Aries

Once you’ve made your mind up you act quickly and directly so this week is frustrating if you have to go all round the houses to get something done. Patience helps but a partner persuades you that you’ll get better results by taking your time – and letting others take theirs. Kids get involved with a big event, maybe sport or an art, and you’ll be so proud.  

Taurus

Your love relationship is intense while you and a partner work out what kind of life you want together. Disentangle jealousy or deep emotions from a past experience and don’t let them map on to this one. It’s different now, and you’re different. You’re keen to find odd jobs to do but not today. The Libra Moon says chill out and head for a lounger and margarita near you.  

Gemini

It’s a busy run up to autumn and children’s needs are full-on and costly. Accept help from a bank of mum and dad. Settling kids into new routines is fun but you need life’s pleasures, too. Whatever you love doing most, set times in stone for it now and ignore other demands. Gemini loves to write, so write your first novel on a creative writing course. 

Cancer

You love welcoming visitors into your comfy, happy home but this week, with aggro Mars in your sign, it’s hard to make someone annoying feel welcome. Whoever it is, maybe an in-law or surly teenager, bite your tongue and remember it’s only temporary. You’ve always realised that money brings you freedom and your regular savings are beginning to mushroom so isn’t it time for a city break abroad?  

Leo

You’ve got good taste, Leo, and now you’ve got good money to afford it! Whatever you want to buy, you may not find it now but shop around, in store and online. You’ll know it the minute you see it. You never tolerate fools gladly but someone you fell out with is not a fool, just wilful, so go along with a relative who can reconcile you.

Virgo

HAPPY BIRTHDAY VIRGO – With your independent and self-reliant Virgo nature you usually decide things on your own but you’ll benefit by talking through an important choice with others. Friends have differing views, especially if money and opportunities have to be shared, so go for whichever seems the fairest. Charity begins at home but support a cause you care about by giving behind the scenes help, especially to wildlife or large animals. 

Libra

With the Moon in your sign you come first on the list for pampering and there’s nothing a laid-back Libra likes more than a lazy day. If kids are with a partner or parent, even better. Eat, read, potter, sleep and do whatever you want when you want, and you’ll recharge batteries, especially for extra energy that will be needed at work. Someone’s mess-up has given everyone more to do. 

Scorpio

Once you’ve made your mind up you act quickly and directly so this week is frustrating if you have to go all round the houses to get something done. Patience helps but a partner persuades you that you’ll get better results by taking your time – and letting others take theirs. Kids get involved with a big event, maybe sport or an art, and you’ll be so proud.  

Sagittarius

Some people get all the luck – and you’re one of them now. Your natural optimism wins friends and influences people so be bold and put forward your vision of how something should be done. Meeting just the right person makes it work. Your freedom to be yourself is a priority but you’re never free around debt. Whether it’s money or being emotionally indebted, get clear asap.  

Capricorn

Be all sweetness and light dealing with an irritating individual who is always ready to tell you, and others, what you’re doing wrong. At work a boss appreciates your skills and is quick to give praise which makes work enjoyable and brings perks. A partner is doing well with money and wants to treat you. Choose something for you personally that you’ve always wanted, not for the house!   

Aquarius

You love learning something new, not just for the thing itself but for meeting new people, so whatever intrigues you now, find out more about it or try something completely different such as fashion or marketing. A partner can’t say no to a big travel opportunity, especially for work, and you could go along, if you could get time off, too. Tricky, but put out a few feelers.  

Pisces

Heading into autumn means having a clean-out so leave no cupboard undisturbed and get rid of anything not worn or used. Treat yourself to something new to wear, especially if it’s purple or cashmere! A wilful teenager or youngster is difficult to be patient with but a shouting match won’t solve anything. Be calm and persuasive but if that doesn’t work, you’re the boss so you make the rules!