Horoscope: Thursday, Mar 12

You may need to go on the attack today where money matters and business issues are concerned. A new moon in the wealth area of your chart means it won’t take much effort to bring the good things in life your way, so be assertive.

As mind planet Mercury squares up to Mars, your ruler, today you may be inclined to worry a bit. However, other cosmic influences promise there is still so much to look forward to, provided you make a conscious effort to always think and act positive.

Don’t hide your talents away where they cannot be seen. Employers and other important people will be impressed by your ideas but first they need to know what they are and that means getting back into the mainstream again. Confidence is crucial.

The quality you most need now is patience. It won’t be long before you are able to start moving forwards again but for now you must control your urge to push ahead. Starting too soon may be worse than not starting at all.

Others may urge caution today but you are unlikely to take any notice – and why should you when everything seems to be going your way? Just be careful that in your haste to succeed you don’t overlook too many small but important details.

A choice you make concerning a relationship will determine how that relationship develops in the future, so think before you act and only act when you know exactly what you are doing. Quiet your mind and let your inner voice guide you.

A festive event takes place in your home today, Cancer. Is it a family member's birthday? A lot of lighthearted banter takes place alongside intense discussions of deep subjects and stories of strange events occurring around the world. You might make plans for another such gathering at someone else's house. Love can blossom. Something about the evening has brought you and another closer together. Enjoy!

It won't be surprising if you find yourself getting frustrated with a close friend or partner today who is far less ambitious than you, Leo. The energy in the air can really emphasize your “go, go, go” way of reaching goals and achieving success. Others who are passive or fearful in this area may be difficult to understand. Yet each person has to do things in ways that are best for him or her. Try to be patient.

It’s not only actions that have consequences – words can affect your environment too. The planets warn you must watch what you say today, because even though you may not mean to be negative it may come across that way to family and friends.

Inspiration drawn from recent religious or spiritual occurrences could have you writing down accounts of your experiences, Libra, perhaps with the idea of someday publishing them. Your concentration could well be intense, as writing for you today may not be only creative but therapeutic as well. It will also help to attend classes or workshops or simply to discuss the subject with a friend. Knowledge is essential.

Feel free to let it all out today, Scorpio. It's finally your turn to stand up and say what you feel. Don't let others push you into places you don't want to be. The key is to probe deeply with your penetrating mind and share your incredible insights with others. Don't be surprised if your actions cause some tension. Don't let this stop you from doing what you feel is right.

There has rarely been a better time to push yourself forward and show those around you, at home and at work, what you are capable of. Be assertive but in a way that does not antagonize people. Even if you’re the boss you should also be a friend.

This may not be an easy time for you but you can make things easier for yourself by refusing to take anything too seriously. It may seem as if people are deliberately letting you down but everyone is a bit confused at the moment, so make allowances.

The Sun in the sympathetic sign of Taurus means your confidence is high at the moment but other aspects warn there are still a number of loose ends that need to be tied before you can afford to get creative. Where’s the money coming from?

You could be in a fanciful mood all day, Aquarius, so you may not be too focused on this world. This is great for artistic or metaphysical studies, as well as being sensitive to others. Beware of a tendency to daydream when you should pay attention! You might want to break out of the mundane world and follow your dreams, but this isn't the day to do it. It's a good day to plan.

All sorts of opportunities will open up for you this week but don’t get so caught up in your work or in making money that you neglect what matters most: your home life and your loving family. Don’t just do it for them, do it with them too.

No matter how well an idea or belief has served you in the past, you cannot expect it to serve you to the same extent in the future – and you definitely cannot expect other people to agree with it just because you say so. Time to get real.