Today's birthday Nobody has to tell you to take the initiative. You always think ahead, planning what needs to be done and considering various strategies. However, with Mars dominating the midheaven angle of your birthday chart, which accents your goals, events could force you to make changes before you are entirely prepared for them.
Scorpio October 23 - November 20
Because you are a master of gentle persuasion, others often do not realise you are urging them in one particular direction. However, judging by the situation you are dealing with now, you cannot afford to take a chance on such a subtle approach.
Sagittarius November 21 - December 20
Ordinarily, you would be right to proceed with plans without the agreement of others. Now, however, you not only need the support of certain individuals, they are better informed or have far superior connections than you realise. It is worth waiting for their help.
Capricorn December 21 - January 19
Initially, a sudden alteration to plans will seem as unnecessary as it is irritating. However, ask what is behind the decision. Once you learn why others have chosen to go in this unexpected direction, you may well find yourself joining them.
Aquarius January 20 - February 18
You know that sometimes the word "no" should be considered an offer to discuss problems, not the refusal that it might appear to be. Gently raise worrying issues, conscious that the biggest difficulty might be the ego of those involved.
Pisces February 19 - March 19
Trust your instincts that tell you to let others speak even if what they are saying is completely wrong. While you could point out flaws in their thinking, they might not pay attention. As they are talking things through, they will realise their logic just is not adding up.
Aries March 20 - April 18
The coming week is likely to be peppered with niggling disagreements or arguments, some insignificant enough that you may not even notice them at first. But slowly, you will realise that the time has come to address some issues you have long regarded as minor disputes.
Taurus April 19 - May 19
Others need time to think. The recent new moon, which accented close relationships of all varieties, has forced them to review their attitude and the resulting decisions. Back off. It may take a while before they recognise where they went wrong.
Gemini May 20 - June 19
It is the rare Gemini who is suspicious by nature, so when you start questioning other people's motivations there is usually good reason. While that is true, things are not as sinister as they seem. These people have not updated you on their activities.
Cancer June 20 - July 21
Although you may not think of yourself as being an instinctive psychologist, you are. Your innate sensitivity enables you to navigate around tricky issues and potentially difficult situations. Forget subtlety this time: you need to confront some individuals.
Leo July 22 - August 21
You have not exactly been ignoring pleasures but recent pressing matters have been so absorbing you have spent far too much time on them and not enough on what lifts your spirits. Restoring the balance is not difficult but if you wait too long, it will become a problem.
Virgo August 22 - September 21
Some important but tricky issues are coming to light. This means you have to be prepared to discuss them and field questions from various quarters. What you learn in the process of formulating answers for others will clarify your own concerns.
Libra September 22 - October 22
Just when you think there are no solutions for certain issues, new and quite unexpected ideas are surfacing. Thank the recent new moon for these. The change in perspective should enable you to view similar dilemmas in a more constructive light.
