More Saturn in Libra stuff. After all, it's only in its favourite sign once every thirty years (well, twenty nine). If you are a Libran, this will be a character-forming couple of years, when you turn your life around along the lines you've always promised. We can expect lots of diplomacy: talks and treaties, the Libran way, Venus and Mars, the planets of desire, are at odds this month, so expect decisions about what you really want from someone. The Scorpio New Moon on Thursday 16th is uber passionate, and intentions hatched at this point have deeper purpose than you know.

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Scorpio
Venus, planet of love, heads into your sign on Sunday 8 th, giving you an assured style of relating. People like you and you like them. Your friendly vibes draw a crowd and you get the benefits of schmoozing the big players. The Scorpio New Moon on Monday 16 th is a starting point for amazing projects you have been saving up. You have the casting vote, so use it to make a difference. You are more than usually conciliatory too, though remain torn about a romantic proposition. Mars, your ruler, is in a tight position on Thursday 19 th and you want more than one thing from somebody. One likely customer is great to talk to, the other has earthier vibes. Cash in on your sound fashion touch. Everything is easy and you look amazing, even when you’re not trying. Especially so.

Sagittarius
A new era opens up and your social circle becomes all-important. Introductions come from close friends who tip the balance in your favour. Huge parts of you want to strike out on your own, but accept your limitations and work with the friends and supporters you’ve got. Keep active, regardless. Whether sculpting yourself into shape at the health club or chasing up new career options, this is a great time to walk the walk. You have strength, stamina, and doing the extra feels easy. Mercury, planet of intellect, heads into your sign on Monday 16 th, coinciding neatly with the New Moon. This is a turning point. You’ll be revered for your ideas, but bring friends in on the consultation process. Your standout day is Wednesday 18 th.

Capricorn
All change at the top in your job and you adapt to the conditions. Always uncertain times when a new regime moves in, but you have the moves to impress. Saturn, your ruler, is not solely about material success, but you are looking for a meaningful role. ‘What was I put here to do?’ That is the question. Between an all-consuming focus on your career and your natural Capricorn executive touch, you are making strides. You are used to a long campaign of action, as long as you see the ultimate goal. A spell of relative obscurity whets your appetite for the big prize. Dress for success, look the part, and people trust you to deliver. Friday 20 th’s Capricorn Moon is your most profitable day, when you tip the scales your way.

Aquarius
You have big plans to broaden your horizons and you can ground your good fortune too. This year’s already exciting events give way to more stable times - in many ways even more favourable. Saturn, your co-ruling planet, takes up a friendly space and you satisfy all that bosses ask. It feels so easy. Someone closer to home puts pressure on you to make a reaction. As Mars, planet of action, books in long-term stay to your relationship zone, it’s no use hoping for quiet times. Keep busy in company and prepare to field comments about your lifestyle choices. Think positively and be glad that people bother to ask. The early stages of a romantic affair give way to more serious intent as you find a partner to be reckoned with.

Pisces
Relief at last, after staying with your partner for the long haul. Still, a romantic situation that suited your needs has become old and you are looking over the horizon. You are entitled to expect more than somebody who just turns up. Moving into a new era, it pays to square away all romantic business from the past – the ripples can always return. Venus, planet of affection sits wonderfully from Sunday 8 th, and you bring a new relationship era in smoothly. A little more intensity in your affairs, a little more fun. Thursday 26 th suits hanging out in a different crowd, and you satisfy your restless instinct with fellow reprobates. You have a sure sense of your image and the smart set wonder how you do it.

Aries
It’s not your style to back down, but a strategic withdrawal may be in order. Instead of pushing blindly ahead, you can always save your breath and focus on what is really important. Smart. Saturn, planet of success, sets a high bar and the result is that your energy feels depleted. A symptom of the time, no more, and all the more reason to narrow your remit. Face up to challenges in true Ram-bo style, but don’t keep on fighting to the bitter end. Take a hint and withdraw if ambitions prove too much heavy lifting. However, with your personal planet Mars in great alignment, you still have a few moves. Even in the tough times you can afford to have fun and it’s good to take all available consolations along the way. Decisions you make are backed up with effective action. Saturday 28 th is special.

Taurus
Monday 2 nd’s Taurus Full Moon sees you lively, so make the day an occasion. You are looking great and have a choice of exotic nights out. Sticking to your guns is a point of honour, but is there a smarter way? Venus, your signature star, sits in your relationship zone and you consider a more diplomatic view. Ultimately, we do business with people we like, so making peace isn’t always a climb-down. Smoothing things over pays off. Romantic affairs feature all month, but a competitive atmosphere surrounds you too – who is the fairest one of all? Tune out gossip and concentrate on your real message. Thursday 19 th sees a choice between love and lust… you’ll take both, of course.

Gemini
Your versatile creative gifts become more focused and specialized. Everybody is amazed by your butterfly mind, but you are channelling your ideas and becoming a savant in a more specialised field. Keep faith in your ability and take slow, steady steps. Practical matters intrude into your creativity – the artistic life is not just about the time you spend at the easel. Deal with the frustrations one by one, and they gradually melt away. Your career performance is impressive and good advisors surround you. You may feel you are plodding, but you are plodding successfully - this is a good time in prospect. Mercury, your ruler, hits your relationship zone on Monday 16 th and only witty, charming, partners need apply.

Cancer
You are breaking away from past restrictions and standing out as someone to be reckoned with. No small task for a fuzzy, family-oriented Crab. Pluto, planet of transformation, puts the scalpel to old ties and you become a better-defined individual. It’s a subtle effect, but resisting the tide only draws the process out. Between this and Saturn, planet of ambition, taking a tough stance, you are under pressure to perform. Your line of least resistance is to retreat into a rose-tinted past, but the future is where we are headed. Make things simple. You need work to do, and pouring energy into a home makeover gives you a warm inner glow. Take advantage of your easy personal touch and people open up to you around Wednesday 25 th.

Leo
Woa, not so fast. Your combative streak takes on all comers, but you can take your time a little. The fiery feeling is infectious, as rambunctious Mars starts an extended tour of your sign. You have an even lower boredom threshold than usual and lots of juice to burn. People notice your short fuse, but make them see that you are at the sharp end of events. Being a bystander is not an option. Take up a fitness venture or throw yourself into long-promised projects. One of those efforts we always promise ourselves but can’t summon up the courage. Think before you speak, especially with your bosses. Commendations for bravery are there to be won, but pick your moment before effrontery oversteps the mark. Tuesday 17 th sees you thinking smartly and clearly on all levels.

Virgo
Weight drops off your shoulders and you don’t have to be the one who does everything. For once. Just when you thought things would never change, you are amazed to find yourself in a new world. The overbearing taskmaster Saturn has gone and you are off the hook. Keep your eyes on the prize – residual career business still comes back to remind you. You have earned your stripes at work and can reasonably expect some reward – money, that is. Very simple. Set strategies in motion, long-term, old-school investments that will pay off over time. Don’t expect a quick killing. Events in your partner’s life have a rebound effect, so prepare for the unexpected. Radical Uranus puts you in a crowd of renegades and you love not having to fit in. Enjoy the Full Moon on Monday 2 nd – you are looking good on a perfect moment for a weekday celebration.

Libra
All change as you address long-standing ambitions. You are aware of the preciousness of time and all non-essentials are put on ice. Saturn, planet of ambition, is in your sign for the first time in nearly thirty years. Okay? This is major stuff. The good news is that this planetary player loves being in Libra. You can handle his issues: balance and boundaries . The skill of the time lies in discretion: knowing what to walk away from. You’ve tried your best, something still isn’t happening… maybe it isn’t meant to. Move on. Don’t let the big calls overshadow everything, either. It’s easy to neglect fun and glamour, but these are vital to keep your mood upbeat. Treat yourself to classy accessories as Venus hits your money zone on Monday 8 th.