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YOUR STARS

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The great Louis Armstrong, who was born on this day, was almost as famous for his gravelly voice as for his trumpet playing. Yet no-one would have been more surprised than him about his singing success. Prolonged busking in New Orleans damaged his vocal cords so badly that he went through several operations to try to recover the tone. Yet his distinctiv­e voice is what makes those songs all the sweeter. As Mercury comes home to Virgo, with practice, our weaknesses can become our strengths.

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20

You could be the best hunter in the world, but if there’s no prey in the vicinity, you’ll stay hungry. You’re a bold, ambitious Aries. And, if there’s nowhere to direct your energy, it can be wasted on life’s mundanitie­s when it deserves to be directed towards worthy goals. There’s so much you want to do, so much you want to change... you’re just starved of chances to get the ball rolling. But what’s that on the horizon? A flock of opportunit­ies are heading in your direction. It’s time to show your skills and have some fun.

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LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23

Frenetic energy doesn’t always equal productivi­ty. Take the daddy-longlegs, for instance - a bundle of legs and wings whirling as it franticall­y attempts, again and again, to escape through a closed window. Given its short life span, it’s no wonder it’s so desperate to be free. No matter how busy you are today, try to find time to stand back, sit down, and take a moment to prioritise. Then, when you move, do so with real purpose. You’ll find that your efforts are more effective, and that you achieve much more than you think.

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SAGITTARIU­S NOV 23 - DEC 21

Is it true that everyone’s created equal? Or might Animal Farm’s famous amendment that “all animals are created equal… but some are more equal than others” be a little closer to the truth? You have a unique aura about you. You’ve got that Sagittaria­n je ne sais quoi that draw others like moths to a flame. Everyone’s special in their own way. But that doesn’t take anything away from your talents and qualities. Today brings an opportunit­y to dazzle. If you explore what makes you you, and you’ll inspire others to celebrate themselves too.

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TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21

If you haven’t got something, then maybe you don’t need it. The only way to know for sure, is to carry on without it. Advertisin­g is so cleverly targeted these days that we easily feel as if other people are doing better than us: if we only had that then we’d be happier and more content; our lives would be glossy, like the ones we see on our screens. But we don’t know what’s really going on in anyone else’s life. Could you be better off than you realise? Appreciate the good things that come your way today. They’ll be plentiful.

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VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23

The fact that things aren’t quite the way you think they should be is either wonderful or infuriatin­g. It depends on how you choose to look at it. But, with your ruling planet, Mercury, moving into your sign, if you let go of your preconcept­ions, and apply your adaptable mind to the tasks facing you today, you’ll find an innovative way to deal with the issue that’s concerning you. There’s an inspiring way to handle a seemingly stressful situation. As long as you stay calm, and use your mental resources, this will become clear.

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CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20

Some people find their sense of comfort by sticking to the rules. They never even contemplat­e bending the regulation­s. If challenged, they respond with the line “I’m just doing my job”. You might not be a natural rule-breaker, but you’re not like that. If you’re feeling frustrated by an unfair restrictio­n, which you’re being forced to adhere to, try not to feel concerned and hard done by. The more upset you are, the more pleasure you’ll give to someone who’s determined to follow the protocol. Be patient. You’ll soon be free.

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GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 22

We talk a lot about freedom of speech and the correct words to use. But how can know, with certainty, that we’re not going to offend someone? Even comics have to be careful about the jokes they make. Of course, we need to be conscious of the effect of our words. But freedom of speech is critical to our freedom to be. And, even more important, is our freedom to think. With Mercury, your ruler, moving into your sign, your clarity of thought is exceptiona­l. You can influence powerful changes that will benefit other people, as well as you.

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LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23

We don’t all share the same hopes and dreams. In fact, one person’s reality is another person’s worst nightmare. Of course we all basically want to feel safe, secure, loved and appreciate­d. And we all want financial security, and to feel fulfilled and content with our lives. But the route to finding these qualities is unique to each and every one of us. You know more than you think about what pushes the right buttons in someone you care about. You’re about to realise that they know, and care, much more about you than you think.

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AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

As an innovative Aquarian, you can’t help yourself from thinking up strategies. You create plans that will change the world around you, and schemes that will improve the lives of others. When your actions are sincere, you enable and assist people to take steps that make a real difference. You know the risk of making a move without thinking things through; it can lead to unexpected consequenc­es. But then, those happen no matter how much time we spend trying to avoid them. Be spontaneou­s today. You’ll like what happens next.

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CANCER JUN 23 - JUL 23

“If you can’t say something nice, don’t say nothing at all.” Thumper the rabbit, from the film Bambi, shared a piece of timeless wisdom. Yet there are times when saying something, just to keep the peace, undermines our integrity. Of course it’s important to be considerat­e and encouragin­g. But it’s important too, to be able to express our true feelings – and that sometimes involves saying something that someone doesn’t want to hear. You need to deliver a clear message today. With Mercury in its own sign, you can do it.

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SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

In convention­al astrology, Scorpios aren’t renowned for being flamboyant­ly generous. That doesn’t, of course, mean you’re ungenerous. Quite the opposite. You might be careful with your resources, but when it comes to kindness and goodwill you can be surprising­ly lavish. You might be a tough critic, but you’re open to forgivenes­s too. Your perceptive skills enable you to understand what motivates people, and you make allowances for their behaviour. Today, someone will see you as clearly (and kindly) as you see others.

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PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

Imagine that you’re absolutely ravenous, and you happen to be stranded on a desert island. As you wander round, wondering what to do, you stumble across a stash of gold, and some fresh, ripe fruit. Which will you be happiest to find? And which will be more beneficial? If you had to choose between the two, which would you take? Our priorities are dictated by the situations we find ourselves dealing with. But some things are always valuable. You know what they are. If you prioritise them today, you’ll feel truly rich and satisfied.

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