YOUR WEEK IN THE Stars

ARIES

Try to avoid power struggles this week as they could stir up more trouble than they’re worth. When you understand why people act as they do, it’s easier to forgive and this could lead to a new phase in an important relationship. Someone you care for may need your help now.

A good week for...partners

LEO

With persistence you can move mountains now. There may be some opposition to work through at first but if you know you’re in the right and act fairly things should start to go your way in due course. Honest discussions with significant others now could prove productive.

A good week for...neighbours

SAGITTARIUS

Your words carry a punch now so use them wisely. It could seem like your only option is making a choice between sticking with tradition or breaking free, but there is a middle way if you’ll only look for it. Getting your muscles moving midweek could power you up.

A good week for...socialising

TAURUS

You’re learning to trust your intuition and there should be plenty of chances to test your hunches before the weekek is out. All you need to do is pay attention to the nudges your feelings are giving you. It’s an ideal time to launch new projects in your career or public life.

A good week for...tidying

VIRGO

A major clear-out now would work wonders and get back to the simplicity you love. Prune back your work to what’s essential and refuse to gett swamped by trivia. It’s time to give fun a bigger place in your life so, whether it’s with children or a hobby, start now.

A good week for...finances

CAPRICORN

It’s best not to throw your weight around in home and family matters midweek or you could stir up a hornet’s nest. It’s best to listen to what others want too and take time to weigh up the pros and cons of the situation before deciding the best course of action for everybody.

A good week for...recognition

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GEMINI

If you’ve been investing time, energy or money in schemes involving others you could be forced to look closer around midweek at who’s really in control. Let go of what’s not working and invest your resources in what is. Friends could give you some bright ideas worth investigating.

A good week for...fun

LIBRA

Partners and family could seem to be niggling at you for no good reason, but if you listen to what they’re saying you might have to accept they have a point. And so do you. Be fair and honest with yourself and you’ll discover the truth of what’s really going on.

A good week for...action

AQUARIUS

You could be feeling quite touchy now with little things getting blown out of all proportion. Before snapping, stop and think about what’s really bugging you. It could be more easily fixed than you think. Financial projects get off to a good start midweek provided you’ve a realistic strategy.

A good week for...trust

CANCER

Don’t over-react to what you feel is provocation and avoid using emotional blackmail or pushiness yourselfelf or you could run into some opposition. Put your energy into productive work instead and you’ll reap all-round benefits in work and partnership matters in the long term.

A good week for...family

SCORPIO

Follow any prompts to make changes in your routine. It’s time to get rid of time-wasting habits and any useless clutter you’ve collected over the years and is just taking up space. The energy you set free will give you a boost. Someone at home could have good advice for you.

A good week for...imagination

PISCES

Your imagination could be working overtime now. If you can separate real intuition from fantasy you canan make some inspired choices later in the week. There may be a clash of wills midweek making clear thinking difficult. It’s best to cool off before saying something you might regret.

A good week for...change