Uh oh! It's that time again, when Mercury, your life-ruler, turns retrograde in your sign. Prepare for a phase of missed communication, crossed wires and just plain thoughtlessness, right left and centre. Don't make any important decisions now, or they may have to be unmade later. Get your facts straight and be sure that hidden issues can be resolved before they come to the fore, mid-month. Favourable colours are black olive and green olive. Lucky numbers are 34 and 12.

Mercury, your life-ruler, halts in your sign today, preparing to turn retrograde tomorrow. This will create some upheavals for you, as communication issues come to the fore. Be sure to keep an organized eye on all your appointments and meetings, especially travel dates and the like, as what you do can run counter to how you feel. Romance has a good energy, all the same. Favourable colours are pale violet and slate grey. Lucky numbers are 1 and 5.

Romance is in the air as the lyrical Moon lights up your fifth house of love and creativity. This is a wonderful time to do something spontaneous with the one that you love; allow your inner child to come out and play. Go to your favourite restaurant or watering hole this evening. Life is full of responsibilities and obligations, so enjoy the sweetness of pure fun today. Advantageous colours are pale gold and periwinkle. Lucky numbers are 6 and 15.

Disagreements are likely as the Moon clashes with half the sky today; you may need to bite your tongue and count to ten several times before nightfall. Work is likely to be your escape, so throw yourself into a project if you need to clear your mind. Arguments at home this evening may have no hope of being productive... it's time to agree to disagree. Beneficial colours are aquamarine and pearl white. Lucky numbers are 7 and 25.

Your nesting instinct kicks in as the Moon enters tidy Virgo and your fourth house of home and family. This is a good time to tend to all living things under your roof and in our garden. Tending to plants should be especially rewarding as they cannot complain or criticize your techniques! However, in order to make living things thrive under your care, you must pay close attention to their needs. Favourable colours are pale green and oyster. Lucky numbers are 20 and 24.

Disagreements are likely as the Moon clashes with half the sky today; you may need to bite your tongue and count to ten several times before nightfall. Work is likely to be your escape, so throw yourself into a project if you need to clear your mind. Arguments at home this evening may have no hope of being productive... it's time to agree to disagree. Beneficial colours are aquamarine and pearl white. Lucky numbers are 7 and 25.

Guard against foot-in-mouth disease as the Moon clashes with unpredictable Uranus and thumps the shining Sun. You are in danger of saying the wrong thing to the wrong person at the worst time! This is a high energy day that may produce a lot of tension, so try to find balance. You are likely to hear of your friends' and associates' adventures in love and romance, while those who have children should watch out for shenanigans. Do not be in a hurry when driving and use caution when operating machinery. Fortunate colours are golden amber and light teal. Lucky numbers are 11 and 14.