Horoscope: Thursday, Jun 18

You may need to go on the attack today where money matters and business issues are concerned. A new moon in the wealth area of your chart means it won’t take much effort to bring the good things in life your way, so be assertive.

If you need to impress people in positions of power now is the time to make your move. Cosmic activity in the career area of your chart this weekend promises they will be receptive to your ideas, so speak up and be bold in your proposals.

You are, of course, impatient to get things done but the planets warn if you act too soon or move too fast you could make a mistake. If that does happen don’t waste time rebuking yourself. Just go back and do it again, slowly this time.

Some of the comments that come your way today and tomorrow could be rather unflattering. Will you care? Probably not. You are one of those people who go your own way and do your own thing. If others don’t like it that’s too bad.

The more you socialize over the next few days the more likely it is you will learn something to your advantage. Make an effort to get out and about and make sure you spend time with people who know how to have fun.

Cancer, you have a tendency to live your life vicariously through your partner. Today you may come to the realization that this isn't healthy for you. You may realize that you give more of yourself than you get back, draining you of energy. In fact, you're almost completely out. Be selfish today. You need to do something for you for once, and it's about time!

You have pushed yourself to the limit over the past few weeks and need to take a break. You may have a mountain of work to get through but your physical, mental and emotional wellbeing is more important by far, so slow down!

You feel on top of the world and capable of anything but the planets warn you must not push too hard, especially at work where employers and other influential people won’t take kindly to your larger-than-life attitude. Can you do ‘meek’? Probably not.

You might find yourself really interested in getting out and doing something today, Virgo. And why not? It can’t be too difficult to phone a few friends and arrange to get together in the evening. Or perhaps you can look in the events page in your local newspaper and see whether a meeting or lecture is taking place that you'd like to attend. Is there a place you've been curious about and wanted to visit? If so, go there today and check it out. Make the best of your time!

Over the next few days it will become abundantly clear that you need to take a more balanced approach to everyday activities. You may be full of energy and enthusiasm now but you won’t be able to keep up this pace forever, so slow down a bit.

No, other people are not going to change their ways to accommodate your needs and the sooner you get your head round that fact the better. If you want something done this weekend you are going to have to do it yourself. So get started.

Those who don’t know you well may see you as emotionally distant but friends and loved ones are aware how passionate you can be. Put that passion to good use today – remind someone you care for that you will always be there for them.

Life is a lot of fun at the moment but tomorrow’s lunar eclipse could add a cloud or two to your otherwise sunny horizon. Whatever others say or do you can be pretty sure they are exaggerating, so don’t take them seriously. Keep smiling.

You may not be the sort to back out of a fight but the planets warn if you go head-to-head with a rival over the next 48 hours you could come out a poor second best. Why not look for ways you can work together instead? It’s good politics.

Steer clear of other people’s disputes over the next few days because if you get involved you may find that everyone gangs up on you. You cannot possibly know who is right and who is wrong so stay neutral – it’s both smarter and safer.

Mind planet Mercury links with power planet Pluto in your sign today, encouraging you to think deeply about the kind of topics that some people would prefer never to be mentioned. Don’t just think about them though, speak about them too.

What you need to remember today is that you are free to think, and say, whatever you please. Anyone who tries to tell you otherwise must be treated with the contempt they deserve. Your opinions are always valid, no matter what your critics say.

If you are too free and easy with money today you may regret it later on when there is something you want to buy or invest in but no longer have the ready cash. Are you spending so much because you need to, or because you are bored?

Use your intuition and your understanding of human nature to get to grips with a situation that is causing so many people so much grief. Don’t waste time on idle gossip this week – you have important, even world-changing, things to accomplish.

Try not to let today's blues get you down, Pisces. While it's true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there's a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you'll feel better knowing it's coming.