Aries 21 March - 20 April... Did you know we are at the halfway point of the year? No, not THAT year; this one is the astrological one that begins each March

Taurus 21 April - 21 May... The Sun and Mars axis has been providing a huge boost of drive for you over the last ten days, and has likely made you productive, especially in creative areas. Equally, you may have found yourself more active or social too. However, a switch in focus will see you turn your attention to practicalities in the last ten days of the month. Time to turn on DIY mode?

Gemini 22 May - 21 June... Where you live, how and who with has been quite the theme of late, but you can feel a stirring today to connect up with people you've not seen and to re-ignite the social whirl. This can see you quickly move from thoughtful quiet time to full-out merriment, quicker than you might imagine, but you'll go through this gear change with consummate ease.

Cancer 22 June - 23 July... They say that the heart is where our home is, and this might seem particularly apt for Cancer people. Actually, it is much more nuanced than that: what you like is to feel at ease wherever you are, and you can pick up on atmospheres more than most. Recently has been an active, chatty time, but now you might find yourself drawn more to your abode after all.

Leo 24 July - 23 August... You might have found yourself of late, Leo, tapping into old skills and talents, finding ways to use them in the here and now, in a fresher way. If you have been decluttering too, you may have surprised yourself with some of the finds you have had, and with the extra money they have brought in. Now, the vibe changes, and things get speedier and more exciting too.

Virgo 24 August - 23 September... The Sun is inching towards the exit of your sign. Still, recently, energised by the drive and passion of Mars, and a fabulous New Moon, you have likely been putting lots of different key plans in place, or reinvigorating the ongoing interests that you have. Over the next month, these can start to take shape in a more tangible and lasting way for you, Virgo.

Libra 24 September - 23 October... You have been doing some deep thinking of late, maybe even some deep research, and there has been meaning to it. Astrology and life are like this. Nothing is quite as linear as it seems; there are all sorts of stops, starts, and adjustments. What this time has done is help you forge a plan, and that plan is set to take off energetically from here on.

Scorpio 24 October - 22 November... Chances are it has been a very busy time for you of late, Scorpio. Even if your preference is for home or family-based strands, you have likely been travelling or collaborating with others. Expect a subtle shift soon. It might not show up right away, but you can start to find that staying with what is familiar and restful is, after all, more attractive.

Sagittarius 23 November - 21 December... It's not always what we know as much as who we know, and that can be particularly true when it comes to work. A previous contact could show up now, and there can be a reason for this. Whether this is a social or professional meetup, it can be good to reconnect, share the news, and get the inside track. A more social phase may be just what you need.

Capricorn 22 December - 20 January... Your sign is said to be linked to responsibility and an appreciation of what is well established and traditional. This may be true in some ways, but since April this year, you have been prompted to update your outlook and try newer approaches. If you have flexed into this, over the next week a surprising yet exciting new worldly possibility could open up.

Aquarius 21 January - 19 February... There are so many different ways we can travel these days, and if you have the opportunity to break out now, you might find a change of scene is just the tonic. Whether this is a day trip, a weekend away, or somewhere more exotic, they can all stir the senses. Courses could also call out to you. Any way you can expand your knowledge will attract you.

Pisces 20 February - 20 March... A lighter, brighter vibe has shown up, and you've likely enjoyed some bright and bubbly connections with friends. If working on a business idea has led you to collaborate, this could have given you an additional opportunity to increase income if a previous revenue stream has wound down. Now you can discover just how much potential there really is.