Your Weekly Horoscopes Are Here: April 26 - May 3

If you celebrate your birthday this week:

Your Year Ahead

This year finds you taking a chisel to long-held beliefs that no longer serve a purpose. With the cosmos spurring an all-or-nothing approach, you now demand carte blanche to show off your capabilities. And don’t worry if you make a mistake or two - the soul actually benefits from the odd red-faced moment. Every move, whether it’s upward or wayward, makes you a more complete person. Should emotional issues invade your relationships, new ground need to be applied. This may mean that some ties are broken. Either way, this year you feel more empowered by whatever decisions you make. After all, they’ll be your own.

Aries (March 21 - April 20)

Best Day: Saturday 27th

Remember this, Aries: you’re the one who’s thinking straight this week. It’s you who’s quietly planning a sensible course, while everyone else is fad surfing. Don’t let others underrate your efforts or deliberately try to reveal your shortcomings. Stay in control, and success should soon roll in with the tide.

Taurus (April 21 - May 20)

Best Day: Friday 26th

Taurean moods fluctuate this week. As much as you’re trying to keep everything steady, most should prepare for more disruption. Communications become tangled, travel is tricky and payments are missed. Is someone deliberately sabotaging your efforts? Deeper investigation will shed light on the situation.

Gemini (May 21 - June 21)

Best Day: Monday 29th

Watch out, Gemini - there’s a bad temper about. Someone may be scratching at an old emotional wound or reinforcing a long standing grudge. This may be directed at you, or a loved one. Either way, don’t tip-toe around the problem. If more subtle measures have failed, confront the accuser head-on.

Cancer (June 22 - July 22)

Best Day: Thursday 30th

You give and give, Cancer - often at the expense of your own well-being. This week step away from those who expect you to do all the heavy lifting. The time’s right to focus on yourself. It’s amazing what you can learn by carefully, and quietly listening to your own desires. If nothing else, it’s time to re-think your image and overall direction.

Leo (July 23 - August 23)

Best Day: Sunday 28th

This week it’s relationships that take priority. You’re ready for a deeper kind of love, Leo. Long-distance relationships, cross-cultural connections or just an attraction to someone far from your usual type are all possibilities. Or perhaps you revive a past romance. Whatever the case, sometimes you just have to applaud the fact that love conquers all!

Virgo (August 24 - September 22)

Best Day: Saturday 27th

Virgos give all when love and nurturing are required. But when there’s no sign of reciprocation - watch those tables turn! The last thing you need right now is to feel unthanked or unappreciated. Hire a movie, run a hot bath or plan a solo getaway. You’re in no mood for this ungrateful world.

Libra (September 23 - October 23)

Best Day: Friday 26th

Libran levels of obligation may be running higher than what’s considered healthy. Ask yourself why you’re doing so much. Are you really needed everywhere, or are you just trying to please too many people? This week calls for less stress and more play. Just for now, make fun your priority.

Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)

Best Day: Sunday 28th

There’s an old saying that you should never cut what you can untie. Whether this is good advice or old rope is up to you. A new chapter is dawning, one where you’re more independent. Some Scorpio cut ties, others don’t. Just don’t stay for the wrong reasons. If someone keeps interfering, you have the planetary nod to shut them out.

Sagittarius (November 23 - December 21)

Best Day: Tuesday 30th

Recent difficulties are now behind you, or will be soon. You’re one of the most caring and playful of the zodiac signs, so rediscover the joy of laughter. When in good form, few can match Sagittarian optimism. Late week could also bring a new chapter at work. Finally, some well deserved rewards.

Capricorn (December 22 - January 20)

Best Day: Thursday 30th

Capricorns are born with a candid, forthright nature. This can get you out of all sorts of strife, or drop you right in it. This week, it’s the latter. It’s possible that something you’ve said or done has been misinterpreted. Maybe you’ve even told it straight, but others didn’t want to hear it. Perhaps you should say it a tad more gently.

Aquarius (January 21 - February 18)

Best Day: Saturday 27th

This week the cosmos has Aquarians all worked up - just don’t rush to hasty conclusions. Your mind is racing and you’re not at your most patient best. Even if some of your ideas turn out to be workable, that doesn’t mean they all will be. So don’t insist that you’re right, especially if you’re relying on guesswork. Check all the facts first.

Pisces (February 19 - March 20)

Best Day: Wednesday 1st

There’s sexual tension in the air, Pisces - something you may not have delighted in for a while. Coupled or single, you’re as attractive to others as they are to you. Expect high voltage flirtations. Possibly, too, a special soul mate saunters into your life as if they’ve always belonged.

Tanya Obreza

Tanya has been marie claire’s Resident astrologer since 1994. Her worldwide following includes horoscope features for many national and international publications. It’s Tanya’s informative, yet down to earth style that attracts millions of readers. For personal work and your own special discount, email Tanya at astrology@tanyaobreza.com.