Celebrity Bucks resident Russell Grant's weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, September 10.

Aries 
Even when you’re trying your hardest to be careful, money seems to slip through your fingers. People want donations towards gifts, charity events, and future travel plans and there seems to be precious little to show for your hard-earned income. In addition to this, you are starting to feel irritated by the minor hurdles that keep getting in your way and preventing you from carrying out your own plans. You will find a way to overcome most problems but it will feel like an uphill struggle.

Taurus 
A religious or cultural issue is causing contention in a close friendship. You and someone close hold widely different beliefs. You resent their attempts to persuade you to see their point of view when they show no interest whatsoever in what you have to say. The best thing you both can do is agree to differ. Weekend activities offer you the chance to mix business with pleasure when you might be entertaining colleagues or a business event you are invited to will turn out to be lively and entertaining.

Gemini 
You’re looking at different opportunities and options and a part of you wants to try something completely new. Even so, anything that remotely hints of risk should be avoided. Credit arrangements, borrowing and lending cash will all require some serious consideration. Weigh up all pros and cons before deciding on what to do next. Later on, your spirits will start to rise and your optimistic outlook will rub off on all who are around you.

Cancer 
You are reaching the end of a cycle that has seemed repetitive and at times, never ending. It has been hard and yet you never doubted that you would eventually see the finish line. It will be a huge relief to realise you are finally there. Before deciding on what might be next, take some time to relax and recharge your energy. When you’re having fun you might not stop to count the cost but the pleasure you get out of a social event will make it worth every penny.

Leo 
You’re more at ease thanks to someone helping to solve a family or financial predicament. You’ll be glad of the advice of a practical friend. In return, you might offer to do something for them even though you know they would have helped you out anyway. You aren’t sure how a professional arrangement is likely to go. Once all is in place, just sit back and allow events to work themselves out in their own way. You should be happy with the progress made.

Virgo 
Keep your chin up even if you feel one thing after another seems to be going wrong. Push your way through the problems and all of a sudden everything will start coming together nicely. You will be able to look back on this week knowing the value of perseverance. If you haven’t been feeling very sociable of late, a partner or good friend will be encouraging you to be more outgoing. In return, you can help them get in touch with their inner selves. You cannot deny the attraction of opposites.
 
Libra 
The days have a lot to offer if you are keen to talk someone around to your way of thinking. A business or legal matter will benefit from a no-nonsense and straightforward approach. Are you single and hoping to get someone a little better? Just speak your mind without worrying about using fancy words and phrases. Above all: be yourself. A senior colleague will refuse to take full responsibility for a recent issue that could have turned out very differently had they taken a better decision.

Scorpio 
You haven’t been neglecting someone close, as such, but they are feeling out of sorts and would appreciate your attempts to cheer them up. Even if it’s an hour or so every evening, it will take very little effort to bring sunshine into other people’s lives. It won’t be difficult to get on with the routine tasks expected of you. If you have time left to spare you might turn to a hobby you always find relaxing.

Sagittarius 
Your thoughts are miles away and if you aren’t able to travel or enjoy a change of scenery you could appear to others to be wandering around in a mental fog. You’re dreaming of what you could do in the future to make your life more enjoyable and thinking about what plans to get started on soon. As much as you aren’t in the mood to get on with your usual commitments, someone is relying on you to fulfill obligations. 

Capricorn 
A harmonious atmosphere now exists where there has been bitterness and contention. It will come as some relief that a friend or workmate who has not been friendly of late, now seems anxious to please you. You will be equally as keen to help them and this will build a warm and cooperative spirit that extends into your personal life too. A job that requires imagination and creativity will keep you happily occupied later.

Aquarius 
Extremely high costs to keep a service open and available come under discussion. This could mean putting up prices again or closing this service down altogether. Contracts that once went to local suppliers are being ended. This will cause disappointment within your community. If work relationships aren’t what you would like them to be, happier home life will compensate. A favourite relative has something special to give you. Such a generous offer will be much appreciated.

Pisces 
The interference of a workmate or someone you study with is slowing down your own progress. Their unwanted criticisms are making you question your skills and decisions. You need to distance yourself more and remind yourself of your past achievements. Casting your eye ahead and there are some great options for the future that will enable you to escape a difficult situation. You are ready to make these changes and take charge of your life.