Horoscope

ARIES: Mars activating your Axis of Anger can make you feel like you're being attacked by The Forces Of All Evil, Rams. But others have a right to their opinions, however bizarre you think they are. Don't worry, be happy is definitely this weeks best mantra.

TAURUS: The Californian Heart Math Institute has named the two-metre diameter force field around the human heart a Taurus Tube. Within its range humans clearly communicate feelings and ideas to each other. Knowing this transparency, how's your week looking now, Taurans?

GEMINI: It's a good idea to keep in mind, Geminis, the old Irish saying: Don't waste pearls on pigs or advice on a fool... Because the only fool more foolish than the fool ignoring good counsel is the fool giving it. Listen to your own wise advice this week. Then act on it.

CANCER: This week, as always, negative expectations aren't likely to produce encouraging results, Crabs. And remember: when you're judging someone else, you're wrong - even when you're right. Jung named projections as the single biggest cause of human suffering.

LEO: Respect and humility are your most effective growth hormones this week, Leos - besides rejigging your perceptions about other people not measuring up. Respect is recognising another person's right to be the way they are, whether you like it or not.

VIRGO: While your ruling planet Mercury in the sign of practical Capricorn isn't brilliant for imaginative work, it's excellent for spotting profitable business opportunities. And also getting you out of that ivory tower for some long overdue admiration and appreciation...

LIBRA: You'll probably find it increasingly difficult this week pretending that what's happening isn't. Closing the door on reality just means it comes in through the window, Librans. Logging on to quietspace.com will help you make sense of things - but only if you're prepared to be honest.

SCORPIO: Continually taking on bigger challenges than you can handle eventually becomes self-defeating, and you Scorps really don't do losing at all well. Be realistic this week, accept your limitations - and also the possibility that at some stage they will change.

SAGITTARIUS: According to scientific thought, rhythm is the universal movement of progress, not steady forward drive. Striving to get ahead is hard because it works against natural energy flow. A push/rest rhythm will achieve more with less effort this week, Archers.

CAPRICORN: Life can change radically in the blink of an eye, from one minute to the next. Suddenly, That reality is no longer operative, as Richard Nixon used to say. Don't hold on to what's gone - focus on new opportunities this week, Capricorns.

AQUARIUS: Juggling dozens of things at once may stimulate you, but can confuse others. You think you're easy to understand, but most people aren't mind readers. Take the time to communicate clearly this week, Waterpourers, because misunderstandings can be costly.

PISCES: Time alone is spent with the most important person in your life, Pisces. It's visiting your own sacred site for relaxation, creative inspiration and spiritual sustenance. Use it this week as a healing sanctuary, sounding board, meditation centre and health retreat.