Most people have something in their background that they are less than proud of. Be it a relationship that went disastrously wrong, a spiteful act towards a fellow sibling in childhood, or some ducking and diving in order to get by. Yet secrets or uncomfortable truths can have a habit of tumbling out into the open today, whether you like it or not Aries!

If a friend seems to dominate your social activities, or is somewhat unreliable, you could find yourself pulling away in the next few weeks. Perhaps you'll feel it is time that you asserted your need to do your own thing. Newer friends, especially those that are more off-the-wall, can seem to hold far more interest. A little more glamour can also appeal.

Sometimes opportunities crop up so quickly that they whizz past us in the blink of an eye. Because you have such quick reflexes (yes, compared to others, you certainly have) you more than most tend to be able to capitalise when this happens. Just don't expect the thing to come up to be quite what you expect. Mind you, that's what will make it fun!

Just remember, if you decide to break away from something that is getting you down, it will create other demands upon you, in other ways. Yet you may feel that you are completely prepared for this. It may not be like you to make snap decisions or instant judgements but however much you feel you have thought things through, do think again Cancer.

Even if you have never given much truck to esoteric subjects like astrology and tarot - beyond the odd look at a column like this - you might surprise yourself in the next couple of weeks with just how rapt you become. Mysteries of all kinds take on a compelling interest but can also help to deepen your self-understanding and unlock hidden talents and skills.

You might find that a cloying friend or partner gets under your proverbial feet. Today's influence may see a love tie off and on in the next few weeks. Yet if you end up understanding more about what one another want and need, this can be for the good, and see a tie become less dependent. Equally, a sudden attraction or fling is possible Virgo.

Today's Pisces New Moon can embolden you. It's asking you to not be so obliging to others and be more obliging to yourself. Or if you have been a bit preoccupied of late, think what you might be able to do to help one of your colleagues. Psychologically and physically you can start to feel stronger and more up to taking on life's challenges and opportunities.

Although you can often prefer one-to-one situations, you can thrive in the next month by taking a greater interest in group friendships. People who are quite individualistic can attract you. Yet your love life may go through an unpredictable phase. This can see you attracted to someone who is very dashing, but somewhat unobtainable.

If something isn't working at home, or within the family structure, it may be time to step back and take a fresh look. Childcare, for example, could benefit from a review. If you have an offspring who is gifted, try to encourage them all you can. While the social aspect of their upbringing is important, stimulating them through new interests can help too.

Your mind is alive with possibilities, and if you're someone with a love of soaking up new information or learning about technologies, you'll be in your element. However, you might find it hard to sit still for very long and slower mortals can exasperate you. In fact, if you feel your life is dull and predictable you can feel a bit washed out, and lack motivation.

If you are someone who is philosophical about life's expenses, you may just shrug it off should a small cost crop up. And anyway, you are likely to be feeling very enterprising at present and confident that you can replenish any outgoings soon enough. But all this needs balancing, so be conscious that highs and lows around money are possible.

You are a mutable zodiac sign. This means that you are often shifting in your mood and mode. This side of you can be particularly emphasised by today's New Moon, which conjoins with the erratic Uranus. You mightn't like it if anyone fences you in, or tries to tie you down. This is a moment in time when your independence is particularly important.