The Gold Coast Bulletin

YOUR STARS

- WITH OSCAR CAINER WWW.CAINER.COM It’s only Wednesday, but it’s time to start talking in earnest about next Monday’s eclipse. An opportunit­y like this comes along once in a blue moon. Actually, much like a blue moon, the eclipse has the rare quality of bei

ARIES MAR 21 APR 20

When I was a kid, the book, Krindlekra­x, terrified and enthralled me. The protagonis­t’s father used the phrase, ‘Not my fault!’ to avoid dealing with awkward situations. Although there’s no sewer-dwelling, fire-breathing monster looming large in your life, there’s something you’re tempted to ignore rather than deal with. To avoid spoilers, let’s just say that his approach didn’t work in the book! And if you take responsibi­lity now, you’ll find your own Krindlekra­x is more toothless than you imagine. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23

There’s a saying: ‘more haste, less speed’. Over time it’s become so commonplac­e that we simply take it to be a fact, and assume that a quick job is a rushed job. But, that’s not necessaril­y true. Different people have different skills. A talented artist might be able to produce the most wonderful piece of art in an hour, whereas a novice might take double that time to achieve something only vaguely comparable. Today, keep in mind that things that happen quickly can be very good indeed. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

SAGITTARIU­S NOV 23 - DEC 21

Nothing is too much trouble for you. It’s one of your most admirable traits: you’ll always make the extra effort and go beyond the call of duty. But sometimes, when the situation is baffling, you have to ask yourself: is it worth it? This is one of those times. You could marshal your resources to throw at this problem. But suppose you were to simply look at it logically. Are you spending too much energy on a mere diversion? You could better invest your time… and have more success and fun. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21

They say that sorry is the hardest word. But people say it all the time, with varying levels of sincerity. There’s the moody teenager’s, ‘Sorry for being born!’, usually accompanie­d by door slamming. Then there’s the scandal-hit politician, who won’t apologise for what they’ve done, but will manage to utter, ‘Sorry if you misunderst­ood’; and the gloating apology: ‘So sorry your team lost and mine won’. A genuine ‘sorry’ is hard to say. But it can be the catalyst for improved relationsh­ips, honesty and trust.

A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23

If you could be granted one superpower, which would you choose? Most people’s first choice is to be able to fly, which would make a difference to traffic congestion! Another popular preference is invisibili­ty. I can see why being able to disappear from uncomforta­ble situations might appeal. Yet we can all wield this power. It’s not always the most positive way to cope. But melting into the background - until you’re ready to stride forward with optimism - is a smart way to refuel your selfconfid­ence. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20

Give yourself a break! Everyone deals with anxieties and everybody is hard on themselves sometimes. We’re human. It’s natural to have self-doubts. And, when we’re battling with our insecuriti­es, it can be hard not to fall into self-criticism. Try not to tumble further down that dark rabbit hole! You’re not accomplish­ing anything by giving yourself a hard time. What you think are your most glaring faults are not really faults at all. The best remedy is simple, if not always easy: be kind to yourself. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 22

‘In vino veritas.’ was an expression used in ancient Rome. It’s the understand­ing that if you want informatio­n, plying people with alcohol will lower their ‘secret-keeping’ resistance. We all know people who reveal their deepest, darkest thoughts after a drink or two. And, of course, although honesty is often the best policy, discretion can still be the better part of valour. Though it might not seem as if extreme caution is necessary, there’s a need to be discreet today. Only say what you need to say.

A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23

Some people see the glass as half empty. And there’s nothing you can do to persuade them otherwise. The danger is that the more time you spend with such people, the more you might agree with them. Pessimism is infectious. If it’s left to grow, it’s harder to counteract. If you really want to affect someone’s mood, you need to be patient and acknowledg­e that even optimists can see the reality of problems. They just try to deal with them in a skilful, gentle way. Diplomacy can lead to understand­ing.

A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

Some things are set in stone - no matter how much we might wish we could change them, we just have to accept that it’s impossible. But very few of life’s immovable objects are impervious to your unstoppabl­e force. All you need is the right frame of mind. Your ability to negotiate can never be taken for granted, ignored or underestim­ated. Recent developmen­ts are helping you to develop your skills. With Mercury retrograde, an agreement can be revisited. Be gracious, be fair, but be firm.

A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005. CANCER JUN 23 - JUL 23

Do you have psychic powers? Can you see into the hearts and minds of people around you? Can you read between the lines? Of course! We all can, sometimes. At other times, though, our intuition is hard to read. Be cautious now, of jumping to a conclusion over a vision that seems to be based on hard facts. Your understand­ing may not be as complete as you believe it to be. It’s likely that you only have a part of the story. New possibilit­ies are about to be revealed which will give you a different perspectiv­e.

A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

Yesterday we talked about your conviction­s. What I didn’t ask was whether you had courage in them. For, even though you might doubt yourself, my faith in your bravery is absolute. Of course, questionin­g yourself when a particular course of action seems to have no hope of success is valuable. Yet, just like those trick birthday candles, hope has a funny way of flickering back to life just when it seems to have been extinguish­ed. Try not to lose sight of the goal. It’s closer than it appears. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

When we are in physical or emotional danger our bodies respond on a physiologi­cal level. Every muscle screams either fight or flight. The world narrows to what matters in that moment. Our vision becomes powerfully clear. Right now, someone you care about is in a potentiall­y vulnerable situation. It’s likely that your vision is a little clouded by your concerns. Some distance from the situation will allow you to see more objectivel­y. Your help is still needed – but the situation is better than you think. A rare portal now opens up in this magical time between two eclipses. Call 1900 959 005.

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