CELEBRITY Bucks resident Russel Grant weekly Bucks Free Press horoscope from Saturday, October 19:

Aries

You might feel an urge to take a calculated risk. This could be anything from a flutter on a horse to trusting a business partner to handle an important job for you. A piece of antique furniture or a painting that catches your eyes could be a wise investment. A pleasant surprise is likely in the form of a message from a long-lost friend.

Taurus

Your help will be invaluable to someone who is struggling with a difficult job. You can see that they are feeling the pressure and you will do what you can to ease their burden. Friends are glad of your sensible approach to problems and your constructive advice. A workmate will want to put new plans into immediate action. You aren’t so impulsive and will step on the brakes to slow them down. Someone who has been testing your patience needs to be confronted.

Gemini

Confusion that has caused some upset in a close relationship was because of a lack of communication. You are now starting to see things from a partner’s perspective. Misunderstands have been on both sides so neither of you will benefit through trying to lay the blame. A number of issues cause you apprehension. You may have had no intention of dealing with them but circumstances will see that you do just that. It will be a relief to get an unpleasant matter out of the way.

Cancer

You aren’t having an easy time of it at the moment. Neither is a colleague. Together you can grumble and whine and put the world to rights and this will make you feel better. You have a few things to check out before making a big decision. Your mind will be much clearer by Thursday and this will help you analyse recent problems and come up with some great solutions. Once a disagreement is settled, you will feel much better for it.

Leo

You could find yourself in the right place at the right time to take advantage of a great opportunity. A series of small coincidences will lead you in the right direction. Be sure to act quickly if you hear of a lucrative career opening. Someone from your past will be getting in touch to pass on some interesting information but the question is: have they got their facts right? Don’t believe all you hear and choose your words carefully when responding to questions of a personal nature.

Virgo

You have been giving a lot of your time to a social project or fund-raising enterprise. Don’t be surprised if you now feel a need to focus on private concerns. A loved one thinks you haven’t noticed how neglected they’ve been feeling but you’re ready to make it up to them now. Some home improvement plans deserve more thought even if you hate the idea of the mess this is likely to cause.

Libra

You are groomed for stardom now that your talent has caught the eye of an experienced and confident mentor. Watch for signs pointing you in the right direction. Not everything will be clear so stay watchful and use every opportunity to your best advantage. Romance leaves a lot to be desired. You might feel you are doing all the giving and your partner is offering little in return. Don’t be too quick to give up on this relationship. Instead, try talking about your feelings.

Scorpio

You may not like talking about your feelings but people can’t read your mind. A friend who cares about you is trying to understand you and they’d find it easier if you were willing to talk. You need to be more open if you want this relationship to last. Splashing out on something new is likely to be an investment. It won’t be a waste of money as someone in the family is implying. A relative might offer to do you a special favour.

Sagittarius

There’s nothing mediocre about the days ahead. Although you have set plans for the week and you could do with some time to work on your priorities, other people will keep distracting you in the nicest possible way. Unexpected weekend guests could cause a minor panic and it may be necessary to send a housemate to the supermarket while you raid the freezer. You could learn something useful from a friend of a friend.

Capricorn

Your social life sizzles with excitement. Take special care about the invitations you accept. Those that take you to places you don’t go to very often are more likely to be the most enjoyable. A friend or neighbour will confide in you at the most inconvenient time. They want to share a meaningful conversation when you have other things to do. Even so, you will listen and you will respond appropriately because you understand what they are going through.

Aquarius

You and a partner or good friend need to arrange it so you get some time alone to talk over plans for the future. Agree on arrangements now or things could get very confusing and this will lead to a big disappointment. A group or community exercise will be fun despite some internal squabbling that will impede progress.

Pisces

The Universe rewards those who are hardworking and conscientious. You can confidently expect to receive a bonus, prize or some perks for efforts you’ve put into your work in recent weeks. A cash bonus is bound to please you. At times you might find yourself in the company of someone you don’t get on very well with. What might surprise you is this person will offer some good advice.