Aries (March 20 – April 19)

Often others’ sad tales are called sob stories, mostly because their aim is to make you do exactly that. You’re meant to feel sorry for them, their objective being to get your attention, help, time and, perhaps, money. Because the stars are accenting this now, double-check facts before doing a thing.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

It’s easy to forget that even hard-won progress can mean relinquishing familiar elements of the past. That seems to be the case now. While you may be tempted to maintain arrangements as they were, you’ll soon realise it can’t be done. Saying farewell is inevitable. The timing is up to you.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Although the Full Moon took place several days ago you still seem to be dealing with the emotional fallout from one or two issues that arose then. This is no surprise. You weren’t aware of these until they were highlighted and since then you’ve been both discussing and learning from them.

Cancer (June 21 – July 21)

Having explored a range of solutions for tricky situations involving where and how you live and work, you’re still unsure what to do. Don’t give up. Judging by clever Mercury’s potent aspect to the inventive Uranus, discussions with others or your own clever ideas could lead to a solution.

Leo (July 22 – August 22)

Long ago you learned to spot those who seem charming but who, as the conversation becomes more animated, have a need to dominate the scene. While you’re usually able to spot and avoid such situations, at the moment they’re inescapable. You can however appear to listen, but focus your mind elsewhere.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

You have some pride in the fact that when you organise plans they very rarely need to be altered. That’s because you invest considerable time and effort in getting them right the first time around. Still, even your carefully wrought arrangements could need to be altered and perhaps more than once.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Only recently you’d have happily gone along with the demands of others, feeling if it kept them happy you’d be happy. But with their demands becoming more unreasonable by the day your mood is far less agreeable. Set a clear limit, one you can live with, and stick to it.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

While you recognise that sometimes last-minute changes are essential, that doesn’t mean you’re happy about those you’re currently facing. True, these, prompted by Mercury’s link to inventive Uranus may be unsettling. But when you’re looking back you’ll recognise them as having been exactly the breakthrough that was needed.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 20)

When your views differ from those of another person you’ve no problem saying exactly that. Usually that’s all there is to it. But now that statement could lead to a lengthy and surprisingly illuminating discussion and for everybody concerned. Be ready for this and, most important, take full advantage of it.

Capricorn (December 21 – January 19)

Obviously you must gather facts before getting involved in a plan. However, much of what’s coming your way now is so new there’s little information to back up those ideas or offers. It may seem wise to wait until you’ve more information. But things are moving swiftly. It’s now or never.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

Listening to others’ sob stories is not your favourite activity. However, when those you care about are struggling it’s important that they know you care. Ironically, what you learn from their tales won’t just involve them, but could be amazingly informative about situations that have long puzzled you.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

Since the energetic Mars moved to accent new ideas and ways you could broaden your horizons in late July, you’ve done exactly that. You’ve explored lots of options and adopted a few. Now with Mars shifting into the dynamic mid-heaven angle of your chart these could turn into life-changing pursuits.