Remember, the only thing you can do about the past is learn from it. The week begins with the opportunity to have some sensible time management. Rather than needlessly worrying, write a list of what is required during the week and work through it systematically.

Issues about division of work duties might come up as the weekend approaches.

Don't have a tantrum . . . talk things through and be willing to go half-way. The moon is travelling through your sign on Saturday, giving you the opportunity for self-examination.

Sagittarius 22.11 - 21.12 You're moving towards your new year, which starts on your birthday, so while you slow down, why not also have a detox for your body?

Even walking in the fresh air can help. This is a time for contemplation, though you may think it's more about confrontation today and on Friday. Stay out of arguments which are merely ego-issues. Most issues can be resolved by being willing to go half-way in reconciliation.

Capricorn 22.12 - 20.01 Mercury, the planet of communications and money, is currently retrograde in the area relating to groups and organisations. It goes direct again on Friday, so if you want to keep your sanity, ensure you triple-check everything relating to meetings, agreements, etc.

Don't leave these to chance.

Remember to look after your own needs as well, rather than give your all to others. Physical and spiritual relaxation can help.

Aquarius 21.01 - 18.02 You are probably busier than normal and making more money than you expect. This is the bonus you deserve for selfless giving over the earlier months of your year.

However, balance is always important, so make sure you are giving yourself time for contemplation as well as physical exercise. Don't become disillusioned if things don't fall into place for you later in the week.

Just be more patient than usual.

Pisces 19.02 - 20.03 Don't let personal relationship issues stress you out early this week . . . it's more important that you stay true to your own integrity than win a silly argument. Keep your head down tomorrow and Tuesday and get loads of work done, so that you can relax a little as the week unfolds. When Mercury goes direct again on Friday there could be some problems with meetings and plans.

Aries 21.03 - 20.04 The influence of Mercury and Mars, your ruler, may tempt you to pick over old problems and rehash disagreements from the past. Don't get into this, instead spend your energy wisely clearing your desk tomorrow and Tuesday and you'll feel all the better for it. Mercury goes direct again on Friday, and this may cause some misunderstandings to arise.

Keep your temper and blame it all on Mercury's retrograde motion.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 The emphasis is on close relationships this week, and it's likely that you may find things build up into a big argument today or tomorrow if you haven't sorted out some past history. Try to live in the present and move on.

There's plenty to keep your mind distracted from emotions. Focus on getting things done methodically.

Make sure you don't take on too much later in the week.

Gemini 21.05 - 20.06 Your ruling planet is Mercury, which is having a bit of an argument today with fiery Mars.

It's best not to get into confrontation if you can help it.

Mercury goes direct again on Friday, which means messages can get mixed up, important documents mislaid, etc. Don't lose your cool . . . plan in advance and take extra care when doing business.

Cancer 21.06 - 22.07 You're probably wondering if you'll ever have time to look after your own needs, because other people have been making so many demands on you recently. It's time to ask yourself who you are and where you are going. Don't let anyone manipulate you to be a slave, and ensure you save yourself some headaches by doublechecking all your information as Mercury turns direct again on Friday.

Leo 23.07 - 22.08 With the moon in your sign today, you should be feeling upbeat, but may be tempted to get into unnecessary arguments about the past.

Don't waste your energy . . .

move on and enjoy your relationships. You should be able to get quite a lot done early in the week. Don't take on too much if you do manage to get your desk cleared. Balance and sharing is the key to harmony.

Virgo 23.08 - 22.09 The moon is in your sign tomorrow and Tuesday, giving you plenty of scope to get lots of work done. You may need to verbally state what you expect from others mid-week . . . you can't expect people to know if you don't tell them. With your ruler, Mercury, going direct again later this week, you may find some misunderstandings and disappointments arise.

Don't take anything too seriously.

Libra 23.09 - 22.10 Your wish is always for peace at any cost so stay away from contentious people today and don't even consider bringing up matters from the past . . .

leave them where they belong. Work hard tomorrow and you should have time to relax on Tuesday and Wednesday. Don't be drawn into criticisms at the end of the week.

Problems will simply blow over if you leave them alone.