. Trying out new activities and ideas will lift your spirits.

A good week for: honesty

LIBRA

You could surprise family members and others close to you this week by being quite open about not going along quietly with everybody else’s plans. Good for you! But that doesn’t mean you should just disappear off and do your own thing. Instead negotiate a deal that suits everybody.

A good week for: tradition

AQUARIUS

It’s an ideal time to work out some new strategies for dealing with neighbours and close relatives, especially where you’ve got tangled up in a web of expectations and unwanted obligations. There’s no need to be irritable, just state clearly but kindly what works for you and what doesn’t.

A good week for: charity

CANCER

With a little attention to detail you could make a breakthrough in your career or community. But be prepared to be co-operative. Go-it-alone tactics could antagonise others now. A difficult relationship matter could improve provided you’re honest about your part in the problem.

A good week for: partnership

SCORPIO

If your routines get disrupted this week, don’t get nippy, get creative and shake them up some more by inventing betteretter ways of going about your daily business. It’s an ideal time to break free of bad habits too. Putting some effort into tackling paperwork now will bring rewards later.

A good week for: conversations

PISCES

Working together with friends or in a group or society is well-starred this week especially if you’re trying ying to get something new and even controversial off the ground. The focus is on matters outside the home now and a combination of hard work and imagination will pay off there.

A good week for: wishes