RUSSELL GRANT

ARIES March 21–April 20

You may not be able to take the most direct route, but you will be able to achieve your aims and ambitions by taking a short diversion. As it turns out, there will be something of real interest to you that you would have missed out on had you taken the easiest path.

TAURUS April 21-May 21

Someone will tell you things can only get better. You have a feeling there is no way of avoiding more difficulties. Differences over the way finances should be handled will cause discord in the home. It seems impossible to avoid arguments over money.

GEMINI May 22-June 21

You have a lot of faith in a partner’s skills but hold back in your efforts to push them into making a name for themselves. Be patient when things don’t move as quickly as you were expecting. A desire for greater success could blind you to the simple pleasures you already have.

CANCER June 22-July 23

Don’t get carried away in your dreams for the future without doing anything practical to make them happen. You will be able to turn your hopes into reality but you will need something definite to build on first. Lay firm foundations, plan ahead and take things one step at a time.

LEO July 24-Aug 23

What you most want to know now is that others respect you for who you are and not for what you can do for them. That’s why there should be no need to pile on the charm or buy others expensive gifts. It’s time to just be yourself – and not worry about what others are thinking.

VIRGO Aug 24-Sept 23

You had not meant to fall behind. It will have been due to you offering others help that your own work has suffered. This will mean having to say no when asked to continue supporting a friend or colleague. Right now you need to give attention to your own concerns.

LIBRA Sept 24–Oct 23

You will listen to the views of those around you, but you cannot let them dictate to you or make decisions for you. It may be necessary to point out that since you were polite enough to consider their suggestions, they should give you a chance to express your own views.

SCORPIO Oct 24-Nov22

Someone needs your support. That’s why you won’t let them push you away. You sense they aren’t used to receiving help and that’s why they’re reluctant to accept yours. Once they get over the surprise of having someone who cares, they will accept your help with gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23-Dec 21

An issue that crops up will cause some panic around you. Even someone who is usually practical and sensible seems to be looking at this situation through pessimistic eyes. You know that doing nothing will not help. A calm approach will mean you will find a way around a difficult problem.

CAPRICORN Dec 22-Jan 20

Step back from an argument with a powerful competitor. Their aggressive tactics are starting to get you down and you don’t feel prepared for this kind of adversity. Take a look at the situation from a different perspective. You can face opponents and win.

AQUARIUS Jan 21-Feb 19

There’s nothing stopping you from taking the driver’s seat in a joint project that seems to have no real direction. Somehow a group has lost their way. They can either accept the need to make some changes to get back on track or you will accept you have joined forces with the wrong people.

PISCES Feb 20-Mar 20

Be careful of who you trust and just how much you reveal to others. If you say the wrong thing to someone who is being argumentative, they are more than likely to start a rumour that damages your reputation. Bring talks to a polite close and then walk away.