20 February - 20 March » Venus in Scorpio is complex. And she is going to be there for a long time this year due to a retrograde, the first in the sign for eight years. Prepare for a period of being a truth seeker around all sorts of connections, but also a desire to liberate yourself from ones that have run their course. What you can do is develop a strong desire for escapism and travel.

21 March - 20 April » Sometimes when people are passionate, it comes from a really good place. Sometimes, there can be an agenda. Today, as Venus meshes with the powerbroker of the zodiac, Pluto, someone's friendly words might be a completely genuine overture. So, if you do find this person intriguing, stay open to what they may offer financially or romantically, just not too open.

21 April - 21 May » We live in cynical times, but we frequently see how people will do their best to help others, which can be heartwarming. In other words, there doesn't always need to be an agenda. With your ruler gliding through the most diplomatic part of your chart, your knack of connecting well with people is certainly being given a boost but stay mindful not everyone will trust it.

22 May - 21 June » Someone may reach out for some help. You may be more than happy to oblige. However, today's influences suggest a delicate balance between doing a good deed and feeling that you may be taken for granted. There is not a golden celestial rule that will apply to every situation, so you will need to weigh things up as they unfold but be a little guarded at least.

22 June - 23 July » If you are drawn to someone just now, or in a close relationship, the desire to get closer can be very strong. The planetary mystique being created is very potent, difficult to ignore, and could lead to some intimate bliss. However, if an ongoing involvement has intense issues around control, power, or leverage, you may find yourself caught in a push-and-pull.

24 July - 23 August » With the North Node and the influential Pluto in your sector of relating, your connections with others, of all types, take on a deeper meaning. There can be people who seem to tail out of your situation, or you can have profound thoughts about past ties which didn't work, but also the potential to meet new players. Wherever you find yourself in this, trust your instincts.

24 August - 23 September » Your words can land powerfully in the weeks ahead. It may even be the tone you use as much as what you say that someone can find particularly engaging. If you enjoy writing or recording videos, current energies can add an extra dimension to your ideas. Equally, if you say something in a more throwaway manner, someone may take you literally, Virgo.

24 September - 23 October » You might find yourself tempted by a luxury today. And whatever lush treat fits your budget can be just the thing. However, if you are tempted to be extravagant and spoil someone you fancy, to impress them, it might not quite work as you hope. That's not to say it can't be appreciated; after all, flattery can be lovely but just keep a little bit of yourself back.

24 October - 22 November » An intriguing planetary match-up occurs today between the alluring Venus in your sign and your modern ruler Pluto, in the detached Aquarius. If you would like to meet someone special, this can both draw someone to you and make you pause before deciding to meet. Pluto is arousing potential vulnerability; Venus the desire for a new beginning.

23 November - 21 December » If you are unsure about a friendship or a relationship, today could prompt you to do some deep thinking about what to do. For example, your beliefs and theirs might not quite align, and this can make you feel unsure. Equally, if you really feel that this is the end point, your dilemma may come most of all on how you handle this with them. Discretion may be best.

22 December - 20 January » A friend may look to enthuse you about a business idea, and it could be very perceptive. The planet of money is in a shrewd location, but one where passions can be aroused. Pluto, the planet of transformation, is angling toward this, upping the ante and intensity. Whether you think it is a great idea or not, give yourself some space to draw your own conclusions.

21 January - 19 February » If you got offered a new job or a financial incentive this week, that's fabulous, and all the best, if so. However, if someone is offering you a potential role that really does appeal, carefully appraise the motive. Then again, if the charm is laid on to soften a sideways move or worse, stay cool, stay detached, but also don't be soft-talked, Aquarius.