Your Stars

Enecka Ndhlovu October 12 1973 Pretoria 15h30 Sun sign: Libra Moon sign: Aries Rising sign: Pisces

You’re coming to the end of one of the most difficult phases of your life. The cosmic plan is for you to spend the years between 40 and 43 rethinking your life. What tends to happen is because you’re so horrified by a life that seems out of control, you sink into a depression. But this cycle is almost over and your new life is about to begin. It will take all your courage to make the kinds of changes you need to make. At this point, you need to hold on to your resources, so don’t storm out of the office. There’s the possibility of a prize or inheritance, so keep all options open. If your love life is no longer working, decide what’s needed to fix it — and do your best. Love is difficult for you, so be gentle with yourself. For now, focus on changing your career and making some real money. It can be done.

LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22)

New relationships take on greater significance as you reassess your emotional needs. There may be some travel involved as you make plans to meet someone you’ve been talking to for a while. It’s time to find out where the real you has been hiding all these years. While you’re at it, you’re in the perfect mood to discard old grudges and start again. Make some space for all the good stuff on its way.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

Those old nightmares — the ones you always have when you’re feeling vulnerable — are back again. The bad news is that you’re going to keep having them until you face your fears. After all, what could be so terrible? Bogeymen? Your childhood? Wicked secrets? To all of the above, take another look and ask yourself, “so what?” And then laugh yourself loudly back into joy.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

The goddess of love, beauty and wild extravagance arrives on Wednesday, slowly improving your love life and your view of the world. Best thing would be to take new encounters slowly, savouring every moment. A load of extraordinarily imaginative ideas have you moving forward. So much so that everyone wants to join your team. Take your time with all this. There’s lots more fun to be had.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The frustrations are coming to an end soon. That idiot who’s competing with you is soon to discover that no one can do exactly what you do, and that we all have our unique contribution to make. The lesson is not to make yourself indispensable. Share the load. After all, you need the freedom to have a life. Today’s full moon suggests you start with your love life. Do something romantic.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

A few moments alone might be nice, just until you get your head back on straight. By Wednesday, you’ll hopefully be ready to inspect all those financial offerings with renewed wisdom and vigour. A few changes will doubtless be needed, but only good ones. Handled well, the energies of today’s transformative full moon will bring greater understanding. Some fun too. For now, trust everyone.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Exciting risks are needed. Not that you’re required to go skydiving or anything. It’s just that you’ve become too comfortable with your talents, and there’s a need to push yourself into new territory. Don’t be afraid. Your gifts extend far further than you realise. Besides, remember the ancient belief that every decision is the right one. And every action takes you closer to where you need to be.

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 19)

You’ve stopped arguing but that doesn’t mean the issues have been resolved. Work on them now, or they’ll be back soon. And stop saying it’s about “principles”. The real principle of the thing is that your ego is refusing to back down and negotiate. Who cares if you were right? Wouldn’t you rather be happy? The point is, all the opportunities are available to rebuild your universe.

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20)

At first glance, opportunity can be mistaken for hard work. Don’t kid yourself, it probably is. But if you focus on the goal instead of the journey, you might actually find you enjoy the trip. Bottom line: new opportunities are on their way. Take them, don’t take them. But don’t you dare be put off by the prospect of a little effort. Your health is improving, so you’ll have more energy.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

Health is about much more than the physical body. In fact, the body is the last place to show pain; long after little messages have nudged you elsewhere. So where else are you taking strain? Emotions? Nah, you hate emotional weakness. Must be work or money. Or friendships, perhaps. Those are the areas that get to you. Watch closely; be ready to change. Or take a different approach.

CANCER (June 21 – Jul 22)

For some reason, you’re determined to transform your lover/friend/spouse into someone else. Well, you’re probably the only one having any fun with this. How about focusing on finding ways to help your relationship survive. How about relaxing your energies so you’re easier to cope with. Probably no use talking to you now. You’re cockier than you’ve been in ages, and convinced you’re right.

LEO (Jul 23 – Aug 22)

Take the lead, they say, and accept all the goodies that go with being in charge. If it sounds so great, why are you sneaking out the back door? Responsibility, or the idea of responsibility, scares you. Why don’t you give it a try before you decide? You might find you’ve been taking responsibility for all sorts of things without even realising you were doing it. You’re supposed to be in charge.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

If you’re involved in a partnership, check up on who’s doing what. You may find more than half the work has been left to you and the business is going down the tubes. Not that there’s anything long-term to fret about. The rescue team is climbing into battle dress. What’s important is that you need to decide what you really want. Were you hoping to figure that out as you went along?