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Aries Mar21-Apr20

And that’s the end of your prediction for the week ahead. I hope everything’s clear. Oh… you feel as if there’s a crucial part missing? Well, I started at the end because I need to show you how, in one aspect of your world, the cart’s being put before the horse. The finale’s being played before the opening scene. The jelly’s being eaten before it’s had time to set. When you overly focused on how you want something to end, you’re in danger of not seeing what’s happening before your eyes. And if you focus on that, you’ll like it.

Taurus Apr21- May21

Who’s in charge of our planet? Is it ruled, behind the scenes, by a multinational conglomerate, like a bank or a business? Or is it like a charity, where sincere people vote on who should receive the next delivery of good things, and who should await their turn? The planetary forces don’t make judgments on the way we live our lives. Nor do they understand the concepts of rewards and reprimands. Where (and when) they can, they help us. Have faith in the idea that celestial aid is coming your way this week. Because it is.

Gemini May22-Jun22

No matter where you go, your shadow follows you. You can’t ever get away from it. Unless, of course, you hide yourself somewhere so utterly dark that it merges into the lack of light, and you can’t see it. But who wants to take themselves to such a place? It’s much healthier to accept the fact that everything has an upside and a downside. This new moon week brings opportunities that enrich your appreciation of the challenges you’ve recently experienced. They’ve equipped you for the bright future that lies ahead.

Cancer Jun23-Jul23

If you had to write a list of all your concerns, what would you put at the top? Which problem deserves all of your nervous energy? Actually, there’s no problem, real or imagined, that deserves that much of your attention. Which means that you definitely don’t deserve to have to experience yourself experiencing it. When you feel upset, the world around you quakes in its boots. And no one needs to spend their week quaking. If you’re seeing something as hopeless right now, the new moon reveals it to be surprisingly hope filled.

Leo Jul24-Aug23

What would we do without online shopping? It’s certainly going to make your life a lot easier; after all, you’ve got a particularly long list this week. After the fruit and veg, and the other items that make up your weekly shop, don’t you need to think about getting a new mattress? It’s not just that yours isn’t as comfortable as it could be; it’s that the cosmic outlook indicates that a big surprise is dropping into your life. Don’t you want to provide it with a safe place to land? Joking aside, be as ready as you can be to welcome positive news.

Virgo Aug24-Sep23

We all experience dark times, when the future looks complex and challenging. Fear is part and parcel of life everywhere. But, so is hope. And we tend to move between these two extremes. The secret to success involves remaining somewhere in the middle of such emotions. This week, with the new moon in your sign linking to electrifying Uranus, it won’t be easy to stay on an even keel. The well-deserved break from the ups and the downs of life’s rollercoaster isn’t far away. But first, here comes a dash of excitement.

Libra Sep24- Oct23

We create hooks to hang things on. “There’s no milk so I need to do some shopping”. “It’s our anniversary so we need to celebrate”. These kinds of justifications are easy to dismiss, yet they add structure to our lives. Even though we might question their importance, just because actions can’t be logically backed up, or explained, doesn’t negate their value. This week, the innovative new moon gifts you with a creative way of looking at your to-do list. Rather than justify your actions, appreciate the energy and get cracking.

Scorpio Oct24- Nov22

Although we don’t always want to do what other people expect us to do, most of us would rather meet the expectations placed on us rather than be thought of as being unsupportive. Yet even if we do our best to be accommodating and agreeable, there’s a chance we’ll misinterpret someone else’s needs. If, this new moon week, you’re going to offer assistance, make sure you fully understand what’s required. And don’t get so involved that you forget to look after yourself. You’re just as worthy of attention as everyone else.

Sagittarius Nov23- Dec21

When someone tells a Sagittarian that what they’re trying to do “can’t be done”, it galvanises them into action. Nothing’s more likely to inspire you to take up a challenge. What’s more, you have history on your side; over the years, innumerable people have said certain things are “impossible”. From flying machines to the worldwide web, there are always naysayers, who don’t have enough imagination to believe in the probability of such inventions. Don’t let anyone’s negativity throw you off course this week. You’re right to believe.

Capricorn Dec22-Jan20

Could you be in danger of taking too much on and of trying too hard to achieve too much? Well… that’s better than sitting on the sofa and letting the world go by. Where you’re motivated to make an effort this week, take advantage of the energy being bestowed on you. Even if you feel as if you’re running round in circles, you’re making progress. Effort always receives compensation. And a sense of optimism always leads to something positive. If you give life your best shot, you’ll be surprised (and delighted) by where you end up.

Aquarius Jan21- Feb19

Will you go too far out on a limb this week? Will you take too much of a risk? To be clear, these are questions (not predictions). All I can tell you is that as the new moon links with your ruling planet, Uranus, it brings chances to be bold and daring. If you’re in need of an adventure, you’re in luck. Even without making much of an effort, you’ll find interesting opportunities arise and new, tempting openings appear before you. They say that “if you’re unwilling to take risks, you have to settle for the ordinary”. The choice is yours.

Pisces Feb20- Mar20

What do you do when you hear a car alarm going off in your street? Do you look outside to check what’s going on? Most of the time, we’re mistaken when we think that trouble is at bay. When we hear an alarm, we’re often right to ignore it, and to try to phase it out of our minds. So this week, it’s time to turn down your inner alarm system. If it rings loudly, it’s much more likely to be a reaction to a past memory that’s no longer relevant. The new moon, in your opposite sign, not only offers protection, it provides a helping hand.