YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING
4 FEBRUARY 2018
ARIES March 21-April 20 O ften, the best way to take your mind off something that’s bothering you is to focus on something that annoys you even more! But over time this can lead to a search for catastrophe after catastrophe, even where one might not exist. This week, try searching for a glimmer of light if you find yourself in an unsatisfactory situation. It’s in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars. Once you make this initial switch of perspective, you’ll realise that you can see glistenings of hope, joy, love, and inspiration. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Astrology is most helpful to those who seek direction rather than destination. Relax. Be willing to learn and all will be well. TAURUS April 21-May 21 W e have a way of projecting past failures on to future projects. Then, because we have no control over the past, we pessimistically assume that the future is set in stone, too. Why bother constructing a vision for a happier, brighter, fairer future when it’s probably going to fail? But, the future’s yours for the taking. Don’t let anyone — yourself included — convince you otherwise. Broadcast your vision for the world to see this week. Your inspiration can be inspirational, and will encourage others to give you the help you need. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: It’s going to become clear that you are more fortunate than you know. Be grateful, not fearful. Rewards await. GEMINI May 22-June 22 W hether it’s the candy floss, the dodgems or the helter-skelter, most of us love a funfair. What about the game that tests your strength? Wellbuilt individuals queue up to hit a base with an oversized hammer, hoping to be strong enough to win a prize. Of course, they all practise a few times before they manage to hit the bell. This week, as you encounter a task that seems impossibly large, think of that! You’re facing the latest in a series of hurdles. You’ve got all the experience you need to succeed. And you will. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: A decision is needed. The stress is unbearable. Accept that, in your emotional life, there is no ultimate answer... and relax!
CANCER June 23-July 23
A stock market graph of prosperity never follows a straight path. The line zigs and zags up and down, so it’s imperative to view it over a decent timescale to discern any trends. You’re emotionally invested in something you’ve been working on which you are keen to encourage and develop. But as Venus and Jupiter face their first big test since they met in November, you may be experiencing a sense of volatility about your plans. This is not the end of the adventure, though. The journey to success is surprisingly meandering. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: A development is trying to tell you something. Do my readings seem baffling? Keep paying heed till you get the message. LEO July 24-August 23 V enus is about to leave your opposite sign. So is it time to say goodbye to feeling valued? Will the affection you’ve been enjoying cease? Do you need to prepare yourself to start questioning the motives behind any kind gestures? No! No! No! The only person you need to be concerned about is anyone who suggests that you need to start thinking defensively. Your greatest strength is your trusting nature. This week, if you trust and follow your instincts, you can bring out the best in yourself and others too. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Once-difficult things now look simple. You will soon discover you know exactly how to handle the challenge you face. VIRGO August 24-September 23 W hat springs to mind when you hear someone talking about the ‘unexplained’? Boats missing in the Bermuda Triangle, aliens, Area 51, The X-Files, ghosts, conspiracy theories and crop circles? Of course we don’t have to search far to find things that befuddle even the brightest minds. Instructions for assembling flat-pack furniture are a perfect example! Or why certain people can never tidy up after themselves! Right now you’re searching for an explanation. But the answer is less elusive than you fear. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You need to communicate an alternative idea in attractive terms. Even a small step will be better than none. LIBRA September 24-October 23 I n 1968 a scientist called Spencer Silver was trying to develop a strong glue. One of his experiments created the opposite: a weak adhesive that could be re-used. A decade later that discovery became the Post-It Note. Sometimes we discount something because it doesn’t have an instant application. At the moment what you’re experiencing seems of little use. But you’ll soon be extremely thankful for what you’re learning. Keep open minded to all possibilities, and you’ll find creative ways to move ahead this week. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Time matters more than money. Money can be acquired again. Consider why you let irrelevant issues eat up your time. SCORPIO October 24-November 22 D o you need luck on your side right now? Is it time to seek out four-leafed clovers, collect upturned horseshoes, and blow on your dice? Should you be avoiding ladders and watching out for black cats? In truth, you don’t need supernatural intervention to deal with any of your problems. Which is lucky, as your chances of winning the lottery can’t be guaranteed! Nevertheless, as Venus links to Jupiter in your sign you can undoubtedly profit from a stroke of good fortune — be ready to seize it and run with it. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Some dreams ought not to become a reality. Think carefully in choosing an inspiring dream that has merit; then pursue it. SAGITTARIUS November 23-December 21 A Freudian slip is defined as an unintentional error in speech or action that betrays what a person is actually thinking about. Such is the power of our internal thoughts that sometimes we give voice to them without meaning to. There’s a good chance you’ve experienced this recently. Something keeps bubbling to the surface. So, maybe it’s time to stop trying to suppress it. This week, you can find the courage to say what you mean and mean what you say. Stop holding back and you’ll feel much more optimistic. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Is false belief that you might be wasting your time preventing progress? Stick with a plan. You will get somewhere good. CAPRICORN December 22-January 20 F rom the base, mountains looks daunting. It’s a wonder that anyone ever climbs them at all! But for mountaineers, those faraway summits are a challenge, rather than an arduous climb. So, as life tends to provide us all with our own psychological challenges, how are you feeling about the peak in front of you? Are you apprehensive about your ability to rise to the task? This week, you only have to take the first steps on the climb. Then, you’ll see just how capable and ready you are. There are spectacular views ahead. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Your sensitivity and compassion helps you melt away other people’s defences. That special ability will bring a breakthrough. AQUARIUS January 21-February 19 I f you look at anything in the right way, at the right angle or in the right light — then you can see its unique beauty. Sounds cheesy, doesn’t it? But it’s true. You’ve probably had those moments sitting on the bus, or walking through a park, or spending an afternoon with someone you love, when everything seems to glow. In such moments, we reflect some of that light too. If you’re feeling insecure about the aura you’re radiating, all you have to do is focus on the brightness you see in others, and you’ll shine too. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Make a commitment? Or let something go? It’s time to assert your ‘true self’ over these conflicting urges and impulses. PISCES February 20-March 20 H ave you booked any plane tickets, recently? Or been on a grand voyage? Although the world is your oyster, the cosmos has another kind of expedition in mind for you now. It’s an expedition into the vastness of yourself. A voyage of intellectual and emotional discovery can bring rich rewards. Your mind is a creative wonder, and delving into its depths can open new vistas. It’s time to move on from the certainties which have been holding you back, and enter fresh and exciting territory which is full of hope. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Your biggest problem right now? Imaginary fears! Your biggest emotional anxiety is highly unlikely to come to anything at all.