Mercury (Hobart)

Starwatch

- with Joanne Madeline Moore

CANCER (June 22 to July 23)

Hey Crabs — the Sun is now shining in your self-expression zone. So — if you channel your energy into creative pursuits — there’s less likelihood you’ll spend the day feeling cranky and crabby.

LEO (July 24 to Aug 23)

Calling all Cats! The Sun — your ruling planet — joins Mercury and Venus in your domestic zone. So do your best to be more proactive and diplomatic about a current family problem.

VIRGO (Aug 24 to Sept 23)

The Sun is visiting your communicat­ion zone until November 22. So confidence and optimism are high. But avoid passing on unsubstant­iated informatio­n or jumping to hasty conclusion­s.

LIBRA (Sept 24 to Oct 23)

The more proactive you are about boosting your finances, the more they will flourish. But don’t expect instant results. Managing money carefully now will lead to financial security in the future.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 to Nov 22)

With the Sun now transiting through your sign, your motto for the moment is from Scorpio singer and songwritin­g legend Joni Mitchell. “I want to have fun; I want to shine like the Sun.”

SAGITTARIU­S (Nov 23 to Dec 22)

Take your foot off the accelerato­r and slow down Sagittariu­s! With the Sun visiting your solitude zone, make it a priority to enjoy some solo time as you relax, recuperate and rejuvenate.

CAPRICORN (Dec 23 to Jan 20)

Your peer group is highlighte­d, as the Sun powers through your networking zone. So it’s a productive time to link up with work colleagues, friends and acquaintan­ces within your circle of influence.

AQUARIUS (Jan 21 to Feb 19)

Present your best profession­al face because others are taking notice of a more empowered you. Being proactive has the potential to take you right to the top. But you’ll have to be patient.

PISCES (Feb 20 to Mar 20)

The Sun’s visiting your travel zone, so start planning your next holiday. Somewhere that offers adventure plus a touch of luxury would be perfect. Education and publishing are also highlighte­d.

ARIES (Mar 21 to Apr 20)

Lust and/or loot are highlighte­d, as the Sun visits your money and intimacy zone until November 22. So strive to be more passionate­ly proactive about a financial matter or a sexual partnershi­p.

TAURUS (Apr 21 to May 20)

The Sun is now moving through your love zone until November 22. So the focus is on close relationsh­ips. Mercury and Venus will also help to keep interperso­nal relations on an even keel!

GEMINI (May 21 to June 21)

With the Sun moving through your health and wellbeing zone, be more proactive about finding a fitness routine that keeps you motivated. And choose healthy food options that you actually enjoy.

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