ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 A charming gesture or message softens your irritable mood. You speak your mind if provoked. Don’t be too obvious during differences of opinion at work or at home. By midweek, you are in the driving seat, being persuasive and feeling your influence is being felt in the right places. Make sure you leave time for fun and parties since you have plenty of admirers.

TAURUS Apr.21-May.20 You want to play, snuggle up to loved ones and enjoy. Distractions loom large. Stay upbeat in the face of difficulties. Your solidly earthy temperament is usually unflappable. Keep going the way you intend. There will be blissful moments at home or in familiar surroundings, though important projects may require more time before moving ahead.

GEMINI May 21 - Jun 21 A sudden turn of events scatters your attention and you scramble to pick up the pieces. Crack jokes to boost morale, your own as well as of those close. If all are not in a mood to compromise, the arguments will run on and on. You feel closer to loved ones after midweek and better able to pull the right strings. Watch that you are not being careless with detail, which could be a problem.

CANCER Jun 22 - Jul 23 You are inclined to speak, move, or drive, too fast. It is not wise: there are surprises round the corner. Move steadily. Pay attention to what is under your nose. Worrying about the future is no good. Loved ones may feel you are not giving as much support as usual. But you will keep a few secrets to yourself. Someone special will be thinking of you and a contact will be made soon.

LEO Jul 24 - Aug 23  Don’t be stuck, feeling you can’t alter certain situations in your life. Make room for creative changes in your life which need to happen. Don’t be reckless or hasty. Turn your back on the past, perhaps abandoning an old attitude of mind or a friendship that has passed its time. If you think positively and look enthusiastic, you will turn your love life around and feel more secure.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23 Close partners may not be on your wavelength. Don’t rock the boat too hard right now. Your timidity or lack of selfconfidence holds you back. See where you can start laying better groundlines at home. You may think your subtle hints are not making any headway, but in a few days, you will look back and know that your efforts did make a real difference.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 22 Count your blessings. You have lovely friends and bright prospects. Not everything is perfect this week. You are saddened by the words or actions of someone close. This is a clearing out process. You need to get tensions out into the open and sort them out once and for all. Don’t nit-pick over trivial mistakes or become discouraged. Just be persevering and determined.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 22 A friend pulls you one way; loved ones, the other, leaving you caught in the middle in a dilemma. Being right is only half the battle. You need to be persuasive as well. Luckily, a happier mood at home midweek will put everyone back in good humour. Though you will need to keep calm for a while yet. Nothing will stay the same for long. Just rise graciously above sudden upheavals.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 22 In your usual cheery, optimistic high spirits, you may run into a few obstacles. When nothing goes to plan at work or home, sit quietly. Take a break. There will be movement before the week’s end. Perhaps a journey or an opening will occur which allows you to see your way through present dilemmas. Though you will need to be resolute in your approach for a few weeks yet.

CAPRICORN Dec 23 - Jan 20 You are unsure whether to blow your top and say what you feel. The other alternative is to play your cards close to your chest and rely on yourself. You will calm down those close who seem agitated. Your subtle string pulling will work wonders by midweek. You know your own efforts will not be enough. The advice of someone in a position of authority will help.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 Cooperation is vital now for you. Financially, things are the same. Emotionally, you are edgy, since the major changes you are trying to put in place are taking so long. Take feedback from a trusted friend and then you will be able to alter course, which will be to everyone’s benefit. If you treat loved ones as loyal friends and good friends with affection, all will go well.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 Keep your head down. Be conscientious for a while longer. Remember, looking after yourself physically is as important as getting chores done. You are puzzled how best to tackle those causing you problems. Keep persevering. By Thursday, you will smile triumphantly and pat yourself on the back. Soon, you won’t feel so weighed down. (courtesy)