YOUR STARS

The Solstice focuses on the passage of time; what we’ve achieved or have yet to achieve; what we wish to happen, as well as what we’d rather didn’t! It encourages us to look at what we can do to affect the outcome of any challenges. The Sun’s move into Capricorn means that all the planets are in areas of the zodiac dedicated to work (rather than holiday frivolity). But this seriousness can be beneficial: by putting the effort in now, lasting positive results will be just around the corner.

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ARIES MAR 21 - APR 20

When you’re hiding treasure, it makes sense to put it somewhere no one would think of looking for it. Perhaps that’s why we often find brilliance and beauty where we least expect them. Over the Solstice weekend, don’t be surprised to discover the glimmering beginnings of something wonderful. The hardest steel is forged in the hottest temperatures; so, too, is lasting happiness. Things might not be easy, but they hold a potentially positive development for which you’ll be eternally grateful. Happy Christmas! If the season loses its sparkle, call 1300 017 319.

LEO JUL 24 - AUG 23

It’s not possible to have everything exactly how you want it to be. Oh sorry, I didn’t mean to point out the obvious! You already knew that. And you certainly didn’t need to have that irritating truth pointed out to you in your zodiac forecast! Yet there are times when you can be so relaxed about everything that’s going on in your world that you don’t even care whether everything’s the way you want it to be … or not! Find that place this Solstice weekend, and you’ll get more of what you want. It’s Christmas! Find seasonal good cheer when you call 1300 017 319.

SAGITTARIUS NOV 23 - DEC 21

When Mercury passes through your sign, it boosts your mental processing capacities. You get smarter! You have even more innovative ideas than usual, and more enthusiasm for bringing them into reality. Over the Solstice weekend, you reach the peak of your powers. If there’s a problem, you can solve it. If someone’s stuck on the horns of a dilemma, you can help extricate them. Make the most of your natural talents and you’ll bring an early Christmas boost to many folk’s lives. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever. Call 1300 017 319.

TAURUS APR 21 - MAY 21

Astrophysicists tell us that the universe was empty until the Big Bang. But how on earth do they know? It’s not as if anyone was around to watch what was going on! Actually, the concept of the Big Bang denies the possibility of eternity … that’s a major existential revelation. This Solstice weekend, you need to alter your perception of time. Your approach to Christmas is being dictated by past situations. Yet, if you approach it with fresh eyes, your experience will be much more positive. It’s Christmas! Find seasonal good cheer when you call 1300 017 319.

VIRGO AUG 24 - SEP 23

They tell us that the truth sets us free. And that’s true. But that doesn’t mean much unless you feel as if you’re not free in the first place. The difficulty is that we develop such broad shoulders that we carry our problems around without even noticing their weight. Even the idea of putting a burden down can feel wrong. Yet this Solstice weekend, as you absorb an idea that someone is keen to share with you, you’ll begin to see a situation from a better perspective … in perfect time for Christmas. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever. Call 1300 017 319.

CAPRICORN DEC 22 - JAN 20

People go to all sorts of lengths when they’re trying to avoid having an argument. They don’t answer the phone. They avoid looking at emails. And, if they find themselves in the same location as the person they’re trying to avoid, they either assume a pose of indifference, or act with a swagger they don’t really feel. But does that make it okay? Are they in the right because they’re taking such a stance? Everyone will benefit if you find the courage to say what needs saying this weekend. Happy Christmas! If the season loses its sparkle, call 1300 017 319.

GEMINI MAY 22 - JUN 22

‘To err is human; to forgive, divine’. It’s one of those phrases that you might even have said in the past. So my question, this Solstice weekend, is whether you’re human or divine? The chances are, you think you’re human. Most of us see ourselves in the ‘erring’ rather than the ‘forgiving’ category. But a part of you is deeply, inherently, innately divine. So, to honour that wonderful side of yourself, be as forgiving as you can be. The resultant appreciation will make the festive season really special. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever. Call 1300 017 319.

LIBRA SEP 24 - OCT 23

There are lots of talented impressionists in this world. Even if we don’t all pick up accents and mannerisms, we make subtle changes to our voice and behaviour depending on the situation we find ourselves in. Human beings are adaptable. The difficulty, is that we can’t always tell if we’re dealing with someone’s true response, or to their subconsciously carefully created response - because they think that’s how other people would react. You’ll see the heart of someone this Solstice weekend. Happy Christmas! If the season loses its sparkle, call 1300 017 319.

AQUARIUS JAN 21 - FEB 19

Take some paper and draw a line down the middle. Then, after some deep thinking, jot down, on one side, the reasons why Christmas might be difficult, and on the other, the reasons why it might be fabulous. Try not to skip over anything; get it all down in writing. Then, take some scissors and cut the paper into tiny pieces. Actually, over the Solstice weekend, if you just allow the positivity of having Venus in your sign to fill you with seasonal joy, then you’ll feel full of love, which you can share. It’s Christmas! Find seasonal good cheer when you call 1300 017 319.

CANCER JUN 23 - JUL 23

We have an endless drive towards reinvention. We constantly evaluate and critique aspects of our lives, our thinking, our personalities and even our bodies. We’re forever finding faults and making changes. ‘If only this were different,’ we think, ‘everything else would somehow fall into place’. While the drive to better ourselves is commendable, it can also turn out to be counter-productive. Over the Solstice weekend, the real challenge for you is to learn to love yourself exactly as you are. Happy Christmas! If the season loses its sparkle, call 1300 017 319.

SCORPIO OCT 24 - NOV 22

It was Sophocles who first warned against shooting the messenger. He knew that those who relay bad news are often the first to be blamed for it. No one wants to be told something they don’t want to hear. Yet, we’re very happy to appreciate the bearer of good news, even when they’re mere messengers and it has nothing to do with them. You may have acquired a prejudice against someone because of what they tend to say. But it’s worth listening to them closely this Solstice weekend. It’s Christmas! Find seasonal good cheer when you call 1300 017 319.

PISCES FEB 20 - MAR 20

When we know what we’re talking about, we don’t tend to talk much. Unless, of course, we find ourselves in a situation where someone’s about to make a catastrophic and irrevocable error – we might choose to speak up then. Otherwise, we tend to keep our thoughts and opinions under wraps. Conversely, when we’re less confident about the facts, we tend to try to disguise our lack of information by saying far too much. Don’t be fooled by what anyone’s saying this Solstice weekend.

Give yourself the best Christmas present ever. Call 1300 017 319.