Aries 21.03 - 20.04 This is not a good week to make life-altering decisions, Aries. Slow down and be willing to find out more about what is of interest to you before committing yourself to anything. Being rather fiery, some people will probably take offence at what you say to them, whether you mean it or not. In response, say nothing, especially on Thursday and Friday.

Sometimes, silence really is golden.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 Venus, your ruling planet, moves into the sign of Aquarius tomorrow, so this is a time when your wildest dreams really can come true. Be willing to go out and socialise at the drop of a hat and you never know who you might meet and what opportunities may be offered to you. The secret is to be willing to make instant changes if required and not to take life too seriously.

Gemini 21.05 - 20.06 With the moon in your sign early this week, it's time for socialising and fun.

However, don't waste your energy expecting much to be achieved, it's more about having a go at things and being flexible. On Thursday and Friday, you may be tempted to speak out of turn without thinking first. If so, don't be surprised if you're unpopular for a while.

Discretion is the key to success.

Cancer 21.06 - 22.07 Friends and family should feature high on your agenda early this week, but don't expect them to follow an agenda, just accept whatever is happening and enjoy yourself. The moon goes into your sign on Wednesday for a couple of days. You, and someone close to you, may feel particularly sensitive, so do be careful what you say.

There may be some battle between egos on Saturday.

Leo 23.07 - 22.08 Today is great for socialising, when Venus is getting ready to move into your opposite sign.

However, things may seem a bit hairy early this week as promises may not be fulfilled and your plans can go awry. Don't lose the cool, just blame it on the stars. You may feel particularly sensitive later in the week so don't go overboard if someone says something out of turn.

Virgo 23.08 - 22.09 Your ruling planet, Mercury, is retrograde, so don't make any major decisions yet. This is a time to check out the small print in any agreement.

Are you willing to accept it or do you need to make changes? If it's the latter, be sensitive about how you go it. You, or the other party, may be feeling rather moody later this week. Say nothing unless you know what the reaction will be.

Libra 23.09 - 21.10 Though today should prove to be filled with fun and friendship, life may go a bit haywire from tomorrow.

The best response is to back off and do nothing until later in the week, otherwise you will just be putting yourself under stress. On Thursday and Friday, a small problem may grow into a crisis.

Don't panic, just offer to mediate.

Scorpio 23.10 - 21.11 You will probably be feeling rather unsure of your plans as the week begins. The best response is to do nothing until your gut reaction is telling you to go ahead. Trust your intuitive sense rather than trip yourself up by insisting on continuing on the wrong path. A crisis can be averted on Thursday or Friday by a judicious response from you. Don't let personal pride trip you up.

Sagittarius 22.11 - 21.12 Today you should have the opportunity for a lot of easy-going fun. Things change overnight, though, when your mind may seem to drift at the slightest provocation and it may be difficult to make any coherent decision.

Best to do nothing under the circumstances. Be discreet with what you say as the week draws to a close, or you could trip yourself up rather dramatically. If in doubt, say nothing.

Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 There's no point in forcing issues this week, for things aren't meant to work no matter how hard you try to force them to. Relax and let your mind roam through your responsibilities and leave any problems in the back of your mind . . . they will sort themselves out by the weekend. It may be time to change your attitude in a relationship if it is going to work.

Aquarius 19.02 - 20.03 As Venus is moving into your sign tomorrow, sort out your engagement diary so that you can fit all your invitations in. Those Aquarians who have had a few irons in the fire should find that it's a time when their dreams can come true. Just now, however, you need to be extravigilant with your words, as your forthright way of speaking may cause upset later this week. Be extrasensitive.