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Hi Oscar, I’m confused about the meaning of the Ascendant/ Rising sign. In June, the Sun rises in Gemini, yet people still seem to have different rising signs. How can that be? Yours, Joe Hi Joe, The Ascendant/Rising sign are different names for the same thing. It signifies where the Eastern horizon points to when you’re born. A child born at 11pm tonight in London has the Sun in Taurus. But the Eastern horizon faces Sagittarius at that time of night, making Sagittarius their Rising sign.

ARIES Mar 21 — Apr 20

I HAVE a wonderful inflatable mattress which you can just unzip, plug in, flick a switch and then it expands, drops its leg supports and inflates on its own. If only life were that easy! Wouldn’t it be nice to simply push a button and find everything taken care of? But the inflatable mattress isn’t as comfortable as my bed. The best things in life require effort. Life calls you to invest time and energy into achieving something. You have the ability — and it’s worth the work. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 — May 21

YOU have an extraordinary brain which processes complex information and makes decisions at lightning speed. Just like a computer, it sometimes needs to be switched on and off for a reboot. If you’re feeling as if you could do with a software update, or that you need extra memory installed, you’re about to have a revelation. When your thoughts are inspired by heartfelt belief, you’ll find that you have all the energy you need. Then, you’ll begin to discover what you’re really capable of achieving. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

SOMETIMES events head our way like tornados. We have no choice but to surrender to their strength and go with the wind in the direction they are buffeting. Though not easy to deal with — at least we can be certain that at some point we’ll find ourselves back down on the ground. At other times, occasions arise gently with the breeze so that we float along, discovering what adventures they bring. Mercury and Saturn’s alignment suggests you’re arriving at a valuable destination. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 — July 23

SOME people get caught up in other folks’ lives and seem to enjoy petty point-scoring and making unhelpful comparisons. But then, it’s easy to judge others and see faults in them that we’re good at hiding! Who doesn’t compare and criticise? You, though, can set an example of how to bring out the best in others. You can trailblaze a path that shows people how the cosmos responds in kind to kindness. Be your best self today, and you can encourage others to be compassionate, too. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 — Aug 23

WE FORM habits without even noticing. Sometimes we carry on doing them for years, unaware that we’re caught in a rut. Eventually, though, even the least adventurous souls begin to make changes in their lives. You’re no stick-in-the-mud. You’re always looking for positive progress, so you can no doubt sense that there are new prospects on your horizon. You’re right, you can liven things up and throw off a few old habits in the process. It’s worth exploring the possibilities now. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 — Sep 23

WHENEVER it’s necessary to take stock of our assets, it’s easy to consider only the most obvious ones, such as how much money we have in the bank. Then, we might think about our skills and learning. But we rarely consider the people who we can count on to support us both materially and emotionally. It’s impossible to quantify the value of good relationships; they are of inestimable worth. Someone you’ve been supporting can now be a rich resource for you. Mutual help brings real riches. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 — Oct 23

AS YOUR ruler prepares to enter into a brief, but powerful, Grand Trine, your sensitivity is heightened. Although you’re right to feel concerned about a delicate situation, it’s important to bear in mind that you’ll soon see things differently. You’re picturing one side of the story. To do your best now, just do what you know to be right. Don’t start doubting your motives! The decision you’ve made is still wise. Continue in the same manner, and the situation will alter in a very pleasing way. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 — Nov 22

RECENTLY, I heard about a company in the Eighties which introduced a policy so that non-smokers could finish at lunchtime on Fridays. Their aim wasn’t to punish the smokers, but to reward those who didn’t take cigarette breaks. Of course, what followed was a huge increase in people giving up the evil weed! The increased health and productivity more than made up for the reduced number of working hours. Similarly, you can turn a challenge set by someone in authority into an advantage today. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 — Dec 21

HOW highly do you rate your imaginative skills? How would you cope without them? We tend to dismiss our fantasies as being superfluous. We don’t view them as potential resources for the creation of new possibilities that might help the planet. Instead, we brush them off as inconsequential fancies. Imagine, though, how dull your life would be without your zest for the new. Catch any far-fetched thoughts today. They’ll help you get where you want to be. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 — Jan 20

WHAT would you do if you could time-travel? What would you go back and change? What would you say if you could talk to your younger self and share valuable information about the future? Despite all the technological developments we’ve made, our ability to move through time remains elusive. Yet, as Mars and Pluto prepare to converge in your sign, these are exceptional times. The seemingly impossible is possible. Your outlook on the future can easily be changed. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 — Feb 19

SHALL we talk about borders, boundaries, difficulties and obstacles? Scarcely a day passes by without the need for us to deal with one, or more, of these. Although life is full of challenges, it appears that if we find the wherewithal to stick at them, we make progress. Of course, there are some things beyond our capabilities. It’s just a matter of knowing which to go after, and which to let go of. How do we know which is which? By giving them all a try. Don’t give up on a dream yet. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 — Mar 20

WHEN you’re delighted finally to achieve something, there’s always the potential for the shadow side to envelop the positivity. What if you lose what you’ve gained? It can be difficult to put negative fears to the back of our mind. The opposite is also true; if you didn’t value something, why would you need to worry about it? As Jupiter prepares to form a powerful, but brief, Grand Trine, have confidence that your troubles today can turn into positive indicators for a better and happier tomorrow. Powerful changes are possible as the planets spin into inspirational new alignments. Make the most of it! Call 0906 751 5612. Landline calls cost 80p a minute, plus your phone company’s access charge. From a mobile phone, dial 87177 (calls cost 65p/min for O2 network, 75p/min for all other networks). To report a phone line problem, call 0800 138 9789