Horoscopes

ARIES: Dogged, determined Mars in Aries says do it now! - but this week's moody and edgy. Overriding someone else's resistance could be the spark that starts a towering emotional inferno, leaving you wondering What the...? So now you know, mind how you go.

TAURUS: This week other people's views may start to grate like chalk on a blackboard. If you begin gritting your teeth and growling, it's time to remind yourself that opinions are like assholes: everybody's got one. There, you're smiling already...

GEMINI: This week your most important role will probably be mediating disagreements. Keeping accord in the workplace and home zone by downsizing drama, which at this point will only end up being wearing, expensive and decidedly unstylish.

CANCER: Adding extra energy (complaints, grumpy attitude, miffed feelings) to what's wrong, off or not working makes you part of this week's problems. To be part of the solution, find whatever's good, no matter how small, and concentrate on expanding that.

LEO: The legend of King Midas is a cautionary tale about the perils of gold fever, a syndrome Leos are sometimes susceptible to. Something glittering prettily this week may not be the real deal - could turn out to be fool's gold. And your Majesty so hates playing the fool...

VIRGO: If you can keep your nerves on an even keel, this has the makings of a magic Virgo week. Others are attuned to your feelings, amused by your humour and appreciative of your thoughtful attention to detail - when they're not biting your head off...

LIBRA: Librans are undeniably easy going, but they're also the sign of justice and a fair go. Communicator Mercury in the Lion's den could have you speaking up and speaking out this week about something that just isn't good enough. Some things even Librans can't go along with.

SCORPIO: Scorpios are adept at accumulating information and sitting on secrets till the moment's ripe - an attribute you'll put to practical use this week, making inside knowledge work in your favour. But if it's at someone else's expense there'll be tears before bedtime...

SAGITTARIUS: To quote Leonard Cohen, this week others are as stubborn as those garbage bags that just will not decay. Reasoning against their resistance could take forever, so if you want something done plant the suggestion in casual conversation and they'll think it was their idea.

CAPRICORN: If anyone's mastered the art of not telling others what they're really thinking, it's you members of the Capricorn tribe. This often works to your advantage, but with this week's misinformation and disinformation you're better off letting others know what you're up to.

AQUARIUS: BIn the present climate of mind changing, drama queeny scenes, moods, brooding, power sulks and unreasonable behaviour, domestic is really your best bet. Cosy times at home base, during which teamwork will accomplish more than you ever expected.

PISCES: With Venus and Mercury swanning about in the sign of drama and romance, the luuurve word is very much on Fish lips this week. And of course the more you talk about it and express it, the more others want to be around you.