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Dear Oscar, Rather surprisingly, I seem to be reworking issues that I was dealing with a decade ago. Could this be anything to do with Pluto being retrograde? Or Jupiter’s return to Scorpio? Thanks. Melanie

Hi Melanie, When you wrote this, Jupiter was preparing to oppose Uranus, and Pluto was beginning to change direction. It’s no surprise things were – surprising! You’re right that Jupiter’s return to Scorpio will help give meaning to what’s being revealed, both past and present.

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ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20

When we’re caught up in the thick of it, we don’t find it easy to know whether a situation is healthy or not. The criteria are hard to define. Passion and commitment are valuable sentiments – but when we’re emotionally engaged, perspective is easily lost. It’s when we realise that we don’t care that we have a clear indication that something isn’t right. Your ruler’s link to Saturn enables you to take a step back from your situation. It’s time to make an assessment – and an important decision.

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LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23

Yesterday, we talked about heaven and hell. But if the difference is so easy to define, why would we sometimes choose to suffer? Who in their right mind would undergo pain if they didn’t have to? Lots of us it seems. Some people feel the need to atone, whilst others move from one impossible (painful) situation to the next. But there are also those who realise that happiness is only appreciated when you’ve experienced the alternative. This is only a brief stop, built into an ultimately rewarding journey. See the bigger picture and keep moving in the right direction. Call 1900 959 005.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21

You have an impressive ability to stay calm, even when those around you are flying off the handle. Why work yourself up about other people’s dramas, when most things can be easily dealt with? Some people criticise you for making life hard, with your offhand approach to important issues - but you naturally understand that there’s nothing to be gained by nervously fretting. Courage is undoubtedly a strength, and you have it by the bucketload. Besides, it’s about to start bringing results. For great advice to guide you through difficult choices. Call your in-depth forecast: 1900 959 005.

TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21

We can all be willful. We can all court controversy, and like things that aren’t good for us. Like very loud music and all-night dancing. Or cholesterol-filled, over-priced dinners. If a higher power were to remove such activities from the world, would we be grateful? We’re all creatures of habit, and we can all be passionate about our favourite tastes. Today, though, it’s worth considering if your enthusiasm is preventing you enjoying a simpler, potentially more fulfilling experience.

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VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23

You don’t need to wait until you reach a ripe old age in order to understand that mistakes are part of life. The problem, is that it’s easy to assume that you’ve made an error of judgement, when you’ve done nothing of the sort! It only needs something to be a tiny bit off, and before you know it, you’re chastising yourself. By jumping to conclusions, you fail to realise that it’s not so bad after all. What looks like a terrible mistake is about to reveal itself as a giant leap towards a happy and positive future. What does your heart really desire, and can you achieve it? Call 1900 959 005.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20

You’re worrying about the impossible, and feeling frustrated about something unlikely to happen. It’s time to let go of those feelings of exasperation. The reason that something isn’t working is because it’s not meant to work. You’re being guided towards the only option that makes sense. All you can do, is work on what’s possible today. You fear a compromise; but it will present the solution you desire. Watch then, as what you need presents itself just when you really need it. What’s the best way forward? How can you overcome challenges? Call 1900 959 005.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 22

It’s not easy to make someone do something they don’t want to do. Even if you appear to be successful, there’s sure to be resentment behind their smile. They may still end up being grateful for the experience, though; being encouraged to push beyond boundaries can be good for us. But today, listen when someone lets you know how far they would go. If you respect their boundaries, you’ll be able to move on, and seek elsewhere for a way to get what you’re really looking for.

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LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23

We’re becoming more aware that our dependence on finite resources cannot be maintained. Fossil fuel has become an irreplaceable commodity. We need to learn to use other forms of energy for the power we need – like sunlight, and wind power. Within your psyche, a change needs to be made. A recent source of energy has become unsustainable. You too have other resources to draw on. And one of them will never run out. It’s your potential to love. Encourge that to grow and you’ll be energised. View the challenges ahead in a new light and overcome them. Call 1900 959 005.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

This is a day when keeping your cool can reap rewards. It’s the energy arising from your frustrations that’s hotting up the problems you’re currently dealing with. You have the solution. Reduce the temperature. Take a metaphorical ice bath (or a real one if you dare!). A degree or two of coolness will calm a boiling situation, and bring it to a simmering point, where you can begin to adjust the ingredients. Go gently on the spice, it encourages passion. There’s time enough for that soon. See the bigger picture and keep moving in the right direction. Call 1900 959 005.

CANCER JUN 23 - JUL 23

Some years ago I was in a National Park in America. The visitor centre exhibition depicted native American culture before ‘progress’, as they put it, brought it to an end. It made little mention of the wars with the Indians that played such a critical part. It’s not my intention to pick on the USA - the history of the world is full of governments marginalising and destroying in the name of advancement. But you needn’t feel guilty of the same. You can protect the past now, without becoming trapped in it. What’s the best way forward? How can you overcome challenges? Call 1900 959 005.

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

We have many different ways to control our heart rates. A simple cappuccino makes a heart beat faster. A yoga class, or meditation, makes us more relaxed and our hearts beat more slowly. We spend a great deal of time trying to influence how we feel. It would be so much easier to control our feelings if there was a simple button to press! With Jupiter in your sign, your heart is racing. Passions are running high. You have the power to control and use this energy to change a key relationship. Will the dream you are chasing come true? Call your indepth forecast: 1900 959 005.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

If only they would ask, you could make a difference to someone’s life. Your knowledge is vast, your instinct is kind, and your advice is sound. So what’s stopping them from turning to you for help? Should you volunteer your wisdom and kindly steer them out of harm’s way? We all need to make our own mistakes. It’s only then that we learn. The best thing is to bite your tongue. Let them discover it for themselves. Next time they need you, you’ll be there. Or perhaps you won’t need to be. What does your heart really desire, and can you achieve it? Call 1900 959 005.