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THIS weekend it’s the turn of Venus to oppose Pluto, while the Sun and retrograde Mercury converge in Cancer. This suggests we need to face up bravely to some difficult decisions. But it’s also a promise that, no matter how difficult we find it, we’ll emerge stronger and more powerful. Our hearts are regenerating as we get a better sense of where we’re heading. Despite how dark the recent journey has been, the future remains bright. ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 YOU’VE been very proactive recently and have managed to do a lot of what you needed to do. You’ve been particularly effective at persuading those who were full of doubts that they are following the plan most likely to succeed. This weekend, as the Sun and Mercury converge in Cancer, there’s a risk that, if you repeat the same arguments, you may lose the people whose collaboration you need. Since you’ve already demonstrated your enthusiasm, you can afford to be quietly confident. Just four minutes on the phone could change your life. For your latest week-ahead forecast, call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 SOMETIMES, we try too hard and care too much. There’s a chance you might be so determined to reach a specific target that you’re making a situation worse, and making yourself unnecessarily anxious. This weekend, as Venus, your ruler, opposes Pluto, it would be wise to reconsider your commitments to a project (or a person). After weighing up the pros and cons, you might decide you need to redouble your efforts. Whatever you decide, invest your heart and your soul. There’s excitement in the skies in a week of celestial action. Find out how to maximise your luck. Call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22 IF YOU look in a history book, there’s a high chance it will contain stories about battles. The results of these conflicts are documented with great certainty; it’s clear who were the winners and losers. It’s easy to read such details with no sense of the immense loss involved. Yet every conflict results in stress and pain. Real victory is attained when a compromise is reached so everyone feels as if they’ve achieved something. Bear this in mind over the weekend. Find a new, exciting approach as your ruler changes signs. Your four-minute, forecast has important news. Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23 EVERY so often, what seems to be a mistake is revealed to be an act of providence. When something good comes out of a misjudgment, people are delighted that things didn’t happen in quite the way they were supposed to. Don’t be critical of yourself this weekend; although you feel as if you’re doing something wrong, you’re actually embarking on a brave new way of doing the right thing. As Venus and Pluto link, your courage will bring a well-deserved reward. With Venus (love) and Mercury (communication) in your sign, this is a week of good fortune and creativity. Call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23 IT TAKES courage to make a tough decision. If we could, we’d avoid having to make such choices — and avoiding them is sometimes a wise thing to do. It takes courage to step back and allow something to continue without taking action. As Venus and Pluto link this weekend, you need to think about how you’re going to deal with a decision. Try to be clear about your intentions. If you let things go, be aware that you’re leaving things in the hands of fate. That might not be a bad thing. With dynamic Mars in your sign, you have the energy and insight to change your life. Find out more: call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23 THERE’S an old Japanese saying about people making their life into a garden and walking only within its path. It sounds like something we could all aspire to, but it hints at the problems involved with staying in a protected space. Maintaining a beautiful garden takes work and commitment. Although it might sound ideal to have total control of a situation, this weekend, you’re going to have to accept other people’s help. Don’t worry! They will add colour to your environment. Make the most of the energy as Mercury, your ruler, changes signs. Create the changes you desire. Call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23 IT’S IMPOSSIBLE to assess the depth of murky water with your eyes. Is it a few metres deep? Or a few hundred? Clear water is similarly deceptive; objects are distorted so they seem nearer than they are. In life, it’s always preferable to have clarity over confusion. But even when things appear to be crystal clear, there’s still room for misjudgment. As your ruler links with mysterious Pluto this weekend, something you want comes within reach — but you will have to stretch a little further than you’d like. Do yourself a favour; treat yourself! There’s exciting news in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22 THE wise teachers of the world tell us that each moment of life is to be appreciated and celebrated. I’d like to see how they handle being stuck in traffic, or coping with a malfunctioning printer, or dealing with a child having a tantrum in the supermarket queue! It’s easy to be appreciative when life is easy. It takes an angelic quality to be happy when the going is tough. No matter what the weekend brings, the link between Venus and your ruler indicates that you will deal with it well. Your week-ahead forecast is jam-packed full of important news. For an in-depth guide, call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 DO not be surprised to find yourself dealing with a series of preposterous ideas and situations this weekend. When strange events arise, don’t feel, even for a moment, that you’re the cause of the confusion. Nothing is going to be problematic. If you can let go of the thought that everything is supposed to make sense now and just join in with the events as they unfold, you’ll surprise yourself with how much fun you can have. Stay light-hearted, and everything will turn out just fine. Maximise your luck as the planets make creative alignments. Make it a week to remember. Call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 GET ready for a constructive weekend. Although you need to be alert to the possibility of working too hard, or worrying too much about what else you could be doing, remember that your conscientiousness is a virtue. Be proud of your ability to care, while not caring so much that you forget to enjoy the gifts that life is bringing your way. As Venus and Pluto link, they bring wonderful opportunities of a romantic nature. Do what you have to do with passion, and keep your eyes and heart open. To hear how your life could significantly change for the better, call your latest week-ahead forecast: 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 YOU’RE an original. The saying, ‘When they made you they broke the mould’ doesn’t even fit because you’re not a copy of anyone else. Of course, there are similarities between you and other people, but there are vital parts of your personality that mark you out as unique. Your individuality and your innovative way of looking at life is much appreciated. People enjoy your unorthodox approach and your sense of humour. This weekend, be ready to celebrate all that makes you special. Want to hear some priceless information about your week? Just pick up the phone! Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 WHEN you play a single note on the piano, it sounds simple and sweet. When you play two together, you create a chord, a bigger sound which is going to make either a discordant noise or a harmonious one. When people come together, they form metaphorical chords which might resonate in an inspiring way . . . or not. This weekend, as Venus and Pluto link, you can use your gifts to coax some of the most important people in your world to work together and create a social event to remember. Creative, inspiring times lie ahead for you. Make the most of this astrological opportunity. Call 0906 751 5612.