You’ve never been the retiring, low-key type. Well, energy levels are higher than ever now, which means you’ll shine extra bright especially in career. In discussions about love-life, career triumphs, stop boasting so much (the easiest way to lose friends.) Examine why you feel the need to broadcast your bliss. Could a lack of self-esteem be what drives this near incessant bragging. Money investments show profits. Buying and selling holds luck. Important dates: 23, 25, 26 

TAURUS (April 21 to May 21)

Wave bye-bye to the cuddly, homey side of your personality. Career is calling, and higher-ups will be watching. Which means bull needs to unleash those hard-edged killer instincts. Warning: Since the least exaggeration will be found out, do be truthful about what you’ve accomplished. Remember these words; creative compromise or in plainer terms, always go with what the boss wants. Partnerships are lucky now. Money-side should be carefully handled especially in a sale. Important dates: 21, 26, 27.

GEMINI (May 22 to June 21)

Your skill for amassing vast storehouses of information just isn’t as sharp as usual. Have you become too narrow, lazy about what you’re willing to explore? Time to expand the mind; read weird books, travel to exotic locations. Mid-week higher ups are considering you for a promotion. Everyone says you deserve more money for your talents and shrewd ingenuity. Yes, of course you do, Gemini. In the context of love, no positive trend foreseen. You need a lot of energy and will-power to manage your home and children. Important dates: 21, 23, 24.

CANCER (June 22 to July 23)

Forget your need to criticise, always so alienating to lesser mortals. At last, you’ve learned to accept, just as your planet, Mercury, has coaxed you to do all along. Still cancerians need a little more lightening up; silence the internal boss that monitors your ideas and allow others to feel free to open up. On the 20th, expect unfair demands at home. How to deal? By setting limits. Reasonable ones will get you results. Important dates: 21, 25, 27. 

LEO (July 24 to August 21)

Shop much? A bevy of planets in your house of possessions has you at the celebration chart, eager to spend. But don’t confuse getting goods with finding emotional fulfillment. Career: This is a fine time to remind the boss how hard you’ve been working, what you’re worth. Refresh your own memory too. Can’t think of 10 fabulous qualities? Talk to friends. Most will be glad to boost your ego, will probably also know a special person who is coming in your life. Home affairs are a bit rough and you need energy and patience to handle. Health cautioned. Important dates: 21, 23, 24.

VIRGO (August 22 to September 21)

Friends and partners continue behaving in wildly unpredictable ways. But you’ve been erratic of late - delightfully ecstatic one moment, inconsolably depressed the next. How to cope during this crazed phase? Let your creative side come out. Romance: Expect any love-affair kindled now to have a sense of lightness and ease. As for personal happiness here’s one area in which you’ll have no trouble expressing yourself. Expect sublime interludes. You should have no problem whatsoever regarding money and comforts. Take care to solve the knotty problems at home. Important dates: 21, 25, 26.

LIBRA (September 22 to October 23)

Yes, your symbol is the balanced scale, but that doesn’t make you even-tempered. Rather, Librans spend life learning how to strike an equilibrium. The good news here? As Venus kicks into gear, you can forget about struggles trying to stay steady, concentrate on developing your creative career. Love is meant to be deliciously easy now - whether you’re in a relationship or trying to find one. Spend the week mentally listing reasons for a raise. Then, demand one on the 25th. A travel could do you a lot better and for the business lot a major gain is expected. Important dates: 24, 25, 26. 

SCORPIO (October 24 to November 21)

This week marks the start of a lively period with upswing as Jupiter passes through your sign. And for the exceptional people, career opportunities that stream into your world now are only the beginning. What about your inner life? Scorpio knows well how to get to the root of self-destructive patterns. So why not put that knowledge to use? This week efforts at fixing up are best rewarded on the domestic front where a move or major renovation pays off. Beware of accidental happenings to a friend whom you did not meet for quite sometime. Important dates: 24, 25, 26.

SAGITTARIUS (November 22 to December 21)

Few sense how seriously Archer quests for truth, beauty and a partner since this searching rarely makes you any less light-hearted. Listen closely, write down your dreams, browse through a book on the unconscious, and know that romance is closer than you suspect. As for money, finances remain shaky, so be careful with credit cards. Yes, self-denial is tough - but necessary. Travels and happy holidays are in the making. You will enjoy a hectic social life and will be sought after. Important dates: 21, 23, 26. 

CAPRICORN (December 22 to January 20)

This week home is where others find you. As for relationships, romantic and otherwise; working through one-on-one conflicts is essential now. Friends who flee from the heat are better off gone. And an affair that survives this ironing out period is blessed with free-flowing communication, commitment. Sounds like the stuff of marriage? Could be for the youngster at home. Money should be available as and when you want. Hurdles are lifting on Thursday. Medical vigil advised. Important dates: 22, 23, 25.

 
AQUARIUS (January 21 to February 19)

You’re entering a profitable period to be spent finishing up projects and scouting out attainable new objectives. Keeping yourself so grounded may sound unglamorous, but it does provide a sense of well-being. And a truth you may not have realised: Inner calm is incredibly attractive to others. Good news: Venus hits your sign on the 23rd gracing life with charm and, yes, admirers. You may consider a business travel and mingle with pleasure. Important dates: 23, 25, 26.  

PISCES (February 20 to March 21)