Zodiac forecasts

Following Venus’ move opposite Saturn at the weekend, some astrologers are suggesting that we’re doomed to feel heartbroken and that we’ll be tempted to spend the week eating ice-cream straight from the tub. Comfort eating aside, it does mean that we can’t be as footloose and fancy free as we might like to be with matters of the heart. It’s a time for stability and commitment, with perseverance providing the key to prosperity. Put down the spoon! Life will soon be sweet enough without it.

aries Mar 21 – Apr 19

Let’s imagine that you have a special box where you keep your most private and precious things. Ages ago, you wrote a note which is stuck on the lid, which tells people, in no uncertain terms, that it’s private property; on no account should they look inside. Now imagine that you come upon the box after not having seen it for a while. You read the note and don’t open it. You’ve been restricted by an instruction that you’ve created. Give yourself permission to break a self-imposed rule. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

gemini May 21 – Jun 20

Even though Mercury is about to join the Sun in your sign, there are several aspects of your current situation that are less than enjoyable. So, do what you can to improve things - and if it seems as if you’ll only make matters worse, then take a step back and trust that the right thing to do will come with time. Not being able to take action is frustrating. But the weekend’s Venus-Saturn opposition is helpfully preventing you from making a decision that you might come to regret. Be patient today. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

leo Jul 23 – Aug 22

Taking an image from one context and reframing it in another can be an artist’s ticket to success. From cows in formaldehyde to untidy beds, the way we react to images depends on so many different factors that it’s a wonder we ever agree on the purpose of anything. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and value is in the bank account of the consumer. The chance you’re presented with is for your eyes only. There’s little to be gained by asking people for advice. Trust your judgment. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

libra Sep 23 - Oct 22

You can put your foot down as hard as you like on the accelerator, but you won’t move an inch unless you release the handbrake. Following the opposition of Venus and Saturn at the weekend, your progress isn’t dependent on effort. Although it’s easier said than done, you just need to move on from a situation that’s holding you back. But at least you know what you can and can’t do… feeling restricted has its advantages. Yet, if you can let go of what you’re holding on to, it will adapt and support you. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

sagittarius Nov 22 - Dec 21

Imagine how life would be if you were ambivalent by nature. The idea of being detached and less impassioned about events and relationships would change your way of being. It might feel like a very attractive option at the moment, especially following Venus’ opposition to Saturn over the weekend, which is making it hard for you to stand back from a volatile situation. You care because there’s a lot at stake. If you could take just a tiny step back, though, you’ll comprehend something valuable. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

aquarius Jan 20 - Feb 18

‘What if’ scenarios are the backbone of insurance companies’ success. ‘What would you do if this happened?’ ‘Have you thought about your needs in the event of..?’ We can spend our lives worrying about what the future holds and preparing for eventualities that never arise. The world is full of solutions to problems that don’t actually exist. You’re worrying about something that you don’t need to worry about. Think creatively now and you’ll realise that you know exactly what to do. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

taurus Apr 20 – May 20

The nature of gravity is that what goes up, must come down. The method of the fall can vary a great deal, though. Things can come down lightly like a feather, or crashing like a stone. It’s true that nothing lasts forever. But that doesn’t mean that this good thing, that you’re enjoying right now, is about to come to and end – or when it does, that it’s going to be painful. Just because you can’t control your emotional life doesn’t mean that, with skilful planning, potential problems can’t be avoided. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

cancer Jun 21 – Jul 22

Sometimes we make promises to ourselves that are easy to keep. We resolve to change something about our life and are confident that we won’t be distracted from keeping our word. Then, life gets in the way. Distractions and annoying scenarios pop up and suddenly we feel overwhelmed and fall back into our old ways. Yet, just as it takes time for a flower to grow, transformation takes time. You’re experiencing a sign of growth and a desire to change. Try implementing your new routine today. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

virgo Aug 23 - Sep 22

Citizens of the free world believe in the principles of liberty and freedom of thought. Freedom, though, brings its complications; it is a construct that we struggle with. Sometimes being free to do whatever we want to do creates a sense of panic. If no one is there to witness us, or impart a sense of morality, we’d probably all go in search of someone or something to provide a boundary. Before you challenge the authority you feel is restricting you, just make sure that you don’t need its confines. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

scorpio Oct 23 - Nov 21

How about a philosophical question to start your week? How do you think the creative mind that lies at the heart of the cosmos feels about you today? It’s hard to imagine that the Divine Being has the desire to spend time judging you, me or anyone else. Even the idea seems unlikely. So too, does the thought that he or she is trying to prevent you from achieving happiness. It’s time to let go of the idea that you’re being punished for a past misdemeanour. The cosmos is encouraging you today. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

capricorn Dec 2 2 - Jan 19

I love reading adventure stories to my son. They remind me of how excited I used to be hearing about the antics of my heroes. Who wants to read about the slow, careful way that a deal was negotiated when you can read a story filled with drama and difficulty? Nevertheless, following your ruler’s opposition with Venus at the weekend, gentle persistence, courtesy and decorum are assets worth developing. Armed with them, you can do something heroic – even if it’s in an unheralded way. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

pisces Feb 19 - Mar 20

Sometimes it can be helpful to read the small print. Having an idea about the regulations that affect our lives helps us to feel safe and more secure. If we don’t know what’s expected of us how can we know what to do? But, having too much information can be a burden. It can inhibit our creativity and detract from our willingness to take risks. As Venus and Saturn linked at the weekend, it’s tempting to focus on what’s preventing you from making progress. Look instead at all that’s possible today. As the Moon grows full it brings a chance for transformation. Call 1900 959 005.

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