Aries 21 March - 20 April... The pace of life can accelerate, and if you are someone who thrives on tackling word teasers, quizzes, or sudoku, this can be prime time for you to showcase your mental dexterity. Practical matters have dominated over the last four weeks, so this cerebral gear shift can be just what you need to spark new enthusiasm and bright and buzzy interactions with others.

Taurus 21 April - 21 May... If you've been enjoying new pursuits and interests recently, you can now review and appreciate just how much progress you've made. Things can shape up in a more structured and meaningful way, and you could even see an increase in your income. Being an earth sign, you have an appreciation of tangible results, and these can now start to show up for you.

Gemini 22 May - 21 June... The Sun returns to back to your sign after an 11-month absence. It's a time of freshness and revitalisation, but also, after a period of introspection, you can move more into the moment. Your physical vitality will increase, as will your enthusiasm for life. You can also inject more drive into any ongoing strands that are important to you, Gemini, or instigate new projects.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July... Ever since the restless Uranus moved into airy Gemini a month ago, you've likely experienced lots of interesting insights and had some powerful inner realisations. With the Sun joining up with him now, you enter your annual period of reflection. Your openness to different forms of healing will grow from now, and so will the part of you that likes solitude.

Leo 24 July - 23 August... New and interesting people have caught your imagination recently, and you may have spent more time socialising with those who, in the past, may not have appealed. With the Sun also moving into this most sociable of areas, joining Uranus, which sparked this, the desire to bring extra meaning and stimulation to your network is going to increase further, Leo.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September... You have a fabulous opportunity over the next four weeks to raise your profile and to achieve greater recognition. Look to showcase your talents at every turn. You often work patiently behind the scenes, but your star quality is set to glow magnificently and if you've been thinking about changing jobs, this is a great time to really get purposeful about this, Virgo.

Libra 24 September - 23 October... Although you can be very attuned to your interactions with others, the Sun's arrival in your sister air sign of Gemini is pushing you to be much more independent-minded from now on. If there are interests you'd like to pursue that would allow you to be more adventurous and expansive, they can give you a real sense of exhilaration. Don't believe anything is out of reach.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November... Your gift is for teasing out the meaning of situations, even if they're not immediately obvious. With the Sun moving into the chatty Gemini, you could have some bubbly conversations over the next month, but you'll be deciphering what people's true motivations are. Through these exchanges, you can learn or evolve at a deeper, more psychological, but profound level.

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December... You may have had some surprising experiences recently, as your curiosity has drawn you towards different types of people and some stimulating conversations. But if you want to create greater harmony in any kind of relationship, the Sun's warming encouragement can help your progress for the next month. You may feel also more open to others' viewpoints.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January... Today is a great opportunity to conduct an in-depth lifestyle audit. Even if you feel that you're organised, virtuous in what you eat and drink, or the amount of exercise you get, the chances are that if you do this, you will tease out some other opportunities to make some small but important incremental changes. Achieving such marginal gains can prove satisfying and helpful.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February... You move from a time when home, family, and emotional priorities have dominated to a much more social, interactive, and even playful period. And this is also a fabulous time for you to showcase your charisma and personality-power. People who encounter you now can find your ideas and persona captivating. Accept invitations and dive into the social whirl!

Pisces 20 February - 20 March... The chances are you've been so busy recently, Pisces, it's been hard to catch your breath. So, the Sun's arrival and passage for the next month through a calmer part of his journey is urging you to pause and take stock of recent developments. If some domestic chores have been neglected, this is also a good opportunity to address them. A family meet-up can also appeal.