Aries 21 March - 20 April... Earlier this week, you had the opportunity to think about your identity in a different way. The rational Mercury assisted this. But equally, the posse of planets in Aries is giving you the opportunity to initiate new approaches. And today, as Mercury moves to Taurus, you can start to quantify the value of some of the fresh approaches and thinking in a tangible way.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May... The Sun in Taurus is giving you extra impetus and drive to focus on things in the here and now, but the reality is that there has been a lot of energy still stacked up in the most psychological of zones. Pleasingly, today, one of them, Mercury, the communicator, joins your sign for two quick weeks. Use it to sharpen up your approach in every way you can.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June... Your vibrant ruler Mercury will be joining you in two weeks, Gemini, and helping to bring even greater sparkle to your situation. But during the next fortnight, you could find yourself doing some deep research or even stepping back a little bit from your recent interactions just to mull over some more sensitive strands. You may even decline some invitations now.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July... Your connections, professionally as well as socially, have been in the spotlight a lot recently, and one reason may be that you have been actively considering a fresh approach to your career, perhaps even a complete pivot and retraining to do something different. And the quick-witted Mercury is going to help you with planning this over the next two weeks.

Leo 24 July - 23 August... Over the last seven years, your worldly interactions may have been quite changeable, but that also gave you an opportunity to showcase some individual talents in some fresh ways. But with Mercury, the intermediary, moving to this most visible area, your connections with influential people and movers and shakers is likely stepping up and with pace from now, Leo.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September... Your crisp and cool ruler Mercury gives you fantastic powers of analysis. But this multifaceted planet can also pique our curiosity and bring zest to our situations when it moves through the most expansive part of your chart, as it does today. Holidays and higher education can help you think about ways to bring more variety to your life. Embrace this.

Libra 24 September - 23 October... You're set to don your celestial Detective's Mac from today, Libra, for a two-week period when your ability to probe into situations in a way that unearths all sorts of information, but also potential opportunities, is really strengthened. If you are entrepreneurial, this period can give you extra incentive to grow your enterprise. Squeezing more from resources appeals too.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November... We live in a world where everyone's individual opinion can actively compete for attention on social media or microblogging platforms. And yet your great talent for the next fortnight, Scorpio, can be your ability to listen attentively to what others say to you. If this doesn't come so naturally, see this as a great opportunity to sharpen up your listening skills or attention span.

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December... Routines may have been somewhat elusive in recent years, Archer, but now, with the good on details Mercury joining the Sun in the most practical part of your situation, you can find yourself beginning to enjoy grappling with minutia, resetting things domestically, and bringing a greater sense of order to your everyday structures, work, and life patterns.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January... You have a reputation for seriousness, Capricorn, one which very often completely fails to take into account the brilliant, dry sense of fun you have. And today, and for the next two weeks, you have a marvelous opportunity to regale people with your quick wit, irony, and amusing observations. But also, for you to express your flair, with greater panache and verve.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February... Work from home or juggle competing demands from your abode? The next two weeks give you a chance to improve this part of your situation. You may not feel as chatty, but that doesn't mean you can't quietly reflect on how you could get things to work more practically and functionally. Genealogy can also call out to you.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March... Part of you has been focusing on your life foundations, and another has been bringing a fresh dimension to your home space. But a new vibrant energy from now can see life pick up speed. Expect a lot more interaction with others and the ping of text messages and emails, which will zip backward and forwards between you and those you connect with effervescently.