ARIES (21 Mar - 20 Apr)

Passions run high and the green-eyed monster can rear its head during the first week of the month. Impulsive decisions may fulfil your need for excitement but they are just as likely to stir up trouble in your relationships. By the 9th you may find it particularly difficult to listen to what others have to say. Assumptions can lead to making ill-judged decisions. It could be all too easy to fly off the handle as inner tensions build over the month. Being on edge comes courtesy of your ruling planet Mars, making some technically difficult connections this month. If you are feeling out of sorts channel any restless energy into physical activity. It is sure to burn off excess agitation.

TAURUS (21 Apr - 20 May)

This month can bring an itching for change ‘gorgeous bovines’. Relationships can be the target for these new alterations. You could find yourself feeling quite sensitive when it comes to matters of love and money. The desire to express your affections is in contrast to the anxiety that builds at the thought of telling that special someone exactly how you feel. Your inhibitions are likely to fall away by mid month as your ruling planet Venus connects with exhilaration planet Uranus. Sparks fly and a fancy for the quirky and unusual, stimulates risk-taking. Anything that promises excitement attracts your attention and can propel you out of idleness. Relationships may be intense and unpredictable but you will find out what is important to you.

GEMINI (21 May- 21 Jun)

February is the month for a sharp mind and clear communication. Realistic thinking makes for important problem solving and what you say has real impact. Think of yourself as a teacher, spreading news and sharing experiences so that others may be innovated. This is a good month for getting organised, doing detailed work and preparing for your future. Use your intuition and brainstorm. Allow yourself to daydream and visualise, especially around the 14th to stimulate grand creative plans. Ideas implemented now will yield tangible results later on. The best day for positive thinking and putting your plans into effect comes on the 17th when your ruling planet Mercury, aligns favourably with expansive planet Jupiter.

LEO (24 Jul - 23 Aug)

All forms of partnerships are in sharp focus. Both business and intimate relationships are under the microscope and need your attention. Communication is your best ally on the 7th to clear the air and problem solve. The full moon on the 8th falls in your zodiac sign helping to align your needs with your partners. Stability comes by mid month when a sense of grounding enables you to stick to specific tasks. Productivity may be slow but you can make real headway by the 19th. With common sense at your disposal you can look reality in the eye and take responsibility. Included in this reality check is a level of sensitivity that allows you to be considerate of others and understand their vulnerabilities.

VIRGO (24 Aug - 23 Sep)

You will need to be on the ball at work during the first week of the month Virgo. Keep your intellect sharp and get ready to problem solve. Avoid disagreements by making sure you listen to what others have to say. What you do and say may not be congruent on the 9th and can segregate you from the team. Wait till the 14th before making firm decisions when your ruler Mercury makes a positive alignment with serious Saturn. You can put your nose to the grindstone and bring real tangibility to your dreams. Feel free to release yourself from restrictions and negative attitudes that would normally undermine your progress. Open your mind to different perspectives and philosophies from mid month and you will be on a winner.

LIBRA (24 Sep - 23 Oct)

Your ruler Venus is set to move into your relationship sector this month. Get ready for a little bit of electricity to ignite new passions in your love life. Your committed partnerships are in need of a bit of spice. Take the initiative. Be spontaneous. Do something out of the ordinary together. If you are stuck in a rut some unexpected news may come your way by the 10th to shake things up. For singles, get out on the town and mingle. The next person you meet may not be ‘the one’ but it is assured to be an exciting ride. As passions hit peak temperatures towards the end of the month, interactions intensify. Issues can brew to the surface and require your attention. he flow.

SAGITTARIUS (23Nov - 22Dec)

February brings the opportunity to free yourself of limitations and learn new things. By listening to others you can open yourself to different views and perceptions. Release yourself from judgment and this can be a truly subtle and uplifting time. What you have learnt cannot be kept to yourself. It is through the sharing of the wisdom gained that you gain the most fulfilment. Short trips, teaching, writing and studying are all favoured by mid month. Whichever medium suits you best; just get the information out there. Your ability to market yourself just gets better by the 25th when your ruling planet Jupiter sidles up favourably with the Sun. Goodwill is in abundance and generosity flows. So make the most of this self-promoting time.

CAPRICORN (23 Dec - 20 Jan)

Conservatism marks the first week of the month for our Capricorns. Being overly sensitive can lead to a sense of anxiety although it can be difficult to pinpoint why. Emotional distancing can be a consequence leaving you isolated rather than connected. Patience pays off by the 14th when your ruler Saturn forms a favourable connection with communication planet Mercury. You will find you can finally release your inhibitions and express your thoughts and feelings clearly and cleanly. Your thinking is well thought through and results in sound decision-making. Your conversations are likely to be minus the superficial fluffiness but at least you will get straight to the point. By the 19th you can make real headway with your earning potential as Saturn forms a powerful alliance with the Sun in your money sector.

PISCES (20 Feb - 20 Mar)

Venus is in your sign during the first week of February, helping to balance your heart’s desires with your significant other. Negotiations may be needed to find a happy medium. By mid month your ruling planet Neptune meets with mentally minded Mercury, stimulating your intuition. With your muse, inspired creativity, artistic pursuits and literary endeavours can prove very fulfilling. This is where your conscious reasoning meets your subconscious mind to arouse true brilliance. Concentrating on cold hard facts is not recommended. Rather daydream and allow prophetic visualisations to filter through. The best day for meditating on these matters is the 14th. The new moon on the 22nd falls in your sign and holds the most potential for initiating your ideas.