Weekend, 15 & 16 October 2005

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Someone or something that has slipped down your order of priorities may be elevated again this weekend. You will take a second look at a situation and re-evaluate your own behaviour or ask all the right questions.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
A spur-of-the-moment get-together or unexpected expense may catch you unawares, but will bring pleasure. Your creature comforts are important and the mood hedonistic as you head into what looks like being a personally satisfying period.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
It is important to lower your guard and allow others into your heart, especially if you have been feeling neglected. The void in your life can only be filled if you are prepared to meet loved ones half way.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You may feel an urge to break free and experiment with relationships, hobbies or ideas. The planets encourage you to think left field, while lunar energy boosts your confidence and helps you find that missing link.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Your first instinct may be to run from trouble, yet you will achieve more by confronting issues head on. Admit to your own shortcomings and be prepared to accept to accept people at face value or compromise.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Intimate relationships come under close scrutiny and it is important to do the right thing by others. There may also be a momentous breakthrough or resolution this weekend on an issue that has been lingering for months.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You are into a new life cycle and while you have had to make minor changes or major sacrifices, things are probably progressing quite nicely. Those who once felt vulnerable will soon be back in control.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
The mood is buoyant and you will be happiest in the company of children or engaging in fun-filled pastimes. Also home and family are high on the agenda, and you will find a way to accommodate everyone's needs.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
A tendency to wear your heart on your sleeve leaves you vulnerable to manipulation from others. People who know exactly to push your buttons may target your weaknesses and coerce you into doing things their way.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Rather than repeating past mistakes, you will ponder where you went wrong in a situation before going down a similar path. Your current lesson is all about using self-discipline to avoid being hurt or outsmarted.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
This may be a weekend of contrasts with the focus falling on material issues today and shifting to light-hearted topics tomorrow. You might also keep feelings private one minute and open up to people the next.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Rather than simply talking about your intentions, show others you mean business by taking direct action. It might be more difficult than you imagine convincing people that you have an idea or plan worthy of their support.

SATURDAY

YOUR DAY
Stubbornness or heightened sensitivity may make it difficult to communicate openly with people today. However, there is an air of mystery that will also add interest to relationships. Keep expectations fairly low, conversation superficial and avoid taking your moods out on others. Puzzling parts of a problem may suddenly click into place or intuitive feelings will prove correct.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
A relationship may take on new meaning or satisfactions levels will rise. Pluto is responsible for greater depth of feeling and satisfaction, though it also warns about obsessive tendencies. Restless urges during 2006 could prompt you to take a trip for business, pleasure or self-discovery.

SUNDAY

YOUR DAY
It may be difficult to avoid conflict or challenge today, but most people will thrive on the competitive energy. For those who have been caught up in a difficult situation, light may appear at the end of the tunnel. Others will welcome an opportunity to experiment, make bold statements or prove their worth to friends and family.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
An emotional cloud will lift, affording you a much clearer view of life. You may be less inclined to judge people and more liable to take those you meet at face value. Saturn suggests you will find your niche at work, socially or within the family circle.