As Mercury, your planetary ruler, turns retrograde in your tenth house of public affairs, you can expect to undergo major delays and frustrations in your career progress over the next three weeks. Prepare for upsets particularly related to religious, cultural or educational matters mid-month and be very wary with travel arrangements as they could easily go awry. Receptive colours are ivory and crimson. Lucky numbers are 16 and 74.

Mercury, your life-ruler halts in your tenth house of career and status today, marking the beginning of a busy but confusing period for you. It will be harder for you to communicate with superiors and authority figures, but you will also be expected to perform to the best of your abilities. This is your opportunity to share your ideas with those who can help you implement them, but with Mercury travelling backwards from tomorrow, expect some issues from the past to intervene. Advantageous colours are red coral and pastel violet. Lucky numbers are 10 and 14.

You may begin to think money really is the root of all evil if you don't get your budget balanced soon; today is the perfect day to take stock of your resources. Investing in products that will help improve your health or your personal efficiency are a good bet now; self- improvement is always a good investment for the conscientious Virgin. Beneficial colours are terra cotta and forest green. Lucky numbers are 33 and 42.

You will need to stand your ground as opposing forces threaten to topple you today. Fortunately for you, the law is on your side, so stick to your honourable code of ethics. Trouble at home and at work could be getting you down, but your best friend or partner is just waiting for you to ask for help. Don't be too proud to ask for a back rub when you need one! Beneficial colours are buttercup and cinnabar. Lucky numbers are 19 and 28.

You are the zodiac's shining star as the Moon moves into your first house of personality; you can expect to have more emotional strength and energy now. There may be some friction at work with a boss or an authority figure, but ultimately you should prove disarming. Treat yourself to a nice dinner at your favourite restaurant to celebrate yourself today! Fortunate colours are ruby red and snow white. Lucky numbers are 1 and 10.

You will need to stand your ground as opposing forces threaten to topple you today. Fortunately for you, the law is on your side, so stick to your honourable code of ethics. Trouble at home and at work could be getting you down, but your best friend or partner is just waiting for you to ask for help. Don't be too proud to ask for a back rub when you need one! Beneficial colours are buttercup and cinnabar. Lucky numbers are 19 and 28.

Spending time at home will help you refresh and renew your soul. Doing housework and making repairs to your appliances and belongings will actually make you feel good today. This is the sort of day when you can pull out all the shirts you need to mend and actually enjoy the chore. Turn on your favourite music and make caring for your belongings and environment a joyful occasion. Favourable colours are midnight blue and sparkling green. Lucky numbers are 30 and 39.