What does Russell Grant have to say for this week?

Aries 
There are tasks you don’t really want to do but you have to. You took on these responsibilities and you can’t walk out on this now. As well as not being in the mood you don’t feel you have got any energy. Once you get going you will be surprised by how quickly your energy returns. The mind can play tricks like this on your body. If you’re unhappy with any aspect of your life, making a change is strongly advised. 

Taurus
 This month you have felt under pressure and as if everyone wanted everything done yesterday. Continue to refuse to let people rush you or push you around. You know that by taking your time you are also avoiding making mistakes. It makes sense to you to be able to work at a steady pace. Even so you don’t want to overdo it. Take regular breaks to stop you from burning out. A short trip later in the week will help ease stress and tension. 

Gemini
You will wonder whether an awkward situation could have been avoided. This is unlikely. So rather than dwell on matters you have no control over, focus on areas that do seem to be working. Confirmation of a legal arrangement will come as a big relief. You won’t have expected to get such a good deal on a mortgage or loan from a lending institution. Someone will try to persuade you to join them on a trip or day’s outing. Getting a change of scenery will feel refreshing.

Cancer 
If your job is making you unhappy, don’t keep telling yourself there is nothing you can do about it. There is actually nothing stopping you from searching for another position. Responsibilities in your social world are about to increase and this will be due to new joint commitments. Creating a secure home life will be your first priority. Once a home improvement project is complete, your family life will be a lot more pleasant.

Leo 
There’s so much going on every day that you find it hard to relax. At times you won’t be able to hear yourself think. Try not to worry too much about trivial issues as these can easily be sorted out another time. If you have too much to do, delegate jobs to housemates and roommates. You need to escape the spotlight every once in a while. If there isn’t a place to call your own, moving home could be in the cards for you.

Virgo 
You’ve always tried to take care of your health. Working all hours is starting to take its toll. Taking some time out of your busy schedule and getting in some relaxation should help recoup your energy. Certainly you need to escape the whirlwind of events and activity in the workplace for a wee while. Are you single? You could bump into an old flame. They will be keen to start again where you left off. If you don’t like this idea, don’t encourage their interest. 

Libra
Arguments always upset you. Someone with a loud personality will make their views known in no uncertain terms. You may not agree with them but their attitude is: what they say, goes. They aren’t inviting anyone to question their opinions and as it is, you wouldn’t want to anyway. You can recognise obstinate people who will never change their views. You will sense someone at home is upset. This does concern you and you will find a way to get them to admit to what is making them unhappy. 

Scorpio 
Someone has been spreading gossip about you, a close friend of yours, or a relative. This will be upsetting as you can’t stop what people are saying. What you can do is ignore this and eventually it will go away. You’re seriously thinking about making some changes. Slow down and think about it before taking action. Bide your time before revealing your thoughts and feelings in a new work situation. There are still things you have to learn about before you can make an informed decision. 

Sagittarius
You’re finding it hard to keep a secret to yourself when you are bursting with excitement inside. Even so you have made a promise and it helps to strengthen relationship bonds to keep your word. A raise or bonus will feel like an answer to a prayer. Money is starting to flow in more freely than it has done in the recent past and financial affairs are less restrictive. At last you will feel you are in control of your budget.

Capricorn 
A workmate who thrives on excitement also has a habit of making a drama out of trivial events and happenings. You aren’t the only one who has noticed their enjoyment of exaggerating most experiences. This will make you hesitate about saying anything to them that they might turn into a spectacle. Can a neighbour’s advice be trusted? Do they know what they are talking about? Someone could be making themselves out to be more experienced or qualified than they actually are.

Aquarius 
Other than a tendency for someone to be slightly over-sensitive, there will be a lot to be glad about when it comes to your closest relationships. You need more passion, romance and mystery in your life and steering a friendship into romantic waters will suddenly feel like the right thing to do. A young relative will pass on an interesting snippet of gossip. You know they exaggerate the truth but their story will be amusing. 

Pisces
A legal or financial matter is dragging on. You’re impatient to see the end of this but don’t let this prompt you into signing a contract or entering an official agreement impulsively. Check the small print. Ask plenty of questions. Only commit if you are one hundred percent certain of what you are doing. Change is in the air. The more flexible you are, the more you are likely to enjoy this. Go with the flow and you might be surprised by the way things develop.