Venus is currently retrograde in Capricorn, giving you the chance to change many areas. From today you should be inspired with new ideas, share them.

Aquarius 21.01 - 18.02 Mercury and your ruling planet, Uranus, begin the week offering you many instances to shine with bright new ideas. You can achieve a lot simply by talking and thinking, so don't waste energy rushing about unnecessarily. Saturday's Full Moon may make you feel unusually sentimental.

If you meet an old flame be aware that you might be tempted to rekindle it. Is that a good idea?

Pisces 19.02 - 20.03 This week offers many opportunities for social interaction. Don't wonder 'Why is this person being friendly?' Instead, take people at face value and simply enjoy yourself! It may also be a good time for investments in such articles as antiques or artworks, when your eye can capture a bargain. Do prioritise what needs to be done, and ensure you have a good balance of rest and work.

Aries 21.03 - 20.04 You like to be in charge, but sometimes you must allow someone else's authority to take precedence. Don't fight this, simply acknowledge if you know all the answers or not! There may be some disagreements going on around you, but you'd be well advised to keep clear of other people's problems! As the Full Moon develops later this week, emotions may be on the rise. Be willing to show your love.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 If you're interested in exploring markets or auction houses, this is the time to show your skills at picking up quality items for a small outlay. It may also be a good time to look for a new home. However, you must not allow anyone to push you into making a decision. Catch up on necessary work on Thursday and Friday so that you have time for romance at the weekend.

Gemini 21.05 - 20.06 You must focus on what is outstanding and simply put your head down and finalise it! Putting things on the long finger just doesn't work, it will always come back to haunt you. Yes, it may be irritating to have to follow through on paperwork, but this is the answer to achieve success.

Ask for help if you wish on Monday and Tuesday. Offer your own skills in return.

Cancer 21.06 - 22.07 There's nothing you like better than being surrounded by friends and family and ministering to their needs. This week in particular you should have plenty of opportunity to do just that, but you must remember to look after yourself, too, and this includes how you spend your money. Saturday's Full Moon should shed light on areas where you tend to trip up yourself, and your plans.

Leo 23.07 - 22.08 You may have trusted to luck to keep you on the road to success in recent years.

Now it's time to be more focused on what you are doing and where you are heading. Venus's retrograde motion gives you many opportunities to clear up difficult relationships and help you to develop new methods for future success.

The weekend's Full Moon highlights the need to face issues which have been developing over time.

Virgo 23.08 - 22.09 This is a lovely time for gettogethers and simply exchanging inspired ideas and plans. The main thing is to desist from getting nervous or concerned about the nitty-gritty, simply throw your ideas into the ether and see who offers to help you make them happen! It's important to clear up any outstanding correspondence on Thursday and Friday. You should plan some family networking for the weekend.

Libra 23.09 - 21.10 You may be feeling quite obsessive early this week, so learn to breathe in deeply and relax! Today and tomorrow your natural tact and charm should help you get through social situations quite easily. Don't get involved in other people's arguments later in the week. Get into a new habit of giving advice while stepping away from the warring parties. Pamper yourself with the Full Moon at the weekend.

Scorpio 23.10 - 21.11 Venus, being retrograde, is affecting your relationship with people closest to you.

Sometimes it's good to reach a pinnacle of irritation in order to erupt and clear the air. You don't have to be cutting in your arguments, simply speak what you believe is true.

(Remember to listen to the other party, too! ) Saturday's Full Moon may bring emotions to the surface. It's okay to show how you care.

Sagittarius 22.11 - 21.12 Focus on clearing up matters which have been hanging around for far too long! Your natural charm can be of great benefit here, for by choosing your words wisely you can get people to help. Remember other people have their own concerns, too, so if you cannot pay off your debts, be honest. Pay a little to each debtor and soon you will be clear.