Horoscope: Saturday, May 16

You need to be firm with someone whose mistakes are entirely of their own making. Don’t let them get away with saying it was the fault of persons unknown because both you and they know that is nonsense. Don’t let them treat you like a fool.

Try not to notice other people’s faults today, but if they cannot be unseen at least don’t draw attention to them. The planets warn that one particular person won’t take kindly to your comments and will give back every bit as good as they get.

Someone in a position of power will make demands of you this week and if you are smart you will do as they ask. However, if you are unhappy with being under their thumb to such an extent maybe you should start making plans to move on.

Someone in a position of power has become a bit of a role model for you of late but don’t fall into the trap of thinking they can do no wrong. Everyone is human, no matter how successful they may be, and humans always make mistakes.

The restrictions that have held you back for so long have now all but disappeared, so stop wasting time and energy on things that don’t really matter and focus on what is most likely to change your world for the better. Be brilliant Gemini!

Try not to come on too strong when putting forward your views about what’s going on in the world because you could easily offend someone whose friendship you value. They may see things differently to you, so stick to less controversial subjects.

Others may say that you need to work harder to get back on schedule but that’s not true at all. You won’t lose ground if you take things easy over the next 48 hours – on the contrary, it will refresh you and make even more possible.

You can make the facts of a situation fit your assumptions if you squeeze them enough but why would you want to do that when it would take you even further away from the truth? Deal with reality as it is, not how you wish it to be.

You may be able to get through twice as much work as anyone else, and in half the time, but you don’t have to. Don’t give others the impression that you will work until you drop or they will offload even more chores on you.

There are some strong emotions in play at the moment and if you are not very careful you could get swept away by them. You need to remember that as a Virgo your greatest strength is your rational way of looking at the world.

If you find yourself losing interest in what you are working on you should take it as a sign that it’s not the right thing for you. In the past it may have been about how much money you could earn, but now you need something more intellectually fulfilling.

If you have done something wrong you are advised to admit it over the next 24 hours. At this moment in time it’s highly unlikely you will be punished for your transgression but later in the week others may not be quite so forgiving.

Someone who knows how easy it is to play on your feelings will try to upset you this week but you must not let them get under your skin. As far as they are concerned it’s just a game, so why should you treat it any differently?

The forthcoming completion of a frustrating project could be moved closer by one intense burst of energy from you, Sagittarius. Self-confidence and determination come together to make sure you tie up all the loose ends and finish it all up. However, don't expect to be able to relax for long. The enthusiasm generated by the success of this project will only whet your appetite for new ones.

Try not to be too critical of a friend or family member today because most likely they will sulk and make life difficult for everyone. This is one of those occasions when, if you can’t say something nice, it might be better to say nothing at all.

Ignore any and all criticism and do what you know to be right. There will always be people who want to pick holes in your ideas, but only because they don’t have any ideas of their own. Rise above them – you are bigger and better than they’ll ever be.

The current configuration of the planets will make you the bearer of a new philosophy, Aquarius. This doesn't mean that you'll be New Age, but more precisely that you'll have ideas that evolved from it. It's easy to imagine you attending conferences given by the leading minds of the day. Most assuredly, you're searching for answers. Be careful about being too easily convinced by any "truth" that comes your way.

There are so many things going on in your life at the moment that you could easily lose sight of the bigger picture. Take time out to think about what you are doing and what it’s all for. Is there a master plan behind your actions? There should be.

People will do what they want to do regardless of what your opinion about it may be and the sooner you recognize and accept that fact the better. If you need a motto to get you through the weekend, try this one: live and let live.