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TODAY, Mercury moves into an intense relationship with the zodiac’s realist, Saturn. It’s a bit of a departure from the weekend’s Mars-Neptune opposition. That was about chasing dreams, no matter how unlikely the scenario. Today’s events are more likely to bring us back down to earth. But the ground isn’t such a bad place to inhabit. After all, it’s from here that, given time and persistence, ideas can grow. And, if cared for, what they mature into will be far harder to dismiss. ARIES BOB Dylan said: Mar 21 — Apr 20 ‘Behind every beautiful thing, there’s some kind of pain.’ And it’s true we all seem to have a masochistic streak – why else would so many of us make our lives harder than they need to be? Is it just a part of being human? And, if not, why don’t we implement the changes necessary in order to simplify things? It’s worth taking a closer look at what’s upsetting you. There’s no need to let it affect you so deeply. If you take a step back, you’ll see what you need to do. The sky is positively charged with astrological promise. For your LATEST inspiring guide to the week ahead, call 1550 511 611. TAURUS WE can get very Apr 21 — May 21 tangled in our worries. Yes, you may face some conflict and upset in the short term. Yes, you may be concerned about money or emotional upheavals. But you’ve experienced such challenges before. And, as you’ve done in the past, you’ll come through with a smile. That happy moment will be reached far more quickly if you can put your problems into perspective. As Neptune’s presence looms large, don’t be fooled into thinking things are bigger than they are. A powerful celestial portent brings positivity and potential. Find out how you can maximise its power. Call 1550 511 611. GEMINI HAVE you ever May 22 — June 22 had to solve a puzzle where you were given the answer and asked to work out the question? It’s supposed to encourage lateral thinking. In real life, though, it’s hard to see the point of such exercises. The beauty of overcoming a challenge is in the positive changes that are created by success. You might not be feeling quite this way about the issue you’re facing. But that’s because you haven’t worked out how to overcome it yet! As soon as you have, you’ll feel very differently. The sky is positively charged with astrological promise. For your LATEST inspiring guide to the week ahead, call 1550 511 611. CANCER DOES the Queen June 23 — July 23 ever do her own dusting? It’s hard not to smile at the idea of the monarch donning her apron and waving a feather duster over the Buckingham Palace knick-knacks. But she might enjoy polishing the silverware, and, if she did, would it devalue her importance? No! Don’t feel undermined by having to deal with what seems to be a minor matter. As Mercury links with Saturn today, last weekend’s Mars-Neptune opposition will help you to maintain grace under fire. A powerful celestial portent brings positivity and potential. Find out how you can maximise its power. Call 1550 511 611. LEO IT seems that July 24 — Aug 23 disaster is always striking somewhere in the world. Whether caused by the forces of nature, or the wrath of man, our news is inundated with the suffering of others. It isn’t always clear what to do to help. It can feel as if our acts of charity are too small to make a difference. But no display of generosity is insignificant or invaluable. Even the smallest kindness has a profound effect. You have a chance to make a contribution to an unresolved conflict today. The sky is positively charged with astrological promise. For your LATEST inspiring guide to the week ahead, call 1550 511 611. VIRGO OLD wounds can Aug 24 — Sep 23 make us guarded. We become wary of other people’s intentions and doubt our feelings towards those who are trying to help us. Affection, respect and trust take a while to be earned. So what exactly has someone done to earn your confidence? The proof of this pudding is, as they say, in the eating. You don’t need to be so cautious. Sometimes, people or situations that seem too good to be true are just that: good and true. The help you’re being offered is worth taking. A powerful celestial portent brings positivity and potential. Find out how you can maximise it’s power. Call 1550 511 611. LIBRA OUR customs are Sep 24 — Oct 23 strange. Where I’m from, it’s obligatory for a host to offer a visitor a cup of coffee or tea. The correct response is: ‘Only if it’s not too much trouble?’ When it turns out to be no trouble at all, the polite guest then asks for ‘whichever is easiest’. Of course, there’s no difference between the two! We play an elaborate charade of politeness because social codes demand it. Follow an established code today, but don’t let it stop you from getting what you really want. The sky is positively charged with astrological promise. For your LATEST inspiring guide to the week ahead, call 1550 511 611. SCORPIO THERE’S Oct 24 — Nov 22 something clearly wrong when smoke billows from the engine of a car. It’s obvious to everyone that the vehicle needs to stop and that expert help is needed. But how do you know who to trust? Someone passing by may appear to be knowledgeable, but who’s to say that they know what lies at the root of this particular problem? Isn’t it better to call a mechanic? Similarly, don’t rush to find a solution now. Especially since you’re unsure about the cause of the problem. A powerful celestial portent brings positivity and potential. Find out how you can maximise its power. Call 1550 511 611. SAGITTARIUS YOU’RE Nov 23 — Dec 21 playing a game of Guess Who? You seem to have figured it all out: hair colour, eye colour, gender; you’re poised to win, you make your guess and you’re . . . wrong! We’ve all jumped to a conclusion, believing we had all the pieces of the mystery. But worse than being wrong is if we’re unwilling to see where we made the error of judgment. Sometimes it’s easy to admit you made a mistake. If you want to find the right conclusion, it’s worth reassessing. The sky is positively charged with astrological promise. For your LATEST inspiring guide to the week ahead, call 1550 511 611. CAPRICORN IF you look Dec 22 — Jan 20 at today’s introduction, you’ll see I talk about Mercury’s link with your ruler having a grounding effect. But for Capricorns it speaks about issues of faith. That may seem rather contradictory – especially in a forecast for those born under the sign that’s most unlikely to believe what it hears! But this doesn’t mean that you don’t have a spiritual side. You just tend to need evidence to justify your beliefs. Try recognising how far you’ve come this year. You’re about to do even better. A powerful celestial portent brings positivity and potential. Find out how you can maximise its power. Call 1550 511 611. AQUARIUS KNOWLEDGE Jan 21 — Feb 19 is power, they say. But it isn’t always advantageous. In this era of high-priced gadgetry, bargain hunters can be tempted to charge their devices on power supplies made by dodgy manufacturers, even if there are reports of them delivering too much energy and causing fires. But you didn’t come here for consumer advice. Where you seek your advice is important today. Watch out for people with too much information, but heed enough to get the job done. The sky is positively charged with astrological promise. For your LATEST inspiring guide to the week ahead, call 1550 511 611. PISCES ‘THE enemy of my Feb 20 — Mar 20 enemy is my friend.’ The earliest known expression of this concept was in the 4th century, written in Sanskrit. In English, the first appearance is 1884. This illustrates the fact that people have been forming unlikely alliances for at least 1,000 years! If you hope to get justice in a current situation, you might consider adopting such an approach. Though a new partnership may see you paired with someone you don’t exactly get along with, it could be most beneficial. A powerful celestial portent brings positivity and potential. Find out how you can maximise its power. Call 1550 511 611.