Your week ahead in the stars

aries

Friends could be the source of pleasure and some frustration over the coming month. Patience and fairness and doing as you would be done by should solve any problems. Venus moving into your most public area today could help boost your popularity and smooth the way forward. A good week for…recognition

Leo

It’s all go on the relationship front this week, and that includes people you’re at odds with as well as those closest to you. Diplomacy and a genuine attempt to see the other’s point of view is the way through. Your dealings now could set the tone for the coming year, so act from a full heart.

A good week for…quality

Sagittarius

If you’re thinking of learning a new skill, now is a week to set the wheels in motion. Once you’ve given some careful thought to what you want to study and achieve, you’ll be able to come up with some brilliant ideas and should find yourself in a good position to act decisively.

A good week for…stability

taurus

Tomorrow’s new moon in your public area offers you the chance of fresh beginnings and future success, especially if you think big and act prudently. Career, social contribution and reputation are your core themes now. The more you offer, the more benefits for all.

A good week for…trust

Virgo

Tomorrow’s new moon in your area of work, health and efficiency offers you the chance to drop any projects that have had their day and make a fresh start. Ideas for improvements are all around and family members could be supportive, boosting your confidence to branch out.

A good week for…creativity

Capricorn

The new moon in Aquarius is your annual call to review your finances and assets. It’s time to check you’re still making the most of them and to put new plans in place if changes are needed. Your intuition is working well at the moment and should guide you if you listen carefully.

A good week for…enterprise

Gemini

Foreign parts and education could offer interesting opportunities and there could be some surprise developments. There’s plenty of variety around this week to satisfy your curiosity, with significant others offering advice and friends stirring you into action.

A good week for…privacy

Libra

You’re in a highly creative phase for the next couple of weeks and it’s an excellent time to start up a new hobby or artistic pursuit that you’ve fancied but have never got round to. Partners and relatives could give you just the kind of encouragement you need to get started. A good week for…tradition

aquarius

The new moon in your sign is a prompt to leave behind what’s over and set new goals. So consider carefully how you’d like the coming year to shape up, make your wishes then take action to help them come true. Exciting ideas are all around but try not to force them on to others.

A good week for…imagination

Cancer

This week brings you a heightened awareness of the feelings and motivations of others, helping you get closer to those you care for. You may prefer to ignore problems hoping they’ll go away, but sharing a worry with someone this week may help solve it and strengthen the relationship. A good week for…partnership

Scorpio

Changes at home get a big thumbs-up this week.

Putting your house in order in every sense of the word will help you see what’s important and what’s not and smooth the way for a successful few months to come. You can push ahead now and enjoy yourself in the process. A good week for…exchanges

PISCES

You’re in a phase of pulling back into yourself and mulling over what’s been happening in your life. Just don’t get so caught up in hurts from the past that you lose sight of the many positive ones. Good deeds you do quietly now could help others more than you could ever imagine.

A good week for…friendship