Horoscopes

ARIES: It's no use trying to make things stay the way they were, or someone else change the way they are. Or getting upset because someone hasn't provided what you want - that's actually not their responsibility. If something's gotta give, could it be you? This week the foolproof way to get what you need is give it to yourself.

TAURUS: This week you're like one of those ads proclaiming: Five times the magnetism, more than twice the staying power! so don't be letting any retro ideas or blinkered thinking limit this creative surge. You'll be much in demand for that fabulously relaxing knack you have of getting others to calm down, kick back and take it easy.

GEMINI: You problem-solvers are always searching for new and improved, time-saving, energy-efficient, better, faster and more stylish ways of doing things, and this week looks like generating some exciting activity. With the major planetary push in the sign of Getting Stuff Done, now's as good a time as it gets for research and development.

CANCER: Do typical retro Mercury behaviour - whingeing, bitching, blaming, gossiping and complaining - if you will, but be warned that mini-differences of opinion could reach nuclear proportions in nanoseconds. Alternatively, you could soothe this week's prickly edges by performing the invaluable social service of standup Cancerian comedian.

LEO: Every dog has its day and every knocker their say during Virgo transits when inner critics come out to play. You Lions tend to get feisty under fire, so remind yourself and advise others that your royal flaws happen to be adorable. They're just poppy-lopping anyway... or could their criticism have any bearing at all on your fabulous self?

VIRGO: Try something unusual this week Mercurians - like seeing yourself perfect just as you are. Being so carefree that a dream manifests with ease. Enjoying whatever happens, no matter what. Letting people find out for themselves what's best for their relationship, stubborn stains, computer viruses or dealing with Council...

LIBRA: Your desire to have things just so is peaking, so you'll have lots of ideas about what's best and how to go about it this week - but being too generous with unsolicited opinions isn't recommended. And if the suggestions you make aren't met with enthusiasm, it isn't the end of the known universe. Just carry on regardless.

SCORPIO: Feel like Kali, goddess of ruthless prunings is at work on your life? Scorpios hate letting go - but if you're ever going to part with that outfit, relationship or accumulation of attitudes past their use-by date it's in clutter-culling month. Consider it a spiritual makeover - what you don't need making room for things you do...

SAGITTARIUS: Sagittarians always imagine they're simple, straightforward people. But your emotions and motivations are complex and mysterious, especially to yourself. While faraway places beckon this week there's a here-and-now situation desperately seeking your attention, so have a go at exploring your own undiscovered country.

CAPRICORN: Let people know what you want this week. And don't hold back from showing them what you've got - whether that's beauty, brains, personality, style, wit or your personal secret weapon. There's an opportunity for finalising unfinished business, and plenty of others for remaining unfazed by life's exasperating little ways.

AQUARIUS: People having their say about doing things their way is pretty well guaranteed to get you rebels doing the opposite. But might they be right? At least think about it before launching into your own thing. And adjust your attitude button to transform this week's everyday doings into the thrilling existential adventure they really are.

PISCES: This week highlights the importance of social involvement, and making a contribution that fulfills the potential you inherited. Something that's happened before is also happening again, but this time you respond differently. Avoid the usual escape routes. Others will offer advice, but let your own authentic intelligence guide you.