You don't have to live the life of a hermit, but do remember the lessons you have been taught in recent months. Try to benefit from what you've learned.

Capricorn 22.12 - 19.01 If you give in to temptation to overspend this week, you'll live to regret it. Be strict with yourself for the next few weeks and get things (including your Christmas shopping lists) into proportion. You may be feeling out of sorts on Monday and Tuesday. For your peace of mind, it's a good idea to write out lists of what you need to do, and keep to them.

Aquarius 20.01 - 18.02 With your ruler, Uranus, getting in touch with Venus today, you may find yourself buying and spending erratically. Take a deep breath and reconsider your plans before handing over that credit card. Don't get upset with mistakes or misunderstandings midweek, rise above them and refuse to get stressed. By chatting about your plans or problems from Thursday to Saturday you should be feeling much better.

Pisces 19.02 - 20.03 If you want to make a budding relationship more permanent, today is a good day to consider taking steps to get things growing.

However, tomorrow and Tuesday, the Pisces moon may make your dreams unrealistic, so don't overindulge yourself with romantic notions at this time. There's the possibility of misunderstandings midweek, so cancel all dates till Friday at the earliest. After all, absence makes the heart grow fonder. . .

Aries 21.03 - 20.04 Yes, you may be coming up with some great ideas early this week, but are they realistic? Remember, there is a big gulf between what is possible and what is probable, so make sure you keep your feet planted firmly on the ground. With Jupiter moving into its own fiery sign, your energy levels should rise, but you may also be tempted to overspend and be frivolous with your time.

Taurus 21.04 - 20.05 Your ruling sign, Venus, gets together with unpredictable Uranus today and may cause all sorts of mayhem to your plans. If you're willing to take a chance, however (especially where romance is concerned), the outcome looks promising. Take time to yourself mid-week to think your plans through without distractions from others. You should be able to calm a volcanic situation between some warring parties as the weekend approaches.

Gemini 21.05 - 20.06 If, looking at a current relationship, you come to realise things aren't what they should be, it's time to reconsider the approach you are taking. What can you do differently in order to get a different outcome?

Mull over your options until Wednesday when the answer may become clear.

Don't try to run away from this situation by practising retail therapy, no matter how tempting.

Cancer 21.06 - 22.07 If you feel you've made some crazy decisions in the last couple of days, blame it on the behaviour of Uranus and Venus, but don't make any more decisions just yet. There's a lot going on which can make you feel misunderstood during the week, so try not to take anything that's said personally. By Friday you'll be in forgiving mode, so cheer up for the weekend promises lots of fun.

Leo 23.07 - 22.08 You love being the centre of attention, but don't allow that to tempt you to go wild in the shops today. Instead, consider your closest relationship. Is there any change you can make to improve its potential? Do you need to commit more to each other?

Take it easy early in the week because there's a lot of muddled messages in the air. By Saturday you should feel ready for anything!

Virgo 23.08 - 22.09 After staying in the background for the last few weeks, you might find yourself rushing to catch up and overspending and overindulging. Slow down and pull back a bit. Consider the consequences if you overdo anything. Mercury, your ruler, may cause a few misunderstandings from tomorrow till Thursday.

Don't panic, simply wait till Friday before making any important decisions or getting into deep debates.

Libra 23.09 - 22.10 Balance in all that you do is vital for a healthy equilibrium, but today it may seem that everything is out of sync. The best response is to do very little.

Don't overspend, no matter how strong the temptation.

Stay out of arguments during the week, for they're most likely based on misinformation. By Friday, life is getting hectic, especially socially. Enjoy yourself but restrain any spending splurge.

Scorpio 23.10 - 21.11 Though you're in your springtime, the time for sowing seeds, be careful about your actions this week, for you could be sowing lots of weeds. It's best to take a back seat for a few days because there are lots of mixed messages being passed around, and you could easily take up the wrong end of the stick.

You may feel particularly sensitive on Thursday, but by practising discretion the weekend looks promising.