VIRGO
A sense of ease and a wider outlook on the world give you justified confidence. A project that challenges your usual earthy approach doesn’t seem so daunting. Instead of ‘why?’, you think ‘why not?’. Jupiter, planet of expansion, going backwards, reinforces your international outlook and the desire to study. Your image looks good in the first half of the month, with velvety Venus in Virgo. You have an aura of attractiveness and attention comes without any effort. Be careful of arousing jealousy, especially around the Full Moon on Monday 12th. Mid-month, your attention goes to money and realising your long-term investments. Your eye for luxury nets you money and a peace-offering smoothes things over in love. An agent or broker steps in to negotiate and you get quality advice by Tuesday 27th’s New Moon.

LIBRA
Planets grouping in your sign give you contrasting talents and challenges. Saturn carries on its forward path and mid-birthday Librans (7th - 11th October) get a dose of his testing influence. A little like living in a straightjacket, perhaps, but your limitations soon become a source of strength. Tasks that you have deferred now face you full-on and you turn the Good Ship Libra around in mid-ocean. Venus, your ruler, lightens the complexion from Wednesday 14th and puts you on diplomatic home turf. For all that a social invitation cuts across your business strategy, take every opportunity for a break. Go somewhere different on Saturday 17th and expect a friend to act out of character. The Libra New Moon on Tuesday 27th sees a casual flirtation turning more serious, and someone is ready to commit after a lengthy spell of wooing.

SCORPIO
Your social side is on parade in the first half of the month. Venus, planet of relating, gives you an assured touch in company and you make full use of a handy introduction. Broaden your scope, and a partner from a different background adds colour to your love-life. Good advisors surround you and a Taurus-type character points your way to hidden treasures. Friday 2nd is a good night to get out and mix. Your ruler Mars, hits the top of your chart on Monday 19th and you want recognition for your efforts. Step up, be yourself, and don’t shy away from an avant-garde approach to business. Private liaisons are favoured later in the month and Monday 26th sees a behind-closed-doors deal successfully closed. Friday 30th’s Scorpio Moon closes the month on a high, giving you plenty to celebrate.

SAGITTARIUS
You deal astutely with career contacts and a romantic quality colours your quest. Venus, planet of attraction, gives you strong PR moves and you cultivate only the best crowds. A double-fisted earthy combination with Jupiter, your totem planet, gives you a practical touch and you ground long-held bright dreams. Retrace your steps and a second-string job gives brings much needed extra gold. Sunday 4th’s Sagittarius Moon gives you a relaxed day and you bounce back from a heavy social agenda. Feisty Mars gives you another lift on Monday 19th and you assert yourself without making unwanted waves. You don’t need a second invitation to travel and a snap trip away is a thrill. By Friday 23rd, a mixture of discipline and tact sees like-minded people coming aboard. Friends form a kind of surrogate family at the end of the month and your social direction is all set.

CAPRICORN
You are under pressure from your partner to come across and pay attention. Mars, planet of energy, patrols your relationship zone and a quiet unspoken rapport isn’t on offer. You need passion, action, something to happen where you pool your energies together. This lasts until Monday 19th and you play things carefully. You are astute while Venus and Mercury, planets of diplomacy sit beautifully in your solar travel zone. A broader scope puts you above the immediate moment and an exotic philosophy gives you perspective on your world. There’s always a strategy with Capricorn, and a mixture of calculation and charm gets your way. Saturn, your ruler, sees you question your life’s calling and find a role that really satisfies. The end of the month finds a fresh start and you’re rewarded for lasting the course with a difficult customer.

AQUARIUS
Even the tough energies work in your favour, as you make steady work progress. Planets bunching in your travel and education zone expand your outlook and you have luxury to ponder life’s deeper meaning. You are laying the foundations of your new home, with benevolent Jupiter backtracking slowly. Watch your budget, especially at the Full Moon on Monday 12th. Gaining initials after your name doesn’t hurt, and the social side of study comes into its own by Thursday 15th. People put pressure on you to give them focus, its imperative to be active with your partner. You are a mixture of charm and unpredictability and Thursday 22nd promises an unmissable experience. Look further afield and a trip away has everything going for it. Combining love with adventure has never been so much fun.

PISCES
The onus is on your relationship in the first half of September. You are sociably inclined and every experience goes better when you have someone by your side. Venus, planet of attraction, brings invitations, though you are fussy about the circles you hang out in. Monday 12th’s Pisces Full Moon is a high spot of the whole year, and a prophetic dream points the way. Celebrate like it’s your alternative birthday. Your energy gets a lift by Monday 19th and you put double-time in, even when the job isn’t your number one priority. Check out a new diet or health kick as you whip yourself into shape. Investigate business plans and the boundaries between yours and other people’s money. Get good advice, and Thursday 29th sees a go-between making peace with you and an estranged party.

ARIES
Time to confront partnership issues that won’t go away. You are deeply restless but deep seated emotional commitments keep you in post. This is relationship as-spiritual-discipline, and you are walking a precipice… to go forward, or back? Aries birthdays between 6th and 10th April especially are affected, and you are asking serious questions. Saturn, planet of fate, puts the brakes on your impulsive romantic approach and balance is key: never mind your feelings, get advice from someone you trust. Taking a holiday is a smart counter-intuitive move, as a lighter atmosphere comes in mid-month. Tension arises at work from a changing model – people are unsure of the future, but don’t be drawn into a power struggle. Monday 25th sees someone you can talk to taking an interest and giving you a balanced view.

TAURUS
A second chance comes for a big buy and this time you’re in the mood. Benevolent Jupiter goes backwards in your sign and something you missed last time doesn’t get away. You are easygoing when fixing a deal, and your naive approach works strangely in your favour. You get full value for your efforts, but reinvest a financial windfall immediately and see your money expand. Mercury, planet of thought, works perfectly from Friday 9th until Monday 26th, your window to negotiate. Friday 16th is particularly auspicious and popping a daring question sees you getting results you wouldn’t countenance. Remove domestic obstacles, and an innovative approach to décor works well on Thursday 22nd. An offbeat colour scheme is a hit, and using technology around your home saves time and trouble.

 GEMINI
It’s now-or-never for a creative plan as you flex your artistic muscles. Scriptwriting, watercolours, your debut album, none of these things come together without taking the first step. You know it’s worth it. Saturn, planet of discipline, gives you career stability and you concentrate on expressing yourself. Shyness means only your very best attempts will do, but take it from where you are at and your efforts get easier as the month moves on. Tuesday 20th’s Gemini Moon gives you a head-start and you write a strong letter to those in charge. A fun relationship takes on a life of its own, but your partner has more serious intentions. The New Moon on Tuesday 27th is a turning point and a younger person shares unexpectedly wise words.

CANCER
Business at home has stayed the same for so long that change is a real release. Saturn, planet of structure, moves on steadily and long-standing issues are resolved. Taking charge of your domestic life is a liberating feeling, even if it means causing a stir – especially so. People see a different side of you. Thursday 15th gives you inspiration for a stunning interior, and entertaining is a breeze. Only the best people come to your soirees and the right ambience is the backdrop to striking a sweetheart deal. Wednesday 21st’s Cancer Moon is your high-point, but take care with an impulsive purchase. Technology is labour-saving, but you can save cash by pressing old items into service. Tearing yourself away from entangling alliances clears your path, and new options crowd around you now your social life is less complex.

LEO
You have waited for moment and now you are free to make a splash. Mars, planet of initiative, hits your sign on Monday 19th and the your private ground-work pays dividends. Resist the temptation for gung-ho instant change, when working to a strict code gets best use of your juices. A public project gets off the ground when you look again at its foundations. Jupiter, plant of abundance, turns around and thinking on a grand scale gives you a new career slant. Communication is everything and romantic intrigue closer to home comes in an unexpected place… the boy or girl next door, perhaps? Saturday 24th is your outstanding day where you go out longer and bounce back more quickly. Get your lines clear, however. A complex character from the past resurfaces and you wonder if the problem lies with you or them.