Aries 21 March - 20 April... Tiny Pluto's status as a planet may be debated by some, but its influence is undoubted, and now it goes into its annual five-month retrograde. For you, Aries, this can prompt you to carefully consider your long-term direction, alliances, and network. With Mercury in a tense square to Pluto, some distance from certain people may, though, suit you today, however.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May... The zesty communicator Mercury, currently in your zodiac sign, is pushing you to use your shrewd mental faculties to prioritise the ideas you feel most invested in and personally connected to. It's just that, as you do, someone influential may seem unimpressed. However, if you need others' support, it's probably best not to be too unyielding. They could be crucial.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June... With the Sun and your ruling planet Mercury currently ruminating in the most reflective part of your situation, even if you have some ideas you feel excited by, you may need a little more space to consider them. Today would be an excellent day to research deeply and gather information but not necessarily share it with anyone for now. It can prove valuable, however.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July... You may find that your hopes, values, or long-term plans do not quite align with someone in the way you expected. They may even present an objection or perspective that runs counter to these. It is probably one of the better days to explore long-term finance or business investment. What you can do is dive deep to become better informed. Knowledge is power.

Leo 24 July - 23 August... The influential Pluto begins its five-month retrograde in your sector of relating. This is an area of your solar horoscope that has been quite intense this year, and something that arose in the early months could reappear. If someone expresses a point of view that surprises you, try to stay open rather than avoid it. A shift in the dynamics between you may be unfolding.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September... For some time, you may have been considering changes to your everyday routines, your work, or even your approach to domestic demands. In the months to come, as Pluto rewinds, you can find yourself mulling this over more actively. With restless Uranus in your worldly sector, a change could strongly appeal and may come about more naturally than expected.

Libra 24 September - 23 October... Your perceptions can be razor-sharp today, especially in how you manage your long-term resources. Your keen eye may spot an opportunity others miss. However, shared finances could prove more complex, particularly if someone else has a different attitude to risk or is more or less interested in being enterprising. It may be better to listen rather than act.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November... Although you can be quite circumspect about sharing your own feelings, your observations of others can be penetrating and astute. With your modern ruler, Pluto, retracing his steps from today, it is important to understand your motives before making such comments. Even so, with rebellious Uranus in a psychological zone, resisting the urge to comment may be difficult.

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December... The powerful Pluto begins its yearly five-month rewind, which could see you revising some of your beliefs and ideas. Today, however, an issue may feel particularly brittle, especially if someone is overly focused on details while you see the bigger picture. As frustration builds, do your best to rise above it. A great diversion could be to set up something more social.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January... It is not unusual in astrology to have competing influences on the same day. Today, with the Moon in your sign linking well to Mercury in the creative part of your chart, your thoughts and emotions can align smoothly. However, with power broker Pluto clashing with chatty Mercury, if there is a financial element, it may be wise to wait and gather more information.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February... You have likely been redefining your identity over the past eighteen months, and with transformative Pluto in your sign for years to come, this process will continue. You are now entering a five-month review of these changes, which can prove incredibly valuable. Try to take this in your stride, but your general direction of travel can still be progressive.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March... A past memory, experience, or situation may surface and unsettle your peace of mind today. This could be because you have recently been in a good flow, yet your subconscious may clash with your conscious thinking. Alternatively, you might make an unexpected remark, or someone could share a piece of gossip. If they do, it may be best to deflect or ignore.