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What a disappointment . . . it’s my birthday! For three days, I’ve enjoyed teasing my wife (whose birthday was on Monday) that she’s six years older than me. Now it’s down to five again. Of course, today is also my ‘solar return’, an annual snapshot of the sky that astrologers use to predict someone’s year ahead. With the Moon opposite Mars, plus Venus turning retrograde, it seems that it’s not just me, but all of us, who should be wary of pushing too many buttons! Don’t do it unless you can take what you dish out!

ARIES MAYBE people who Mar 21 — Apr 20 never make up their minds are just protecting themselves from mind-readers. After all, we never know when we’re going to be in the company of someone with psychic powers. Yet the truth is that even gifted clairvoyants are unable to read a mind that chooses to hide something. We need to be consciously or subconsciously projecting our thoughts in order for them to be readable. As you’re now being given a rare insight into what makes a key person tick, make the most of it. October is the month you’ve been waiting for. Get the good news in your NEW four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5601. TAURUS TAKE a deep Apr 21 — May 21 breath in and then breathe out. Nothing could be simpler, and nothing could be more joyful. You’re alive! What could be better than that? What could matter more than being here, in this extraordinary world, at such an incredible moment in its history? Does that put everything else into perspective? Yes, you do care about your immediate surroundings . . . but there’s a bigger picture you can focus on, which will make you feel much less intimidated by what’s happening in your personal life. There’s lots to tell you about October — and you’re going to like it. Call your NEW, inspiration-packed forecast: 0906 751 5602. GEMINI WHEN we feel May 22 — June 22 threatened by people, we search for ways to undermine them. We find fault and cast aspersions on their character and their choices. Even if they do something we admire, we acknowledge it begrudgingly. It’s not behaviour to be proud of, but it’s worth talking about because we all do it. The real problems begin when we start to treat ourselves in this way. Your inner critic is good at undermining your decisions. It’s time to turn down its volume and trust yourself. Even if you don’t usually call your in-depth forecast, you should hear the excellent news for October. Call 0906 751 5603. CANCER LET’S begin by June 23 — July 23 writing a list of all the obstacles you face. It’s not going to be easy because some of them are hard to see. They’re submerged (like icebergs) or illusory (like mirages) or hidden (behind facades). As Venus prepares to turn retrograde, it highlights the fact that this is not an easy list to compose. So how about focusing, instead, on what you find inspiring rather than daunting? If you concentrate on the positive, Mars, the energy planet, will supply the power to move mountains (as well as melt icebergs). Your in-depth, NEW October forecast could be one of the most rewarding phone calls you ever make. Dial 0906 751 5604. LEO PEOPLE sometimes July 24 — Aug 23 talk about a time in the future when dreams really will come true. Personally, this idea makes me anxious! Just suppose if that were to come about: as well as our happiest fantasies becoming realities, our more negative imaginings could come to life, too. As Venus prepares to turn retrograde, rather than focusing on the more fearful aspects of your life, concentrate on the positive. The more energy you focus on your dreams now, the more potent they will be. So have sweet dreams. Understand what’s happening in your horoscope and discover how to assure success in October. Call 0906 751 5605. VIRGO YOU’RE not going to Aug 24 — Sep 23 be able to relax until you’ve sorted something out, once and for all. That’s entirely appropriate. It wouldn’t make sense if this prediction promised an easy time when there’s something important hanging over you. But you’re making such steady progress that you’ll soon be able to downgrade both your concerns and the amount of energy this is taking. You might almost feel as if you’re being pursued by a challenge, but the sense of drama is about to ease. Being able to relax is about to feel good. Please keep reading. There are great things to discover in your in-depth forecast for October. For inspiration call 0906 751 5606. LIBRA IN THESE days of fake Sep 24 — Oct 23 news, the truth is a hard concept to handle. We think we like it, write songs about it, even idolise it, but it’s never been an easy thing for people to hear. It’s demanding. That’s why we like to lose ourselves in film fantasies and pretend we’re OK in our happy-ever-after illusions; they’re so much less arduous than hard-hitting reality. Honesty is easier if it’s sugar-coated. So, as you prepare to get under the skin of a situation, just be aware of your sensitivities. Don’t take on more than you can cope with. October is the month you’ve been waiting for. Get the good news in your NEW four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5607. SCORPIO DO YOU have Oct 24 — Nov 22 something important to do today or can you afford to have some downtime? I’m not proposing a day of sitting around twiddling your thumbs, ignoring all your responsibilities. Yet, if you’re planning on going full steam ahead, just because of someone else’s expectations of you, it’s worth pressing the pause button. Circumstances are changing at a rapid rate and a new situation is arising which makes an old one redundant. It’s time to reassess and focus on what will be of advantage to you. There’s lots to tell you about October — and you’re going to like it. Call your NEW, inspiration-packed forecast: 0906 751 5608. SAGITTARIUS WHEN Nov 23 — Dec 21 you want a scenario to stay the same, no news is good news. Maintaining the status quo takes enough energy, without having to stave off unwanted intrusions and ideas. You’re keen to preserve a fragile arrangement because it provides you with the time to reflect, recover and reassess. So, can you do enough to prevent a new development from ruining the sense of calm? The good news is that nothing major will happen unless you want it to happen. You’re in control. Even if you don’t usually call your in-depth forecast, you should hear the excellent news for October. Call 0906 751 5609. CAPRICORN SUBTLETY Dec 22 — Jan 20 and sensitivity aren’t the easiest qualities to manifest in our busy lives. Wherever we go, the focus is survival. Many of us feel as if we have to fight for jobs, compete for partners and battle to have enough to keep safe and secure. That’s why we develop sharp edges and toughen up. In the process, though, we lose our ability to see what’s generously being proffered right before our very eyes. If you slow down, as Venus turns retrograde, you’ll see how to turn a natural skill into a vital asset. Your in-depth, NEW October forecast could be one of the most rewarding phone calls you ever make. Dial 0906 751 5610. AQUARIUS IT’S as if Jan 21 — Feb 19 you’ve been meandering through a tunnel for so long that you’ve almost got used to the darkness. 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