YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING

9 DECEMBER 2018

ARIES March 21-April 20

Y ou’re beginning to feel as if you’ve lost interest in a project you’ve been focused on for some time. The energy and commitment you felt seem to have dissipated. Yet, even though this might feel as if something’s coming to an end, the reality is that you’re reacting to one of life’s natural ebbs and flows. As Mercury now moves direct in the sky, it brings the hope of new beginnings. Rather than battling on in the same old tired way, new ways to make progress are being revealed. You’re about to develop a much more effective plan.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Acknowledge what you have to be glad of. You may yet see how to improve situations that seem less than wonderful.

TAURUS April 21-May 21

A ccording to the ancient myths, Pandora was delighted when she was given the box. Even though she knew that she was forbidden to open it, her curiosity got the better of her. It was easy to unlock after all. That’s when all the evils and troubles were released into the world. In many ways, we’re fortunate that she was so inquisitive and disobedient. She became the person on whom the bad things of life could be blamed. This week, think carefully before being tempted to do something just because it’s easy. There’s a better option.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Is someone else, like you, avoiding conversation? Talk. You’ll both discover you have helpful common ground.

GEMINI May 22-June 22

T he task that lies before you may look so vast that you’re tempted just to give up, but, now that your ruler is moving forward across the skies, you can throw your pessimism away. It’s time to roll up your sleeves! There’s work to be done and you have the expertise and energy to do it. It’s not like you to feel defeated by something. Just beneath the surface of doubt lies a bright spark of hope. You might need to give yourself a good talking to, but if you succeed in mustering up some energy, you’ll make excellent progress this week.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Look at the past anew, and your journey changes radically. Your heart is an arrow flying to the right target.

LEO July 24-August 23

W ouldn’t everything be wonderful if only…? Stop! Completing that sentence will only make you feel more frustrated. You have a list as long as your arm of things that would be wonderful to have in your life. Yet, when you take a closer look at what you’re wishing for, only a few of those items are essential. These are the things you need to be focusing on this week. Some plans need immediate attention. Some preparations need to be made. You’ll only be able to add the cherry to a cake that’s been baked. Stop resisting!

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Are you clinging to a source of sorrow? Fight for, not against, something positive now. Be motivated by inspiration.

LIBRA September 24-October 23

A lthough getting along with a particular individual in your world hasn’t always been easy, an improvement is on the way. As Mercury moves forwards it brings the potential to sort out a complicated matter which has put a relationship under great strain. Where procedures have been challenging, you can expect to see gentle progress. If you’ve been worrying about the future of an enterprise (which has felt perilous) the main reason for your concern is about to dissipate. As ease of communication grows, historic problems can be solved.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: It’s time to start a dialogue with someone you know you ought to talk to. Agreement over one key issue is all you need.

VIRGO August 24-September 23

R emember the monster who lived in the cracks on the pavement? It was always waiting to jump out and scare you if you accidentally stepped on one of the lines. No matter how much time you spent trying to avoid it, you’d inevitably forget and then… what? Were you ever stricken down in your tracks? Or were you just lucky? Was it asleep when you broke the rules? We often try to appease imaginary deities in the shape of people who are difficult to please. With your ruler moving forwards again, it’s time to honour your own needs.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Don’t keep thinking, ‘If only...’ Don’t make happiness conditional on a list of targets. Don’t hold yourself to ransom.

SCORPIO October 24-November 22

E ven though your prediction doesn’t contain many words, and takes very little time to read, it can take ages for me to write it! Sometimes it feels as if the space isn’t big enough. Yet, advice is most effective when it’s kept simple. You feel as if you’re facing an obstacle which is impeding your progress and making you feel as if you have no room to manoeuvre. Yet, suppose it’s there for a reason? You’re being prevented from making any wrong moves. This week, if you follow your intuition, you have the space to do what you need to do.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You’re not afraid to admit to a mistake. But sometimes you really are right. In one key respect, you are now.

CAPRICORN December 22-January 20

I t’s that time of year… too much to do and too little time. No wonder you’re feeling anxious. Yet aren’t Capricorns supposed to be able to cope with anything? What’s happened to your legendary ability to stay unruffled in a crisis? The truth, is that if you really do need to be calm, you can be. But you don’t need to test yourself out. The problem, is that you’re experiencing an over-reaction. When you change your approach, you’ll realise that you can easily change anything else that needs sorting, no matter how tricky it looks.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Scientists like certainty; poets prefer mystery. You need to try to take a more poetic approach to a confusing matter.

AQUARIUS January 21-February 19

A s I look at what’s happening in the sky I’m reminded of the Steve Miller Band lyric, ‘Time keeps on slipping, into the future’. As your ruler prepares to connect to Neptune, it brings a sense of déjavu… as vaguely remembered dreams become part of your reality. Something that you’ve only dared imagine is starting to happen. Despite some challenging unexpected factors to deal with, as Mr Miller suggested, you can ‘fly like an eagle’. All you need do is stay focused on what you feel in your heart of hearts and stay true to that.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Is success eluding you? Regardless of what you may currently think, your personal life is being blessed and protected.

PISCES February 20-March 20

A lthough there’s a lot to cope with and change afoot, one thing is certain. Your traditional ruler, Jupiter (in its new home) is bringing opportunities your way. As Neptune prepares to link to Uranus (the planet of unexpected surprises) you might need to watch out for uncharacteristic moments of recklessness. Rather than impulsively pushing projects forward, you’ll gain more from expending your energy with care. You’ll benefit by going with the flow of the tide rather than creating waves of change. It’s heading in the right direction.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Your life is full of drama, tension, urgency, challenge and change. Does it need to be so crazy? No, and soon it won’t be.