Horoscopes: Monday, April 13

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)

You are primed for action and buoyed by outside influences. Moon in the go-getting zone prompts an influx of ideas, a sense of entitlement and plenty of courage. Life can now be lived to the full

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)

You sense silence is golden and reserve judgement for a later date. Moon in the secretive sector urges discretion in all areas of life and puts privacy above personal interest. Leave the talking to others.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)

A platform for your ideas pops up unexpectedly. You connect with like-minded people who happily help promote a pet cause or project. Networking becomes you and progress is rapidly made during this fired up phase.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)

A closed mind robs you of opportunities. Take note of other peoples' suggestions and consider a change of strategy if a situation is not working. The lunar energy advocates putting your own house in order.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)

You strike bargains and touch heart through natural charm. Sun in extroverted territory highlights your happy side and emphasises the drawing power of Leos in full flight. Decisions made now benefit everyone around you.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)

Elbowing your way into situations is a positive rather than negative strategy. Mars, the pushy planet, rams home the message that those who hesitate end up perennial losers. Sharpen your instincts and stop playing nice.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)

A jolt of awareness sparks a mini-revival. Situations or relationships that stalled for no apparent reason are resolved in your favour as thoughts and solutions crystallise. Surprisingly nothing is too much trouble today.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)

You refuse to put dreams on hold and prefer to live in the moment. Planets in the playful zone draw attention to possibilities and connect you with compatible people. Instant gratification is the best kind.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)

All it takes is vision to make lacklustre events sparkle. You are limited today only by imagination and self-imposed censorship, yet have the ability to achieve whatever you want out of every situat6ion.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)

You stress important points and hold back on detail. Conveying information on a needs-to-know basis saves lengthy explanations and the leaking of secrets. In the short term, communication is governed by practical planets

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)

Brief flashes of brilliance set you apart from others. Sun in the domain of ideas and conversation packs an extra punch for already smart Aquarians, and makes it safe to act on your natural impulses.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)

Your multifaceted personality attracts a diverse range of people. You have a hotline to Venus and can expect to handle relationships or social situations with enviable ease. Make time for fun-filled pastimes.

YOUR DAY

Moon in upfront Sagittarius prevents people from pussyfooting around. Opinions are proffered without much tact but with a great deal of honesty. Avoid taking remarks personally and reassess your views about etiquette.

YOUR BIRTHDAY

Your search for something new is a sign of passion not defeat. Jupiter, the adventurous planet, encourages you to test the waters and make either a lateral or forward move in your life.