By Imhotep You need to hide away from people a bit these days, dear Rams, as people born under the Cardinal Fire sign of Aries (21 Mar-21 Apr) are sometimes called. This is because you are susceptible to negative energy and influences from certain types of sly self-seekers. You are straightforward. But you need to hibernate if only to regroup and rethink things a bit. You are pretty creative, dear Bulls, as people born under the Fixed Earth sign of Taurus (22 Apr-22 May) are sometimes called. This week, you will do some amazing work. It is time for you to look into pushing the envelope even further along and maybe it is about time you shock or surprise someone dear. Your ability to get your point across is heightened now. Your single status could be the result of unrealistic standards when it comes to romance, dear Twins, as people born under the Mutable Air sign of Gemini (23 May-22 Jun) are sometimes called. If you are in a relationship you still feel all alone. Did you ever ask yourself why? May be you should broaden your search for the right partner to someone who thinks you have a cute smile. There is nothing to be gained from running around like a crazy person, dear Crabs, as people born under the Cardinal Water sign of Cancer (22 Jun-22 Jul) are sometimes called. Take it easy and relax, you are not in a race against time. Instead of searching for stardom, perhaps you should focus on ways of improving the quality of your life. Don't try to attain the impossible. No matter how hard you try or how much you scheme, dear Lions, as people born under the Fixed Fire sign of Leo (23 Jul-22 Aug) are sometimes called, your little plans do not seem to fall into place. It feels like everyone else can figure out love, so why are you in such a conundrum? It is time to find an alternative way out. Be pensive and patient. Guess what, my dear Virgoans, as people born under the Mutable Earth sign of Virgo (23 Aug-22 Sep) are sometimes called. No one fully understands the ways of the heart, so don't even try to. When the same old failures fail to yield results, all you have to do is blaze a new path. The perfect relationship seems like the ultimate enigma to you. Relationships are complex enigmas that demand patience, hard work, faith and a little luck, dear Scales, as people born under the Cardinal Air sign of Libra (23 Sep- 23 Oct) are sometimes called. Don't let a recent setback stop you from your search for the perfect partner. Your search for true love will bear rich fruit soon. You shall not labour in vain. What are your basic motivations, dear Eagles, as people born under the Fixed Water sign of Scorpio (24 Oct-23 Nov) are sometimes called. Get back to the basics. Build a new perspective based on that conviction of yours to do what is right in your sight. Your words have almost magical powers at the moment. So long as you are being indirect and discreet you shall triumph. The puzzle itself is the fun part, and not the solution, my dear Centaurs, as people born under the Mutable Fire sign of Sagittarius (24 Nov - 23 Dec). You should find that it is easier to go the quiet route rather than if you start brawling and bitching. Imhotep knows that these are testing times. Watch what you say and how you say it. Lots of elbow grease will yield surprising results, dear Sea Goats, as people born under the Cardinal Earth sign of Capricorn (22 Dec-22 Jan) are sometimes called. You can't force things to happen the way you want them to. Give yourself a break and relax, and Cupid will find you soon enough. Assess the situation and read the nuances carefully. You are relentless this week in your pursuits, dear Water Bearers, as people born under the Fixed Air sign of Aquarius (23 Jan- 19 Feb) are sometimes called. Particularly when it comes to relationships. Something is happening that makes you question your long-term plans. You need to open up to all the possibilities in the days ahead. Focus inward a bit for now. The Stars are adding a few extra pleasures to your already magical repertoire right now, dear Dolphins, as people born under the Mutable Water sign of Pisces (20 Feb-21 Mar) are sometimes called. You yourself will be surprised at what you have got under your sleeve. If you can see the truth in the chaos then you should be able to move quickly ahead. You'll do swimmingly.