If you celebrate your birthday this week:
Your Year Ahead
Scrap any self-doubt and reaffirm your strengths – the next year is a time of triumph. But don’t let old habits block you. Over time, it can become easy to fall into safe and familiar ruts – perhaps due to fear of failure or rejection. Not possible, Sagittarius – not now. This year, ask for what you want, whether it’s an increased salary or for your partner to step up the romance. If it feels strange to be so direct, know that the cosmos is pushing you forward. So shake off any inhibitions and reach out for whatever and whomever you want. If you get your wrist smacked, you can always extend it elsewhere.
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
Best Day: Saturday 23rd
You’re in a fighting mood, Aries. Some might call your attitude aggressive, but you say you’re being assertive. One warning: we all do and say things we later regret and this week could bring that red-faced moment. But nothing’s beyond repair, especially with a romantic partner. Just kiss and make up.
Taurus (April 21 – May 20)
Best Day: Sunday 24th
Mercury, the planet of communication, is once again moving forward – so use this week to resolve any recent or long standing misunderstandings, confusions or delayed career or business plans. The message with Mercury turning direct is “full speed ahead”. So pay attention: someone or something important is about to enter your life.
Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Best Day: Monday 25th
If you’ve spent the last three weeks feeling mentally scrambled, hampered or just plain indecisive, relief is near. It only takes a few days of Mercury being back on track for you to notice the difference. From here on out this mercurial planet will get stronger every day, as will you. Now it’s time to take action based on new insights learned over recent weeks.
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
Best Day: Wednesday 27th
Being deliberately outspoken isn’t your usual style, but expressing your concerns just might help you get what you want. Silence isn’t always golden, Cancer. If you’re worried that opportunities are passing you by – don’t fret. Seeds have been planted. Hard work and determination will do the rest. Communications start to improve.
Leo (July 23 – August 23)
Best Day: Tuesday 26th
Our lives are full of opportunities to start over; however, every so often there’s a potent energy in the air that gives us a dynamic boost and makes new beginnings far easier to accomplish. Now that Mercury steps forward again, forward planning is the key to a firm future, so this week investigate ways to make your life grow. Money’s no object.
Virgo (August 24 – September 22)
Best Day: Saturday 23rd
This week sees your career moving in the right direction. All lines of communication suddenly open, and you can look forward to busy discussions. One warning: prolonged intensity can place high demands on even the healthiest body, so don’t overdo punishing regimes. Another likely distraction: inconsiderate colleagues. Ignore them.
Libra (September 23 – October 23)
Best Day: Monday 25th
Now that Mercury steps forward again, over the next few days you are free to sign contracts, schedule vital meetings, have significant conversations and make important decisions or purchases. Remain confident as you push ahead with anything that requires communication or forward planning. You’re back in control.
Scorpio (October 24 – November 22)
Best Day: Thursday 28th
This week looks set for some theatrical moments, and heaven help those who try to upstage you. However, if tempted to lay down the-law-according-to-Scorpio, don’t. The more you belligerent you become, the greater the resistance. Leave the melodrama to the fire signs such as Leo and Aries – it suits them better.
Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)
Best Day: Friday 22nd
Dramatic changes at work or home have either drawn issues closer together, or split them wide apart. So if you were hoping for a quieter time, think again. The coming week offers little respite as the cosmos whisks you from the wings and plants you firmly in the spotlight. The biggest surprise will be just how well you cope with the unexpected.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)
Best Day: Thursday 28th
Capricorns have little cause for complaint – bringing a contrast from recent chaos. You become increasingly ambitious; and goals are more easily reached. This kind of confidence can’t help but bring success. That said, if you take the time for some mischievous play – you just may have fun, and break a few rules along the way.
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Best Day: Wednesday 27th
Maybe you’re surrounded by bullies, Aquarius. Maybe you’re dealing with pure stubbornness. Whatever the case, it seems that someone around you is behaving badly at the moment. Don’t let them get you down. In any case, you’re clever enough to find a way around their petulance. In doing so, you soon watch those tables turn.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Best Day: Friday 22nd
For once, the world seems to be in tune with you. Good news indeed, Pisces. Instead of having to worry about pleasing others, you’ve more time to please yourself. It’s also the start of revived ambitions, when you feel keen to break open padlocked dreams. Cash flow starts to be replenished too, and that has to be good news!
