Your Stars with Russell Grant

for the week with Russell Grant 30 July – 5 August

LEO 24 July – 23 August

Although doing your own thing is important to Leos, like X Factor judge Louis Walsh (born 5 August 1952), you will also be the first to offer loved ones all the support they need. This is invaluable to them. Remember, you are important and matter to more people than you realise. Friends really do appreciate your warm qualities.

SCORPIO 24 October – 22 November

Communication from a distance gives you something to think about. Accepting an offer will give you a chance to travel the world. You will enjoy visiting places you’ve dreamed about since childhood. Your empathy will pay off as you are able to tell someone what they need to hear.

AQUARIUS 21 January – 19 February

Strive to be the best you can and you will yield significant rewards. Whatever it is you want to achieve, you will do well. You won’t have any problems attracting the necessary luck to get what you want. That’s why you shouldn’t settle for second best. You never thought life could feel so good.

TAURUS 21 April – 21 May

Decisions now made will have exciting implications for your career and financial situation. Follow the principle that if you don’t make the most of it when opportunities present themselves, you could miss out altogether. Act on an impulse to try something new and make good use of your energy.

VIRGO 24 August – 23 September

An older relative will rake up things from the past you would rather not talk about. They need to respect your choice to put the past behind you. Staying on the same path as before is leading to stagnation. Act on a generous offer immediately, before anyone else gets a chance to beat you to it.

SAGITTARIUS 23 November – 21 December

Enjoying mutual interests strengthens bonds between you and your friends. A group effort will also teach you valuable lessons about intimacy. Even a difference of opinions will not affect the end result. After all, you can’t always agree with everyone. Eventually you will reach a compromise.

PISCES 20 February – 20 March

Even when things go wrong, it’s important to count your blessings. You might feel you could have better luck elsewhere. Be patient and avoid making any sudden changes. If you stick with what’s familiar you will improve your situation but if you make new moves, you might get the timing all wrong.

GEMINI 22 May – 21 June

Rumours being circulated will have little basis in reality. The best way to discourage gossip is to refuse to join in. This isn’t a great time to take a bold risk. You can avoid disappointment by keeping both feet planted on the ground. Making a sensible long-term investment will bring future financial security.

LIBRA 24 September – 23 October

Devote time to activities that are fresh, new and exciting. Creative pursuits will bring out the best in you. Let friends know your plans and they will help you in any way they can. Joining forces with someone who has wonderful instincts will make it easier for you to cope with future challenges.

CAPRICORN 22 December – 20 January

Someone who has developed a crush on you is taking great steps to impress you. Their behaviour will be entertaining and amusing. Turning a dream into reality is within your power if you accept a little help from a friend. Be on the lookout for opportunities to improve your future prospects.

ARIES 21 March – 20 April

A twist in circumstances will cause you to reassess your priorities. This will bring the sudden realisation that what used to be important to you doesn’t really matter anymore. You’re tired of doing the same routine day after day. It will be important now to satisfy a desire to exercise your imagination.

CANCER 22 June – 23 July

You’re having a confusing time trying to separate business from pleasure. A workmate keeps pressuring you for favours. Recently you’ve gone beyond the call of duty for a senior colleague. The only way to put an end to this is to stop doing so much for others. Now it is time to do something nice for yourself.