Your Stars

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Feeling experimental? Got fascinating prospects? Perhaps, but not intriguing enough to jeopardise what you already have. Or your self-respect, for that matter. So if you want to play games, make sure they’re fun and not cruel. Not everyone has your peculiar sense of humour.

That aside, the career is looking interesting. Pay attention to the signs. The planets are moving slowly now, so patience is needed.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

Watch yourself this week. The planets are all over the place as are your plans. Travel, meetings, document signings — all could be delayed. In fact, you might even be blamed for the problems. No need to take this lying down. Though there’s no point flying off the handle either. Just fix the problems. And avoid big decisions until end August.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

Impulsive spending on ridiculous items is a bad idea. Your budget is taking strain and any extra burdens could send it off the cliff. Use this week to discover new ways of acquiring money. Presentations, conferences, job applications, networking, workshopping – all the buzzwords will work for you now. But you may have to repeat yourself a few times if you want to be heard.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

Your message for the week is put down the past. Not as easy as it sounds. You’ll find those unsettled arguments are back for a rematch and those old unfinished love affairs have resurfaced. Take them one at a time; do what’s necessary and move on. No revenge allowed. One thing: no one’s hearing very clearly now. So speak slowly and clearly. Make sure you know what you want to say.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

Convinced everyone’s trying to control you? Don’t fret. They’d find it easier to control the shape of the clouds. Even so, it’s annoying. Try asking what they really want – and giving it to them. Easier than it looks. Look around for something that inspires your passions and dive in. Your fortunes are about to change — soon.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

No speculating for you. In fact, stay away from your investment portfolio until well into next month. Because right now, neither you nor your brilliant mind can be trusted. Think carefully about the financial faux pas you’ve made in the past. The idea is to learn lessons so you don’t repeat them. No one benefits when your lunacies become patterns. For now, resolve to operate purely on instinct. That part is working beautifully.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

Plans and wishes tend to be idealistic, so pull in the reins and think again. Only misery can result from overblown ambitions, especially if they include high expectations of everyone else. The fact is you want to be in charge, but you want everyone else to handle the boring bits. The truth is, there’s a bigger picture not even you can see. So for now, leave room for error. And forgive yourself in advance.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Your feelings are changing, but you’ve convinced yourself the fantasies are real. The planets are pushing you to see the truth. Which means it’s time to reassess your needs, and ask whether they’re being met. Try some honest communication with yourself for a start. You’ll feel differently again once the planets have moved on.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

Keeping the peace is more difficult than you thought, especially with the planets as they are. So perhaps you should go for a different perspective. Are you trying to satisfy a list of unrealistic demands? Is that your job? No. So take another look at what’s really going on — and arrange a meeting of all participants. Then ask them to solve the problem. It’s just as much theirs, after all. You don’t always have to be the winner.

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 20

You career has taken a backward step, through no fault of your own. Even so, take special care at work and refrain from opening your big mouth. Caution won’t be easy with the pace stepping up so rapidly. Remind yourself hourly to keep your nose out of other people’s business and to keep your opinions to yourself. Aside from that there’s nothing to be done except keep your job. Until September.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 20

Parental issues are throwing your life into turmoil. Perhaps you’ve lost a family member, or are moving away from the security of the nest. Your emotions are intense, and you’re wondering how to cope. This is a time to treat yourself with the care you generally reserve for others. If you’re feeling alone, call a friend. That’s what they’re for.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

Unable to separate love from wealth? Convinced people only want you for what you can give them. Poor you. This is what’s known as low self-esteem — and has nothing to do with what people want. Time to fall in love with you — to care for yourself as you’d like to be cared for. Oh yes, and to make squillions of rands in an energy of abundance that wants to be heard. There are interesting new deals out there.