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Today, the Sun opposes Saturn, with Mercury hot on its heels doing the same this weekend. It speaks of a grounding influence — a moment to become more disciplined and effective in how we think and operate. That doesn’t sound like much fun, though, does it? It’s enough to make anyone fear that the outlook’s a bit gloomy. But while there’s work to do, since Venus makes her presence felt simultaneously, we might turn out to like or, at least, value it after all . . . ARIES JUST as a runner Mar 21 — Apr 20 needs to ensure their body’s at its peak, our minds need stimulation to keep them working. It’s easy to get complacent. Then before we know it, we’re stuck in a rut that we can’t figure how to escape. Ideas need to be challenged just as much as bodies. So what’s the brain equivalent of dumbbells? Our greatest strength is being able to acknowledge our weaknesses. Find the courage to do that and your mind will be free to move like the wind. Worried? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5601. TAURUS YOU’VE known for Apr 21 — May 21 a while that someone has been trying to build up the courage to tell you something. They’re clearly nervous and their nerves have unsettled you, too. But the chances are that, though it’s a big deal for them, it’s not going to seriously trouble you. So as the Sun links to Saturn, why not give them the nudge they need to begin? Once they’ve found the nerve to talk, the rest will follow easily. If you listen with sensitivity and kindness, you’ll both benefit. Anxious? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5602. GEMINI RESPECT your May 22 — June 22 elders. Say ‘please’ and ‘thank you’. We start learning accepted ways to behave as soon as we arrive on the planet. They’re designed to encourage cohesion. They’re a part of life. Yet there are times when conflict is necessary. We’re just not so confident when it comes to breaking the code we naturally follow. Saturn’s movements suggest that there’s an issue to be dealt with directly. Adopt a respectful, but assertive approach. Confused? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5603. CANCER IT’S amazing June 23 — July 23 how much energy some people are prepared to expend without seeming to go anywhere. Take treadmills: why would you want to simulate running rather than actually doing it? The illusion of progress is surprisingly common through all aspects of life, whether it’s putting something off by doing something irrelevant, or losing perspective so you can’t see the futility of the task using up your energy. We all do it! Today make sure your energy serves a purpose. Uncertain? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5604. LEO WE SOMETIMES take an July 24 — Aug 23 instant dislike to someone. But we can have the opposite experience, too. It’s always a delight when we discover an instant affinity and feel the potential for a new friendship. But such immediate positive emotions can affect our judgement. Your rapport with someone new means that you’re inclined to lend them your support. While it might work out fine, it’s worth proceeding with caution. Your generous heart is a little vulnerable today. Worried? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, weekahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5605. VIRGO OUR brains have an Aug 24 — Sep 23 ‘action replay’ setting. When something hasn’t gone to plan, we run it back through our minds, imagining what we could have done to produce a better outcome. But what’s done is done. Guilt is a pointless emotion, well worth avoiding. Work out, instead, what positives you can take to make future encounters more rewarding. With the current cosmic climate, if you can implement them into your plans, you’ll have the means to make good on a long-held promise. Anxious? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5606. LIBRA EXPLAINING how we Sep 24 — Oct 23 feel is never easy, especially when we’re put on the spot. Clarifying emotions is challenging enough without having to put them into words, when you’re feeling obliged to enlighten someone else. But if you can articulate what you’re experiencing, it helps others to understand what you’re trying to say and do, and vice versa. By offering support when someone talks to you today, there’s a chance for dialogue and understanding. Confused? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5607. SCORPIO WE ALL Oct 24 — Nov 22 recognise that feeling of being treated like a doormat. If we’re too generous, kind and friendly, we worry that someone will take advantage of us. No one wants to feel like a mug. But what’s the alternative? Be selfish and sharp and don’t help others? What would that make us? We get a lot from being friendly. You know how to stand up for yourself and be generous. Just make sure the actions you take are for the right reasons and you won’t go far wrong today. Uncertain? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, weekahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5608. SAGITTARIUS EVEN you Nov 23 — Dec 21 can preemptively become defensive. Sometimes, when you’ve spoken thoughtlessly, you realise the implications of your words. What if you’ve offended someone? What if they thought you meant X, not Y? Imagined talks follow, excuses are made, apologies prepared — and suddenly there’s an issue! For all you know, the other person’s been fretting about the same things. Be careful not to worry a problem into existence today. Worried? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5609. CAPRICORN I DID a Dec 22 — Jan 20 degree in commercial music what seems like an age ago. It was an important phase of my life, but I’ve often said that the greatest thing it taught me was who I definitely didn’t want to be. I realised that the institutions of ‘pop’ music weren’t conducive to an independent spirit. And I’m grateful that I was able to recognise that early. You might be going through a similar process. Life’s helping you to see how you don’t want your life to turn out. So don’t let it! Anxious? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5610. AQUARIUS YESTERDAY, I Jan 21 — Feb 19 said your ingenuity would serve you well in a tricky situation. You have the chance to make a difference to a cause you’ve placed great stock in. But you won’t capitalise on your potential if you apply a thin layer of paint over cracks which require major work. Keep the long-term picture in mind. You might have to make unpopular decisions today. But if you show that your heart’s in the right place you’ll find the support you need. Confused? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5611. PISCES YOU might not Feb 20 — Mar 20 realise the worth of your contribution, but to others you’re the driving force of a project. Don’t undervalue what you bring to the table. Even when you feel you’re not offering very much, you must be aware that your work is crucial. Without you, how many projects wouldn’t have made it? Today, ask yourself what you want to achieve, and then consider what you can realistically do. Commit to that, and with Venus to back you up, know that your ability is enough. Uncertain? There’s a very special message for you when you call to hear your unmissable, in-depth, four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5612.