A cracking tale of the cobbles

Memories of Corrie’s birth were brought to life by all the actors in ITV’S drama The Road To Coronation Street, especially Lynda Baron (pictured), who shone as Violet Carson, aka Ena Sharples.

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cancer Jun 23 – Jul 23

With a click of your fingers, can you manifest a flower? If you wish hard enough, are you able to turn back the hands of a clock? We mere mortals struggle to achieve these amazing feats. It’s impossible to create something from nothing, or affect the cosmic laws of time. Yet, even without the use of a wand, we can still work magic. You may not feel as though you have the tools to create the magic that you need, but the cosmic message is clear; even if you don’t have much, you have more than enough. Knowledge is power. Find out how to take full advantage of your astrological assets in your latest forecast. Call 0906 751 5604.

leo Jul 24 – Aug 23

There are times when we’re able to live from day to day, delighting in the good things that happen and allowing life’s more difficult aspects to pass by without dwelling on them. With an inherent understanding of impermanence, we find solace in whatever comforts are available. Lately, you’ve been trying to work out a way to build a stronger foundation to a part of your world that feels fragile. As your ruler, the Sun, makes powerful links, it enables you to see who and what you can rely on to assist you. What’s in the sky for you? Helpful planetary alignments! For the good news in your in-depth forecast, call 0906 751 5605.

virgo Aug 24 – sep 23

As Mercury begins to move forwards this week, it brings blessings in your direction. You’ve had more than your fair share of intense issues to deal with recently. You’re still implicated in a situation that’s so ‘loaded’ with emotion that it’s starting to wear you down. Feelings have been triggered and you’ve been struggling to find answers to the questions that will help you resolve the complications. This week, as your ruler turns direct, it shines a light into the darkness. You’re about to find reasons to smile. For advice to guide you through the twists and turns of your week, call your four-minute forecast: 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA sep 24 – oct 23

Are you rolling with the days as they roll by? Or do you feel as if you’re on a roller-coaster: climbing slowly up a very steep incline knowing that once you’ve got to the top you’re going to hurtle down at an uncontrollable speed? There’s no need to worry this week. You have the ability to turn even difficult situations into pleasurable opportunities. A recent past experience has given you the tools you need to solve any messy scenarios. You just need to take a bird’s-eye view and trust your judgment. How can you stay focused and happy? Your weekly forecast will give you the inspiration you need. Call 0906 751 5607.

Scorpio oct 24 – nov 22

The more discontented you feel, the closer you get to finding a solution to your current problem. That’s why feeling fed up with the way that progress is being made is helpful. What’s even more significant is the way you’re questioning an assumption that’s being made.

The challenge is that your enquiries are putting you at odds with some of your colleagues… and it’s making you feel uncomfortable. Your sense of humour will help to alleviate tension this week, and enable you to put something right. Do you need help? What’s the best way to move forward and ensure success? Call your weekly forecast: 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS nov 23 – dec 21

Shall we try an experiment? I’ll try picturing a banana and you see if you can guess what

I’m thinking about? Amazing! You got it in one! How could you tell?

I’m not wasting your time here – I’m just trying to remind you of the strength of your powers of discernment. You don’t need to be blessed with clairvoyance to be able to know what’s going on in someone’s mind. You’ve just got to be interested enough to read the signals they’re sending. Your sensitivity to others will be key this week. There’s no need to worry. All you need is some guidance. Your week-ahead forecast can help. Call 0906 751 5609.

Mercury, planet of commerce and communication, starts to move forwards this week. As the Sun and Jupiter oppose Pluto, if we look closely at what’s under our noses, we’ll discover what we need to make good things grow.