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YESTERDAY we talked about a ‘velvet revolution’, fully committing to a gentle but firm approach. If Venus now wears a velvet glove, Mars’s spiky link with the SaturnPluto conjunction is like an iron fist. Even with plenty of cushioning, it’s possible to be hurt by a hard object. So instead of thumping the table in frustration, we can become guiding hands, sensitively moving things forwards with confidence, strong purpose and bravery.

ARIES

Mar 21 - Apr 20 THEY tell us the darkest hour is just before the dawn and that moments of relief are preceded by times of hardship. It’s all well and good being able to make sweeping statements when you’re looking in on a situation, but it’s impossible to keep in mind when you’re in the middle of a meltdown. Not that your life is full of stress. But you’re dealing with a series of situations that are proving to be hard to sort out. If you step back and appraise them today, you’ll see what needs to be done. Make this the decade that your dreams come true. For inspiring news about luck and money, call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 INSPIRED ideas don’t always come with their own red carpets. There are no white-gloved valets, fanfares of trumpets, magnums of champagne and armies of adoring fans to draw our attention to them. If anything, it’s the more dubious plans that arrive with the most fuss . . . while true innovations sneak in through the back door and wait quietly to be unfolded. Forget applause, credit and recognition today. These things may come later. For now, just be pleased that things are finally moving in the right direction. What a start to the decade! There’s great news in your Year Ahead predictions. Call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI

May 22 - June 22 EXPLAINING our actions and justifying them often appears to be the same thing. It’s easy to think that an explanation is the same as a justification. We think that if we’ve explained our reasons for doing something, we don’t need to justify our actions. And, if anyone questions our explanation, we feel as if our justification is being attacked. This process is amplified when we’re feeling defensive. But what reason do you have to be on your guard. You don’t need to justify or explain today. 2020! It’s going to be a much better year than you think. For news on your financial outlook, call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23 IF THINGS aren’t quite as they should be, who can we hold responsible? Who’s in control? And who decides who that person is? Isn’t it time for you to set to work tackling the myriad injustices and inequalities that seem to be raising their heads wherever you turn? It takes true courage to look a problem in the face, and even more to acknowledge your own role in helping to create it. But blame isn’t important today. All anyone’s interested in is progress, and you can help bring that about. Wonderful New Year opportunities arise as the Sun changes signs. For important news, call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23 I DON’T know about you but I’m challenged by flatpack furniture. I understand that some people are fine with it; even enjoy the process of unpacking and following the instructions carefully through to completion. And we all appreciate the item when it has been properly constructed; even the most critical interior designer likes a well-built piece of furniture. There’s a relatively easy solution available to you today. But, if you want to build something that lasts, you need to take one step at a time. Want to know how things can work out well in 2020? Call for your inspiring four-minute forecast: 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23 I SOMETIMES wonder if humans were born to disagree. We certainly have a talent for it . . . even seemingly straightforward issues can become sticking points. Yet, those same people, under different circumstances, often agree on other things! Perhaps this is owing to social conditioning. When we feel as if we have to be polite, we find a way to uncover common ground. Catch us in the wrong mood, though, and we’ll pick holes in everything. You don’t need to take a bad mood seriously today. 2020 holds great potential for you! For an in-depth guide to your financial outlook, call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA

Sep 24 - Oct 23 IMAGINE a politician standing up and saying ‘Vote for me, everyone. No matter what you do, where you live, or who you are, I will make your life better’. Or ‘My party will solve all your financial worries and your relationship issues’. There are, no doubt, some people who would make such wild promises if they thought they could get away with it! In your world now, someone is saying what they feel they need to say in order to get the response they need. Don’t believe everything you hear today. Don’t miss your general yearahead forecast and financial outlook for 2020. For valuable news, call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22 I’VE been talking about conflict-resolution recently. Carefully, cautiously, I’ve been trying to encourage the kind of open-hearted diplomacy that enables people to communicate in a respectful, caring way, no matter how different their opinions may be. I don’t need to give you this kind of advice, though. You’ve been working collaboratively with someone whose aims no longer reflect your goals. Don’t be afraid to quietly, but firmly, make a stand today. Speaking your truth will benefit everyone concerned. The cosmos is on your side in 2020. Find out how to benefit from the luck and fortune it brings. Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 WHEN you’re in the dark, you just have to find the light switch. If you’re thirsty, just turn on the tap. Feeling peckish? Check out the contents of the fridge. We’re used to being able to find quick and easy solutions to our needs. But it’s not so simple when it comes to emotional matters. When we’re feeling out of kilter, the quick solutions aren’t always so healthy — a bottle of wine won’t help in the long run. In your life now, where you need an improvement, you can get one.

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CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 I WANT to talk to you about the difference between insight and instinct. Insight is a gentle, subtle wisdom, and instinct is an emotive, almost passionate urge. Of course, you have both of these qualities and use them well. Intuition is created by an alchemical mix of the two of them working together; insight can transform instinct into intuition. As the Saturn/Pluto convergence is energised by Mars, you can dip into your well of inner wisdom and deal with any challenges in a skilful way.

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AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 SAMUEL Beckett had an extraordinary gift for cutting to the heart of the human condition. His line, ‘You are on Earth, there’s no cure for that’, suggests that human existence itself is at the root of our discomfort — and even though we might not agree with him, we can all relate to that sentiment. Since intergalactic living is still a way off, there doesn’t seem to be an easy cure on the horizon! But do you really need curing? Focus on the positives today and the planet will look very different indeed. There’s great potential as the Sun moves into your sign. Let 2020 bring the change you desire. Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 SUPPOSE I were to tell you that a well-hidden secret of yours was about to come to light and you’re going to be found out? Don’t worry! This is a theoretical conundrum! It’s not going to happen. But recognise, for a moment, the uncomfortable feeling you had when you read those words. We all have our secrets; and moments of discomfort are part and parcel of life. Yet, you’re now being offered a chance to address an inner issue that’s been making you feel uncomfortable. It’s time to proudly own your truth. For encouraging news about your financial prospects in 2020, call your finance forecast: 0906 751 5612.