Friendly and open, you don't want for friends, but a lack of self-belief and the inability to say no can lead you into scrapes when you start to search for love. You may marry early, in haste, against wiser counsel. Still, you have a talent for relationships, and can make even the most unpromising partnership a success But, although you feel that you are nothing without love, you must use your own talents to become really special in your own right.

In a very real sense, bold and highly motivated Scorpio is your salvation, arriving in the nick of time to give you plenty of self- confidence, urging you to shine. Those who thought you were a pushover had better think again. Feckless friends and faithless lovers had better shape or or ship out! You are as eloquent as ever, but with a hard edge to your tongue that can be shocking. Your passion power surges, and with it your attraction. Your career takes an exciting turn.

Life, to date, has been nothing if not intense, but now you start to see the lighter side. Fears and phobias melt away and you might go as far as to start a new life altogether - perhaps even overseas. You realise that security is not in bricks and mortar or steady jobs, but in a state of mind and, whoever you love now, you love deeply and trust completely. Another big surprise is your sudden enthusiasm for exercise. We may yet see you run a marathon and you never felt more sexy!

Money management and business was never your strong point - until now. In this interesting phase, your years of experience are turned to good use, and you enjoy a level of comfort you have so far only dreamed of. You can also look forward to lots of leisure, the love of family and friends, and a relationship so deep and special that you feel you have at last achieved perfection. The Capricorn mind may rule the heart, but Libra's heart is not so easily ruled - even now!