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IT’S ONE thing to forgive, quite another to forget. Forgiveness is crucial for the wronged person: it enables healing. Sometimes, it’s less about letting someone off the hook and more about freeing ourselves from pain.

Yet that doesn’t mean we should re-enter situations where we may be vulnerable. We need to be able to trust. As Mercury and Pluto make a sharp link, look beneath the surface today. It’s time to trust smarter.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20

WHY wouldn’t the cosmos have your best interests at heart today? What could possibly stop it from focusing its attention on you and giving you a helping hand to sort out the problem you’re dealing with? Are you being judged for a past misdemeanour? Don’t you deserve a positive intervention? Of course you do! The cosmos isn’t judgmental. The Mercury/Pluto link brings a reminder of the value of being kind to yourself. As soon as you let yourself off the hook, a situation will turn in your favour. Ease your troubles. Find valuable support. Your latest forecast contains helpful information. Call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21

IMAGINE you’re clinging to the edge of a cliff. It’s a dark and chilly night. And your fingertips are growing numb. You can hear the waves crashing below, stirred up by the stormy wind. It’s not a good place to be. Just when things can’t get any worse, you’re blinded by a spotlight and a worrying mechanical sound nearby. Who knew that helicopters make such a noise? What’s that thing banging your shoulder? It’s a rope ladder! An issue that has been getting on your nerves is, in fact, your saving grace. Uncertain? There’s an important message when you call your latest four-minute guide to the week: 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22

IT’S easy to be full of cheer when you’re not entangled in problems. When we find ourselves in good company, and have shared a tasty meal, there are plenty of reasons to smile. Yet even those of us who are laid back by nature are aware that reasons to be cranky are never far away. As your ruling planet, Mercury, links with mysterious Pluto today, it would be easy to focus on issues that unnerve you. Yet, lurking in the shadows lies a potentially valuable discovery. Focus on that. Feeling stressed or overwhelmed? Just four minutes of your time can help you find a way to cope. Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23

WHY do some folk seem so determined to disagree with you? Surely they know in their hearts that you’re right? Life would be so much easier if they simply accepted the inevitable, and went along with your ideas. Of course, that would be ideal. Re-explaining your stance is so time-consuming. Yet you can’t resolve this situation when you’re in a confrontational mood. As Mercury and Pluto link today, try proffering an olive branch. A key person is willing to make a compromise. The question is whether you are, too. The cosmos has a powerful message for you. For a prediction that will inspire you, call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23

THEY say that ‘honesty is the best policy’. Yet sometimes, the people who say this are just buying time while their assistants shred the spreadsheets, delete the receipts and bury incriminating documents. They keep trotting out the same line while getting up to all sorts of unscrupulous activities. Luckily, you’ve got a gift for seeing straight through such pretence. As Mercury and Pluto link, trust your instincts; they won’t lead you astray. You can uncover evidence and see behind a charade. There’s a ray of hope shining through the challenges. Be encouraged by the cosmic climate. Call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23

WE OFTEN tend to jump to conclusions. If a plan hits an obstacle, we easily write off the idea as being impossible. The trouble is that objectivity is difficult to maintain — especially when it comes to choosing who we go to for advice. It’s easy to unconsciously present our views in ways that reinforce our negative attitude. When people agree with us, we’re almost obliged to change direction. As Mercury, links with Pluto today, a situation is evolving. Take another look at something you’ve almost given up on. For excellent advice to guide you through the twists and turns ahead, call your latest forecast: 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23

ALTHOUGH psychotherapists sagely intone that they can only help those who want to be helped, it’s an altogether different matter when it comes to more conventional physical treatments. Tablets, patches and injections do their job, no matter what the recipient thinks. Willpower doesn’t come into the picture. They either work or they don’t. So, is there a tonic available to alleviate your current problem? It’s not as simple as taking a magic potion. But if you believe, and put the work in, success will come. Need some support? What’s the best way to move ahead and plan for the future? Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22

AS MERCURY, the planet of communication, links with your ruling planet, Pluto, it encourages you to explore a ‘grey area’. The dilemma you’re facing doesn’t have a clear ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ solution. But middle ground isn’t easy territory to occupy — especially when you’ve invested emotional energy into the outcome. Although you’re tempted to impulsively push any deliberations to one side or the other, there’s no need to rush. The cosmos is encouraging you to think things through. A path forward will appear. When it all feels too much, and you’re not getting the help you need, pick up the phone. Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21

BY and large, psychotherapists have an ability to listen to what’s being said. Then they need to apply the theory they’ve learnt and note subtle nuances. Almost everything we say is affected by past experience and emotion. We’re all composed of more layers than an onion! And those delicate strata hold the potential for just as many tears. As Mercury and Pluto link today, you might be tempted to search for a hidden issue. But you’ll do better if you stick to the obvious. Unsure about the direction you’re heading in, and what to do for the best? There’s valuable advice. Call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

IT’S all well and good to consider all sides of a situation. If we look at it from one angle, then ‘this’; if we look at it from another angle, then ‘that’. The process can be endless. And the more ‘balanced’ we try to become, the more we grow enmeshed in a maze of interpretation. There are many sides to most stories. But the time has come for you to make a decision. No more prevaricating. You’ve given things enough thought. As Mercury and Pluto link, it’s time to decide what you think. And say it. Worried? There’s a valuable message for you when you call your four-minute, week-ahead forecast. Call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19

ACTIONS don’t always speak louder than words. Of course, if you bang your fist on a table, it has more effect than quietly expressing your feelings. If you shouted something out in a meditation class, you’d be sure to get your message across! Yet a cause of confusion is when we say one thing but mean another. As Pluto (secrets) and Mercury (communication) meet today, watch for mixed messages. As long as you’re as clear as you can be, you’ll avoid any misunderstandings. If you’re overwhelmed and not sure how to cope, there’s a way forward. Your forecast will help. Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20

WE HAVE a powerful desire to be understood — not just heard, listened to, and sympathised with, but really seen for who we are. We want someone to look into our soul and understand our most hidden self. And in turn, we hope to do the same for others. Yet, sometimes, events can intervene and throw even the best intentions awry. We want to create harmony, yet obstacles appear that prevent us from being our best. Today brings a chance to clear up an issue that has been swept under the carpet. Even if you don’t usually hear your forecast, it contains valuable guidance. For good news, call 0906 751 5612.