KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You dig your heels in over issues of importance. Stubborn stars can be blamed for your reluctance to surrender, although you still respect the boundaries of others. Fix your eye on the main prize
today.
TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Putting your hand up for a project is brave but exhilarating. You accept responsibility and take pride in a job well done. Moon in your sign is the catalyst for wanting to make your mark.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Clandestine situations are exciting but emotionally unhealthy. You have to keep track of who knows what and whether people will find out. Keep stories as simple as possible and avoid involving others in your schemes.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your amiable manner makes you a magnet for positive people. You can expect praise for your input and should feel proud of the difference you make. Indications are the trend for your sign is upward.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
If you are asked to shoulder extra responsibility give an honest answer. You may lack the necessary resources or are simply disinterested and prefer to focus energy elsewhere. The ball is in your court.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Results are achieved in record time. You earn your stripes during this productive period, plus an opportunity to move a rung further up the ladder. Soak up your special time in the spotlight.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Stake a claim on what you consider rightfully yours. Possessive planets work to advantage, allowing you to take without being greedy or gloating. Once in a while you give kudos to supportive associates.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Lunar energy casts a glow of mystique around your sign. Not only are you more attractive to others but also the planets provide a buffer between you and the outside world. Indulge your fantasies.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
An unpredictable aspect of your life is balanced by stability in other areas. Two contrasting influences add variety and offer something to strive for in the immediate future. Put plans in place now.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Small sacrifices are worth the modest payoff you receive. A desire to serve drives you but innate wisdom allows you to see the long-term benefits. You pat someone's back and they pat yours.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Others find your charm irresistible. Employ the power of persuasion to get what you want and avoid using technical or trite language in the process. The principle aim should be to achieve more with less.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A prolonged problem may be magically resolved. Results-driven Mars leads the way and helps create lucky breaks at opportune moments. There is also a strong element of hard work behind your success.
YOUR DAY
Keep everything above-board today. Those tempted to misuse power may come off second best or suffer a backlash later. People who abide by the rules are inevitably protected from being singled out.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
You pitch an idea and have modest success. A learning curve is forecast for the year ahead but wisdom is gained through experience not books. Try your hand at something new.