CROSSWORD AND HOROSCOPES

VIRGO 24 AUG-23 SEPT

Something trivial could annoy you this week. And with a rather explosive aspect linking aggressive Mars and rebellious Uranus there will be fireworks aplenty. However, that does not mean you should run for cover. On the contrary, you will impress some very important people with your courage under fire – and they will reward you with more than a medal. CALL 1560 475 017* LIBRA 24 SEPT-23 OCT

Before you go to war with someone over a financial or business matter it will pay you to get expert advice. You may be convinced that you are in the right but you could still do with a second opinion from somebody who is not so emotionally involved. CALL 1560 475 018* SCORPIO 24 OCT-22 NOV

You will be in the mood to gamble this week and you might just pick a winner. On the other hand you might lose everything on some foolish wager where there is no skill involved at all. Before you start, ask yourself this question: is the adrenalin rush worth the risk? CALL 1560 475 019* SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV-21 DEC

You are sure to feel threatened by what happens this week, but you know that nothing stays the same for long and you know that you need a challenge. What you don’t know yet is that you will take to a new set of circumstances like the proverbial duck to water. CALL 1560 475 020* CAPRICORN 22 DEC-20 JAN

You can do things the hard way or the easy way this week – it really is up to you. Friends and family are ready to give you the help you need but they won’t get involved until you expressly ask them to help you out. So what are you waiting for? CALL 1560 475 021* AQUARIUS 21 JAN-19 FEB

You are capable of so much more, but because you have grown used to a particular routine you are not really exploring your limits. What happens over the next few days will nudge you in the right direction. What happens after that will be more of a full-blooded shove. CALL 1560 475 010* PISCES 20 FEB-20 MARCH

You need to get back to reality – quick. Daydreams are all very nice, but from the look of your Solar chart you have some serious issues to deal with and an airy-fairy attitude won’t get you very far. Talking of getting far, there’s absolutely no point in making a run for it! CALL 1560 475 011* ARIES 21 MARCH-20 APRIL

Don’t overreact this week if what you hear is somewhat negative. Whatever it is and however much it is going to cost you, it is not the end of the world. Sometimes you attach too much importance to mundane and material things. It’s love that makes the world go round. CALL 1560 475 012* TAURUS 21 APRIL-21 MAY

Under no circumstances must you let your standards slip, or do anything that could harm your reputation. Someone in a position of authority may try to scare you into submission but there is nothing they can do to hurt you – you can only hurt yourself. CALL 1560 475 013* GEMINI 22 MAY-21 JUNE

Don’t worry about whose toes you may be treading on this week. Wherever you put your feet someone will complain. Be assertive from the start and others will soon get the message that you are not to be trifled with – unless, of course, they are masochistically naive. CALL 1560 475 014* CANCER 22 JUNE-23 JULY

You will need to display a great deal of self-discipline this week as events over which you have no control tempt you to take risks you know you should resist. If what you are thinking of doing could lose you more than you earn in a month – think again. CALL 1560 475 015* LEO 24 JULY-23 AUG

You are willing to do whatever it takes to reach the top in your chosen role or profession. Unfortunately, there is someone who wants the same thing as you and as there is only one available you are going to have to fight for it. May the best Leo win. CALL 1560 475 016*