Horoscopes

ARIES: You're usually forgiven those Aries temper tantrums and bouts of outspokenness because most people realise it isn't malicious. Even so, look before you leap this week. Let events unfold and others express themselves without reacting prematurely.

TAURUS: This week you'll probably need to locate that power source inside yourselves which has the alchemical energy to transform the ordinary into the extraordinary. Oh yeah right, you're thinking - but when you've done it you'll understand why...

GEMINI: With this week's frenetic, uncertain energies pulling this way and that, doing whatever you can to keep a calm, unfrazzled mind is crucial to your well being. Give your days as much structure and stability as you're able to; make a to-do list and stick to it.

CANCER: Things being the way they are, you probably feel like just giving up and retreating from this week's world. A viable alternative would be to freshen up the art of living - introduce more of your creative skills into both your living and work environments.

LEO: Your commanding presence and autocratic manner could be rather intimidating this week, Majesties. So what's wrong with that? you ask. Nothing, if you don't mind frightening off the people you want on side. Better at least attempt user-friendliness.

VIRGO: Giving advice and opinions only when asked will go a long way to deflating confrontations this week. Cultivate the discipline and faith to step back and let things evolve organically at their own speed and rhythm - and never underestimate the power of patience.

LIBRA: You'll be easily distracted and have difficulty concentrating this week if what you're involved in gets bogged down or boring - which of course is your cue to start getting inventive. To unleash the Libran creative demon - in all areas of your life. Think laterally.

SCORPIO: You know what makes people tick, how they'll react, and also that most games are won by whoever has the most self control - usually you. All of which means you're best off operating solo this week, because you won't be the best team player.

SAGITTARIUS: An interesting dance step's necessary this week, Archers - which is neither exaggerating your emotions, nor ignoring them. Just watching their flow - how they rise and go, and the effect they have on those around you.

CAPRICORN: You'll be intent on doing your own thing this week - and perhaps a wee bit autocratic, just a smidgin out of touch with how others are feeling. Upsetting people unnecessarily works against you, so be nice - ask them about themselves. Discuss their work.

AQUARIUS: A week of wild ideas, in which you'll need to somehow moderate the extremity of your unique responses. Repressing your natural enthusiasm only frustrates you so get objective feedback from stable friends, trusted mentors or respected teachers.

PISCES: This week's labile, unstable energy could end up anywhere: wildly successful, or burning like fireworks then out like a light. So channel its electric energy carefully - productively rather than destructively. Stay away from extreme anything - people, behaviour, emotions...