Aries 21 March - 20 April... One of astrology's most transformational planetary influences is in play today. Your appetite for fast movement and decisive action may have been tempered of late by the steady hand of Saturn. Yet a conversation now can see you pivot in a new and exciting direction. This can be especially so around any group or community activities where you can come to the fore.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May... As much as you value continuity and sticking with what works and is functional, at times it's important to step back and review the big picture. Today, look into what the long-term benefits might be. Someone influential can be a moving force in this, sharing an insight, knowledge, or experience that gives you the chance to subtly shift your focus in a positive direction.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June... Your communication is often witty, but your mind can switch subjects as rapidly as your focus. Yet today your words can carry just that much more authority, and people will find them harder to ignore. The deeper theme here is that you are going beyond immediate exchanges and being drawn into redefining who you are, but also your guiding philosophies.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July... The tiny but influential Pluto may have its planetary status disputed by some, but its raw power and influence are undiminished. His link to the Sun, in the fleet-footed Gemini today, is a case in point. As a discreet conversation or some deeply personal realisations can help you to recognise an attitude or situation that you simply have to release, and quickly.

Leo 24 July - 23 August... Different friends and connections have different roles in our lives. The ones you value highly is where you can direct your attentions today, and you may have a heart-to-heart. It could be intense, but even if it is, it can help you to cut through to the root of what you both bring to this situation, drawing you closer and leading to a more authentic and valuable bond.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September... Your gift for analysis is the stuff of astral lore, but today, this quality is super-powered, and particularly around your job. Not only can you penetrate right to the heart of any matter, but your ability to mix the details with how these can be applied can be so strong. You can apply this to managing your own affairs shrewdly, but it can show up most at work.

Libra 24 September - 23 October... There is an atmosphere of excitement and anticipation around you at the moment, and some important influences have seen you gain confidence in recent days. However, whatever you do, it needs to spark your passion, and today's Sun/Pluto tie can do precisely that. Don't ponder, make bold moves, and even if some don't work out, it will be exhilarating.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November... For some years to come, your modern ruler, Pluto, is set to work his way through the very root of your solar horoscope, and this can see big changes afoot around where you live, who with and within family or close ties. Today, the Sun makes an intense connection to Pluto, and this can add even deeper perspectives to the process of change that is ongoing for you.

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December... If you are feeling a powerful attraction to someone, this can get even more intense today, and the conversations you share can have a fated quality. However, if you have to work with someone you don't align with, this energy can see you clearly marking out what you will or will not accept. Sound forceful? Well, perhaps, but really it is about firming up boundaries.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January... Your work ethic often shines through, Capricorn. What is less talked about is your talent for structuring ideas and applying them in a steadfast and productive way. So, although your efforts may not be showy and obvious, your thoroughness often sees you succeed. So, know that whatever you put in place now can bring solid rewards over time.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February... Your personal magnetism will shine even brighter - especially if you're invested in creative or self-expressive strands. As the feedback you're getting increases, so can your sense that this is about destiny and a deeper purpose. Not feeling this? It's possible that more mundane demands seem to be holding you back. Yet you may have more options than you realise.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March... Some deep family or emotional influences may have given you so much. If some were less positive, liberator Uranus can see you want to break free in the years to come. Today gives you a powerful opportunity to review what is or was not helpful. Immediate action may not be needed, but evolving realisations can set the stage for you to act when you are ready.