Horoscope: Wednesday, Sep 2

The more your rivals criticize you today the more determined you will be to prove them wrong. There is no reason at all why you should change your routines or methods – on the contrary, keep doing what you are doing, only more so!

Someone in a position of authority will ask you to do something you don’t want to do this week but if you are smart you will agree and make a good job of it. The planets suggest that if you show willing now the rewards will be huge later on.

Have you been looking for a new job, Taurus? If so, you might hear of an opportunity from an unexpected source, perhaps at a social gathering. This could mean that someone unexpected brings it to your attention, or it could be a job in a new and unusual field. One way or another, as weird as it seems, it's worth consideration. Look into it and get all the facts before acting.

You must act decisively. Someone in a position of authority is watching you closely and if you make the right moves over the next few days you could soon be moving up in the world. Make sure they know you can do more than just talk.

No matter how tempting an offer may seem today, be it financial or romantic in nature, you need to think about it for a while. According to the planets there may be more going on beneath the surface than other parties are willing to admit.

This could be a very studious day for you, Cancer; actually, it might be better to call it laborious. But you love to work, and you will get all the work you can handle today. It's a good day to work on all those things in your life that still need a little attention in order to stand on their own, the things that haven't quite found a permanent place in your life, like some of your relationships, for example.

Sometimes the best way to deal with an emotional problem is to ignore it completely and that is what you must do this weekend. The lunar eclipse in your sign means you need to rise above negative feelings and focus on positive outcomes.

Be careful today when dealing with cash and material things such as property and possessions. It’s unlikely that anyone will try to cheat you as such but it will be easy to make the kind of mistakes that could cost you serious money.

A close friend or member of your household could be having money problems, Virgo, and want to draw on your good business sense in order to understand the situation and find ways to put it right. As you're likely to be feeling especially sensitive to the needs of others today, you could be of valuable help to this person and anyone else who might need some insights.

Where family and financial matters are concerned this could be and should be a fortunate time for you. It’s quite all right to put your own interests first but be aware that your interests and other people’s interests may not conflict at all.

A positive attitude is essential today, because if you let negative thoughts enter your mind it could stop you taking advantage of opportunities that are designed by the universe to make you materially and emotionally richer. It’s all good, so be happy.

There is no point holding a grudge against someone who hurt you. You may not be able to forgive them as yet but you can and you must forget the incident, not so much for their sake but for your own. Don’t let anger hold you back.

If you have something to say now is the time to make yourself heard. Not everyone will appreciate your honesty but that won’t worry you in the slightest – on the contrary, your number one aim is to stir things up a little, or maybe a lot!

You can at times be rather abrasive in your attitude and the way that you speak and the planets warn if you don’t keep that side of your nature under control today it could cause you problems. Tell the truth by all means but tell it nicely.

A friend or colleague will offer what sounds like good advice today but if your sixth sense isn’t too happy about it you would be wise to reject it. Chances are there is a factor that both they and you have missed. Give it time to show itself.

You might feel as if your heart is playing tricks on you today, Capricorn. Perhaps you're coming up against a strong force that's causing you to doubt yourself in some way. Don't be conned by loud, obnoxious talk. Seek the true meaning behind the words. You'll find that most of your strength is internal. Be prepared for stubborn wills to make a powerful presence in your world today.

Before making changes to a business arrangement of some kind make sure you get expert advice from a trusted source. There could be a lot more than money at stake, so make sure you don’t make any silly and avoidable mistakes.

You won’t be in the mood for working too hard over the next 48 hours and that’s good because the planets warn you need to slow down and recharge your batteries. Don’t be afraid to turn down requests for assistance – you’re doing too much already.

Even if you are the kind of Pisces who prefers to shun the limelight you must get out and about more now. Jupiter in the most adventurous area of your chart promises your journeys will be both safe and satisfying. Travel long-distance if you can.

You will know when others are lying to you because you can see their lips move. Communications planet Mercury is under pressure at the moment so you cannot believe what you hear, even if it comes from someone you trust. They have been lied to as well.