HOROSCOPES March in the stars. By Peter Watson

The future revealed: your essential guide to MARCH

PISCES

20 February – 20 March

Someone in authority is about to boost your self-esteem, leaving you ready to take on something hugely demanding but with a great deal of potential. You’ll be functioning in an area run on a subtle and complex set of rules. Learn them off by heart. motto of the month Choose foresight over hindsight, every time.

ARIES

21 March – 20 April

A new venture, of either a personal or professional nature, will appeal. But in the second half of March you’ll feel the earliest effects of a Jupiter-Pluto clash. This will emphasise the fact that the people with whom you’re involved are agitating for a power struggle in which you won’t want to participate. Nor should you. motto of the month Why borrow sorrow from tomorrow?

TAURUS

21 April – 21 May

Secret fears about responsibilities mustn’t rock your confidence. And events unfolding early in the month should encourage you to prove how competent you are within the territory concerned. You’ve been concentrating on minor mishaps that, in the broad scheme of things, are negligible. Focus on the bigger picture. motto of the month A clear sky does not make a good pilot.

GEMINI

22 May – 21 June

Talk of unexpected developments will raise your hopes regarding long-term plans. But these are still early days and much of what is being rumoured is nothing but hearsay. Even so, you can make good use of what you’ve been told and let it provide an excuse to ask probing questions of those in charge. motto of the month When a mouse laughs at a cat there’s a hole nearby.

CANCER

22 June – 23 July

Your natural allegiance to home and family may be threatened by colleagues making exceptional demands on you. Refuse to let Jupiter’s tussle with Uranus persuade you to respond in an aggressive way. Stand your ground, and strive to get what you want. motto of the month Always have a plan for yourself or you’ ll be a part of someone else’s.

LEO

24 July – 23 August

Be ready to manage an area that leaves others overwhelmed.

But remember you can’t be expected to work for nothing. Around 12 March, when you may be in danger of being taken for granted, someone will have to be reminded that your contribution deserves to be rewarded and respected. Accept nothing less. motto of the month Be wary of the mob with many heads but few brains.

VIRGO

24 August – 23 September

Those protesting their innocence about business, legal or financial matters might turn to you. And you must strip away all the dramatic references and ignore shock tactics, in order to be free to analyse the facts and make a judgement. It’s crucial to be perceived as entirely fair and unbiased. Your reputation is precious. motto of the month Weeds need no sowing.

LIBRA

24 September – 23 October

As a work or property matter is brought to a successful close, you’ll begin to realise that an intensely private issue is demanding every minute of your spare time. If this creates conflict between yourself and certain others, you can do little more than ask for their patience and understanding. Even you can’t perform miracles. motto of the month Gossip goes in one ear and out of many mouths.

SCORPIO

24 October – 22 November

People may quiz you about your cash flow or how much you spend indulging yourself. Put it down to the Sun’s run-in with Saturn, which is raising all sorts of irrelevant questions about you and your lifestyle. And make it clear that as far as you’re concerned, your finances are your business and nobody else’s. motto of the month Without justice, courage is weak.

SAGITTARIUS

23 November – 21 December

The sudden urge to tie up loose ends and attend to unfinished business will keep you busy. And that’s fine, provided people don’t assume that you’ll be happy to run around after them when you’ve some time to spare. You’ve been too accommodating to certain individuals in the past and must avoid it happening again. motto of the month Great cities, great solitude.

CAPRICORN

22 December – 20 January

Anticipate an intriguing meeting or getaway with great optimism. But don’t let the Sun befriending Neptune, the planet of daydreams, mean that your expectations are unrealistic. The others involved will be hoping for a pleasant, perhaps enlightening, experience. They don’t want anything ostentatious or ridiculously extravagant. motto of the month Problems offer you the chance to do your best.

AQUARIUS

21 January – 19 February

By talking openly about your bank balance or certain assets, you might give the impression that you’re better off than you are. This could leave people thinking you’ll bankroll them or bail them out if they hit financial worries, so you’ll have to put them right. Remember, money can create problems as well as solve them. motto of the month Have an open face but hide your thoughts.