You're more of a doer than a thinker, but today that trend will be reversed now Mars moves forward. He gives movement to your mind giving you the ability to make long-range plans with regard to your education. It's time to pick up a course of study you abandoned long ago. Broadening your horizons via travel or study provides wonderful openings from now until early September.

Before you buy an expensive item consult all those affected by this purchase to save a row. It could be they had other plans for the money in question. By putting your heads together, you can work out a compromise that will meet everybody's needs. You can't afford to be selfish today and if you are then you can be sure they will hold it against you until revenge is theirs.

Mars moves forward in your relationship house so expect plenty of passion to arise before September. Learn to laugh at yourself especially when you're around the male gender who are particularly self-centred at times. When you demonstrate that their words or actions have no effect on your self-esteem, their respect for you will soar.

The urge to be alone causes you to break away from the crowd. You need time to work things out. Give your apologies to your mates before taking off, or you could hurt their fragile feelings. It's not that you want to brood, it's just that you want to get to the bottom of some personal problems. A constant stream of self-criticism has taken its toll on your psyche. Love yourself a little more.

Sexy Mars moves ahead in your love house, so you can expect a couple of months of fiery friskiness. A change in your priorities could put you out of step with your friends or loved ones. This is bound to put strain on a relationships especially with a youngster. However, the sooner you come to terms with any self-imposed changes, the more receptive people will be to your advances.

Don’t neglect important life issues elsewhere because your busy pursuing an ambition. Your career demands the lion's share of your time, which causes you to turn your back on your home or family. Unless you strive for more balance, your long-term plans could collapse leaving you bereft of security. Hire someone to take care of domestic matters if you must, but don't be blind to your kith and kin they’ll come a day when you need them.

An exotic stranger with an unusual story to tell could expose you to a world you never dreamed of. Resist the urge to embrace their stranger than fiction school of thought as the answer to all your problems. There is no magic formula for righting your wrongs at the drop of a hat. Maybe it's best to adjust your life expectations. Everything comes with a price attached.

Exerting your sizzling sex appeal puts you centre stage with everyone you meet. With your ruler Mars on the move you're especially eager to lure a certain someone into your passionate web. Have fun, but don't step on anybody's toes along the way. The worst thing you could do is break up an existing relationship especially when this person could be here today, gone by your birthday.

The air is wildly electric as a sexual chemistry is cooked up between you and someone you meet. If you're already in an affair, make sure you;re honest about your intentions from the very beginning. Otherwise, somebody who hits on you amorously could make you an offer that is dead hard to refuse. Accept your status as a sex symbol with just a bubble of humility.

Some things are in such a mess you should tackle any problems on your own: interference not welcome. However, this can offend and alienate a friend colleague. A man behind the scenes is about to show his hand, when he does a mystery will fall into place. There’s no point in demanding retribution what comes around, goes around, so rise above it and say no more.

A romance is about to blossom when you discover feelings for someone you didn’t know you had. You’re in two minds today: it's not as though you want to be alone, it's just you're afraid of commitment - especially if this person used to be a friend. Swallow your fears and test the waters. There is something to be gained from this. If you're already part of a couple, do something for your partner that reassures them of your love.

Be inspired to take up an arty project that you dabbled in some time ago. The time is now right. If there's anything that's a drag on your self-confidence, it's the sight of an unfinished project or failure from the past. Draw anything from your past to a close, once you do it’ll be a feather in your cap for your next venture - coming soon.