Your week ahead in the stars
THE SKY THIS WEEK
On Friday, Venus moves into unconventional Aquarius after squaring up to contrary Uranus, making this a week for daring to be different. So go ahead and shrug at raised eyebrows as you try out any quirky styles and avant-garde food and art that you’ve always secretly wanted to experiment with. Most affected are those born January 17-23, April 17-23, July 20-26 and October 21-27.
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You may feel somebody close is trying to sabotage you but that somebody could actually be you! Being honest with yourself about what you really want, and treating others as you’d like to be treated yourself, could bring exciting people into your life.
A good week for...friends
Leo
If you’ve any long-ignored desires to visit exotic places or learn unfamiliar subjects, try to indulge them now, even if the travel is only via books and imagination. Trying to understand the views of someone difficult could pay off towards the weekend.
A good week for...partnership
Sagittarius
Getting in touch with relatives or old neighbours could lead to interesting encounters and happy memories. Thursday is an excellent day to try to convince others to accept your plans for projects that need doing at home – and for rolling up your sleeves and getting started.
A good week for...exchanges
taurus
Your place in your career or community is becoming increasingly important now.
It’s time to examine your main goals and decide what’s worthwhile, then go for it. Dealing with any unfinished financial or property matters now could avoid misunderstandings later.
A good week for...responsibility
Virgo
Don’t let passing fears hold you back over the next few days. You’re probably just picking up the frets and worries of people around you. Over the next few weeks you could find great pleasure in fixing small problems that have been annoying you, like minor ailments and daily work irritations.
A good week for...neatness
Capricorn
What’s around you should reflect who and what you are, so if there’s anything at home you don’t find either useful, now’s the time to clear it out. From Friday you could find new inspiration for making your talents, values, possessions and finances work better for you.
A good week for...values
Gemini
Just how much you have in common with your friends could preoccupy you over the coming week or two. Try to do something different at the weekend, preferably with a foreign connection – maybe a food or book or film. It could lead to unexpected new interests.
A good week for...learning
Libra
If you choose to drop a home or family project now, it could be worth it in the end. Good news about a hobby or personal project could come your way by Friday but it’s probably best to wait for the facts before acting. Pamper yourself with some luxury at the weekend. You deserve it!
A good week for...recreation
aquarius
You could charm the birds out of the trees – provided you don’t give in to the temptation to play headstrong on Thursday, which won’t get you anywhere fast. For the best results, keep an open mind and don’t get too fixed on your own ideas of how things should work out.
A good week for...zaniness
Cancer
You may sense that a new phase is on the way, and you’d be right. But the details of this will only reveal themselves slowly over the next few months. It’s time now, though, to be honest about what matters to you and resist letting anybody talk you out of what you’ve set your heart on.
A good week for...research
Scorpio
Family matters could take an interesting turn, showing an old situation in a new light. And you could learn just how important everyone’s priorities are. Exciting ideas and plans can move forward soon, provided you keep communications calm and businesslike.
A good week for... home
PISCES
With so many interesting distractions, it’s hard to keep focused on serious matters.
Don’t promise too much on Thursday and Friday or you could end up with more work than you bargained for. Your intuition could prompt you to see something you’d previously overlooked. A good week for... hunches