Heatoscopes
The all-seeing Jan Jacques tells you what the stars have in store this week
Tuesday 21 - Monday 27 August
ARIES 20 Mar-19 Apr
You set the bar high and could be a harsh critic at work this week, thanks to a gritty Venus aspect. But you also know that empathy and encouragement work better than being hard. Meanwhile, a travel bargain may present itself. Too soon for another holiday? Course not! LUCKY APPROACH: Softly softly
TAURUS 20 Apr-20 May
Time to do the voodoo that you do so well... Later this week, all planets in glorious alignment mean you can charm the pants (not literally!) off anyone. Deploy this power wisely, Taurus. Health-wise, is your diet well-balanced? Review it and you could feel even better. LUCKY SMILE: Bewitching
GEMINI 21 May-20 Jun
Choose your words well this week. Stressful short-term planets signal love squabbles, which can be avoided: don’t be brutally frank, don’t fib, do make the right noises. Elsewhere, don’t follow your mates onto the bandwagon. You are an individual. LUCKY SPIRIT: Free
CANCER 21 Jun-22 Jul
Don’t fret if a friend’s good fortune doesn’t thrill you. Money-wise, a healthy Mercury aspect hints you are doing just fine, so tune out a boastful pal. Elsewhere, an elusive scent or piece of music brings back powerful and bitter-sweet memories. LUCKY COMMAND: Look after No.1
LEO 23 Jul-23 Aug
You may need to comfort a pal whose plans have crumbled. But if anyone can rescue something from the rubble, it is you (that halo suits you). Money-wise, a surprise Mercury aspect hints at a windfall. LUCKY ABILITY: Making the best of a bad situation
VIRGO 24 Aug-23 Sep
Even cool-headed you can be snappy. And with Mars’ shift carrying a storm warning, you must watch your temper at work. Forewarned is forearmed – you can stay calm. Elsewhere, you may only get one chance at a fab travel opportunity. LUCKY AIM: Holding it in
LIBRA 23 Sep-22 Oct
You should feel a definite undercurrent of optimism. Shored up by planetary power, you can make some key life changes if you are practical. Nothing too ambitious or vague. Health-wise, pay attention to your posture this week. LUCKY POSE: Standing tall
SCORPIO 23 Oct-21 Nov
Love can’t be all hearts and flowers. As Venus shifts into Virgo, shake things up, but squabbles can be avoided. This is a brief wobble, so keep smiling. A family member has slightly surprising but good news. LUCKY MOVIE MANTRA: Just keep swimming
SAGITTARIUS 22 Nov- 21 Dec
You may survive the last of the summer splendidly solvent. Despite retrograde Saturn (your financial planet), the signs are solid for money, with potentially excellent future earnings. Health-wise, if your poor tootsies ache, treat them to a foot massage. LUCKY SHOES: Sensible
CAPRICORN 22 Dec-19 Jan
You have a knack for spotting solutions where others can’t. This applies to home and work this week, and should bring you the praise you deserve. Accept it graciously. Elsewhere, a lovely Venus aspect signals travel, possibly work-related. LUCKY MOOD: Flying high
AQUARIUS 20 Jan-18 Feb
These days, it seems everything comes down to money. Finances may be stressed (not helped by Neptune’s retrograde), but this is short-lived. You’ll soon be planning another hol. Elsewhere, a pal taking a wrong turn needs you. LUCKY SONG: Don’t Worry Be Happy (Bobby Mcferrin)
PISCES 19 Feb-19 Mar
Love rocks your world and affects your health, more than for other sun signs. So, a super-strong seventh house makes this a happy time, but take it easy, you risk burnout. Elsewhere, a family member may feel neglected so pay some attention. LUCKY COLOURS: Red/ pink