Aries (March 20 – April 18)

Few things bore you more than situations that require painstaking attention to detail. Yet that’s exactly what you’re facing. Tempting as it is to do the minimum and hope it’s enough, you’d only be making more work for yourself, and when you’ll be much busier. Do it now properly and you’ll just do it once.

Taurus (April 19 – May 19)

There are few things more rewarding than, having had to gather both facts and the views of others, turning everything you’ve learned into a plan. Enjoy the satisfaction that brings, since within days sudden but exciting events will force you to rethink those plans, if not take them back to the drawing board.

Gemini (May 20 – June 20)

Saying you should trust your intuition is one thing. Actually doing it can be more complicated, especially when you’re making decisions that involve those who want proof. The trick is to avoid discussion altogether. That may seem dishonest now. But it allows you to follow your instincts without pointless debates.

Cancer (June 21 – July 21)

Why would you express interest in a person or an arrangement that, in the past, has been challenging, if not caused very real unhappiness? Yet you’re urged to do exactly that. Reviewing those experiences could be informative. However, it’s more likely changes in circumstances could lead to an unanticipated, and timely, healing.

Leo (July 22 – August 21)

When it comes to crucial personal matters, timing is everything. As much as you’d like to get things settled soon, the arrival of Mars, planet of ego and energy, in Leo next Wednesday will clear your thinking and boost your confidence. After that you’ll find it much easier to deal with even tricky situations.

Virgo (August 22 – September 21)

Obviously you’d rather deal with difficult issues before you take certain arrangements further. However, not only are others ill-prepared to discuss these, you’d hold back on certain facts yourself. Mention these need to be taken care of at some point soon, if you must, but say no more than that.

Libra (September 22 – October 22)

Try to find a diplomatic way to refuse certain offers or, worse, extricate yourself from increasingly unworkable relationships, and you’ll only complicate matters. Although diplomacy is one of your strengths, the situations you’re facing require a variety of frankness that doesn’t come naturally but you’re perfectly capable of mustering if it’s necessary.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

There’s an art to getting involved in the new ideas or offers others are exploring, yet steering clear of joining them in those changes. While you’re expert at doing exactly that, you could find you’re increasingly tempted to give what they’re considering a try. It might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Sagittarius November 22 – December 20)

You enjoy a lively debate and don’t mind if those exchanges become somewhat heated, mostly because you don’t take such matters too seriously. Yet others find their intensity worrying, if not actually upsetting. Talk this over with them now, since their attitude will have a substantial influence on your future plans.

Capricorn (December 21 – January 18)

Over the next few days the planetary focus is on Uranus, which ushers in sudden, unsettling but ultimately worthwhile change, and Neptune, which is about intuition. While this suggests you’ll be facing dramatic developments, you can rely on your instincts to tell you which of these is worth pursuing and which isn’t.

Aquarius (January 19 – February 17)

It’s no secret that progress can come at a cost, and sometimes that means leaving familiar elements of your life behind. While, obviously, this is upsetting, it’s also a relief. As you consider letting these go, you’ll begin to realise just how hard you’ve had to work to keep them going.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

Waste no time justifying the decisions you’re making to others. It may be clear to you these must be based more on what your instincts tell you than hard facts. But not everybody will understand this approach. So when others question your thinking, simply tell them the results will testify to your wisdom.