Weekly Russell Grant horoscope for May 21 - your star sign reading

Aries
If you can't decide what to begin on first you should make it a priority to finish what has already been started. Do this before beginning on anything new or you may never complete projects now waiting for attention. Money making activities will be productive and successful mid-week while romantic and sensual pleasures will be available in abundance as the week ends. The weekend will be dotted with lavish celebrations and joyous occasions.

Taurus
Someone you work with or a member of a committee is refusing to give information that has been requested from them. If they aren't going to reveal what has been going on you may have to some secret delving of your own. You would rather keep everything open but there are questions that need to be answered. When it comes to evening social plans, allow some room for last minute changes. Someone may cry out of arrangements at the last moment.

Gemini
You are looking forward to starting on a long-term project but there are others around you who aren't as keen. If, for whatever reason, you absolutely can't wait to begin on this, make good use of your enthusiasm and get going now. If other people aren't ready, they can catch up with you later. Ideally for company in the evenings, you will choose to be with quiet friends and loved ones who don't expect constant conversation.

Cancer
There is a lot you would like to do for pleasure and an equal amount you have to do out of duty. You won't resent putting work and other responsibilities first if this allows you to get on with the things you want to do, without interruption, later. This is a good time to develop your spirituality and for quiet thought and contemplation. Enjoy art, music, poetry and literature. If you are studying any of these subjects, expect to be praised for your work.

Leo
Someone who usually gets argumentative when things don't go their way seems to be making a determined effort to remain calm. You will admire their self-control and you should tell them so. It will mean a lot to them to know you have noticed. Joining forces with an intelligent and talented workmate will ensure you make an excellent job of an important assignment. You will not have expected to achieve a lot; you will be pleasantly surprised.

Virgo
Don't get too frustrated when things seem to be going wrong. You might instead approach a job from another angle. There is every chance you will make better progress when you are left to get on with some tasks on your own. Purposeful effort will feel satisfying. Someone will try to influence you. Prepare to stand up for what you believe in. Go with your instincts later on. You will sense what is best for you.

Libra
Your partner or a housemate will be showing their stubborn side. Occasionally they get like this and with them refusing to make any compromises on plans you are making together, you can either be equally as stubborn or give them their own way. The choice ultimately is yours. You will have a few things to do later when there are jobs you have put off long enough and you just want to get them over with.

Scorpio
A need for action will inspire you to charge into new situations. This will not have been planned yet an impulsive move will lead to exciting experiences. Before you know it you will be in the spotlight. All because you find the courage to act on an opportunity the moment it presents itself. A joint effort will take you well past a goal you had originally set for yourself. You will be glad of the help of a talented friend.

Sagittarius 
Whether it is to begin or complete a creative venture, you could find inspiration via an email, letter or phone call from a distance. Subjects that come under discussion will be unusual in some way and you will want to look into them further. You feel under pressure to do better in order to outshine a competitor. Although you are expecting a job to go wrong, it will actually be a bigger success than you could ever have imagined.

Capricorn
You're tempted to put too much faith in a tip or offer that is given to you early in the week. Wait until you find out more before acting on what you hear. Equally, you should check exactly what might be involved before volunteering for anything. It's a week to use some of your innate caution. A relaxing weekend will help you conserve your energy for plans pending early next week. Romance and creativity will also help ease tension.

Aquarius
Regular arrangements or activities will be cancelled due to unexpected delays. You won't mind this as much as others when you had been looking for an excuse to get out of them anyway. Nothing seems to come easy to you at the moment but hard work will bring its just rewards so persevere. Keep trying and you will reach your goals. You might sense a partner isn't telling you it all when you raise a joint financial concern with them.

Pisces
Difficult situations you have been trying to avoid will crop up now and there is no way you can get out of this. It might feel at times as if the Stars aren't looking favourably down on you. A difficult patch will not last long and you may have to remind yourself this more than once over the next few days. Your intuition will warn you not to be too fast to commit yourself to a new project or partnership.