YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 21 FEBRUARY 2021

ARIES March 21 - April 20

T here's no point disagreeing this week. But then, when is there ever such a 'need'? We rarely disagree because we have to, we usually do it because we want to. If there's a genuine need to inform someone about an alternative point of view, surely it makes better sense to educate rather than explain? Disagreements don't convince anyone of anything. Why, then, is someone disagreeing with you? You don't need to be drawn into a fight. You can use your understanding to create calm.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Opportunity does not always knock. Sometimes, it just marches in. There is a chance to gain the love you seek.

TAURUS April 21-May 21

D on't just stand there, do something!' That's what we say to ourselves when urgent issues arise. Yet, actually, since leaping into action isn't always the right thing to do, it might be better to say, 'don't just stand there, do nothing'! We're brought up to believe that vigorous effort is admirable, and inaction is lazy. But this isn't always true. You don't need metaphorically to chase anything or anyone this week. With your ruler, Venus, making important links, what's right for you will come.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Stop wasting energy on a problem that belongs to the past. You have so much more to do with your precious time.

GEMINI May 22-June 22

A fascinating new issue is coming under your radar. Until now, you wouldn't have had time to think about it. It might not even have felt relevant to your situation. Now, though, you've got time to give it close consideration. You're right to feel excited and inspired about what's possible. It could well prove to be just perfect. As Mercury, your ruler, changes direction, you'll have more space to identify your needs, and more inspiration to find exciting ways to meet them. Positive change is possible.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: There's a point you are keen to communicate. Now is the time, but you will have to be subtle and sensitive.

CANCER June 23-July 23

T here's a huge difference between not having something, and having it but not realising that you've got it. There's also a distinction between knowing that you've got it, but forgetting where you've put it! As Mercury begins to move forwards, you need to work out whether something is lost or just misplaced. Even if you realise that you never had it in the first place, you're well on the way to being able to achieve whatever it is that you require. One way or another, this week will show you that.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: A situation has become complicated. There is too much emotion involved. Try thinking less about what you feel.

LEO July 24-August 23

Some people say that 'life is like a movie.' Since we're always 'projecting' things onto one another, perhaps this isn't such a farfetched idea. Yet, even if our lives are just passing shows on a screen, they certainly feel real. So too, do the themes that our storylines follow. Sometimes, it's as if we're the main characters in a high-octane adventure, while at others, we feel as if we're just an 'extra' with little chance of making an impact. A starring role brings you into centre stage this week.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Are you caught up in a cycle of repetition? It may be time to experiment with something different. Summon courage.

LIBRA September 24-October 23

I t seems that you've invested a lot of time trying to understand what someone's trying to say, and even more time working out how you've been misunderstood! This has nothing to do with your intelligence or empathic skills, nor have they been deliberately obtuse. As Mercury, the planet of communication, turns direct, a cloud of confusion dissipates. Events this week not only enable you to highlight a communication error, they also provide a way to resolve tension and ensure ongoing trust.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Someone is trying to tell you something that you are not ready to hear. Tell them to wait. Relax.

VIRGO August 24-September 23

A s your ruling planet, Mercury, comes to the end of its retrograde movement, it marks the end of a period of stress and strain. Although such celestial phases are highly constructive for anyone who's in the process of reviewing and reconsidering their plans, the process of reflection tends to be encouraged by a process involving carrots and sticks. You've been more aware of problems than rewards. This week, the change of energy brings clear evidence that your efforts will be rewarded.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: When things are looking good, does a new problem creep into your life? This 'difficulty' is a distraction you can ignore.

SCORPIO October 24-November 22

I f a film producer was planning on making a film about your life, they'd be delighted by what the week ahead has in store for you. You've been struggling against the odds, caught in an epic drama in which you've had to 'take arms against a sea of troubles'. Just to add to the tension, realistic signs of hope have been thin on the ground. No wonder you're concerned about how this is going to work out. Yet, the celestial message is reassuring. You can stop worrying and start to enjoy the show.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You will soon discover magic in a situation you had been inclined to dismiss; a deep, meaningful connection is coming

SAGITTARIUS November 23-December 21

I t's difficult to make decisions when we're feeling confused. It's hard to identify the forces that are affecting us, let alone work out how to deal with them. And when we're truly mystified, we can't even tell that we're confused. We might even think that we know exactly what to do! As you come out the other side of a bewildering situation, you can look back and understand the reason you've been feeling uncharacteristically uncertain. It's time to move on. This issue need never be problematic again.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Celestial influences speak of a journey, a process of transition, that you are undergoing. Don't feel too hemmed in.

CAPRICORN December 22-January 20

W hile an optimist calls a glass half full and a pessimist calls it half empty, you're a pragmatic Capricorn. You know that it's a glass half-filled with water and half-filled with air! Your realistic approach to life is a commendable, much-respected quality. It means that you don't exaggerate problems, or magnify small signs of encouragement out of all proportion. Ignore the pessimists and optimists around you. As Mercury moves forwards, you'll handle a situation with wisdom this week.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Conventional wisdom is not always so wise. Don't base your most important choices on some unchallenged norm.

AQUARIUS January 21-February 19

T he stage is set. The show is about as ready as it will ever be. The audience is expectant. It seems that a drama is about to be played out. Although you're not feeling particularly confident about the part you're about to play, this week brings clear signs of how well suited you are to your role. The Arc of Aquarius, a gathering of planets in your sign, is focusing the celestial spotlight on you. Even though it's no guarantee of acclaim or fame, it will bring a sense of achievement and fulfilment.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: If you express your emotional needs reasonably now, you can expect to be offered several helping hands.

PISCES February 20-March 20

S ometimes, as hard as we try to please someone, someone else seems to take offence. Or, even worse, we end up offending the person we most want to assist. You've been facing a series of tricky choices. You seem to have made a decision which has inadvertently caused conflicting emotions in your nearest and dearest. Yet you aren't the only person involved… and you're not wholly responsible for sorting this out. If you step back out of the fray, you'll find a harmonious resolution unfolds.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Remember your strengths. You needn't be proud but you do deserve to be confident as you consider a key decision.