Taurus

Perspiration OK, so you work like the devil but sometimes you need to play the saint, especially from 19 January to 9 February when Mercury's influence stirs a rebellious shiver through every bone. It is not so much keeping wolves from the door, as letting them believe you?re a born-again Red Riding Hood. Cool customers await you over the boardroom - or restaurant - table, so act like a Goody Two-Shoes (yes, you can play the role if you put your mind to it) and you'll win an important tactical battle of wills. By mid-April you'll have gained ground, and it's safe to walk alone.

Aspiration Breathe life into old plans in mid-February. Those ideas you dismissed as futile a few months back could become the ultimate key to personal success. Moonstruck as you may feel in March, someone gives you the chance to be on the first wave of something very lucrative. This one is tidal, so don't hold back just because you fear a few big breakers. The ethics involved are viable, and while the ideals may be a tad far-fetched, you're good at grounding all those fiery freaks around you. By 3 June, Venus's collusion with Jupiter puts more icing on the financial cake than you can eat.