Your Stars

Tiyah Naidoo, July 5 1996, Cape Town, 1.45am

Sun sign: Cancer

Moon sign: Pisces

Rising Sign: Aries

Everything’s changing so fast you’re terrified to the point of paralysis. What’s happening? Are you thinking of moving?

Are you changing the way you make money, or transforming your love life? Instead of dwelling on the fear, how about celebrating the new adventure? Your Cancerian energy wants safety, but your inner Aries warrior is packing a bag. The problem with change is it never comes with a control button. But it always comes with an opportunity for transformation. You’re at an age when you’re asking yourself the important questions, and hoping for definitive answers. But those are simply gifts you trip over on the road. If you hide from the journey, you’ll miss the gifts. Change is coming whether you like it or not. If you use it as a chance to grow, you’ll find yourself loving the process long before you’ve remembered to panic. Besides, this year your inner magician makes an appearance. Decide what you want. You’ll almost certainly get it.

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PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Whatever career goals you have yet to achieve will be finalised after today’s Pisces new moon. But strangely, success or a sudden job offer throw you into as big a wobbly as any drama could. For you, change is hard, even if it’s good. Prepare to sweat a little as job changes bring financial goodies and maybe even a move. You might even be thrown into displays of hypochondria. Enjoy it if you like. But you’re not fooling anyone. This is what you wanted.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

Interesting career options arrive after Wednesday as you clarify your needs. The timing couldn’t be better. You finally know what you want, and a job change could very easily kick-start a fantastic new adventure. Love is on the move, too, as you take your relationship to a different level. Meanwhile, your reputation is on the rise, as is your bank balance. Behave properly, now: you’re being watched.

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 21

Money is your problem — arguing about it or getting it. Try to restrain yourself until Tuesday, after which there’ll be fabulous new offers to distract you. But back to the love life, or should that be war life? Why not share what you have and move on? Remember the cosmic law — what you give out comes back tenfold. That aside, find some new forms of entertainment. The cosmos wants joy for you.

GEMINI

May 22 - Jun 20

It’s time to play as the planets slowly take the pressure off. Relief arrives on Tuesday, bringing opportunity and help before you even ask. As your attitude shifts, so your work becomes a lot more fun. You’ve also managed to organise your working hours to give you more free time. You might use it to try for some real communication with the people you love. Use your gifts to put yourself in their shoes. Not everyone has your inner courage. Be kind.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

Here comes an energy shift and a chance to move on. Enough with the brave face. If it hurts, say so. No-one gets through life without some pain, and the sooner you share yours, the quicker you can put it down. What’s next? You might like to put the career on hold until Wednesday. It’ll be fine without you. Then concentrate on small comforts and loves. Ease slowly into a much better life. It’s already on its way.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Your almost-lunatic enthusiasm is bound to be contagious, so plan carefully or you’ll end up with an entire army of disciples. While you’re at it, take some of that energy to work. Egos and equipment alike will be in serious need of repair. Then go out and buy yourself something sensual. The invitations are already arriving, and you’ll have opportunities galore to influence the powerful. Work on being sincere though.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

Finances are giving you a headache as your moral conscience argues with the guys in charge. Stick to your principles. The career is travelling in a new direction, and you’ll need to know how tough you can be under pressure. By Wednesday, you’ll be flying, convinced you understand your purpose at last. Love and parties lighten the mood on Saturday. Don’t forget to play as hard as you work. You deserve some fun.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

New moneymaking opportunities are coming your way. The more important people in your life are keen to jump on the bandwagon. Think carefully before turning them down. This could be a very good move. That drama at home is simply there to distract you. Pay no attention. But if you’re looking for a new love, look somewhere spiritual. Used well, the coming days could become the most romantic of your life. Nice.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

The energies of mystery and darkness distract you from your life as you pursue fascinating spiritual discoveries. You’re looking for renewal and resurrection. Sure, go ahead and get that plastic surgery, or change your hair. This is just the beginning of an internal transformation that’s unearthing qualities you didn’t know you had. The result is that both career and love choices are being tested. But that’s the price of growth.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22 - Dec 21

There’s so much happening you hardly know where to look. All the most dynamic planets are perched on your doorstep, waiting to see what you’ll do next. Start with some travel before opening your mail to examine new offers. You’re in pursuit of freedom and that means making yourself dispensable. Don’t be disturbed if someone else seems as capable as you are. The energies are giving you the shove you need to change your patterns. And your life.

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 - Jan 19

There’s a rare planetary shift that’s bringing sudden wealth and an unexpected change in fortune. Tell yourself you’re ready for abundance. That “don’t worry about me” garbage will only encourage the cosmos to take its gifts elsewhere. Besides, this is just the beginning of an exciting financial time. Opportunities arrive daily, pushing you to explore your deepest desires. Love is on the back burner. But you’ll join it there as soon as you’re ready. Not long now.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

A new era begins as your planets kick-start your life into a powerful transformation. Not again, you sigh. But these are changes you’ll relish as the results come rushing in, spinning you around. You may lose a few friends as you switch your focus to a higher goal. While you wait, you get to travel — somewhere exotic for a change. If it’s not offered, insist. It’s your turn.