KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Ruling Mars renders you curious while Venus in your sign provides people and places of interest. Lost for neither words nor motivation, there might not be a better time all year to adopt new causes and strays.
TAURUS: (April 21
to May 21)
Competitive conduct might not be your style but without rivalry you get stuck in a groove. If a situation causes discomfort or requires too much energy, push yourself to participate. Short-term pain equals long-term gain.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A tendency to twist the truth can be blamed on defensive energy. In order to keep up appearances or protect your privacy, you might choose to gild the lily rather than risk losing face. Stop short of lying.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Body language is the key to deciphering mixed messages. Those who say one thing and mean another find it difficult to pull the wool over your eyes, regardless of whether you deem their antics amusing or offensive.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Your strengths and weaknesses might be more obvious than usual. Moon in your sign makes you vulnerable but because Venus lends its weight, loved ones are inclined to over-protect you rather than take advantage.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
On the back of good results you have earned the right to coast along for a while. Ambitions can be temporarily put on hold while you re-gather strength and resources before throwing yourself into something new.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Ruling Venus triggers both attractions and arguments. Tension is created in dynamic relationships but it is without malice and stimulates your juices. In a complete turnabout, you thrive on discord rather than craving harmony.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
The plot thickens and you are eager to unearth details. Just be warned that there is a fine line today between truth and hearsay. You must be both discerning and diplomatic when passing on information to others.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
A relationship moves up a notch as you click emotionally or find a common interest. Plans for the future can be hatched and shared without worrying about criticism from your partner. When purchasing goods, go for quality.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A touch of nerves is both good and bad. On the one hand timidity keeps you on your toes but on the other hand stress depletes energy. Look for the middle ground between complacency and constant worry.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Forthright people are your favourites today. Tired of pussyfooting around you go right to the heart of issues and prefer others to do the same. And knowing exactly where you stand eliminates the need for niceties.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
A pressing desire to restructure leads to subtle change in at least one area of life. You accept that an ordered existence equals greater productivity or become conscious of the fact harmony helps create happier relationships.
YOUR DAY
Factor unforeseen circumstances into today's schedule. Things might not always go according to plan due to diversions and distractions, although setbacks could also work to advantage. If there is a lull in proceedings use it to tweak plans or put the finishing touches to projects.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
Using reverse psychology on others brings surprisingly good results. The secret lies in being clever rather than cruel, especially with the younger set. Keep all your options open in the next twelve months and embrace diversity in your work as well as socially.