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YOUR STARS

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This weekend, power planet Mars changes direction. Having spent more than two months in Gemini, this turn retrograde extends its stay in the sign of the twins until March 2023. This is makeover time. It marks a change in what we want, and what we think others yearn for, causing us to question opinions that have been held too strongly. With Mercury also entering Scorpio, new informatio­n comes to light. It’s better to renege on a bad deal now than let sunken costs justify pursuing what’s no longer desirable.

ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20

Political leaders don’t need to spend time trying to work out ways to encourage people to have more fun. They know the general population can sort that out for themselves. Even the ones who want to control, even legislate against the freedom to enjoy ourselves can’t manage to prevent us from finding ways to experience the joys of life. Humans have a fundamenta­l need to share laughter. With your ruler, Mars, turning retrograde this weekend, it offers a chance to rediscover a pastime that brings you real pleasure.

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LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23

Why just worry about what might be going wrong in your own backyard? Why not be equally concerned about what’s happening in all the corners of the globe? There are enough issues to be alarmed by. And, if they all get miraculous­ly resolved, we can always worry about an alien invasion. There’s always something to worry us. But there’s also always going to be a need not to take any worry too seriously. This weekend, something you’ve been concerned about is actually going to work out rather delightful­ly, in a surprising­ly easy way. Free audio and video forecasts. Go to ozfree.cainer.com

SAGITTARIU­S NOV 23 - DEC 21

If you pick up a slender twig you can snap it easily. But if you put a bunch of similarly sized twigs together, it’s a different story. There’s strength in numbers. There’s also, though, if you happen to be a twig, the rather irritating need to position yourself in very close proximity to other twigs. This weekend, your desire for independen­ce needs to be measured against your need for support. There are people around you who can assist you now. Don’t be too proud to accept help when, if you work as a team, you can accomplish so much.

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TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21

Life might be what we make of it, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy to make it play our tune. The song of the cosmos has many voices. Some are brash, exciting and loud, like a DJ headlining a festival, others are soft and soulful, like jazz on a summer breeze. And we all have our favourite golden oldies that we return to time and time again. Yet, whilst these tunes might be reliable, they don’t always fire our enthusiasm or stoke our creativity. This weekend brings a new soundtrack to accompany you on a fresh path.

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VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23

“Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” Trust Queen to ask the big questions. Although you have a realistic approach to life on this spinning ball of rock, some of the people around you are looking at you in amazement, wondering if your qualities are for real. Your recent acts of kindness have been noticed, appreciate­d, and marvelled at. The fact that you’re unaware of the effects of your actions merely underlines your natural humility (and your angelic quality). You might not be able to work miracles this weekend... but nearly.

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CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20

Do you want to be free? Or do you want to feel secure? It’s easy, in such challengin­g times, to conflate the two. Being ‘free to do what we want’ means more than having a safe roof over our heads and the money to pay for it, or being able to set off to explore new horizons. And who’s to say which of these is more important? I’m not suggesting you should take your responsibi­lities more lightly. Just, ensure you know what you’re chasing this weekend. With Mercury bringing inspiratio­n, there’s a new way to find a sense of freedom.

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GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 22

As Mars, the power planet, turns retrograde in your sign, let others do the talking this weekend. Unless you’re sure you’ve got something important to say, take a listening role. Direct your energy into reaching a deeper understand­ing of the situation you face - of the people you’re dealing with and the challenges you’re up against. The more you discover, the more encouraged you’ll become. The reality is far better than a scary fantasy. Even if the truth is a bit uncomforta­ble, once you know it, you’ll learn to love it.

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LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23

Although some things cost a fortune, often we can pay a high price for much the same experience that we could find somewhere else for half the price. The truth is that we live in a world where no one knows the true value of anything: where minerals and metals are precious, but flesh is cheap. A place where cold-hearted ambition is rewarded, and compassion is overlooked. You can’t hope to set everything right this weekend. But by doing the right thing, you can make a difference to someone’s world. And you will.

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AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

No matter where you turn, people are trying to persuade other folk to see things from their perspectiv­e. From political parties trying to convince us that they’ve got the best policies, to corporate advertisin­g campaigns, to teachers shaping students’ ideas - the best persuaders appreciate the art of subtlety. If we want to put an idea into someone’s head, we have to drop hints and sow seeds. Put something in their path that they’re going to stumble across and make their own. Use your skills to plant an innovative idea this weekend.

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CANCER JUN 23 - JUL 23

There’s a reason we dislike experts. First of all, they tell us we’re running out of oil. Now we don’t have enough water. They certainly give us reasons to worry. Let’s hope they can guide us to take appropriat­e action, and that all these issues are resolvable. But, when it comes to natural resources, we tend to overlook one that’s never going to run out. Human kindness. Once you start looking for it, you’ll find evidence of it everywhere. This weekend, if you appreciate and share what you have, you can spread happiness.

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SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

Close your eyes and picture a cardboard box that’s just a bit bigger than you. It’s got a hole, the size of your body, cut into the front, and one on top that your head can pop through. If you try it on, it acts like a big, square overcoat. Now, try glancing back over your shoulder. It’s not easy. Although nothing’s physically restrictin­g you from looking back at your past, a mental block, caused by an uncomforta­ble memory, is preventing you from making progress. If you turn and face it this weekend, you can move on, unimpeded.

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PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

Some Pisceans have been finding their horoscopes a little challengin­g recently. I know things haven’t been a bed of roses and maybe I’ve been a little bit too open about that. I’m not saying that, with hindsight, I should have done things differentl­y. But when we look back, we can often find reasons to criticise our decisions. With Jupiter, your traditiona­l ruler, moving retrograde through your sign again, you have a chance to review your past recent actions. Don’t judge. Learn... and keep moving towards a brighter future.

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