Your week ahead in the stars

aries

Paying attention to detail is important if you want to avoid unwanted surprises now. It would be easy to get your wires crossed with a friend towards the weekend and end up feeling irritable with the whole world. But you can achieve a great deal if you work towards what you want. A good week for... imagination

Leo

Even if you hae nothing in particular to celebrate, tomorrow and Friday are excellent nights for staying in and enjoying the family’s company. You should feel powered up on Saturday and it’s a great day to take part in outdoor activities with those closest to your heart. A good week for... privacy

sagittarius

Your intuition is working overtime and you could benefit by tuning in carefully, especially when it cautions you to get more information instead of just jumping in regardless. You could come up with a brilliant idea at the weekend for making your home more welcoming. A good week for... family

taurus

For the next few weeks the thoughts, preferences and generosity of significant others could have a big impact, so it’s well worth paying attention if you want to understand yourself and those close to you better. Running your plans past others could help you improve them. A good week for... friends

virgo

It’s an ideal week for tackling any paperwork that has been stacking up as your mind is sharp and you should be able to get through it – and correct any mistakes quickly. You could benefit from channelling all the energy you’ll have at the weekend into having a serious clear out at home. A good week for... fairness

capricorn

Friends and people who share your interests could be keen to pass on information now, and lots of their advice may be sound. So it’s worth making some extra effort to get out and about and socialise. You may even reconnect with someone who has been out of sight but not out of mind. A good week for... deals

Gemini

You could feel as though you’re trying to shove a boulder up a hill and think you’re getting nowhere. But a few more shots at what you’re trying to achieve and you could be home and dry. Before reacting on Friday, check that you’re not taking something the wrong way. A good week for... responsibility

Libra

It’s time to identify what possessions and clothes you truly value and cast off some of what you don’t. Keeping a close eye on your expenses could end up saving your money too. Think twice before paying over the odds for leisure items now to make sure you get value for money. A good week for... practicality

aquarius

A major focus for the next month is your career. It’s worth looking at what you really want to achieve over the coming months and setting your sights on that. Doing something active in your community at the weekend could prove productive, provided you listen to feedback. A good week for... art

cancer

It’s a week to work hard and play hard, and to pay close attention to your intuition. Being with children should give you a lift early in the week while towards the weekend it’s best not to take someone’s irritation personally. Once you realise it’s not your problem you can easily rise above it. A good week for... wisdom

scorpio

You need time alone before your birthday for pondering on the year just passing, but yet another part of you wants to be out doing things. If people close to you are unpredictable now maybe you’ve been sending out signals that you need more space for yourself. A good week for... originality

pisces

Being assertive and handling other peoples’ pushiness is often hard but you’ll have several great opportunities to put your point of view across well this week if you’ll just take the risk. Speak up clearly without blame or judgement and the results could surprise and please you. A good week for... spontaneity