Horoscope: Monday, Mar 16

You're focused and attentive to detail. Some longstanding projects benefit from this sudden spurt of energy and get completed in record time. Children figure prominently in your life right now, Aries. Is there one child in particular who needs some extra attention from you? Your love and support mean a lot more than you realize.

Your Florence Nightingale side might make an appearance today, Taurus. Your default defense is to take care of yourself and others. That's fine, but make sure you do it in a way that doesn't deplete your vital life force. The key is to offer advice and then leave the situation. You aren't responsible for others' actions. Offer information, but leave the final decision up to the person you're trying to help.

By all means tell a friend, loved one or work colleague what you think of them this weekend but don’t make your comments so cutting that you damage their confidence. If you do you will only have to build it up for them again later on.

You are paying too much attention to what other people are saying and not enough to what your heart is telling you. You don’t need advice or assistance, you just need to turn your focus inward and follow the promptings of your own inner voice.

You could meet some fascinating people, Cancer, and perhaps learn Earthshaking information that impacts your life. You might consider new lifestyle options. A group, possibly spiritual or metaphysical, could seem attractive. You might consider joining it. Expect some fascinating discussions with a significant other. Books and other publications could prove enlightening.

Others may say that you should not take risks with your time, your energy or your money but if your inner voice goads you to gamble a bit then take a chance and see where it takes you. If you’re too timid now you could regret it later.

So you made a mistake – so what? Other people don’t expect you to be perfect so there is no reason why you should expect it of yourself. Whatever it was you did that you now feel guilty about you need to forgive yourself and then move on.

Unexpected money developments could brighten your day today, Virgo. Perhaps you will get a raise or an increase in some other form of income. Technology could be involved in some way, or a long-term goal you've been striving for finally brings in some benefits. There might be uncertainty about when it's coming or exactly how much it will be, but the outcome will be gratifying all the same!

You will have to make a few sacrifices today but that’s okay. Tomorrow’s new moon in your sign indicates that whatever it is you give up in the short-term will be replaced by something just as good, if not many times better, in the long-term.

This is one of the best times of the year for you and it will get even better over the next few days. Creatively and romantically there is nothing you cannot accomplish, so set your sights high and then go higher still. You’re a star – so shine!

Something will happen today or over the weekend that changes your status dramatically. Without knowing how it happened you will be the one who everyone looks up to, the one who is expected to have all the answers. No pressure then!

Opportunities will open up for you in several directions over the coming week. Are you ready to take advantage of them? Stop wasting time on issues that don’t matter and people who drain you of energy and focus entirely on what’s good for you.

Be open and honest about what it is you desire because there is every chance that some kind person will hand it to you on a plate. Don’t be shy: speak up and let the whole world know what they can do to put a smile on your face.

You cannot be the biggest and the best all the time, so if your ego is feeling a bit deflated today don’t let it worry you. It might pay you to slow down a bit, physically and mentally, as you have been pushing yourself rather hard.

By all means try to bring people together but if the task proves too much for you then back off and let them fight it out. Do not, under any circumstances, get involved on a personal level yourself – or they could decide to gang up on you!

All possible routes you can take will eventually lead to your ultimate destination, so don’t worry that you might be going in the wrong direction – there is no such thing as a wrong direction. Enjoy life no matter where it seems to be taking you.

People are going to think you're a star today, Aquarius! Although you may not feel that way about yourself. What's gotten into you lately? Have you lost confidence in yourself? Are you now compensating for it? Do you feel a need for more success in your life? All this is possible, but you will have to take some risks if you're going to progress.

You must stay on top of your workload today. If you fall behind, even for an hour or two, you will find it extremely hard to catch up again. Get ahead, stay ahead and prove to those who doubt you that you do possess staying power.

If you have a hunch about something this weekend you must follow it all the way. Cosmic activity in the family and financial areas of your chart indicates big rewards for those who have the courage to trust their instincts. Go for it!