Libra

September 24 - October 23

09 February: You must accept what takes place now as a signal to settle rifts or disagreements with partners and close companions. However, it is less incumbent on you to keep the peace by yourself.

Aries

March 21 - April 20

09 February: The fact the Moon is in a lively mood should persuade you that others are on your side. The more personal contacts you build up now, the better. The question you face is how you can put your dreams into practice.

Taurus

April 21 - May 21

09 February: You'll soon be hitting a more energetic phase. So keep your eye on the long term picture and go the whole hog when dealing with anything connected with your broader interests and ambitions.

Scorpio

October 24 - November 22

09 February: Several planets are now aligned with the early regions of your sign, arousing a spirit of argument and debate. You may be taken aback by somebody's attitude, but that's no reason to let them walk all over you.

Gemini

May 22 - June 21

09 February: There's no doubt that you'll be able to get important projects off the ground, this week. It is up to you, though, to see that all practical arrangements are absolutely crystal clear and confirmed.

Cancer

June 22 - July 23

09 February: This is an action-packed week and your determination to bring an uncertain phase to end should be successful. It's easy to be swept away by feelings, so it is essential to maintain a grip on practical angles and details.

Leo

July 24 - August23

09 February: Travel plans, new projects and adventures are well starred, although Mars' change of position means you have very little time left to finalise arrangements. Move fast to secure agreements else they could come badly unstuck.

Virgo

August 24 - September 23

09 February: Planetary patterns have helped you gain independence in one area, but may have made you reliant on partners in another. Such contradictions are inevitable, but there’s no reason why you shouldn't turn them to your advantage.

Sagittarius

November 23 - December 22

09 February: This is one of the most confusing and exacting periods of the year for you and for many people in your social circle. It's in the nature of your current transits that reality is likely to obscured by layers of misunderstanding.

Capricorn

December 23 - January 20

09 February: Although partners have been bringing light into your life, you may have felt that just the opposite was true. Often it has seemed that you have been bowed down by personal responsibilities, but not for much longer.

Aquarius

January 21 - February 19

09 February: Events at work may have made you regret taking others at their word. Yet, within a few days, Mercury will have adopted a position which allows you to put your ideas across with poetic flair.

Pisces

February 20 - March 20

09 February: Recent lunar twists and turns have done a great deal to establish your social confidence. New community responsibilities may beckon for those who have tasted collective action and have decided that you like it.