SURPRISES IN STORE

2 SEPTEMBER 2018

Contestants on game shows are sometimes asked if they want to swap their prize for what’s in the Mystery Box. Even though the audience might delight in shouting, ‘Gamble!’, it’s a serious matter for the person making the decision. This month brings the Equinox and the last in a series of links between lucky Jupiter and mysterious Pluto; there’ll be a surprise or two ahead. An atmosphere of frivolity prevails as Venus links to Uranus. Yet Saturn’s presence ensures that we make sure any important decisions really count. ARIES March 21-April 20 W ith Mars moving forward once again, a gust begins to fill your sails. For some while you’ve been tacking against the breeze, having to navigate with a force blowing against you. But the wind has turned. More direct routes are available and the climate is becoming a little less stormy. That doesn’t mean an easy ride in September. But it does mean less of a struggle than you’ve been used to. The Full Moon in your sign indicates that you’re reaching an important turning point and navigating towards a delightful destination. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Whatever you are going through, the potential for Heaven is just as real as the potential for unhappiness. You choose. TAURUS April 21-May 21 T his month, with your ruler, Venus, moving opposite Taurus, it’s a sign of good things to come — especially in regard to your close relationships. But sometimes what’s best for our heart isn’t what we expect, and with Uranus in your sign, surprises are never far away. As Venus moves opposite the planet of surprises, your heart will be skipping and feeling a delightful enthusiasm that can strengthen a key relationship. This transformation will involve a challenge or two, but that will only add to the excitement. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You can’t speed up a process no matter how much you wish. But you can reap the benefit of a seed planted long ago. GEMINI May 22-June 22 A lthough busy people get things done, they often have a hard time prioritising. When we have an endless to-do list it can be tempting to pick the low-hanging fruit, choosing to do the easiest items instead of tackling the more influential issues that will make the most difference to our workload. But in September, as your ruler forms a Grand Trine with Saturn and Uranus, you have the strength to do more than that. By addressing the root of your problems you’ll be able to harvest the fruits of your endeavours. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Your worries are largely unfounded. Be thoughtful, not fearful, in your life now. You can yet get what you need most. LEO July 24-August 23 As a parent, I have to deal with my fair share of tantrums. Usually they’re caused by over-tiredness — when there are many things my son thinks he wants but nothing that satisfies him. What he really needs is sleep. You’re probably aware that you could do with a break. And, although it might not last as long you’d like, Jupiter’s links, both with Pluto and Saturn, will help you regain control of your schedule. Once you relax, think about what you really want. Because in September, you really can have it! IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You find a subject difficult to ignore. It can’t be constructive to be obsessive. Open your heart to new alternatives. LIBRA September 24-October 23 T he Equinox joins the Sun and Mercury in your sign. Along with the Jupiter-Pluto link, it suggests you have the chance to fulfil important needs in September. Despite the undoubted benefit of hosting your ruling planet, as long as you don’t prioritise material security over emotional stability, Venus’ exit could benefit your emotional adventures. The challenge is to overcome the temptation to seek success in the fickle and the fleeting. Focus on your deeper needs; you’ll receive a deeper sense of satisfaction. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Don’t decide the end of the world is nigh. The cosmos is on a mission to provide you with what you need. VIRGO August 24-September 23 O nce a year your ruler visits your sign. But it’s not every year that it forms a Grand Trine with Saturn and Uranus, and a Minor Grand Trine with Jupiter and Pluto! In celestial terms, you’re being handed every advantage this birthday season. But too much choice can be the enemy of happiness; having so many doors open can lead to inaction — for fear of making a less than optimal choice. As long as you keep taking action, you’ll find optimism and luck accompany you throughout the month. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Experience is worth more than theory. Don’t be so guarded that you inadvertently create issues to guard against. SCORPIO October 24-November 22 T he best salespeople know that success lies in encouraging customers by making suggestions rather than assertions. They have a knack for engaging people in conversations and employing the art of gentle persuasion. Venus’ tense link to Mars this month brings intensity to your relationships and demands an easy way of communicating. If you push your point of view, people will be pushed away. Yet, by mastering the subtle way to guide people, you’ll get the agreement you need. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Start making healthier choices. Balance your need for freedom and security; do something that is good for your heart. CAPRICORN December 22-January 20 H idden deep inside you is immense strength and power. The fact that you don’t broadcast this information is to your credit. But sometimes you forget your many talents and allow passing problems to discourage you. This month, with your ruler’s retrograde journey through your sign finally coming to an end, and Mars now direct, you find yourself with the opportunity to show more of your gifts. This will affect your material status and could have a powerful effect on your romantic life too. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: To others, it looks as if you are wasting your energy; but a great emotional investment is about to take off. AQUARIUS January 21-February 19 S ome psychological experts think that anger masks deeper emotions. They believe it disguises insecure feelings such as fear and uncertainty. It’s worth bearing this in mind if anyone shrieks at you this month… because knowledge brings power. In a stressful situation, if someone can stand back a little, they can diffuse the tension. With your ruler linking harmoniously to Saturn, you have the skills to resolve conflict and calm dramas. It suggests a genuinely satisfying September lies ahead. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Accept that what’s now coming into your life, is right for you. A big obstacle to progress is crumbling. Rejoice! PISCES February 20-March 20 W hen my young son tries to outfox me it’s endearing rather than affronting. His naivety shines through his attempts to beat me at whatever game we’re playing, so I often humour him and pretend, so he thinks he really has beaten me. In the same way, destiny is bemused rather than annoyed by our attempts to disregard its suggestions. This month, as your ruler links to Pluto and Saturn, it brings a situation that is meant to be. If you look for what’s good (even in complex situations) you’ll find it. IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You can get away with a lot if you act confidently. You are making an effort too, and that will also get good results.