This week's moon report: Weekend Cancer moon likes time at home.  Early week Leo moon loves self-publicising.  Late week Virgo moon takes care of business…
ARIES: If stimulating Leo north node hasn't kicked in for you yet, don't fret; it should start fermenting by the end of this week. When that vibrant kaleidoscope of ideas, insights and inspirations do start downloading, it's important to express yourself carefully.  And not offend any of those promising new connections… Â
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TAURUS: With the cosmic current continuing its accent on a few of your favourite things – like assets, profits and funding – you'll get best value from this week by consulting financial experts if necessary, then whole-heartedly spruiking your talents, product or services.  Trade outdated strategies for more contemporary technologies in tune with the times.
GEMINI: The energetic coupling of Sun and Mars in your sign signifies the force is with you, Twins. Soon Venus will be too, so start thinking presentational makeovers. Till then, research rather than spend, unless it's on essentials and you're assured of quality merchandise. Â Rushed purchases, especially online buying, aren't recommended this week.
CANCER: You already know how to make the best of the weekend's Cancerian moonbeams: cosying up at the casa or inviting friends over. Â If out and about, make it with homies rather than unknowns. Â Let others fray their neurons with hectic socialising; your personal course is heading this week towards introspective hibernation.
LEO: Â Your majesty's mantra this week? Â Ego-exfoliation. Â Because during the usual jockeying for top dog, a humble approach will work best; after all, a monarch's duty is to serve before being served. Â Consider the wolf pack model of dominance: they choose the most playful, with the lowest heart rate and greatest charisma.
VIRGO:Â There may be much about this week that's hard to take, but don't let this goad you into showdowns. Approach problems without your usual success/fail rating: just have a go, enjoy the process, see what works. Â Round late week Virgo moon, only make feel-good promises that are easy to honour.
LIBRA: This week's test of your Libran genius for uniting polarised positions? Â Saturn loves routine and rhythm, while Uranus likes to experiment, so begin with spritzing up your regular regimes and you could end up who knows where? Â Â With current air-sign activity on the upswing, clear communication's a must and teamwork's worth the effort.
SCORPIO:  This week's people could promise the moon one minute, forget all about it the next – so not calculated to enhance your tolerance levels.  On the other hand, recent retrogrades have clarified core values and honed your skills in discussion, negotiation, debate, arguing, bargaining, taking it back to the drawing board and brokering a deal.
SAGITTARIUS: Â While Saturn deepens your focus on long term goals, the north node's move to a fellow fire-sign perks up your prospects and energy. Â But a caution: Â jumping to conclusions often means misjudging or miscalculating. Â With this week emphasising co-operation, alliances and credibility, make sure you're accurately informed before taking action or going public.
CAPRICORN:  Capricorns thrive on stability – this week's shifting sands tilt every which way.  There's plenty of interesting offers and exciting ideas, but follow-through might be unreliable.  If you can stay satisfied with ordinary pleasures, small successes and modest gains, an unexpected, though in no way undeserved, windfall might bring surprise delights.
AQUARIUS: With so many sparks firing in your house of creative expression, this week percolates with diverse activities and charismatic characters as you lead others down the road less travelled in your own inimitable, Pied Piper style. Â Question is: to what ends are you going to use all this attention coming your way? Â
PISCES: With mutable energy in ascendancy, clear communication's the No.1 necessity on this week's agenda. Too much mind-changing and plan-rearranging will drive others nuts. Â Gossip's likely to be misleading or distorted, so ascertain it's accurate and above all examine your own motives before passing it on. Â