Russell Grant's horoscope for Saturday March 5

Aries 
The last thing you feel like is dealing with tension between two friends or two members of the family. It this seems likely you'll be doing your best to stop it dead. The more peaceful and relaxed your surroundings, the happier you will be. You're quietly confident about your plans for the middle of March although you will make sure you don't take on anything you can't finish. If you've neglected getting in touch with family overseas, why don't you make an effort now to make amends?

Taurus
There's an urgent need to make some changes in a close relationship in order to keep in touch with each other. You and a partner may not want to part but passion is waning due to your constant squabbling. Something is causing tension between you and this needs to be resolved. The less you say at this time the better you will get on. Plan ahead and be ready for opportunities that are about to come your way.

Gemini 
Neighbours are happy to gossip but you won't join in. Eve so you are hearing what some people have to say and you could end the week a lot wiser than when it began. Your relationship with an older relative could use some work. It will take more than one apology if you've upset someone recently. Whatever the reason, they will want to see you mean it when you say you're sorry. A medical matter needs to be discussed with a professional.

Cancer 
It will be interesting to see if a new work system works as smoothly as a senior colleague is describing. You will be keeping the idea of re-introducing old routines you know work well, in reserve. Professional matters keep you engrossed and you will prefer not to become too involved in a team effort. You know your own views and don't particularly want to debate them. Even so a one-to-one chat with a superior could prove interesting.

Leo 
There is a way to reduce tension in your household. Avoid topics you can't agree on and suggest doing things you all enjoy. Are you single? If you aren't sure how to approach someone you are attracted to, get a conversation going then suggest meeting up again for a drink. Be prepared to work at keeping your relationships fresh and exciting. Keeping in touch with business contacts further afield will stand you in good stead in the future.

Virgo 
Instead of wasting time on a job that is giving you one problem after another, ask for help. If you're struggling with anything, seek the advice of people who are qualified in this area. You are versatile and talented but you're thinking about the need for proper training and qualifications. Join a class or sign up on a training course to get the structured kind of practice you need. Some big surprises are in store.

Libra 
There's no reason to feel ashamed because you want more freedom. You strive to be a good friend but taking responsibility for a weaker friend or partner is starting to make you feel resentful. The administrative task behind new procedures shouldn't be underestimated. It takes a lot of time, effort and organising to get a big undertaking right. You could be playing a big part in putting new measures in place.

Scorpio 
People are more likely to confide in you. A friend or workmate will reveal a secret you will find hard to keep to yourself but you will do so. If you're wondering why it has taken so long for them to come out with it, it's because they needed to know you were the right person to confide in. Your boss will be unexpectedly encouraging when you're revisiting a task you failed at recently. They can see you're putting more effort into it this time round.

Sagittarius
You realise the need to put more effort than you have done in the past into family responsibilities. You can't keep expecting housemates to clean up after you. You haven't been there when someone needed you and now you're feeling awful about it. Whatever your partner and other loved ones want, you will try to please them. A youngster's health problems could be related to a lack of happiness or contentment. Encourage them to talk.

Capricorn 
Taking up a new work or social challenge will disrupt your family life but this is something you really want to do. Even if it means sacrificing your evenings and weekends over the weeks ahead, you will be glad you did so in the future. Your family will support you when they see how serious you are about these aims. Very soon you will have something to celebrate. Big material and emotional rewards are on the way.

Aquarius 
Experimenting and trying out new ideas will be a good use of your time. There will be moments when you may have to act first and think about it later but you are alert and aware of what you are doing. Accepting a job offer will mean updating your skills and you will be happy to take this opportunity to further your talents. The success of a group venture will take you all by surprise.

Pisces 
You won't buy into the offers and new opportunities an enthusiastic salesperson is trying to sell. You can see a bogus investment opportunity for what it is. You wish a friend or workmate could be more open-minded. They can't see anything from anyone else's perspective and their stubbornness is starting to annoy a sensitive person like you. Still you can't change their opinions or attitude. It's something they have to work on, not you.