Pisces 19.02 - 20.03 The sun and your ruling planet, Neptune, come together today and give you plenty of excuses for doing very little. Don't beat yourself up about it, simply take it easy for a couple of days. Mid-week you'll be feeling more focused, though, as Mercury goes into Pisces. Just don't allow yourself to be over-sensitive about what someone says at this time. If you're not sure what was meant, ask.

Aries 21.03 - 20.04 Being a natural leader and an energetic fire sign, you may find it difficult to cope over the next couple of days when Neptune and the sun cause some uncertainty in your mind. Should you or shouldn't you? The best advice is to make no decision until Wednesday at the earliest. You need to be extra thoughtful of those around you at this time, including being kind to yourself.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 If you have high hopes of spending time abroad this year, now is the time to start making contacts. Get onto the internet, write letters, make calls. You don't have to come to any agreement just now, but it is important that you make inroads now for future plans. During the week you may get some insight into something which has been causing you concern in recent weeks.

Trust your intuition.

Gemini 21.05 - 20.06 Your ruling planet, Mercury, and fiery Mars may cause some friction today, so avoid arguments if you can. From Monday to Wednesday you'll have to be extrapatient, not your greatest trait. There's no point in trying to force things to happen just now, but having discussions and ironing out any obstacles you may meet along the way will help.

From Wednesday things are on the move.

Cancer 21.06 - 22.07 You may be uncertain how a particular relationship is going just now, and you can be pretty sure the other party feels the same. Say nothing and don't try to force any issues. From Wednesday evening romance has every opportunity of developing and flourishing. You may feel pulled between love and family later this week, so make sure you create a balanced response. Don't overdo anything.

Leo23.07 - 22.08 If you've made some important changes in your life over the last few weeks now is the time to take a good, detached look at how you're getting on. Do you need to make some adjustments? Don't force things early this week, simply consider them. Have fun on Thursday and Friday.

Emotions will be building up as the weekend approaches and the moon begins to grow full in your sign.

Virgo 23.08 - 22.09 If you've ambitions to travel you need to start planning now, while the heavens are in your favour (until 17th).

Now that Venus is going direct once more, any problems in your relationships should begin to be sorted out, if you're willing to make any necessary changes. You need to ensure that you aren't acting like a slave towards anyone. Be helpful but don't undermine your own needs.

Libra 23.09 - 21.10 Venus, your ruler, is now direct after some weeks being retrograde and causing some friction in relationships. These difficult times are given to you in order to sort out matters that need to be looked at. If you do so now, things should begin to go very well for you. Enjoy some romance from Wednesday, and leave any concerns regarding family demands behind you. You can look at those next week.

Scorpio 23.10 - 21.11 From Monday, any restrictions you've felt in recent weeks should begin to dissolve as opportunity knocks on your door. Focus on what you really want and imagine yourself succeeding. Being creative and imaginative is the secret. Don't make any determined effort until after Wednesday, when you should find people are willing to listen to your ideas and exchange some of their own. Romance is in the air at the weekend.

Sagittarius 22.11 - 21.12 Discipline is vital at this time if you want to sort out your bank balance once and for all. Buying on impulse has more than likely caused you a lot of grief, so you must see how you can change any negative behaviour pattern from the past. You have lots of opportunity to talk to people and get their backing this week. Just don't step on anyone's toes at the weekend.

Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 Patience when dealing with someone sensitive is required today and tomorrow. Use your imagination from Monday to Wednesday in order to create the best possible outcome for your current plans. Finances may be uppermost in your mind right now, and there are plenty of opportunities to bring about positive change for yourself, if you're willing to make certain changes in your usual modus operandi.

Realise your talents and build your self-confidence.