The summer solstice occurring on the same day as the Venus/Mars conjunction makes this the start of a most passionate time in your family affairs. It could be a very sexy phase on one level, but on another it can forecast a period of dispute unless you agree to disagree and control your emotions.

Logic governs your thinking as the Sun moves into Cancer but don’t let this stop you from tapping into your feelings when intellectual analysis doesn’t work. Be reflective but not sensitive and this will help you sense what will and what won’t benefit you over the month to come.

Money is at the centre of your world whether it’s the lack of it, the chance to make more or getting down to the business of balancing the books. The consequences of a new fiscal chapter opening up now is a complete reassessment of the way you earn a living, spend your income or save for the future.

As the Sun enters your sign and Venus and Mars combine your desirability is such that everyone, including folk who have spurned or shunned you in the past, suddenly find you irresistible. Use what you’ve got going for you to garner support for the personal objectives you hope to gain this year.

It’s no bad thing to revamp your aims in life especially if it prompts you to adjust personal plans so you are more able to concentrate on the priorities. From today you have all the right ideas but you know there will be objections ahead but are more emotionally and physically equipped to hack it.

It doesn’t always seem fair to have to put other peoples’ wishes before your own and yet that is just what you must do when you realise how much something means to someone. Because you CAN find it in your heart to be so generous, you can be sure the future will bring its own rewards.

The cosmic cocktail of the Sun riding high in your solar chart plus Venus close to Mars offers you the opportunity to review your personal goals and reputation in the light of recent events. Don’t waste this rare chance to get your ambitions in order as you won’t get another one for a wee while.

The Sun’s transit into Cancer brings an urge to travel and broaden your horizons - but before doing so it is imperative to get to grips with the disruption and upheaval that has dogged your life. This is even more vitally apparent from Friday when Mercury turns retrograde for a month.

Life seems positive if you are entering a joint financial deal - whether an investment, insurance plan, loan or mortgage application. Even if you feel it’s in the bag the legalities may not be as straight forward as you’d hoped so wait for confirmation before embarking on celebration.

The Sun, Mars and Venus all in Cancer inspire a change of attitude in a relationship. If you’re out of step with each other this is easily remedied if one of you is prepared to pause until the other catches up, if not, what’s the point in you being together? A time for partnership home truths.

Progress can’t be made without effort and although this shouldn’t be too painful, there are hurdles to overcome that make the next few weeks trying. Don’t be too hard on yourself when it comes to onerous day-to-day duties; sweep some things under the carpet and no-one will ever know - only you!

You’re looking to release your potential as powerful watery stars nudge you into creative action. You are set to astound others with your talents and capabilities. Have you weighed up precisely what you are letting yourself in for? Before you know it you’ll be in the spotlight - can you cope?