Wednesday 19 January 2005

ARIES:  (March 21 to April 20)
You may march to the beat of a different drum, but at least your ideas will be original.  Avoid people who are negative or narrow-minded and team up instead with positive types or progressive thinkers.

TAURUS:  (April 21 to May 21)
Despite your strong work ethic, you must find the right balance between duty and desire today.  The energy levels are low and being kind to yourself should be your top priority.  Put off non-urgent tasks and decisions.

GEMINI:  (May 22 to June 21)
You may meet someone who acts as a breath of fresh air and renews your enthusiasm for life.  In the days ahead, momentum will begin to build in an area of life that is long overdue for change.

CANCER:  (June 22 to July 23)
There may be moments when you feel a sense of reckless abandon, but there will also be times when you are shy or inhibited.  Mix with people who understand your mood shifts and are willing to play along.

LEO:  (July 24 to August 23)
There may be a problem in affairs of the heart, but your instinct will be to pretend it does not exist.  Turning a blind eye to trouble or the faults of loved ones is your current way of coping.

VIRGO:  (August 24 to September 23)
Moon in your high-flying zone raises your spirits and turns you into an adventurer.  Let your hair down, take risks, and tackle projects that test your mettle.  The secret is to strike while the iron is hot.

LIBRA:  (September 24 to October 23)
Your heart and head may be in conflict, but ultimately you will take the path of least resistance.  Avoid putting pressure on yourself and leave non-urgent decisions until later in the week when the timing is better.
SCORPIO:  (October 24 to November 22)
Hidden agendas or secrets may be revealed, or you will develop greater intimacy with someone who up until now has been a puzzle. Work-wise, you may have to rethink your methods or approach your peers differently.

SAGITTARIUS:  (November 23 to December 22)
Your routine may be thrown out of kilter, or you will feel out of sorts as energy levels waver.  Review your fitness and health regime, set some specific personal goals, or take advice from the experts.

CAPRICORN:  (December 23 to January 20)
You may have to sacrifice one of your ideals to fall in line with the majority opinion.  Fortunately, the Moon and Venus render you charming while Mercury allows you to see alternative viewpoints and express yourself succinctly.

AQUARIUS:  (January 21 to February 19)
An aspect of your life is about to change and while it may take a while to adapt to a new routine, fate is working in your favour. Gather your energy and resources before embarking on a different path.

PISCES:  (February 20 to March 20)
Despite the undeniable chemistry with someone who is out of your league or age group, you will resist falling under his or her spell. Temptation and distraction are forecast for your sign, but you have plenty of willpower.

YOUR DAY
With Moon in steady and dependable Taurus, the energy will be cautious and slow moving.  Meantime, the solar power is set to change quite radically and as the week progresses there may be some surprising decisions made or statements uttered.  Today may bring out the serious side of many people, but that will be reversed by Friday as the emphasis shifts to idealistic issues.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Old friendships may fall by the wayside, or you will finally let go of a situation that reached its use-by date months ago.  This year is about endings rather than beginnings, but it is also a cleansing time and excitement will slowly build as you realise the potential life holds.