Weekly Russell Grant horoscope for Saturday February 12

Aries
Attending a workshop, conference or seminar will help you further your aims. Don't worry too much if someone turns down your suggestions early on. Later they will come to a surprisingly positive decision. It just takes some people time to get used to the idea of change. If you're in the mood to get ahead, a business function will be just the right sort of place to meet people who could come in useful for you to know in the future.

Taurus
Your talents in a certain field will come in useful when taking on a new work assignment. You are more than qualified and you have the right experience to help a workmate with problems. You won't think twice about putting your own responsibilities aside for a while to lend a hand to someone who is having trouble completing their work. A close friend will be in a surprisingly good mood and this could have a lot to do with developments in their romantic life.

Gemini
It's not always easy to express your feelings but someone in your life does need to know they are appreciated. You might say it with flowers on Valentine's Day if you can't find the right words. If you are suspicious about a new workmate or neighbour, it will make sense for you to be cautious about what you do and say when they are around. For now, keep your suspicions to yourself. Revealing your thoughts to the wrong person could cause future problems.

Cancer
An older relative will protest about plans you are making. As much as you love and respect them, you don't have to do everything just to please them. You have a right to make your own decisions. If you are happy with arrangements being made, get on with it, with or without the support of your friends and family. If someone is being a nuisance, find an excuse to avoid them. Concentrate on your own concerns.

Leo
A surprisingly tiring start to the week when matters that demand all your energy and stamina will keep you away from the things you really want to do. Some gossip will shed new light on a joint issue and then suddenly everything will fall into place like a dream and you will feel so much better. As the week ends your energy levels will rise and the affection you feel for others will help you get on with everyone.

Virgo
There is an atmosphere of hard work and disciplined action around you. This will be to your liking as you are starting to feel things are getting done. A career or home project can be successfully launched. By mutual consent everyone will be working towards the one goal. Don't be surprised if you are able to stand back and appreciate the fruits of your labour a lot sooner than expected. You have plenty be pleased about.

Libra
You're taking the things other people say or even don't say, far too seriously. Do your best not to let a disagreement with a friend escalate. This may concern a new relationship or a project you have just got involved in. If your views differ, agree to disagree and move on to something else. A neighbour finds your versatile approach to life appealing. You will get on so well that you might feel you've known each other forever. Don't be surprised when people ask you to share your knowledge and experience.

Scorpio
The beginning of the week is a tense time especially if you were born during the last few days of October. With less time to give to your social life a friend will be complaining. They might complain you aren't ever around for them anymore but whose life is it anyway. People who try to curb your independence are friends you could well do without. There are many things you will want to think about as the week ends.

Sagittarius 
Someone in the family seems a little confused and they may be feeling slightly ignored or neglected. You've been so busy recently you haven't had time to talk or to consider their feelings. Their anxieties won't go unnoticed by you and you will do your best to put their mind at ease. You have been leading such an active life that a number of chores have been swept under the carpet. You should make it your intention now to keep on top of everyday affairs.

Capricorn
Even if there are conflicting opinions at home or at work, you will enjoy the debates that result. It will feel good to have a chance to air your views and people are taking you seriously when they haven't in the past. Later, you won't like to get too involved in situations where there are too many people. You will work better on your own or in small numbers. A walk in the countryside or by the sea will feel therapeutic.

Aquarius 
A team effort will save you a good deal of time. Make the most of the help others are willing to offer you. Family members, neighbours, friends and colleagues are all so cooperative, helpful and obliging. There's just one person who is being awkward and because you don't see them very often, they are unlikely to cause too many problems. If you are thinking of renting, buying or selling property, now is a good time to look into this more seriously.

Pisces
It's not easy when someone you love seems to need more freedom. Let a partner have their own space. Agree that they should see their own friends without you tagging along. Someone needs to know you trust them and this is one way to prove you do. Time needs to be spent sorting out financial paperwork, clearing debts and balancing accounts. You need to feel as if you are on top of practical matters, both in the household and at work.