Horoscope: Monday, Jun 22

If you try too hard to make a good impression today you may end up turning important people against you. There is no point pretending to be something you are not because others will see through your act sooner or later. Be true to yourself.

You don’t know why someone is being so obstructive but whatever the reason you don’t have to put up with it. Put some pressure on them today and make sure they know what the consequences will be if they continue to defy you.

A sum of money above and beyond your usual income could come your way. This could be a bonus, settlement, or even a gift of some kind. You could put it to work making changes in your home, perhaps repairs, perhaps remodeling or redecorating. This may seem like a daunting prospect, but you'll have the energy and enthusiasm in addition to the money. Go to it.

Something of a routine nature needs to be taken care of today and on this occasion you won’t be able to delegate responsibility to other people. Take care of it yourself and make the best possible job of it. Your efforts will not go unnoticed.

Your popularity will soar over the next 48 hours, and seeing as you were everyone’s best friend to begin with that means you’ll be touching on celebrity status. Don’t let the adulation go to your head. Popularity can have its downside too.

If you can dream it you can do it – it’s as simple as that. Saturn, the great taskmaster of the zodiac, will either inspire you to aim higher than ever before or intimidate you to such an extent that you retreat into your shell. Be daring and act.

Your luck will change for the better over the next few days and you will no longer be confused about what it is you should be doing. So many of your problems will fade once you set yourself goals that are simpler to understand and easier to reach.

Today, Leo, you could direct an overwhelming amount of love and passion toward a current or potential romantic partner. Your friend might feel a little taken aback, but is likely to be flattered and therefore respond in a positive manner. This might not have the potential to become a committed relationship, so don't expect anything from it. Just get to know each other, see where the bond takes you, and go with the flow.

Seek out situations that enable you to prove your courage and commitment. Too often in the past you have been too reserved, too passive – now you must go to the other extreme and show you have both the guts and the intelligence to be a leader.

Anyone who is unable to think and act as quickly as you do will be in for a rough ride today. You have no time, and no inclination, to carry passengers. Push yourself hard but push friends, family and work colleagues hard as well.

Even the smallest effort will yield big results over the next 24 hours. Creatively and romantically the sky is the limit, so decide what it is you want most out of life then go after it with laser-like intensity. Expect great things of yourself.

Reach for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, Scorpio. It's closer than you think. Indeed, your dreams are completely within your reach, and there are huge forces at work helping you achieve your goals. You should find yourself in a favorable mood all day. People will be more sensitive than usual to your emotions. Let your fantasies lead the way.

Your emotions may be a bit reserved today, Sagittarius. It's OK to take a break from the activity and simply lay low. This is a good time to sit back and receive. Don't make any sudden moves. Let the energy of the day take you where it will. The closer you can get to the intuitiveness of your inner self, the closer you'll be to a romantic partner or family member.

The challenges you have been laboring under will continue for a while yet but don’t despair. Today’s Mars-Saturn link will strengthen your resolve and help you to carry the kind of loads that would break most people. You’re tougher than the rest.

What seems to be bothering you the most is the one thing that can hurt you the least and once you accept that fact it will feel as if a great weight has been lifted from your shoulders. Forget about the past – today is the only date that matters.

You may have a soft spot for someone but it seems you are the only one. Don’t be surprised if friends and family try to pressure you to cut ties with them today – for your own good, of course. It’s your call to make and it won’t be easy.

It may seem as if you are not getting the opportunities you deserve but don’t worry. There are things going on behind the scenes that will enable you to showcase your creative side around the time of next week’s new moon. Be patient.

Anything having to do with love and romance is likely to go well today if you play your cards right, Pisces. See what you can do to ground your fluctuating emotions. Try your best to bring them into balance. Take a practical approach and slow down. Joining with groups of people will be extremely rewarding. Come out of your shell and show your sensitive side to the world. It will be greatly appreciated.