Your Stars

GARTH HUTCHINSON APRIL 28 1956 SPRINGS, 23H00 Sun sign: Taurus Moon sign: Sagittarius Rising sign: Capricorn

You’re one of those lucky souls who’s secretly blessed by the planet of good fortune and opportunity. Just because you’ve had to wade through mud to get where you’re going, doesn’t mean you don’t get there in the end. Luck isn’t always about winning the lottery. For you it’s about being rescued before disaster can strike, and having five windows open every time a door swings shut. Your life hasn’t been that easy, but that’s because you take responsibility for dramas that aren’t your own. Your secret self is longing for adventure. You’ll have one next year. When you’re ready, you’ll attract the kind of success you’re looking for. It may take a while to make itself felt, but keep moving forward. Have faith. You’ll be fine. Better than fine.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

Okay, so the love life isn’t what it could be, but if you can behave until next week, you’ll soon be free and clear. You’re not known for your willingness to commit, so this could be your chance to try something new. Don’t make any big choices until after Christmas. That aside, you life is moving along swimmingly. If not, it’s because you keep sticking your size twelves where they don’t belong.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

Saturn is your planet and this week it moves into your sign, where it will stay for two and a half years. Normally Saturn’s influence is on the heavy side, but in your case the energy will strengthen you. You’ll start to believe in yourself more, finding the energy and courage to do what’s required. The only snag is that you might start taking yourself a tad too seriously. Try not to do that.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

As innovative as you are, you’re not so keen on change. You’re happy to sit in your study transforming the world around you, while watching from a safe distance. It’s time to get your hands dirty. If you’ve created something fabulous, let it be known. Make appointments for after Christmas and spend this week wrapping up details. If you’re confused, close your eyes and tune in. Your instincts are fantastic.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20

If you’ve been wondering what to do about your career, hang in. In January success and money energies take on new magic. Let yourself be moody. Tomorrow’s romantic new moon could distract you, if you let it. That attempt to keep your emotions under control is pulling you away from what’s important. What’s important is that you allow yourself to feel, to love and to laugh.

ARIES Mar 21 - April 19

There’s a trust issue here, causing old paranoias to resurrect themselves, dragging you into a tunnel of self-doubt. Stay there if you must. Or use that Aries magic to transform negative fears into positive determination. Believe it or not, this is actually good stuff. One thing: the power games have nothing to do with you. Use tomorrow’s new moon to make some good changes.

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 20

Love affairs need romance to keep them breathing. This is your favourite thing — the only difference is that this time you’re the one calling the florist. But you need to know that forbidden fascination is not for you. Don’t even think about it. There’s a universal law that needs to be acknowledged: never leave anything until you’re completely happy with the way it runs. Then, if you still want to, you can move on to something better.

GEMINI May 21 - June 20

Take care not to project your problems on to everyone else. No one can handle your issues but you. Don’t be hasty. There’s confusion and double messages being tossed about – from your side too. Clear your head and ask yourself what you really want. Then wait a couple of weeks and think again. Your planets are off-sides until the 23rd. Wait for New Year before clarifying choices.

CANCER June 21 - Jul 22

Even though messages are still reaching the wrong ears and secrets are being leaked, you’re making progress. As long as your contributions are meeting their deadlines, you can back off from the rest. Control is often about leaving them to take care of themselves – and butting out while they do. Meanwhile, if the love life is still a disaster, look out for someone fascinating. Be polite.

LEO Jul 23 - Aug 22

You’ve convinced yourself that your needs are the same as your lover’s. In which case, you’d have the same complaints too. Stop before it gets more complicated. Try asking instead of making assumptions. When you’ve done that, try empathy. Don’t make any big announcements before January. The planets are messing with your head, and right now, you have no idea what you want. Let patience be your guide.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

Adventure is needed. The comfort zones are being purposely rocked, allowing you latitude in the behaviour that follows. Even so, confusion is the probable result. Travel is the probable cure. What better? A touch of romance and indulgence. The real point is that your creative side is being yanked into the open. Creativity has no logic, no plan and less order. You have to let it come to you.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22

Make plans to stay home for a change. There’ll be some excitement there, and you hate missing out on the action. Not to mention passion. There’s a smouldering soul beneath that suit. At work, try not to promise more than you can deliver. That remarkable enthusiasm needs to be kept in check until you've adjusted your specs. And that will take at least another couple of weeks.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

A delicious Scorpio new moon unearths your secrets tomorrow. How do you feel about that? Does vulnerability bring a chance to finally dump the baggage? Or are you already hunting for a new hiding place? Amazingly, it’s love that will show the way – if you let it. Ask yourself how much happiness you can handle, and open all doors. The winds of change are flying in. You can fly with them. If you like.