Whether you're about to celebrate your birthday, or have months to wait until your special day, this week's horoscope makes fascinating reading.
If you thought your horoscope could only tell you about your personality - or who you ought to date - you were wrong.
Because your zodiac can also tell you a lot of other interesting little titbits as well. Think your ideal alcoholic beverage and dream engagement ring, for starters.
Your star sign can also help you to plan for the week ahead - if you know how to read it, that is. Thank goodness, then, for Closer astrologer Yasmin Boland, who has examined the stars of the zodiac to bring you your VERY detailed weekly horoscope.
If it's your birthday this week...
The year ahead could be intense – personally and professionally – but not in a bad way. If you make the effort to change your life, you could end up transforming it in amazing ways. Start by throwing out all the dead wood, and avoid power struggles.
Closer horoscopes
1 of 12AQUARIUS
Angry Mars and furious Pluto are having an upset, and you’re in the firing line. This is going to be par for the course for a while. You are being challenged to learn how to hold your tongue, even if the face of super- aggravating people or situations. Grit your teeth – you’ve got this!
2 of 12PISCES
Don’t push yourself or anyone around you too hard this week. You are in an undeniably challenging period, but it’s a marathon not a sprint, and you will come out of it older and wiser if you do what you can now to avoid burn-out. Don’t take the bait, it’s not worth the row.
3 of 12ARIES
How this week pans out depends a lot on your self-esteem. If you’re great and you know it, it should be a week with lots of fun, friends and even a few parties. If you’re feeling down on yourself, you’ll project that out into the universe. There could be arguments and upsets.
4 of 12TAURUS
The April New Moon is in Taurus so it’s time for you to start all over again. Are you ready? The universe is doing all it can to launch you like a rocket into a new life trajectory. Do things differently. Go easy if there’s an upset at work.
5 of 12GEMINI
You were born with the enviable ability to communicate with anyone. At the very least, you have an amazing mind, even if you’re a quieter Gemini. Use all these skills wisely this week. It’s too easy to speak harshly to others or to yourself. Speak as you would like to be spoken to.
6 of 12CANCER
Make a wish on Monday, as the April New Moon lights up your Wishing Zone. Say it out loud, imagine and feel it as real. You could get lucky! It’s an intense week for a lot of people, but fortunately, Cancerians should be out of the firing line. Avoid arguing about money.
7 of 12LEO
What a time to be a Leo! Go easy, as a major bit of astrological upset is triggering your chart. At best you’ll able to fix something everyone thought was totally done for. At worst, you could lose your temper and end up wrecking something. You have been warned…
8 of 12VIRGO
The more you don’t talk about whatever’s upsetting you, the more it’s all going to erupt like a really nasty pimple eventually. Yes, you have been through a rough time, but everything that’s been going on is meant to take you to a better place in life. Hang on in there!
9 of 12LIBRA
You have the innate ability to get on with people because you know how to tell them what they want to hear. So, should you? Don’t underestimate the gift in this skill! This week in particular, smile and nod at the right time. It will soothe others and you could avoid a big storm.
10 of 12SCORPIO
The April New Moon is in your Love Zone, so it’s time for you to start all over again when it comes to your love life, your ex, and the people who matter most to you. Bear this in mind if and when there are ructions at home or work. Remember to breathe.
11 of 12SAGITTARIUS
Maybe it’s time to do things differently? The April New Moon says it is! Think about your daily routines – morning, afternoon and night. Do they support you in being the person you want to be? If not, this is a power-packed week to start making changes. It’s time for an upgrade.
12 of 12CAPRICORN
Upsets about money are possible this week, so mind how you go. If someone is provoking you, don’t fall for it. Summon all the restraint you can because this, too, shall pass! If you can, try to focus more on having fun and less on finances. Don’t be irresponsible but do be light-hearted.