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A ‘FINGER of Fate’ is formed when a celestial body, such as Mars, makes uncomfortable links with a pair of planets in a harmonious relationship, as Saturn and Neptune are now. It hints at the ability to overcome struggles by embracing elements of life we’re not used to working with. This ‘Finger’ isn’t the closest of alignments. But even if the cosmos is making only a vague gesture, the inspiring path it directs us towards is worth pursuing.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20

YOUR time and attention is being eaten up by one all-consuming issue. You can’t seem to get it out of your mind. No matter how hard you try, you can’t push it away or ignore it. What are you going to do? It’s not easy when you feel powerless and overwhelmed. Although today’s cosmic alignments are challenging, they remind you that you are far from helpless in this situation. Help is at hand. It may be subtle, but it is becoming more obvious. You’re about to discover one very clever thing to do. August begins and ends with a New Moon! Your month holds great potential for positive change. Call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21

DO YOU have wellconnected friends? Well, there are certainly more than a few people in your social network who have high ideals and aspirations. Some of them seem to enjoy claiming the moral high ground, while others appear puffed up with the idea of their own importance. If these folk weren’t in your world, life would certainly be a lot less stressful — but it would also be far less fun. Under today’s cosmic climate, don’t let any criticism affect you; and take the advice of the kindest person you know. A new month! A powerful New Moon! A forecast that could transform your life! Call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22

PEOPLE are often at their most philosophical when life gives them lemons. ‘Everything happens for a reason,’ they say. ‘You need the bad times to really appreciate the good.’ The fact that you’ve become something of an expert at these expressions yourself says it all. But there will soon be less need for such philosophical insight as you rediscover the kinder, more generous aspects of life. The cosmic message is one of change. Myriad exciting opportunities are heading your way. A powerful New Moon marks the start of an exciting month. Take advantage of the cosmic climate. Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23

HAVE things gone wrong? Do you need to make apologies? Have you done something that you shouldn’t have done? Stop! Enough of these kind of challenging questions. You’re feeling unnecessarily guilty about something. Rather than regretting a decision, or an action you’ve taken, you need to realise that you did what you did because it was the best you could do at the time. Your choice was both reasonable and excusable. Today, think about what you’ve done well… and celebrate that! August begins and ends with a New Moon! Your month holds great potential for positive change. Call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23

I’VE been reading my son the story of the frog who turns into a prince. It made me think about transformations we witness in our lives. Although amphibians turning into people doesn’t seem to happen, if we focus on the less-than-perfect aspects of their character we can transform people into unpleasant, cold creatures and overlook the more endearing aspects of their personality. As Venus settles into your sign, it’s worth taking a look at something you dislike. It disguises something impressive. A new month! A powerful New Moon! A forecast that could transform your life! Call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23

ALTHOUGH we say that tomorrow never comes, it’s not 100 per cent true 100 per cent of the time. Not when you’re stepping into a new and long-awaited phase of your life. What once seemed more distant than a thousand tomorrows is suddenly becoming today. What had, for so long, been your present is now your past. All that’s left to do is to find a new future on which to set your sights. You’re positively fizzing with enthusiasm and a deep sense of the possibilities of life. This is an exciting time for you. A powerful New Moon marks the start of an exciting month. Take advantage of the cosmic climate. Call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23

NOT all of us are bad-tempered by nature, but we’re all capable of having bad moods and disagreeing with one another. A world without different opinions and clashes of ideas would be a dull place. It’s when disagreements evolve into battles that the problems begin. Although you’d like nothing more than harmony and accord in your life right now, you can take action by reaching a compromise. Making allowances for someone’s contrary views might not be easy, but it will be worthwhile. August begins and ends with a New Moon! Your month holds great potential for positive change. Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22

THEY tell us that the price of success is hard work. But is that true? Or is this simply a compensatory fantasy which is perpetuated to make up for the misery of working so hard? Are technological breakthroughs inherently bad? Should we never be tempted to take a short cut? No! The hard way isn’t the only way; and piously engaging only in our work is the metaphorical equivalent of shooting ourselves in the foot. Sometimes simple can be beautiful — expect to see some proof of that today. A new month! A powerful New Moon! A forecast that could transform your life! Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21

HOW many days have you been on this planet? And for how many of those have you been a Sagittarian? So it’ll come as no surprise to hear that life is a never-ending series of challenges which reveal opportunities. Or that trying to leapfrog these is rarely neat and tidy. You also know that beauty, inspiration and success can come out of chaotic situations. You’ve walked away triumphant from bigger challenges than the one you now face. Have confidence. A powerful New Moon marks the start of an exciting month. Take advantage of the cosmic climate. Call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

UP! Down! Up! Down! Left! Right! Left! Right! Find the rhythm and march to the beat. Yes, I know that you’re carrying a weight and that it’s uncomfortable, but once you’ve got into your stride, you won’t even feel it any more. Great! Now, here’s the mantra you need to start repeating: ‘The past is gone; the future is here. The past is gone; the future is here.’ Repeat it until it is etched into your mind. Don’t think about what’s gone by — not even for a second. The here and now is all that counts. August begins and ends with a New Moon! Your month holds great potential for positive change. Call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19

‘THE buck stops here.’ This is the sign that President Truman had in his office. It makes you wonder if he believed this or if he saw the irony in the statement. For even the person who’s reported to be the most powerful person on the planet doesn’t have ultimate authority on everything. Nor can they be held responsible for every decision that’s being made. Be grateful today that the buck doesn’t stop with you. As you let go of a feeling of responsibility, you’ll feel free to enjoy the day. A new month! A powerful New Moon! A forecast that could transform your life! Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20

THE intense cosmic climate highlights a need to avoid becoming too deeply embroiled in a belief. It’s all too easy to come down on the side of what you think is right or wrong. Things that may appear to be obvious actually need to be approached with subtlety. In the current cosmic climate, it would be easy to jump to the wrong conclusion and make a decision that you come to regret. So go gently today. Avoid being blunt and unequivocal and allow your sensitive nature to reveal itself. A powerful New Moon marks the start of an exciting month. Take advantage of the cosmic climate. Call 0906 751 5612.