CROSSWORD AND HOROSCOPES

LEO 24 JULY-23 AUG

With Mars, planet of aggression, in your opposite sign of Aquarius, squaring up to Uranus, planet of disruption, there is a strong likelihood that you will fall out with someone close this week. Whatever happens, don’t allow your personal problems to affect your career prospects. Colleagues and employers are counting on you. Don’t let them down. CALL 0904 470 1165*

VIRGO 24 AUG-23 SEPT

You are likely to upset someone this week, whether you mean to or not. Something you say will be taken the wrong way and you could spend a lot of time and energy trying to explain that you did not mean to be offensive. Check yourself now to limit any potential damage. CALL 0904 470 1166*

LIBRA 24 SEPT-23 OCT

Seek out people you can relax with this week. You are not obliged to spend time with anyone you don’t like or whose interests baffle you. If partners or loved ones want to do something that doesn’t appeal to you, let them. They, too, have a right to do as they choose. CALL 0904 470 1167*

SCORPIO 24 OCT-22 NOV

Some people find it difficult to says things in a straightforward manner. You, however, find it hard not to and with Mars and Uranus at odds this week someone, somewhere is in for a tongue-lashing. If they deserve it, all well and good. If not, restrain yourself. CALL 0904 470 1168*

SAGITTARIUS 23 NOV-21 DEC

Someone has got into the habit of expecting you to do all the donkey work. Now you must get into the habit of chucking it back at them. The Sun in Leo will bring opportunities galore but you can’t take advantage of them if you are snowed under with work. CALL 0904 470 1169*

CAPRICORN 22 DEC-20 JAN

If you want something enough you find ways to get it. But if you get it at someone else’s expense your conscience is unlikely to let you enjoy it. You are honest at heart so find an honest way to reach your goal. Success tastes better when it’s well deserved. CALL 0904 470 1170*

AQUARIUS 21 JAN-19 FEB

With Mars in your birth sign squaring up to your ruler Uranus this week you will not be in the mood to forgive and forget. Fortunately, it will be one of those occasions when you let rip immediately rather than nurse your grudges. Still, as explosions go, it could be spectacular. CALL 0904 470 1171*

PISCES 20 FEB-20 MARCH

Don’t complain too loudly if you find yourself under pressure this week. You’ve been a bit too laidback of late and need a push. You won’t know what you’re capable of until you exert yourself and you won’t exert yourself without a reason. That reason is on its way. CALL 0904 470 1172*

ARIES 21 MARCH-20 APRIL

You appear to believe that you have fallen behind and need to catch up fast. Is that really the case, or are you letting your fears get out of hand? The Sun in Leo urges you to look at your life from a broader perspective. You really have nothing to be worried about. CALL 0904 470 1161*

TAURUS 21 APRIL-21 MAY

You are determined to follow your own path through life. Others are equally determined to make you a team player. It is, of course, a losing battle – your will cannot be broken – but that won’t stop them trying. Defend your interests fiercely this week. CALL 0904 470 1162*

GEMINI 22 MAY-21 JUNE

Something is worrying you and will continue to do so until you make an effort to do something about it. You may have to bruise a few egos this week but if it clears the air it will be worth the aggravation. Common sense should tell you there is nothing to fear. CALL 0904 470 1163*

CANCER 22 JUNE-23 JULY

think week, of which you won’t is just worry as well What you as your others at all chart this suggests that they are pretty incensed. What have you done to upset them? Whatever it is, don’t rush to apologise. It may be better to let them work things out for themselves. CALL 0904 470 1164*