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We’re often told that ‘it’s not what you know, it’s who you know’. An old teacher of mine used to go one step further. He said: ‘It’s not what you know or who you know, but what you do with who and what you know.’ It might not be quite as pithy, but it’s probably more accurate. Yesterday’s triple conjunction was a rare and wonderful event. But Mars has also been making encouraging angles with the main cosmic players. It’s time to act on the impetus we’ve been given.

ARIES Mar 21 — Apr 20

WHAT does it take to be thought of as a good magician? It’s not just being able to pull something from your sleeve that will get your name in the history books, it’s the big stunts that impress the most. Something in your life is not happening as you want it to. In the past, you’ve managed to make extraordinary things occur, so why can’t you do that now? You can! You just need to concede some ground and be gentle. Acting thoughtfully will disperse any tension and lead to a pleasing result. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 — May 21

SOMEONE wants to get a message to you. Their method might be subtle, but the cloak and dagger hints will intensify unless you start to take notice. The problem is that you think you know what they’re trying to tell you, and you’re bored by having to think about a conundrum no one seems able to resolve. But in turning away, you’re missing something that needs exploring. It’s worth listening to the message, because it hints at a clue that will enable you to move on and free yourself at last. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

WE ARE all students of life, but those who make it to professor level are few and far between. Most of us spend our time learning one lesson, then moving on to the next. We might pause for a while and spend time exploring a subject that we enjoy, and we might struggle with subjects we don’t find easy, but our education is valuable. Just because you’re struggling to absorb new information doesn’t mean you won’t benefit from it. Your knowledge will prove very useful, very soon. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 — July 23

MANY of the red lines we come across in life are arbitrary and artificial. They are often more like red tape, which constricts the chance of getting to where we want to be. If life is like a game of chess, with clear, but complicated, rules, there’s a possibility that you’re protecting a pawn as if it’s your most valuable piece. But you don’t need to worry

LEO July 24 — Aug 23 VIRGO Aug 24 — Sep 23

about compromising or capitulating. No matter what others think, anything you value is worth keeping close to your heart. You’re stronger than you think. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5604. EVERYTHING is different now. Black is white, day is night and the sky is falling. OK, maybe the changes haven’t been that dramatic, but whether or not you already feel it, yesterday’s triple conjunction with your ruler is beginning to weave its subtle influence. It’s just that this is the kind of power that likes to work in the shadows, pulling unseen levers and transforming from within. Your life doesn’t need to be turned upside down to take advantage of the new environment. Just do what you do best. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5605. WHAT are we meant to be doing with our lives? Are we really supposed to spend our time doing jobs that don’t make us happy or struggling to continue in frustrating situations we can’t seem to get out of? Aren’t we here to make exciting discoveries and find things that inspire us? Aren’t love, kindness and happiness the goals for which we should be striving? It’s easy to place emphasis on the wrong things, but you’re closer than you think to uncovering a reason to feel real joy. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 — Oct 23

IT CAN sometimes be tempting to while away the hours thinking about what we haven’t got, especially when we’re in a reflective frame of mind. There’s a poetic, pensive feeling welling up in you at the moment. It’s perfect if you’re inspired to be creative, but if you want to get on, it helps to be focused on the present, rather than the imaginary. If you can nurture this dreamlike sense of loveliness and energise your actions, you’ll be in a very good place to make material and emotional gains. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 — Nov 22

WHAT does the expression ‘to push your luck’ really mean? Is it a bad thing? If, when it appears, we do our best to seize an opportunity and then increase our efforts when the tide of good fortune seems to be flowing against us, is that greed or pragmatic optimism? You’ve recently taken on more than you can actually cope with. The good news is that you’re about to realise why this was the right thing to do. This experience has been invaluable. The next challenge will be easy. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 — Dec 21

SOME people don’t believe dreams offer any insight into our waking lives, but dream experts spend a lot of the daytime thinking about what happens when we’re asleep. They believe dreams are keys to our selfdevelopment. Awareness of what occupies our minds while we sleep throws insight into what we desire and what blocks progress. Something you dismissed as impossible looks more realistic. What to do? Trust your dreams. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 — Jan 20

IMAGINE a Roman emperor who has the power of life and death having a nightmare in which someone is about to pass judgment on him. It would be ridiculous. The person who has all the power is letting his imagination rule over his reality. Yet we often do this. We underestimate the power we have and the degree to which we can use it to move towards the future we desire. You’ve been concerned about a problem that doesn’t merit so much time. Don’t forget how resourceful you are. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 — Feb 19

HOW sure are you of your ability to make a real success of 2018? Even if you’re feeling super-confident, you’ve barely scratched the surface of the influence you have. It’s a good job you don’t know the extent of your powers. If you did, you might even scare yourself — let alone your nearest and dearest. So now to the challenge you’re currently facing: all you need to do is remember just how capable you are. It’s time to take your light out from under its bushel and shine. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 — Mar 20

ALTHOUGH we like to think they will last forever, most friendships come and go. So do our arguments and disagreements. Even when we have been really wronged or hurt someone else, forgiveness is eventually possible. We naturally move on from feelings, people and places: few things stay with us over the years. It’s important not to hold on to the way things used to be. A door that has been shut is opening. If you stay open-minded and open-hearted, valuable progress is possible. The gifts of the triple conjunction are still yours to claim. For your in-depth, four-minute, inspiring guide to 2018, call 0906 751 5612.