Horoscopes

ARIES: Today's birthday poet Walt Whitman described how the populace rise... against the never-ending audacity of elected persons. If this is one of those weeks you have a big spit about stupid rules and overpaid incompetence, good on you. But do it well and make it count.

TAURUS: Holy hell! What a confusion of invitations, decisions and choices! Admittedly, Gemini time does seem to seethe with infinite possibilities, but most of them eventually melt back into the atmosphere - just keep your eye on what might be workable ones this week.

GEMINI: Best not make promises you haven't a snowflake in hell's chance of keeping this week. Or commitments you figure you could maybe wriggle out of. The people who take you seriously are likely to get very upset if you disappoint their expectations.

CANCER: Help others where you can this week, but don't take the world's worries on your shoulders. Give advice only when and as requested. And don't always involve others in your plans; do something alone, just with yourself - your closest best friend.

LEO: This week jumps any barriers that may have been blocking the free play of your imagination. Your ideas are distinctive, presentation convincing and your passion impressive. The only impediment to success is that inbuilt drama hook; make it support rather than sabotage you.

VIRGO: This busy, buzzy week alternates between being hilariously witty and irritatingly unreliable. But your Virgo skills shine as you whizz round organising diverse elements into a well-oiled working whole, and others less together love you for it.

LIBRA: This week's salespeople are silver tongued, opportunistic and possibly not too scrupulous. They could see you coming, size you up and take you to the cleaners unless you keep those genetic Libran shopping instincts in peak working order.

SCORPIO: If you find yourself caught between what look like two totally opposing choices of action this week, your stars suggest doing both of them - or neither. Either in some way combining them, or else going for something completely different.

SAGITTARIUS: There's no question Gemini power surges take their toll on the excitable Sagittarian nervous system. This week a methodical pace is mandatory for your sanity. Bumping into stuff, knocking things over or tripping up will be your cue that you're moving too fast...

CAPRICORN: As a Capricorn, you already know struggling with difficulties, even serious ones, isn't a good look - it's dull, grim, unattractive and zero fun. This week the most imaginative, lateral and entertaining approaches to problems will be also be the ones that work.

AQUARIUS: You're in the public eye, also keenly eyeing the public - seeing and being seen this week. Checking out cutting edge trends. Researching and debating the latest state-of-the art styles and merchandise. Planning for the future - but keep bringing it back to the present.

PISCES: While others are presently living in their heads, we all know Pisceans hang out in touchy-feely land. Which makes you the designated star sign to keep everyone else in touch with their emotional, erogenous and ethereal zones this week...