Your Stars
TRACEY KORSEN January 3, 1962 Johannesburg, 18h30 Sun sign: Capricorn
Moon sign: Sagittarius Rising sign: Cancer
Relax. You’re not nearly as fragile as you look. In fact, you have the lucky angels on your side, dragging you out of trouble before you can dig deep enough holes. The problem, of course, is that you’re trying to control the direction of the planet — when your life needs a new direction of its own. Right now, you’re rethinking relationships and career. The next two years will take you down a few unexpected rabbit holes. Try going with the flow for once. The plan is to teach you the difference between control and surrender. Both are necessary for goals to be reached. So instead of working yourself into a coma, how about some dancing lessons? Or an exciting trip somewhere mysterious?
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CANCER
June 21 - Jul 22
Your career is being dragged off down a path of its own. And it’s taking no prisoners. You’re in or you’re not. With the planets as they are you’ll have to trust instincts you didn’t know you had. Try not to make long-term decisions till the end of August. But if fascinating deals come up, take a chance. You’re testing your boundaries. And amazingly, the family is going along for the ride. Bask in the glow of their trust.
LEO
Jul 23 - Aug 22
Whoa! Suddenly you’re being driven bananas by the kind of sexual energy that almost seems out of control. Take care though. Without overt consideration and a few explicit conversations, there’ll definitely be drama in your love life. No point rushing off elsewhere either. Anything new will be short-lived — though wildly physical. Enjoy it all. But don’t go picking out curtains.
VIRGO
Aug 23 - Sep 22
Your normally precise, discriminating, fabulous mind is letting you down. But if you can concentrate on anything, concentrate on this: do NOT, under any circumstances, resign from your job, call the divorce lawyers or start packing for Perth. In fact, not until September, should you be permitted to make decisions of any kind. And for the rest, just try to be nice. Try.
LIBRA
Sep 23 - Oct 22
Money’s going really well — considering how much you like to spend. Send a bit to a needy cause. It’ll help you retain some humility — something you’re short of right now. Even so, you’re at your most persuasive, so any new plans can be presented fairly soon. Meanwhile, if you’re involved in one of your secret love affairs, take care not to leave a trail. You’ll be caught this time. The planets are spying on your every move.
SCORPIO
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Being talented has its ups and downs. This week the downs are showing themselves, leaving you with a jealousy factor to cope with. The problem, of course, is that having paid your dues, you’re starting to succeed. And there are those who would like to undermine your progress. Endless doses of grace, compassion and enormous generosity will ease you through unscathed.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21
That peculiar sensation that life is moving in slow motion is enough to unnerve the most self-contained Sagittarian. Focus on something workable — your love life. Because though relationships are being tested now, you’ll at least know what you’re dealing with. And for the rest, the energies are literally encouraging frustration. Think of it as a test of your patience.
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20
Too much happening at once? Avoid the temptation to order everyone around — even if you are always right — and calm down. A few interesting ways of making money will present themselves if you keep an open mind. But it’s probably best to avoid important decisions until you’re a smidgen more rational. Meanwhile, make a commitment to taking yourself far less seriously. Life was supposed to be fun.
AQUARIUS
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Pointless arguments about issues you have no interest in offer one option for your week. Don’t laugh. You’ve forgotten how quickly you lash out when your buttons are pushed. This time, instead of planning witty-yet-cutting remarks, count your money. The numbers should be increasing. If not yet, use those rapidly developing creative instincts to make something happen.
PISCES
Feb 19 - Mar 20
Dashing from one drama to the next is always a splendid way to avoid dealing with your life. So stop a minute. Actually, you won’t have much choice. The planets are putting spokes in wheels, demanding a review of relationships, group activities, money plans and spare-time occupation. Are you heading in the right direction? Or is a turnaround on the cards?
ARIES
Mar 21 - April 19
When people say ‘it’s the principle of the thing’, what they actually mean is that their pride has been wounded. And pride is actually a very boring thing, seldom making its owner any happier. So lose the drama and accept the help. After all, who told you it was more impressive to cope alone and hide your feelings? Not that there’s all that much to help with. It’s just that the energies have slowed. Nothing too terrible.
TAURUS
Apr 20 - May 20
Sulks, pouts and the occasional tantrum are on the menu for your week. And the most likely victims are the ones you love best. If you can, direct your energy into your work instead. Attention to detail — and to the more tedious aspects of life — is what’s needed here. And for those frustrating moments, visit one of those restaurants that lets you break plates.
GEMINI
May 21 - June 20
No need to fret about that apparent lack of ambition and drive. Not to mention energy and enthusiasm. It’s not strictly your fault — and for the time being, you’re allowed to sloth about feeling sorry for yourself. Not for long though. As you know, negative behaviour only too rapidly becomes a negative habit. So think of this as a time to regenerate and transform, not sink into the abyss.