Cancer 21 June . . . 22 July
You'll need to be on your toes for the next few weeks, but it shouldn't be too difficult with fiery Mars giving you a push in the right direction. You should have the chance to show just how much you can do, and show your hidden talents, so don't be a shrinking violet. Finances are beginning to look more healthy, but you will need to continue to be sensible about outgoings.

Virgo 23 August . . . 22 September
This can be a really good week if you're ambitious and willing to grasp opportunities for change.
Being an earth sign, you may find it difficult to make changes at a moment's notice, but you must be willing to go with the flow early this week. Romance can also be promising, so long as you're willing to make an effort and, perhaps, take the first step to get things moving.

Scorpio 23 October . . . 21 November
Sometimes thinking too much can drive you crazy. Keep physically busy today and tomorrow and the solution to your worries should gently drop into your mind. Keep your temper o, no matter how infuriating people may be. You need to be flexible and make sure you don't get entangled with other people's business. Relax by Friday and have a fun weekend.

Capricorn 22 December . . . 19 January
If you have problems to solve, why not confide in someone you can trust? You may even discover the solution. Keep alert during the week for opportunities arising out of the blue which can suddenly change your plans. You may get an important insight into your future on Wednesday or Thursday. Your dreams may help you move in the right direction.

Taurus 21 April . . . 20 May
Have you been working on something new since last week's new moon? Even if it's just a new way of thinking, you need to focus on it. There will be plenty of distractions, but you can use your natural ability to keep your head down. By Wednesday you should feel you've achieved quite a lot. You might even find time later in the week for some flirtation. Go on, have fun.

Aquarius 20 January . . . 18 February
Keeping out of the affray and letting events take care of themselves is often the sensible response to what's going on right now. There's plenty of opportunities to make instant changes in your plans with the help of your ruler, Uranus, and motivational Mercury. Socially, you should be in the limelight with lots of invitations and opportunities to meet new people.

Gemini 21 May . . . 20 June
You may find it difficult to stay in one place today so why not keep moving. You can achieve a lot in your mind while being active in other ways. However, early in the week, your plans can go awry so try not to allow stress to overwhelm you. Try to calm down because on Wednesday you'll have the chance to follow your intuition, which can bring great success.

Leo 23 July . . . 22 August
Since last week's new moon you may discover yourself changing. Instead of wanting to be centre-stage, you may yearn to spend more time in the comfort of your home and your loved ones. This gives you the chance to re-think your life and your priorities. However, you'll need to spare some time for networking.
Single Leos may meet someone new through a friend.

Libra 23 September . . . 22 October
Are you keeping an eye on your finances? It may be time to double-check exactly what is going out of your account and why. Ensure you have proper insurance coverage just in case the unexpected happens early in the week. A few moments attention now could save a lot of problems later on. By Friday, the moon is in your sign, so arrange something sociable for the weekend.

Sagittarius 22 November . . . 21 December
With the energy being flung around by Mercury and your ruler, Jupiter, no doubt you'll be longing to simply take off, whether it's on holiday or just heading for the distant hills.

However, it's important you don't overlook the nitty gritty of daily life this week. Get that out of the way for, from Tuesday, you may want to devote all your time to a new love interest.

Pisces 19 February . . . 20 March

You can fulfil your obligations while also having some fun, Pisces. Why not organise a gettogether without too much forward planning. On Wednesday you should be feeling particularly intuitive, so don't ignore that gut reaction. You may feel particularly passionate this coming weekend. Make sure you express yourself in some way.

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