Weekend July 8 & 9

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You may be brimming with enthusiasm and ideas, but your ability to focus could be a sticking point. Team up with a clever, outgoing or alternative person and follow in his or hers successful footsteps.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
It may appear things fall into your lap this weekend, but there could be a financial, physical or emotional price to pay later. Be suspicious of schemes, offers or relationships that seem too good to be true.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Try not to play favourites or suppress your emotions this weekend. Planets in the partnership sector of your chart encourage you to speak from the heart, follow your dreams and treat everyone you mix with as equals.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You may feel emotionally vulnerable or personally overawed in upcoming days. However, the mood will quickly pass as you gain a better understanding of yourself or a loved one. Take events a step at a time.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
With the accent on excitement and physical activity, you will probably spend more money and burn off plenty of energy. The quality of your relationships could improve and you may learn something new or receive an unexpected gift.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
There may be so much happening that you go to into emotional overload. Put priorities into proper perspective and practice saying no to people. The advice of someone you trust implicitly may well be worth heeding.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You will have a marvellous ability to cut through problems, but your patience could wear a little thin with people who act foolishly. The fact not everyone thinks like you could be the source of your frustration.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Whatever decisions or commitments you make over the weekend have a fifty-fifty chance of working to your advantage. However, despite the odds you will probably be prepared to take a risk and accept the consequences.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Keep the end goal in mind and a tedious task will become more bearable. Moon in your sign may drain optimism or your energy levels, but anything worth having this weekend is certainly worth fighting for.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Some of your statements or actions will be cruel or insensitive, but you may be blissfully aware of the effect they are having on other people. Decisions that ruthless handling can be made with a clear conscience.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
An increase in your popularity or appreciation shown by loved ones will boost your dwindling self-esteem. There may a group project that takes up time and energy, but it will be a great source of satisfaction.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Just when you begin to feel at ease with a person or situation, niggling doubts could creep into your psyche. Try to turn your mind and emotions off, and opt instead to accept life's ups and downs.

SATURDAY
YOUR DAY
Moon in Sagittarius brings out the dare devil in people, but emphasises the need for diplomacy. Relationships are more likely to be conducted on a superficial level and serious discussions should be postponed until next week. Meanwhile, frustrations and pent-up energy should be worked off through physical activity.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Enthusiasm and happiness may ebb and flow, but the underlying theme for the next twelve months is experimentation. If you have been feeling restless in your current situation you may consider making wholesale changes or moving on. Similarly, your interests are likely to expand and vary.

SUNDAY
YOUR DAY
The planetary fusion nicely balances spontaneity with caution. On the one hand people may act on impulse, but on the other hand they will temper enthusiasm with consideration for their safety and bank balance. Mistakes might be made today, but personal experience could prove to be the greatest teacher.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Positive feedback or an offer may suddenly lift your spirits, or a desire to experiment could lead to exciting new possibilities. There will be less concern about the impact of change on your life in the year ahead and a greater sense of destiny.