Weekly Russell Grant horoscope for Saturday May 28 - this week's reading

Aries
Accepting a challenge to prove something to yourself or to someone who keeps belittling you will feel empowering. You can do this. Remain confident and you will succeed in your aim. Having them apologise for their high and might attitude will mean a lot to you. If there is something about a stranger that doesn't feel right to you, trust your instincts. A charming client or workmate will be trying to get information out of you.

Taurus
You always hate it when people try to rush you into making your mind up. As long as you hide your desire to be given more time to think, it should be possible to delay matters. By Wednesday you will feel more certain about the best way to jump. If you want to have your say in a contentious work situation you need to be sure to make yourself heard and that means resisting the temptation to hide in the background simply to keep the peace.

Gemini
Accepting an assignment that someone else was hoping to be offered could put you in for some criticism. You have been chosen especially for this job and you cannot and won't want to turn it away. You just wish you could keep your own business away from other people's prying eyes. New received on Thursday will be slightly bewildering and it might help to discuss this with a relative who always offers sound advice.

Cancer
Put thought into what you take on now. It would be easy to say yes to something only to realise later that it doesn't particularly interest you. Taking charge of a community project could leave you swimming out of your depth. It would be better to play a passive role in activities. Be careful who you talk to and watch what you say. Should important information be heard by the wrong person, they could cause trouble for you.

Leo
Taking up an opportunity to broaden your knowledge or experience will come in useful in the future. This may be through signing up for an online course, evening class or attending a workshop. You will also learn a lot through conversations that capture your interest. A favour you agree to do for a friend won't be the easiest of tasks but you are guaranteed to get results if you approach this jointly.

Virgo 
Your family hope you will go along with long-term plans being made even though they are more for others than for you. Still, it makes them happy and if this does not interfere with your own objectives, you will find a way to support them. A couple of events you hadn't expected to happen will give you something to smile about. Be sure to show plenty of affection to your other half in the evenings. Someone is feeling low but doesn't want to admit it.

Libra
A close relationship isn't going as smoothly as you had hoped. You might feel as if you have lost your way in romance. It's hard to know how to express loving feelings when a partner is being distant and uncooperative. Draw on your imagination to arrange something special for you both. The weekend will bring a perfect opportunity for you to woo your amour. Keep thoughts to yourself in the workplace to avoid an argument.

Scorpio
The past few weeks have had their fun moments but this is nothing compared with what lies in store now. News is trickling in about a community celebration. This will be your chance to get involved in group activities with a difference. Your creativity shines. Don't hold back. Someone will accidentally let a secret slip. Rather than feel annoyed this will cause you some amusement. As the week ends you can't escape the fulfilment and satisfaction hard working efforts will bring.

Sagittarius
You're keen to try something different and out of the ordinary. As determined as you may be to add a little spice to your days you may not get a lot of encouragement from your family and friends. Instead of giving support, their priority will be with mundane matters that hold no appeal to you. Are you single? If you have your eyes on someone, where's the harm in at least giving them the opportunity to say no?' Take the initiative in romance.

Capricorn
Be flexible and be ready to break out of your usual routines. It will be through taking an open-minded approach to challenges that are ahead that you stand to gain the most. A friend who is an enthusiastic collector of antiques will try to get you interested in one of their collections. This could get you started on a new and interesting hobby. Health is delicate later. Be sure food is cooked properly before eating.

Aquarius
You've always been sociable but for reasons of your own you will want to avoid putting yourself in situations where you are the centre of attention. Watching from the sidelines also means you can get a good idea of what is motivating those around you. A friend will mention something in a way that makes you wonder whether a secret you confided in someone has been shared. With no proof of this it is best to remain silent.

Pisces
There is something you have been saving for and you are very close now to being able to afford this. Don't feel guilty about treating yourself now for after all, you have been looking forward to this moment. You deserve it. A friend will remind you of a promise you made you had almost forgotten about. You may not have a lot of energy to spare for social pastimes. Relaxing pursuits are what you will be opting for instead.