Horoscope: Friday, Apr 17

Money problems could be on your mind, Aries, perhaps more so than necessary. You might have a tendency to blow them out of proportion and think they're worse than they are. Try to make a special effort to be objective. You might need to cut a few corners and devise a few temporary economy measures, but your situation should be back to normal within a week or two. Relax!

You must not allow life’s knocks to get you down. No matter how many times you have failed in the past you will make up for them all over the next few weeks, simply because you believe in yourself and refuse to give up.

Your brain is buzzing with all sorts of interesting ideas at the moment, any one of which could be your ticket to fame and fortune. Will your next big idea be the one that changes the world? There is every reason to believe that it could be.

Gemini may be more of a mental than a physical sign but there are times when you have to roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty and this is one of them. Show those who doubt you that you are not as delicate as they believe.

This would be an ideal day to think about your personal interests in all areas of your life, Gemini. You've surely noticed that in various relationships you tend not to consider yourself and what you get out of it. The configuration of the planets today can help you concentrate on yourself and think about what you give up in return for your need to please others.

If you need a helping hand over the next 24 hours don’t be embarrassed to ask for it. You may feel powerless to change what is going on in the world but only because you are trying to do too much alone. There is strength in numbers.

If you jump into a situation that you have only limited information about you could end up bruised and bloodied! Cancer is a cardinal sign and ambitious by nature but that does not mean you can act without thinking. Be a bit cautious today.

You will gain more in the long-term if you help others as well as yourself. With Jupiter now moving in your favor you will find that a good deed done now will pay off handsomely later on. Everything you do must bring a smile to someone’s face.

Try not to be too aggressive when expressing your opinions. Yes, of course, you have strong views on certain subjects but not everyone shares them. In fact some people are happy to just enjoy life for what it is – opinions are the last thing they want.

Life may not be easy at the moment but as the month progresses you will find new ways to enjoy yourself and new activities that allow you to express yourself creatively. No matter what the doom-mongers might say you have lots to look forward to.

There are some people you like and some people you don’t like and your feelings about them are unlikely to change. Don’t think you have to be nice to them to keep the peace. Let them know when you are angry – and why.

It’s not unusual for Librans to change their mind – indecision is one of your primary characteristics – but the planets warn if you keep chopping and changing on the work front some people will start to actively oppose you. Make a decision and stick with it.

Your mind may be brimming with brilliant ideas but you would be wise to keep them to yourself a bit longer. If you make them public now you run the risk of seeing your rivals steal them from you. Make your ideas work for you, not others.

Be careful what comes out of your mouth today, because if you make claims that cannot be backed up by facts you could look silly. Unless you are a genuine expert in a certain area of knowledge you should keep your thoughts to yourself, for now.

If you do not know how to do something yourself then you must get expert assistance. If you try to muddle through you will most likely make the situation even worse than it was before, so forget about the cost and get professional help.

Partners and loved ones can deny you nothing at the moment, but this phase will come to an end in a few days, so make the most of it. If there is something you desire, speak up about it now. Those who love you will get it for you.

Over the last few weeks you've been working hard so you don't have to worry about your finances, Capricorn. Try to forget your problems, and especially avoid focusing on and talking about money today. Do what you feel like doing. You're probably already aware that you need to take care of yourself from time to time. Don't neglect your health.

Stress and job frustration might have you thinking about breaking free, walking out the door, and getting on the first plane somewhere else. Another thought is likely to concern going back to school and training for a career in another field. You might need a vacation, and returning to school could be a great idea, but don't decide today. Wait a few days.

Try opening up a bit to other people this week. Family and friends will be happy to assist you in any way they can but they do need to be asked – they are unable to read minds and your mind can at times be all over the place!

Do you follow certain rules because you agree with them or because you don’t want people to notice that you are out of step. If it’s the latter you need to get past your fear of being noticed and follow rules that have more meaning for you personally.