KEY POINTS:
ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Venus casts a positive light on people who often offend you. And in reflection, others see you through rosy spectacles. Relationships, your image and appearance all benefit from the mutual admiration societies currently in vogue.
TAURUS: (April 21 to
May 21)
Pandering to someone's ego is not really your style. But in an attempt to win that person over, you might have to stoop to flattery. If the end justifies the means, then you should feel no shame.
GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Comments made purely for their shock value add nothing to conversation. Under the pretext of telling the truth, you might justify outlandish remarks to some people but others see straight through your attention-seeking tactics today.
CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
An air of contentment comes courtesy of a subtle shift in circumstances. And because events have a tendency of sneaking up on you lately, change is sensed rather than experienced. You just feel better or happier.
LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Despite questioning someone's motives you co-operate to the best of your ability. Giving rather than receiving is your personal cross to bear, but if it keeps others happy the burden feels lighter. Everything is for a reason.
VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Unexpected contact could quickly breathe life back into a broken situation. The planets stress your need to connect with people who offer excitement or are kindred souls. Changes occurring now are for the long-term good.
LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Your strong convictions about a particular issue are admirable. However, be sure to express them graciously before listening attentively to what others have their say. You can attract more flies with honey than vinegar.
SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Those plans you put in place last year begin to bear fruit. And whether you are working in conjunction with others or alone, kudos is deserved. Keep building on your foundations, as the best is still to come.
SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
A question mark hanging over future security deserves an answer. Push for approval or completion and refuse to let others railroad you with further delays. The odds are firming for a win in your camp.
CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You embrace progress yet retain your traditionalist roots. In someone else's shoes this might seem a contradiction in terms, but nobody combines past and present better than you. That is why you lead and others follow.
AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Premature boasting could put a hex on your chances for success. Wait until the finishing touches are complete and the ink is dry before singing your own praises. Modesty and patience might prove the winning formula.
PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
You flourish in peaceful surroundings with compatible souls. Thankfully the energies are both calm and auspicious, suggesting there is no need to search for satisfaction because it comes to you. Just let events unfold naturally.
YOUR DAY
Leave nothing to chance today. Ambitious stars set the bar particularly high but good planning is the secret to long-range success. Of course pure perfection is an ideal rather than real possibility but the fighting spirit is strong and you must aim for excellence.
YOUR BIRTHDAY
Time spent alone is both therapeutic and soulful. During the year ahead, plan periodic short breaks and leave the hustle and bustle of life behind. You might take up a new line of study, particularly if the subject matter covers self-help.