Horoscopes

ARIES: Like a wasp's nest, certain situations will be better left alone and undisturbed right now. This week's people are likely to be defensive, reactive - even prone to pre-emptive strikes - so it isn't a good idea to push issues. Tread gently rather than barge.

TAURUS: When something needs to change, don't you just hate those people who dig their heels in and refuse to move? Not like Taurans, eh?

GEMINI: Charismatic Bhutanese Rinpoche Dzongsar Khyentse (a Gemini) says that the Tibetan definition of enlightenment has a very close Western equivalent, which is the expression: Take it easy... Make it your working mantra this week, Twins.

CANCER: With enough Crab-like patience, persistence and determination you're likely to get what you want this week - and then end up wondering if you really want what you get. Not that it will matter at all if you're clever enough to only want what you need.

LEO: Fairly straightforward A and B options are presenting themselves this week, Majesties: A) Using your considerable talent and charisma solely for ego satisfaction, or B) emanating a highly positive force field of optimism and generosity into your everyday dealings.

VIRGO: Imagine you're looking into a big hole in the ground, Virgos. Think of all your bad memories, regrets, problems, worries and complaints. Put them down the hole. Fill it in, stamp it down, bless it and say goodbye. Now enjoy your week.

LIBRA: Most people are much more familiar with the concept of honorable behaviour than its practical applications. Integrity is the big issue this week, with some nitty gritty decisions in the offing.

SCORPIO: Mercury in Sagittarius instigates an interesting tug of war between tight lips (yours) and flapping tongues (everyone else's), making life this week like an Attack Of The Giant Busybodies. But not sharing information will leave you out of the loop - and don't you just hate that?

SAGITTARIUS: Like all of us, there's the odd harmful habit in your personal repertoire you wouldn't mind deleting. Which, with this week's stars pumping up your willpower and determination could actually be a piece of cake, because the force is with you...

CAPRICORN: A week of contrasts - or put bluntly, extremes. Stay negotiable with yourself during this week's tug of war between ideas and feelings. Consider some kind of compromise - which needn't be permanent, but could ease you through to eventual resolution.

AQUARIUS: You're radical types, so how about this little experiment in the touchy-feely realm beyond the brain? Pretend you're a water sign this week: all sensitive, emotional and empathetic. Go on - it'll be strange and different, and think of all those new experiences...

PISCES: We all need to review our progress and acknowledge the past occasionally. But like Orpheus leaving the underworld and heading for the land of light or Lot's wife leaving Sodom and Gomorrah, looking backwards is a bad idea this week.