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HAVE you hunted enough flamingos to feed your guests? Did you catch any dormice for the appetisers? OK, so these probably aren’t on your festive shopping list. Nevertheless, the way the Romans stocked up to celebrate Saturnalia probably wasn’t too dissimilar to how we

rush around ahead of its modern-day equivalent. As the culmination of this annual ritual approaches, the cosmos gives a helping hand. As the red-nosed planet Mars makes creative links with ‘Saturn Claus’, we’ll find the strength to do what must be done.

ARIES IT’S easy to get lost Mar 21 — Apr 20 in marketing hyperbole at the best of times – and even easier during this season: the best, the finest, never-to-be-repeated... and so on. Fortunately we’re hardened to such salesspeak. What’s really needed in this sensitive time, as the Solstice Full Moon nears, is calmness. If you can find tranquillity, you should discover, hidden in the clamour, that there is a real gift for you. It will mean more than anything you’ll unwrap on the big day. Don’t let distractions blind you to it. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

TAURUS IT’S all going on... Apr 21 — May 21 parties, decorations and good cheer; hubbub and excitement everywhere. But do you feel separated from it somewhat, not fully engaged with the tide of enthusiasm all around? There’s a testing, difficult situation that seems just beyond your reach. It affects you, but perhaps you can’t influence it. That’s a recipe to induce a feeling of powerlessness, a sensation that will heighten any vulnerability you were experiencing. Relief is coming from an unexpected source. Just hold firm for now. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

GEMINI AS WE come May 22 — June 22 towards the end of the year, it’s natural to find your mind wandering into philosophical territory. Awareness of the passage of time does that. Where am I going? What can I achieve? Even if you believe your spirit is eternal, we know that no-one’s around forever. So try to remember the divine spark found in the heart of each of us, and remind yourself of the good in your life. Don’t fret about the future. Focus on your own ‘here and now’. That will deliver the greatest gift: perspective! Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

CANCER YOU like the June 23 — July 23 easy life. Well, that’s what you say... and you might even have convinced yourself of that too. But inside, and not so deep down, burns a passion for excitement and new experiences, even if the idea of all that is a little scary. The approaching Solstice Full Moon brings the promise of a period of enjoyable intensity,

which should fulfil some of your unstated desires. Drama is on the way, but it’ll be the good sort, and it will enable someone special to see you in a fresh and exciting new light. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

LEO THIS is a time July 24 — Aug 23 focused on the upcoming celebrations, endless preparations – and the stress that also accompanies the annual ritual. But you can’t help feeling there’s another drama to resolve before you throw yourself into this seasonal one. You seek resolution of an issue that has preoccupied you for a while. There’s a sadness in someone close to you and you feel a responsibility to help. Barriers will finally fall away, and your moment will come. Friends are everything, as you will soon demonstrate. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

VIRGO WHATEVER shook Aug 24 — Sep 23 your world this year, it has taken a long time to come to terms with. If it involved a loss of faith, that’s a hard setback to overcome. I hate to rely on trite and overused sayings, such as ‘time is a great healer...’ but time is exactly that! The old you is returning and you feel near a breakthrough. You can’t hurry these things, but you can help them along. Focus on the good things in your life. It might help you even more if you say these out loud. Inspiration is coming; when it calls, let it in. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

LIBRA I’M always looking Sep 24 — Oct 23 at astrological charts to find the ideal moment to suggest a course of action. It’s not often that I conclude that the best thing you can do is to look backwards. We all tend to prefer the ‘here and now’ and the ‘what’s just around the corner’. But sometimes a look back is what’s needed. You may feel that you’re still suffering from a difficult choice you’ve made. The cosmos is offering you a window to revisit it, fix it and discover a new start in this sensitive area of your life. Go for it. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

SCORPIO THE festive Oct 24 — Nov 22 season is a time both to look forward and to review. You usually find the looking ahead bit quite straightforward. But something from the past is rattling you. A situation that was not of your making is still preying on your mind. Even though you didn’t do anything wrong, the power to heal it lies with you. It helps that we’re in the season of goodwill; it’s the perfect time for you to resolve that conflict and offer conciliation. You’ll have the moral high ground too. You can bring harmony. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

SAGITTARIUS ‘IF you’re Nov 23 — Dec 21 looking for trouble / You came to the right place / If you’re looking for trouble / just look in my face.’ While you might not be feeling as confrontational as Elvis in King Creole, you can certainly identify with his mood. The

build-up to any Full Moon can be stressful, and a Solstice Full Moon has even more power for you to cope with. Don’t forget: you’re the boss of you! You don’t need to be looking for battles. Keeping your composure won’t be easy. But it will yield the finest results. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

CAPRICORN SOME Dec 22 — Jan 20 people misunderstand the saying: ‘Heaven helps those who help themselves.’ They use it as an excuse to be self-centred, picking the best before others have a chance and taking more than their fair share. It’s a brilliant dictum to follow, but only if you honour its intended spirit. It’s not about getting ahead; it’s about people who have a difficulty that they need to get under control; people who seek healing and do something about it. You know what’s needed; heaven can help you. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

AQUARIUS IN YOUR Jan 21 — Feb 19 heart of hearts, even though you love the festive period, you understand what it’s really about. You know the fairy lights, bells, tinsel, vast meals and endless consumption are just paraphernalia. You go along with it, because you know they denote the ritual of this annual coming together of family and friends. Even though some loved ones can sometimes drive you crazy, you know how important you are to each other. You have something good to say. So say it and light up some lives. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.

PISCES EAT, work, sleep. Feb 20 — Mar 20 Eat, work, sleep. It’s easy to get stuck in a rut... achieving a goal then moving on to the next one, without a moment’s pause to reflect on your achievements – or to consider why you do what you do. We’re all guilty of this blinkered behaviour. So use this holiday season to take stock, build up your strength, reflect and formulate a different set of goals that aren’t governed by your usual treadmill. Put fun and recreation at the heart of your thinking. It’s time for a new start. Give yourself the best Christmas present ever: four minutes of priceless, accurate insight and support. Call 1550 511 611.