Aries (March 20 – April 19)

Recently you have been struggling with impossible situations or individuals with whom you had to battle every step of the way. Now that things are nearly settled, you can finally think about everyday matters. Deal with them swiftly, since the pace is about to pick up again, but with far more congenial activities.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Although you have accomplished a lot since early June, the Sun’s move to accent new ideas means life is about to become more interesting. If any practical matters still need to be dealt with, do so now. Once that is taken care of, you’ll be free to focus on the exciting and often unexpected ideas coming your way.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

One word that most Geminis find difficult to say is “no”. You dislike closing the door on possibilities, whether they involve the present or the future, or close relationships — personal or romantic. Yet there are a number of situations in which that word, “no”, is the only appropriate answer.

Cancer (June 21 – July 21)

Sometimes people close to you don’t expect you to do things for them but just listen to them. As you may already have noticed, this is such a time. Knowing that, sit quietly while they talk things through. Don’t offer suggestions. Your attention is all that matters to them.

Leo (July 22 – August 22)

Are you ready for some excitement? Wait until Wednesday, until the volatile Mars challenges Uranus — the planet of the unexpected. What this powerful aspect triggers won’t just make things more interesting, the outcome of events could substantially alter your life and that of others.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

The conflicting facts and temperamental mood you are dealing with are being heightened by Mercury’s retrograde cycle. Tempting as it is to overcompensate by analysing what is right and wrong, that only makes it worse. Believing it will all work out, eventually, mean mustering your faith, but you’ll soon find it is justified.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Urgent as certain decisions seem, avoid committing in haste and you would be doing yourself and others a favour. Those plans should wait until after the shake-ups, for you personally and others, triggered by the clash between the volatile Mars, which is in Libra, and Uranus, in a few days’ time.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

To judge from the planetary shift from a focus on practical and financial matters, especially those that involve others, to more relaxed topics, life’s about to become far less complicated. Still, you might not trust this easier mood, at least, initially. Still, gradually you’ll realise you can stop worrying and start living.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 20)

No matter how urgent things seem on the financial or business front, take a deep breath and resist the temptation to act in haste. Within days, powerful planetary activity will both alter the nature of the situation in question and, better yet, offer completely unanticipated options. Until they, play it cool.

Capricorn (December 21 – January 19)

Saturn, your ruling planet, may be about patience. But when somebody irritates you or something is urgent, you’ll respond swiftly. While that’s wise, you are urged to avoid confrontations, at least for the time being. Now and over the coming week, you’ll discover that what seem solid facts might not be.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

True, you have a lot to think about and decide. However, with both Mercury and, as of Tuesday, Venus accenting love and life’s pleasures, you have various reasons to enjoy, as well. Instead of trying to deal with your tasks first, aim to balance those duties and pleasures, each and every day.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

Yet again the planetary cycle is shifting its focus. After a period that has been all about responsibility and who does what, it’s time to think about life’s joys. Obviously this is appealing but, bizarrely, after having been so dutiful, for so long, you could find yourself feeling a bit guilty.