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Sagittarius

'Either you repeat the same conventional doctrines everybody is saying, or else you say something true, and it will sound like it's from Neptune,' said Noam Chomsky, who turns 81 today. This week Neptune super-charges your higher calling, so speak up.

Capricorn

Critical Capricorns are very perceptive this summer, and good at pointing out everyone's weaknesses. Yelling 'Damnit, you'll kill us all, you idiots!' might not help the negotiation process, but it's true. Take up your banner and hit the streets.

Aquarius

You swim against the stream, but this week it's a good idea to surrender to the prevailing currents. Like Yukio Hatoyama, you will achieve much merely by refusing to block the flow. Otherwise you'll end up like fellow Aquarian Nathan Rees: with the plug pulled out from under you.

Pisces

Like Pisces Gordon Brown, you are in danger of letting petty matters interfere with the big picture. So what if Sarkozy called you a loser? There are much bigger issues at stake this week. Besides, doing something faintly heroic will probably make you look cool.

Aries

As Mars promotes Aries leadership, I'm predicting South Africa's Jacob Zuma will bring some targets to the table. Don't get too attached to your ideas though as today's moon makes you emotional and you will cry when they crush your little dreams.

Taurus

As Venus in Sagittarius makes you aesthetically restless, you are far more concerned about your latest fashion crisis than some stupid talks in Denmark. Pay attention though, because you'll need to know whether to shop for gumboots and Floaties.

Gemini

Your ability to ask the tough questions places you halfway between the powerbrokers and the protesters. Don't waste time examining your own moral status. If you're too busy navel-gazing, you'll miss all the action, and you know how you get when that happens.

Cancer

A few challenges test your equilibrium this week. Inspired by Where The Wild Things Are, you deal with your anger quickly by smashing up your friends' houses then staging an interminable and confusing process of self-examination replete with false epiphanies.

Leo

I'm hoping you Leos discover your altruistic side this week as several of you are set to toy with all our futures. You can be a hero or a villain, so you better choose who gets the coolest costume and rocket-powered aircraft. Damn! it's always the bad guys.

Virgo

Along with post-ETS Kevin, you're looking for a new scheme to divert popular fears. But sudden clear visions of the future will soon have you looking for your own personal fret-deflector. Quit trading in anxiety and find something practical to do.

Libra

India and Russia are both interesting players at Copenhagen, but Russia has a better poker face. From Librans Manmohan Singh and Vladimir Putin we can expect some fine peacebroking, though decisiveness will have to wait until next week.

Scorpio

Penny Wong is off to represent Australia at Copenhagen. She may not be the most charismatic of politicians, but never underestimate a Scorpio. This week some serious moral pressure will pay off as you manage to work ambitious magic with few resources.