21 March - 20 April » The Moon enters Aries today and merges with the atmospheric energies of Neptune. This can stir a strong urge to follow a mood or creative impulse, especially if you can carve out time for yourself. Whether it's refreshing your surroundings or diving into a hands-on project, your instincts can lead you somewhere inspired. A family meet up can also get arranged.

21 April - 21 May » Two very contrasting energies are at play today. One may amplify your sensitivities and see you drawn to gentle escapism; the other sees a really lovely connection with someone special. If you do enjoy the arts, music or performance, your appreciation of these can also be heightened. Conversations can be both relaxed and heartfelt, Taurus. Enjoy!

22 May - 21 June » Your ruler Mercury forges a sharp right angle to the cool Saturn today. This can make you scrutinise your finances or the costs of any subscriptions you have. It's ironic, though, Gemini, because as much as you may look for value for money, the next few days could make you conscious of the worth of those simple pleasures that we simply cannot buy.

22 June - 23 July » Your creative juices have built up to a wonderful celestial crescendo, Cancer, as Venus and Jupiter, the two planets of warmth and plentifulness, combine in a very rare alliance. But just as they do, the zippy Mercury in your sign clashes with the cool Saturn. So, any ideas you have may need to run the gauntlet of serious scrutiny from one unyielding person.

24 July - 23 August » As the Moon glances past the idealistic Neptune in Aries, your desire for escapism can be turned to max. However, with delicate energies peaking in a more soulful part of your situation, this might not see you take off on a whim, but instead see you make your excuses, seek some quality downtime, and retreat into your own personal inner sanctum.

24 August - 23 September » A quite beautiful connection between the two planets of fortune, in your sector of friendship, would suggest bonhomie could be plentiful in your social or friendship circles. So why might you not quite believe or embrace this Virgo? Well, naturally, you are circumspect, true, but it's because your ruler, Mercury, also forges a doubtful angle to cool Saturn.

24 September - 23 October » A mixture of professional courtesy and sensitivity to others' needs, but a commitment to solid action, could see you make quite the impression today. However, if you get confusing signals from others, or your dignified approach is not returned in kind, you can show that you can deliver some firm home truths. So, you'll have every base covered, Libra.

24 October - 22 November » Every day's demands can be draining now Scorpio. Breaking out and doing more pleasurable things will be much more appealing, which is fine if you can change plans quickly, jettison chores and obligations, and do your own thing. Yet if you can't, you may feel frustrated and on edge. If so, hold onto the upcoming good things you have planned for the days ahead.

23 November - 21 December » Venus, the planet of charm and sophistication, meets your ruler, Jupiter, the planet of generosity, in exact unison. They can amplify one another's qualities, and as much as you can spoil someone, warmth and kinship can come to you. If you are getting closer to someone new, this can be perfect. If you are unsure, though, don't go beyond what feels comfortable.

22 December - 20 January » Your ruler, the practical Saturn, in the fiery Aries, is squared by the quick-witted Mercury today, and this can see you doubt yourself or someone else. The thing is, Capricorn, this can happen at a time when the planets are conspiring to urge you to give one friendship, involvement or attraction the maximum amount of consideration. Try not to be too sceptical.

21 January - 19 February » Being an air sign, and often very enthusiastically, you do need to target your activities to what you really care about. If you get caught up in too many things at once, you can get tense and irritable. An antidote to this today would be to spend time on a hobby that takes your mind off mundane tasks. Have a pet? They can prove very therapeutic to spend time with now.

20 February - 20 March » One of astrology's most delightful planetary alliances occurs today, with Venus and Jupiter combining in the sensitive Cancer. Gentle, but playful activities, especially if you have children, can be that much more rewarding. A slightly serious note comes from the cautionary Saturn, which nudges you not to be too extravagant or impulsively invest on a vague hunch.