Horoscope: Wednesday, Jun 17

A friend who planned to come over tonight might not show up, Aries. You may worry, since this person isn't one to blow you off. Don't imagine accidents or disasters. The culprit's probably traffic. Phone your friend. If you don't reach him or her, leave a message to call you. Your friend is probably fine, but you may have to postpone your visit for another day.

There will be a tendency to jump to conclusions this weekend. If you make decisions that are not at least partially backed up by the facts you could end up losing friends and maybe losing money too. Think before you speak and act.

Try not to be too concerned with money matters and business issues. Above all resist the urge to make changes that might affect your earning power, even if you expect your bank balance to improve in the long-term. Wait and see how things develop.

You don’t have to get involved in a colleague’s personal affairs but you probably will. You can tell that they need help and you are not the sort to ignore a call for assistance, even if the call is implied rather than explicit.

You seem to be anxious about something that ninety nine times out of a hundred would not bother you in the slightest. It may be hard to be upbeat while your ruling planet Mercury is going through its retrograde phase but you can do it.

Something you have been worrying about for months will cease to bother you over the next few days. If you focus on things that really matter rather than on things that are of marginal importance, this could be a seriously productive week.

A close relative may be ill or otherwise troubled, Leo, and you might worry a bit too much today because of a lack of communication from this person. Attempts to phone might result in no answer or repeated voicemail messages. However, take care to stay focused and objective. Your relative is probably recovering from whatever has been bothering him or her. Remember, no news is good news. Hang in there.

We all know the adage, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again." But you can't help feeling that you have tried and tried and tried to no avail. All that is about to change, Virgo, as you begin to reap the fruits of your labors. You can expect to see things from a new, unusual perspective. This will allow you to sidestep the obstacles that have been blocking you recently. Pay extra attention today and make a mental note, if not a physical one, of any unusual ideas you have.

By all means be forceful and determined today but don’t go so far and push so hard that you turn people against you. With your ruler Venus, planet of harmony, moving in your favor you can easily find ways to get what you need without starting a fight.

If you have been finding it hard to finish a project of some kind now is the time to put in an extra burst of effort. The more you put yourself out to make things work the more employers and other authority figures will be impressed by your ambition.

If you need to make changes in your working environment now is the time to give it some serious thought. But don’t go mad and throw out everything you are used to with a vague idea of replacing it with something better. Take it step by step.

You can and you must sort out a money or business situation that is on the verge of getting out of control. Even if you have to take a short-term loss it will be worth it if it means an end to your worries. Take it and move on.

A showdown of some kind is likely but in a way that’s good because the bad feeling that has been building up in recent weeks needs to be dealt with. Let others know that you are prepared to meet them halfway but it has to be a genuine halfway.

Gossip and bad feelings among co-workers or in a group could occur today, and there might be some political shenanigans that it would be in your best interests to avoid. This isn't a good day to go to lunch with co-workers. Get away by yourself. Don't believe anything you hear. Chances are it isn't true. Keep to yourself and don't offer any opinions, Aquarius. To do so might be unfortunate.

Today's energy may highlight your popularity, Pisces. The transits boost your enthusiasm and energy for doing things. People will feel drawn to you. You might even find that others look up to you. This kind of popularity can make you feel special and lucky. On the flip side, it can make you think you're better than you are. Don't get carried away. Use this influence for good.