Your week ahead in the stars

ARIES

You’re in no mood now to follow anybody’s lead but your own but easy does it is the best approach this week. From Tuesday you should be able get your own way easily in your more public life but it’s best to consider outcomes before you push too hard. You’ll understand why later.

A good week for…discussions

Leo

In your enthusiasm to get your ideas across and take control, especially about who does which tasks, you could be too blunt. Better to tackle what needs to be done yourself rather than expecting others to follow orders. Happiness comes from encouraging family members in their efforts.

A good week for…wisdom

SAGITTARIUS

You’re at your optimistic best as the week begins. But rather than sticking your head in the sand, it’s an excellent time to do some research about financial matters. This will let you spot good deals and opportunities that you might otherwise miss and help you plan realistically.

A good week for…pleasure

TAURUS

A relationship is at the top of your priorities now and it could be a week of advances and retreats. A pause for quiet reflection is called for on Thursday to consider your stance. Keeping an open mind with no snap judgements will help you make the most of this significant time.

A good week for…charity

VIRGO

Your mind could be working overtime to keep up with all the bright ideas you’re generating. You’ll be able to put some of them into practice next month once you’ve identified the best ones. It’s time to research how best to relax in your leisure time – and that could be a tough call for you!

A good week for…renovations

CAPRICORN

There’s plenty of powerful energy at your disposal this week and you can achieve a great deal if you focus on clearing out the deadwood in your life rather than trying to defend your territory. Ideas from family members could inspire you now and friends could be helpful too.

A good week for…home

GEMINI

You could be feeling more optimistic than you have for some time about your ability to deal with all the work that has been heaped upon you lately. It’s a great week for tackling anything to do with pensions, insurance and inheritance and sticking with the job until things are sorted.

A good week for…friends

LIBRA

You’ll realise this week you don’t have to be a victim of circumstances and you have many choices. A family or relationship matter that’s been nagging at you should become clearer around midweek. Do what needs to be done, but don’t play cat and mouse games.

A good week for…negotiation

AQUARIUS

Events in the world could affect you greatly this week and move you to speak out strongly or take some humanitarian action, or both. Don’t be tempted to cut corners in your career and community efforts now. Hard work and discipline are still needed there in the coming months.

A good week for…messages

CANCER

Children in the family may bring joy and responsibilities now and it’s an ideal week for planning happy memories you would like to create with them. Some news at work midweek could clarify matters for everyone. Putting effort into shared goals with partners now will avoid power struggles.

A good week for…aspirations

SCORPIO

You have strong opinions and you’re unlikely to want to keep quiet about them this week. In your determination to speak the truth you could come across too strongly and hurt someone’s feelings, possibly at work. There are things best left unsaid, while others should be thought through.

A good week for…humility

PISCES

How you fit in to the groups you belong to and what you’d like your contribution to be is this week’s focus. Some information around midweek should help you identify what your real values are in the matter. News from abroad could bring back some happy memories.

A good week for…nature