21 March - 20 April » As we approach the weekend, you can feel a little bit of an extra buzz. With the Moon in the friendly Aquarius, face to face with the lovely Venus in your sector of fun, pleasure, and sociability, all this can give you an extra incentive to connect, meet up, and have fun. You could also do something spontaneously, like reach out to old friends or connections.

21 April - 21 May » The lovely Venus, your ruler, gives you an appreciation of the finer things in life and also rustic pleasures. Sharing a luscious meal with a good friend or partner can be a fine way to celebrate this, and you may even decide to play host. Indeed, your home can be a place of much merriment in the next year. Also, your making and creating skills can be reborn, Taurus.

22 May - 21 June » Your boredom threshold can plummet as you enter breakout mode for the days ahead. Today, the need for fresh ideas, new people, or different places can come up. If you enjoy talking about life's wider meanings, these can enthuse, but most of all, just being in a less repetitive framework will feel almost essential, given that routine is likely to feel like an anathema.

22 June - 23 July » With the planet of abundance, Jupiter, gracing your sector of comforts, stability, and earthy pleasures, getting in touch with the earthier side of your being will be a theme for a year. However, this could trigger a more extravagant streak, if you have one. This may not be all the time, and it can make you generous to good causes too, and all this energy can show today.

24 July - 23 August » Magnetism is hard to define, but when we encounter someone with it, it's powerful. Although the planets have been slowly gliding through a more reflective part of your situation, your star quality can certainly sparkle brightly today, and your choices of clothes today can add lustre to the impact you can have. An intriguing and exciting weekend can be in store, Leo.

24 August - 23 September » One set of planetary influences can push you into the limelight, another to keep a lower profile. Yet there can be a link. The very things you do behind the scenes, quietly, efficiently, and helpfully, may be the very qualities that people are keen to see you gain recognition for. It's good to be modest, but don't be too self-effacing; you have your value, own it, Virgo.

24 September - 23 October » Your connection to certain friends or groups can be really important today. If you feel this is a part of your situation that has stalled, look to breaking free from the duties and obligations you usually attend to uncomplainingly, and give yourself permission to break out and have fun. Even if you can't meet up, look to enjoy a much-loved film, series, or an escapist hobby.

24 October - 22 November » You may not always seek the limelight, but your perceptions are such that people often seek you out. Today could show this dynamic up, but just know that, however much you might not chase attention for the sake of it, the next year can be a time when your skills, qualities, and insights become ever more valued by those in the know. So, do prepare for extra recognition.

23 November - 21 December » When you are on form, you can be one of the bubbliest members of the zodiac, and your enthusiasm can be infectious. Today can be one of those days when your love of sharing ideas, talking about bands, sports, or travel experiences can all see you sparkle. You can also be generous, but this can draw good energy to you, with a super exciting few days ahead.

22 December - 20 January » Even if you are ordinarily cautious with your finances, you might find yourself in the mood to open the proverbial purse strings today. This may lead you to go for a long-considered practical item, or you may even treat yourself to something perhaps more frivolous than practical, but we all need to indulge at times, as this helps give us a lift from life's routines.

21 January - 19 February » The Moon passes through your sign, giving you a nudge to get in touch with your unique approach. It can also make you open to all sorts of connections and people, as they sense you are less likely to judge, and allow them their own foibles. This warm, open vibe, boosted by her connection with the charming Venus, can make for a day of uplifting exchanges, Aquarius.

20 February - 20 March » Pisces people can be some of the most self-sacrificing of the zodiac signs - to a point. For as much as you can be supportive, over time, if you feel taken for granted, you can withdraw, detach, and show a cooler side of your nature. Today, however, the chances are that innate kindness, particularly for those who struggle or towards a much-loved pet, can shine through.