If you want to travel or study, today’s a great day to be motivated and get things moving. A friend in a position of influence could open doors for you. Or they’re the reason for a party or celebration. It’s likely to be a day of big announcements which could feel like being on a roller coaster ride. Celebrate the wins and mourn the losses.

You could be fast-tracked into a new job or role today. Step up and your determination may be rewarded. If you’d almost given up on a work goal, perhaps since the middle of last year, it’s worth re-motivating yourself today. Give yourself until the end of September to try again. Single? Ask a friend who works in tech for an introduction.

If you’re a typical Libra, you like to keep your options open when it comes to love. Events today could expose which partnership is a seduction trap and which is based on equality and respect. If your other half is struggling to find work, consider what you could do to be supportive. Swapping traditional roles might be a positive short term solution.

You prefer a situation to be low-key but new responsibilities bring a change of profile and image. Grin and bear it if you have to wear a uniform! You must do things your way but it’s hard holding your ground if strong-minded individuals, especially a partner, think they know what’s best. His or her big idea for domestic changes is make-shift at present. Help comes from unexpected places.

Prove your commitment to your other half and get the ball rolling to take a proper holiday together. If you’re single, you may be tired of dating and would either prefer to be in a stable relationship or on your own. Career-oriented Libra? Get ready to reopen negotiations about a new job, position or role as things could happen fast next week.

You’re not usually one to consider the sensible option when it comes to love as romance is more your thing. However, it might be wise to line up a liaison with a friend you know and trust. Or recognise the importance of stability and commitment in a long-term union. If you’re heading away for the weekend, you’re in tune with your stars.

You’re the charm merchant of the zodiac and, with lovely Venus gracing your star sign from tonight, doubly so. Use your skills as diplomat, mediator or negotiator to good effect, either in your personal life or at work. Beware of trying to fit a square peg into a round hole when it comes to money. You may need to rethink your options moving forward.