YOUR STARS

Today, Mercury and the Moon, the two fastest lights traversing our skies, link with the approaching Jupiter-Neptune trine to form what’s known as a ‘Mystic Rectangle’. When formations of planets involve the Moon like this, if you blink you could miss it. Yet, although the Moon’s speed means that its impact will be brief, it will be significant. Mercury encourages us to think big and communicate our most inspiring visions. The Moon will help open our hearts as well as our minds.

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ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20

I’ve been reading a story to my son about burying treasure in the garden. In the book, a handful of coins turn into a pot of gold. But just as an acorn wouldn’t make any interest if you took it to the bank, neither will a few coins turn into a money tree. If you want an investment to be successful you have to know what you’re doing - or seek advice from someone who does. As the Mystic Rectangle appears in the sky, your options are richer than you think. You can make a smart choice today. Worried? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23

Why is life so challenging? Do we really need to experience so many difficulties and stressful situations? If it were all a bit easier would we really just put our feet up and take the lazy, selfish options? Are we being punished for past mistakes? As the Mystic Rectangle appears briefly in the sky, you can believe any of the above if you want to. But, make sure you don’t miss the opportunity today brings to implement an almost insignificant alteration to a plan. It will bring about a delightful change. Worried? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21

No matter what you do, the scenario you find yourself in is resisting all your attempts to move things forward. This is especially frustrating because you’re acutely aware of all that’s wrong and are articulating your ideas to other people in a clear way. They appear to be listening and yet no one is taking action. How many more circles do you need to go around before something changes? Jupiter’s link with Mercury suggests that one more enthusiastic push will work magic and make movement possible. Worried? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21

When you take on a big tidying task there’s an inevitable phase where it all gets very messy. Actually though, it’s a sign that things are being sorted out. It’s similar to the sounds musicians make when they’re tuning up, which give little indication of the music to come when the performance begins. Something’s changing… that’s why there’s a contrast in your world now. As Mercury forms an opposition to Jupiter, if you tune in to someone’s mood, you can move on harmoniously from a difficult situation. Confused? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23

If we spent all our time philosophising and talking about the meaning of life we’d never get anything done. Meeting a mate for a cuppa would be deeply significant and probably take up most of the day. Why are we here? What’s the point of doing what we do? Those existential questions are impossible to resolve. Why bother talking about such things when no one can ever definitively answer them. Yet, today, as your ruler opposes Jupiter, acknowledging the potential of an idea will enrich a key relationship. Confused? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20

When you start to implement a good idea it quickly begins to gather momentum. This is worth remembering because you have had one and, as it begins to grow and impact on your life, it deserves attending to, and nurturing. If other people seem to be committing to what appears to be a bad idea it’s because they think that adventurous proposals are too dangerous. Yet the status quo needs to be challenged. Just keep faith in your plan and you’ll find the support you need. Confused? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 22

What are you supposed to do when you’re told not to let your imagination run wild? Lock it away in a cage somewhere and forget about it? Our imagination is precious and needs to be with us at all times. Imagination needs to be nurtured and appreciated so it is finely honed and ready to spring into action. Yours is now desperately hinting at a way of bringing something that seemed impossible into your life. Rather than fear what might be unleashed, trust your intuition today. Uncertain? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23

Once we’ve invested our time and energy into something, it’s hard to stop. We’ve made a commitment; chosen this particular subject to focus on and devoted our valuable resources. It’s hard to realise that we’ve made a wrong decision and need to pull back. The truth is never easy to confront – we tend to avoid it even when someone points out an obvious error. Even if the advice comes from an unlikely source today it’s worth following. You’re in a position where you can easily correct a simple mistake.

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AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

Although we know that oak trees grow from tiny acorns, the process and time scales involved are beyond our ability to imagine. Especially these days, when no one has time to watch a seed sprout, let alone watch a tree grow. We live in an era of instant gratification and the potential of unquantifiable success. The trouble is that we expect our emotional engagements to develop at high speed too. If you implement an action with long-term prospects, you’ll find you have strong support. Uncertain? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

CANCER JUN 23 - JUL 23

We can’t seem to stop ourselves judging other people. Even when we offer praise, and see someone in a positive light, we are holding an opinion of them which often involves a comparison. And other people are doing the same thing to you. As the Moon forms a Mystic Rectangle, it invites you to move away from an old opinion and allow yourself to assess a situation with renewed empathy. You might feel more exposed to criticism but you’ll also be able to make an important decision. Anxious? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

The good news is that you have luck on your side now. The planets are bestowing you with good fortune. The bad news… is that it’s highly unlikely to be the fortune that you imagine it to be. Don’t rush out and buy a scratch card! Try instead to think about the potential for a relationship to develop in a new and exciting way. Or think about an old worry being transformed into a new hope. The cosmic message suggests a change of position from which you can create a more satisfying future. Anxious? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

By far the majority of troubles on planet Earth grow from misunderstandings. They arise even with our nearest and dearest, so it’s hardly surprising that they spring up so frequently and why we need specially trained diplomats to negotiate between countries. You’ll need to deploy your finest diplomatic skills in order to communicate clearly with someone today. If you join forces with them, and share your skills, you can initiate an opportunity that will bring greater understanding and benefit you both. Anxious? There’s a very special message waiting for you, call 1900 959 005.