By Russell Grant

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It’s Monday, and one star sign will avoid confrontation today, while another is eager to start making new plans. There are 12 zodiac signs – Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo , Virgo , Libra , Scorpio , Sagittarius , Capricorn , Aquarius , and Pisces – and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years. From Aries through to Pisces, here’s what today could bring for your horoscope – and what you can do to be prepared. You might start the day full of energy but don’t be surprised if later in the morning you feel an urge to abandon everything and escape from what you are doing. With a long list of things to do, you may not get a chance to relax properly. This means you just have to get on with it, even if you really don’t want to. You could do with a short break especially if this will help you dodge an uncomfortable meeting or tense confrontation. Taking a little time out to reflect will provide you with the clarity you need and help you come up with creative solutions. This in turn will lead to better interactions. It won’t be easy but you won’t want to let someone who enjoys creating conflict take up too much of your time and energy. You can’t see the point of letting gossip and jealousy divert your attention when you just want to focus on your responsibilities. A lack of understanding between friends will take you by surprise. Your efforts to share ideas with workmates may not succeed but don’t get discouraged. This is just a temporary setback and it will pass as the day comes to a close. You get a strong impression change is coming. That’s why you’re eager to start making new plans. Even though you have some great ideas, Neptune hints that you could be swayed to take a path that isn’t right for you so give more thought to what you agree to. Your mind is on a number of professional challenges, one of which is the need to complete intricate tasks promptly and properly. Keeping calm is essential to prove your skills and professionalism. Another important element for your success is accepting support from colleagues. You have home, family and emotional matters to think about more carefully. Inspiration will arrive in subtle ways such as through music, colour or memory. Creativity will flow when you put less stress on the outcome and just accept the way things are. You have always been intuitive and you are sensing unspoken emotions in others today. Rather than retreating from conversations or walking away from tense situations, lean into connection. Let people know your intentions. A spontaneous idea or invitation could lead to something magical. You are trying to work out where you stand, financially, emotionally and even spiritually. A new approach to an old problem will suddenly appear. Be willing to let your imagination guide the way forward. Sometimes what seems impractical is actually the beginning of a more inspired lifestyle. Relationships are highlighted. Even practical matters will seem to carry emotional weight. Someone’s kind gesture may seem small, but it will mean a lot to you. Be sure to respond with warmth. Ideas shared in passing may plant a seed for real change. What looks like a great opportunity will come along. There’s a risk of focusing too much on the positives and overlooking the negatives. Keeping that in mind, try not to rely too heavily on what other people say. Thorough research is required before making important choices. If you’ve been stressing over money it could be due to some surprise bills as well as a few recent spontaneous buys. It might therefore be a good idea to start budgeting for any upcoming expenses. This will help you feel more in control both emotionally and financially.