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Aries Mar21-Apr20

Concentrate as hard as you can. Screw up your eyes and focus on what you want to achieve. Actually, you don’t have to do that. It’s just that, with Mercury moving into your sign, your mental faculties are being rebooted, and you’re more aware of the fact that the ability to create change stems from your imagination. As long as you put your ideas into action, any time you spend thinking will be fruitful. Just don’t forget to listen to your heart. A rebalance of your priorities will enable you to focus on what’s really important.

Taurus Apr21- May21

Under normal circumstances, you’d easily be able to deal with whatever’s bothering you. After all, there’s nothing seriously wrong. It’s just that you’re experiencing a growing sense of pressure. You’ve had enough of something, and want to get it sorted so that you’re free to move on. With your ruler, Venus, linking with Saturn (the cosmic teacher), check that you’re not allowing yourself to get obsessive about this desire. If you take the pressure off, and allow the situation some space to unfold, it will resolve in a pleasing way.

Gemini May22-Jun22

As your ruler, Mercury, moves into a new celestial home, it’s time to take some of your mental energy and channel it into your emotions. With so much turmoil going on around you, you’re feeling particularly aware of life’s injustices. There are “wrongs” you want to address and gestures you want to make. Yet your logical side makes you wonder whether you’ll make any real difference. That’s why you need to invest in matters of the heart. If something feels right, it is right. Not only can you spread happiness, you’ll feel happier too.

Cancer Jun23-Jul23

A small amount of imagination can seriously change your outlook on life. Like chilli powder, just a pinch adds spiciness to a bland situation. All that’s needed this week, is a piece of timely, clever insight. The new moon indicates that a brilliant idea’s on its way, which will lead to developments that affect you and the people closest to you. For too long now, you’ve been worrying about something you have no control over. Like a fire-breathing dragon, it has caused anxiety and fear. Here comes a way to put it to rest and move on. Try this out…

Leo Jul24-Aug23

What sort of admiration are you looking for? If you want universal approval, you’re going to have to change your style to something milder. You’re a Leo. It’s just not possible for you to be middle-of-theroad. You’re never going to be everyone’s cup of tea. People tend to love and admire you, or not. But would you really have it any other way? If you’re trying to please someone right now, it’s time to stop and work out why you’re going to such an effort. This week, it’s by making less effort that you’ll enjoy more success. You’re worth it.

Virgo Aug24-Sep23

We love finding out about the lives of the rich and famous. We can’t get enough information about the gloss and glamour of celebrity lives. We’re even more interested when we see their imperfections; that they’re human and make mistakes just like we do. So, suppose we turn it around, and imagine ourselves as having special talents and unique qualities like the people we read about? This week, the new moon puts you in the cosmic spotlight. Shine like the star you were meant to be and your outlook will be glossy and bright.

Libra Sep24- Oct23

Does the world owe us a living? Traditionally, the answer is “no”. We’re meant to work hard. We’re not supposed to be entitled to anything. Yet we’re surrounded by abundance in the natural world. And human creativity and intelligence is always reaching into new, uncharted territory. The world may not owe us anything, but the cosmos is more than willing to give us a helping hand when we approach it in the right way. As Venus, your ruler, connects with Saturn, by taking a pragmatic step, you’ll be able to relax.

Scorpio Oct24- Nov22

No matter where in the world you travel, you’d always find a way to communicate. It’s easy to ask “where’s the bus stop?” and get a reply. But you don’t always find it easy to meet people who really understand you – even when you’re close to home. It’s hard to talk about feelings and needs. This week, as Mercury changes signs, it brings an opportunity to really communicate. It’s a chance to be heard (and to listen) to someone who’s got something important to share. The insight will help you make a key decision.

Sagittarius Nov23- Dec21

Astrology books focus on the essential topics we all want to know about: love, health and wealth. These have always been the nuts and bolts of any astrologer’s job description. Maybe Nostradamus had the right idea – he conveyed mystery and intrigue by speaking in riddles that could be interpreted to mean just about anything. If I talk about finances in your forecast today, it’s with awareness of the economic challenges you’re dealing with. If you stay calm, and take sensible action, you can solve an immediate problem.

Capricorn Dec22-Jan20

You’re made of different stuff to other people. You’re more conscientious and committed. You’re determined to stick with what you believe in, regardless of the pressure to settle for less. And you’re fussier about what you do (and don’t) want. Which means there’s no point trying to judge yourself by anyone else’s standards. Or in listening to someone else’s judgment of you. This week, as your ruler, Saturn, links with Venus, let go of what other people think. When it comes to a key issue, you’re absolutely in the right.

Aquarius Jan21- Feb19

As Venus converges with your traditional ruler, Saturn, it’s time to reach for the brightest and best in every area of life. You’re already doing this? Then reach for even better and even brighter. Do everything you can to honour your uppermost ideals and your highest principles. Value the truth. It’s not always easy to follow a path of honesty. There are times when it’s easier to be discreet than forthright. But while diplomacy is a good trait, don’t let it impact on your integrity. If something’s only “nearly” good enough, that’s not enough.

Pisces Feb20- Mar20

The lyrics to an old pop song tell us that “there are more questions than answers” and that “the more we find out, the less we know”. But when you think about it, maybe the opposite is true. Certainly these days, if we have a question and look online, we’ll be inundated with answers, which suggests that when we’ve got an answer we like, there’s good reason to not ask any more questions. If you’re feeling happy enough about a recent choice you’ve made, stop doubting it. If you’re not, then just ask it again. This week, clarity is on offer.

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