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SOMETIMES I cringe when I remember my schooldays. There were times when I would get so fired up by a lesson that I’d put my hand up every few minutes with something to add or a question to ask, when really the teacher would have been better uninterrupted. The astrological weather has reminded me of this as one by one, first Venus, then the Sun, have been prodding wise Jupiter. Today, it’s Mercury’s turn to ask for insight. Luckily, generous Professor Jupiter has plenty to share.

ARIES Mar 21 — Apr 20

A LIGHT is being shone into an area of confusion and a truth is being revealed. It involves someone’s fabrications and half-truths about which you’ve been aware, but unable to extricate yourself from. Because you’ve been implicated in this situation, once you begin to see how the land really lies, your perception will shift. Rather than respond with anger and demand justice, as Venus settles into a new sector of the sky, forgiveness and patience can replace any desires for revenge. Romance is in the stars this week, as Venus changes signs and a Lunar Eclipse takes place. For insightful news, call 1550 511 611.

TAURUS Apr 21 — May 21

MY FIRST memories of Valentine’s Day date back to infant school. The kids made cards covered with dry macaroni and glitter, then the teacher distributed them to the pupil named on each card. It was a very early lesson in the benefits of the role that appearances play in the popularity stakes. I also remember being confused by why I couldn’t sign my card. If you want to make a connection with someone, what’s the point of anonymity? It’s a question you should ask yourself. A Lunar Eclipse and Venus changing sign means there’s love in the air. For a powerful personal prediction, call 1550 511 611.

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

SOMETIMES we need to take time to think about things. No one can just walk into a language lesson mid-term and hope to understand as well as those who started at the beginning of the term. Non! You’ve got a feeling that something simple has passed you by while you were busy focusing on more complex plans. But rather than looking for a complicated explanation to justify your actions, take advantage of the simplicity of the potential you’re being offered. It’s yours for the taking. Romance is in the stars this week, as Venus changes signs and a Lunar Eclipse takes place. For insightful news, call 1550 511 611.

CANCER June 23 — July 23

OLD horror films are often so funny, they cease to be scary. The effects seem clunky, as monsters made of various bits and pieces stomp around making strange noises. But when those films first appeared, audiences were terrified. Technology changes so quickly that today’s special effects will look ridiculously old hat in the near future. Can that same philosophy be applied to a situation in your world that seems scary to you? Actually, if you look closely, it’s a lot less credible than you think. A Lunar Eclipse and Venus changing sign means there’s love in the air. For a powerful personal prediction, call 1550 511 611.

LEO July 24 — Aug 23

PEOPLE who communicate effectively understand you need to listen as well as talk. The greatest entertainers appreciate being entertained as well as giving pleasure to their audience. Two-way processes are successful and satisfying, but we almost always know which way we want things to go – and that’s our way! You’ve been obliged to follow someone else’s path recently, but you’re about to understand why this has, in fact, been leading you to travel on the ‘right way’. Romance is in the stars this week, as Venus changes signs and a Lunar Eclipse takes place. For insightful news, call 1550 511 611.

VIRGO Aug 24 — Sep 23

ARE you tired of feeling as though life is just one long battle? What are the chances of you finding the celestial remote control, pushing ‘pause’, then giving yourself a chance to rest and – dare I say it – relax and enjoy yourself? Well, of course you can do that. We all go through phases in our lives where we feel optimistic despite the disappointments and aggravations in our lives. As Venus passes through your opposite sign on this Valentine’s Day, you’ll feel a liberating emotional balance in your personal life. A Lunar Eclipse and Venus changing sign means there’s love in the air. For a powerful personal prediction, call 1550 511 611.

LIBRA Sep 24 — Oct 23

THURSDAY’S eclipse influences your generosity, creativity and romance. And, before that, links from the Sun and Mercury to Uranus will change the way you see others. Passionate Mars also impacts on your thoughts and communication. Going on a date, to you, is almost the equivalent of a brain surgeon applying to run the first-aid tent at a jumble sale – but no one is overqualified in love. Do what comes naturally and feels right, and a hopeful beginning will emerge in your emotional life. Romance is in the stars this week, as Venus changes signs and a Lunar Eclipse takes place. For insightful news, call 1550 511 611.

SCORPIO Oct 24 — Nov 22

YOU’RE looking for the answer to a burning question, but what will you do when you find it? Find another question that desperately needs answering, of course! When you’re thirsty, you want to track down something to quench your thirst – and then you get thirsty again. Satisfaction is a transient feeling; unless, that is, you search for something more substantial and satisfying – such as the peace that’s based on a deeper acceptance of the mysteries of life. The cosmos will guide you to what you need. A Lunar Eclipse and Venus changing sign means there’s love in the air. For a powerful personal prediction, call 1550 511 611.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 — Dec 21

YOU’RE feeling inspired – but what you don’t yet know is whether it’s an entertaining notion or a realistic concept that your future can be built upon. Until you have more evidence of how it is going to evolve, keep your options open. Mercury’s link to your ruler, plus the presence of the power planet, Mars, in your sign, indicate something substantial can suddenly change. So even if you feel that you’re trundling along, leave some space for the appearance of something new. Romance is in the stars this week, as Venus changes signs and a Lunar Eclipse takes place. For insightful news, call 1550 511 611.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 — Jan 20

IT’S hard to put a price on those things we care about – and it’s impossible to put a price on the things we love. Furthermore, the idea of putting a price tag on everything in the world is horrifying, but somewhere in your life, someone is trying to apply such a set of inappropriate values. You know what is right and you support what’s reasonable and fair. You also know that there is more to life than financial gain. As you stand up for your principles, the gains you make are worth far more than money. A Lunar Eclipse and Venus changing sign means there’s love in the air. For a powerful personal prediction, call 1550 511 611.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 — Feb 19

DO YOU really need to say sorry for something that you’ve done? If you really feel as if you do, I don’t want to stop you, but there’s a chance you’re being manipulated into feeling responsible. Someone has their finger on your guilt button and knows exactly what to do to press it. This has led to bouts of doubt and self-questioning. It’s time to put those feelings to one side and feel pleased and confident about all that you’ve achieved so far this year. Stand tall and be proud. Romance is in the stars this week, as Venus changes signs and a Lunar Eclipse takes place. For insightful news, call 1550 511 611.

PISCES Feb 20 — Mar 20

THERE’S a theory that says the faster we make up our minds, the less time we have to think, the less time we have to worry, and thus the more fun we have. On the other hand, the less time you spend thinking, the less you comprehend and the more easily you can be misled, and thus the more reason you have to be worried. As Mercury links to Jupiter, using your powers to discriminate is not being unnecessarily cautious. Actually, if you really give it a try today, you’ll realise that it can be fun. A Lunar Eclipse and Venus changing sign means there’s love in the air. For a powerful personal prediction, call 1550 511 611.

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