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HAPPY Chinese New Year! Today we enter the final leg in the 12-year Chinese astrological cycle: the earth Year Of The Pig. Although I’m no expert, it seems this noble animal represents wealth and affluence. Given that Jupiter, the planet of abundance, also takes 12 years to traverse the zodiac and return to full power in Sagittarius (as is now the case), there are wonderful parallels to be drawn with the astrology I’m more familiar with. So, I wish all readers a New Year as happy as a pig in… earth! ARIES Mar 21 — Apr 20

IF you’re wondering what size of risk you should be preparing to take, it’s worth taking a moment to consider all your options. When you’re dealing with the roulette wheel of fortune, you’d be welladvised to make a moderate move. But, in the long run, you’ll be far better off focusing your energy on a certainty. Trust in your judgment rather than your luck. You’re in receipt of information, yet you need to check its reliability before you act upon it. Then, you can take a courageous step forward. For news that will lift your spirits this month, call your hope-filled, four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

TAURUS Apr 21 — May 21

WHAT’S the meaning of life? Surely we’re just random blips in an otherwise bleak and meaningless universe? Well, let’s see if you’re still feeling that way by the end of the week. I rather suspect that you’re about to be reminded of just how wonderful this world can be. Life is a blessing, a miracle granted by a force that is beyond our understanding. Whenever we give our attention to the inevitable petty issues, we seem to be consumed by them. But, if you look for joy today, you’ll find it by the bucketload. Your prediction for the next few weeks is ready. For inspiring insight into February, call 1550 511 611.

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

BEFORE Da Vinci put his brush to the canvas, the enigmatic smile of the Mona Lisa existed only in the realms of his imagination. Similarly, a young Mozart sat down at a keyboard and composed music that has created an emotional response across the centuries. That’s how a single idea can impact the world. The New Moon brings an opportunity that could easily be overlooked in the machinations of your busy life. Don’t make the mistake of underestimating the value of your thoughts and imaginings today. For news that will lift your spirits this month, call your hopefilled, four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

CANCER June 23 — July 23

IF everything is preordained why do we bother wasting so much time making decisions? Why do we use up emotional reserves dealing with stress? If it’s not going to change anything, surely we’d be better off expending our energy on more enjoyable pursuits. But everything does matter. Nothing is set in stone. The implications of the choices you make today will ripple through your life and be felt years from now. Thus, the power to fill your world with happiness is in your hands today. Your prediction for the next few weeks is ready. For inspiring insight into February, call 1550 511 611.

LEO July 24 — Aug 23

THIS prediction is for some other Leo. You should be… well… what exactly should you be doing? And why are you just assuming that someone else’s needs are more important than yours? It’s as if your usual self-confidence has been undermined and you doubt your right to the respect you deserve. No wonder you’re feeling uncomfortable. No wonder that a problem you thought you’d solved is looming scarily. Yet, all is fine in your world. Take a deep breath… your sense of proportion is on the return. For news that will lift your spirits this month, call your hope-filled, fourminute forecast: 1550 511 611.

VIRGO Aug 24 — Sep 23

WHEN everything starts to go our way, we get an irresistible urge to celebrate. Although that might be normal, it’s not always sensible. The energy we expend could, after all, be put to more effective use. And let’s not forget that success and failure are two halves of the same whole. The same people who fixate on winning, over-fixate on the opposite. With so much potential it’s important to bear this in mind today. With equilibrium as your goal, you can enjoy whatever the world brings your way. Your prediction for the next few weeks is ready. For inspiring insight into February, call 1550 511 611.

LIBRA Sep 24 — Oct 23

ALL any of us can ever do is our best. Hmmm… that’s not quite true because if that were all we could do, we’d all do our best all the time. The problem is that we’re also quite capable of doing our worst. And what makes life even more tricky, is that sometimes we think we’re doing our best, but we’re doing our worst. How is this information going to change your day? You just need to bear in mind that even when you’re completely certain about something, it’s important to leave some room for doubt. For news that will lift your spirits this month, call your hope-filled, four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

SCORPIO Oct 24 — Nov 22

AS we move further into the future, we become increasingly adept at enshrining the past. Whilst our predecessors made do with paintings and books to jog their memories, we have an abundance of technological time preservatives: photos, videos and sound-recordings at our fingertips, ready to remind us of how things used to be. That can make moving on trickier. The New Moon suggests it’s time draw a line under something you’re holding on to. Today holds too much potential to miss. Your prediction for the next few weeks is ready. For inspiring insight into February, call 1550 511 611.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 — Dec 21

SOME folk don’t like sleeping in the dark. They feel unsafe if they can’t see what’s going on, and prefer to leave a light on. Yet sometimes, we have no choice but to face uncertainty. There will always be things we don’t know, and it’s impossible to keep our eye on everything. It can take a long time (even a lifetime) to learn to accept, trust and relax. The New Moon seems to be shining a light on something that you can feel even though it remains invisible. Patience is key. All is about to be revealed. For news that will lift your spirits this month, call your hopefilled, four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 — Jan 20

YOU’RE more used to giving advice than taking it. Sometimes that makes you a hero; other times, rather the opposite. Occasionally, you’ve even been known to do both simultaneously! Today, though, you have no idea how to handle a scenario. You’re full of doubt… you’re secondguessing and questioning yourself. Yet, though you might not have the answer, you’ve got something much more important: the right questions. Keep asking those and your powers of discrimination will lead you to the solution. Your prediction for the next few weeks is ready. For inspiring insight into February, call 1550 511 611.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 — Feb 19

SOMETIMES, when you catch yourself thinking profound thoughts, you feel silly. Life on planet Earth isn’t geared up to supporting contemplative ideas and philosophies. You don’t see adverts along the High Street for evening classes on the meaning of life. Our favourite, action-packed, dramatic characters don’t pause for moments of quiet reflection. For the most part, we seem happy to go along with the frothiness of life. Be glad as the New Moon in your sign obliges you to face a reality. For news that will lift your spirits this month, call your hope-filled, fourminute forecast: 1550 511 611.

PISCES Feb 20 — Mar 20

NO! Before you continue to read your forecast you must pass the Piscean security check. Please enter your latest password. No, not the old one you always use. The new one, with the upper case letters and the punctuation marks that you’ve noted down. Oh, you’ve forgotten where you’ve written it. Have you looked properly? You can’t just give up. What’s that? You’ve no idea where it is. Okay, on this occasion I’ll believe that it’s you. Just make sure you don’t let anyone boss you around today. Your prediction for the next few weeks is ready. For inspiring insight into February, call 1550 511 611.