What the stars hold in store this week

Find out what changes and challenges are heading your way as our top astrologer reveals your week in the stars ARIES

Try to find something constructive to do with all your energy from now till Thursday instead of getting irritable. Towards the weekend you could find yourself dreaming of all sorts of possibilities you’ve never considered before. Let your imagination run riot.

TAURUS

Don’t get discouraged if some people don’t seem as responsive to your plans as you’d like. The resistance should shift from Thursday as you become clearer and more articulate about what it is you really want. A bit of tweaking may still be called for in your work.

GEMINI

As Mercury, your ruling planet, backs into Aquarius on Wednesday you may find your interest in trends in social justice increasing and want to share any new information you find about this with others. Your gift of persuasion rises midweek so if you’ve any ideas to promote, now is the time to present them.

CANCER

Don’t worry if some of your welllaid plans need to be changed this week. With a bit of thought you can come up with a much better arrangement. It may be hard to tone down your opinions from midweek, but thinking before preaching could save you having to backtrack later.

LEO

You could be torn between the urge to get out and go and the demands of work, where it could feel like just one darned thing after the other. You’ve plenty of energy for both, so tackle the duties first and then treat yourself to some guilt-free adventures.

VIRGO

Just when you thought that you’d cleared the decks, all sorts of loose ends could appear that need to be tied up. There’s an up-side to this. Do things carefully and not only could you learn a great deal but you might also reconnect with a forgotten skill.

LIBRA

It’s an ideal time to pack some bags for the charity shop with old and unused items and have anything you do love repaired. Some leisure projects could demand your attention towards the weekend.

SCORPIO

It’s best to avoid being too strict now with young people in your life who are just trying to learn. Instead busy yourself with a hobby where you can shape your imagination into something creative and inspiring. Partners could spring interesting surprises at the weekend, with romance in the air for some.

SAGITTARIUS

You’ve plenty of ideas for sorting out your home affairs now, with enthusiasm and flashes of inspiration coming thick and fast. Objections may come from some who’ll point to the practical realities of money and time. Welcome these as challenges because they’ll push you into more constructive thinking.

CAPRICORN

Don’t try to avoid the issue if someone puts you in an awkward position this week. If you handle it with compassion this could be a blessing in disguise, bringing all sorts of benefits in the coming weeks. A communication matter that’s confused you should become clearer by the weekend.

AQUARIUS

Your focus stays on money matters this week. It’s a time to count your change and check your bills properly, especially before midweek, as it’s easy to be a bit careless at the moment. Venus brings a contented touch to home life from Thursday.

PISCES

You could be longing to hibernate for a few weeks and just lose yourself in your dreams and imagination. And it’s no bad idea to do this as much as you can, for some down time would do you the world of good. The only flies in the ointment are people reminding you of duties to be done.