YOUR WEEK IN THE STARS WITH JANE RIDDER-PATRICK

ARIES

As Mercury turns direct in your sign on Wednesday, you could feel a release of tension as blocks that have been getting in your way are lifted. It would be wise for the next week to think carefully before you speak as impulsiveness could get you into hot water.

A Good Week For... Nature

LEO

It’s time to change old habits and become more adventurous, so exciting new ideas about holidays could be worth following through. You can sometimes be naive about other people’s agendas so be sure that someone’s flattery is genuine before agreeing a financial deal now.

A Good Week For... Status

SAGITTARIUS

Any creative or intuitive blocks you’ve been having recently should start to clear away now. You’ve been making a lot of changes in how you run your life in the last year or so. Which ones are truly worthwhile could become clear to you over the next three months.

A Good Week For... Tidying

TAURUS

Make sure you don’t push yourself too hard this week and get plenty of rest to prevent your batteries runningg flat.flat Listen to what your body is saying and you’ll stay energised. There could be appreciation on Thursday for work you’ve done well recently so accept the praise graciously.

A good Week for... indeuendence

VIRGO

Don’t get carried away and take on unnecessary tasks just now. It’s easy to make promises on the spur of the moment, but you’re so conscientious you could find yourself saddled with too much extra work. That’s the last thing you need at the moment.

A Good Week For... Travel

CAPRICORN

It’s a time for a clear-out at home, getting rid of the accumulated junk of ages. Some forgotten treasures could turn up, bringing memories flooding back, but it’s time to be firm. If there are things you can’t recycle or repair it’s best to bin them – and that includes family feuds!

A Good Week For... Children

GELINI

You’re living a kind of double life now. One part of you is working away and enjoying socialising with friends. Another part feels the need to be alone and ponder on your life. Both are important so don’t neglect either. The tension should ease up from midweek.

A Good Week For... Dreams

LIBRA

From Wednesday you can start to untangle any crossed wires you’ve been having recently with those closest to you. The weekend brings choices about whether to tackle something that’s been bothering you head on or simply forgive and forget and let bygones be bygones.

A Good Week For... Truth

AQUARIUS

It could be tempting to pass on a piece of gossip, but take care for the information might get distorted this week and reach the wrong ears. If instead you speak the truth with kindness you could touch somebody’s heart. Following a hunch could lead to a shrewd purchase on Thursday.

A Good Week For... Home

CANCER

Your imaginative flair comes in handy now to get your point across, and attract the attention of somebody you’dd like to impress. You could be torn between your responsibilities and a longing to escape and just going with the flow. Get the balance right and you’ll have the best of both worlds.

A Good Week For... Friends

SCORPIO

You should be able to communicate well with somebody close as the week begins to create a new understanding. You’ll probably find you’ve more in common than you thought. If the consequences of bad habits have been catching up with you this is the week to take action.

A Good Week For... Diplomacy

PISCES

Be careful with the cash this week as extravagance could get the better of you then. As the week goes on you could feel as if you’re emerging from a mist as your focus become clearer. At the weekend neighbours could be appreciative of your insights and ideas.

A Good Week For... Connections