Your Stars

CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 20) Using any extra energy you can afford to make a bigger effort this week. Be it at home or work, optimism is well rewarded. Make a point of doing things properly. Cutting corners or being lazy would do you no good and even could upset others. A chance to change something midweek should be looked at carefully. Do you need to seek some guidance on the way forward?

AQUARIUS (January 21 – February 19) It is a time to look at what is possible, rather than what is not. We tend to drift into some decisions and situations if our minds become idle. We should look at everything more critically. What you are being asked to do this week may well go against your principles. Try to apply a little more imagination to find solutions. Working things out may require some deep thought.

PISCES (February 20 – March 20) Keep your life simple this week. You need to pick up on opportunities without getting too involved too quickly. Balancing work and home is much easier if you look for the best that you can do, and then do it! Thinking too hard does not always bring about the right solution. Trust much more in your experience and instinct. They undoubtedly work very well together.

ARIES (March 21 – April 20) There are chances this week to chase your dreams. The opportunities have been there before but, somehow, this is the right time. Make the most of high energy and be brave and ask for what you want. Midweek, the accent is on finances. Spend as little as possible to allow flexibility, as sudden expenses could arise. Ask for advice but feel that your instincts are right.

TAURUS (April 21 – May 21) With feelings running high this week, it will be tempting to push others to make decisions. Take care, though, that all your facts and figures are right. On the home front, there are adjustments to be made. Once dealt with life will run more smoothly. On a new project, perhaps involving a child, try not to run before you can walk.

GEMINI (May 22 – June 21) Knowing that you are a caring and reasonable person, it comes as a disappointment that others do not feel the same. Even so, those who have not had your experiences may find you hard to understand. You don’t have to explain yourself to others all the time. Let them figure it out for themselves. Be guided by your instincts this week, but do not part with more money than necessary.

CANCER (June 22 – July 23) Someone who needs a helping hand may be slow to ask for it. Keep your eyes and ears sharp to find out what is going on. Use the hand of friendship rather than the glove of conflict. The result will be more satisfying. Closer to home, someone needs a bit of TLC. Are they so selfsufficient that they do not need you? A gentle approach does not tread on their fragile ego.

LEO (July 24 – August 23) Getting into everyday habits means sometimes forgetting the finer touches in life. Something is distracting your attention from a much more urgent matter. See the areas where you need to act first. Some of these are taken for granted but are very important in your life. Check and make sure that everything is really good. He who shouts loudest may be doing you no favours.

VIRGO (August 24 – September 23) Being more confident in your beliefs and feelings works in your favour this week. Sometimes you worry much more than necessary. Think back to when life was much simpler. Could you get back that plain approach? The answer to a tricky question is to break it down. Remind yourself what is really important. You are still very wise, even on days when you lack confidence.

LIBRA (September 24 – October 23) You know far more than you give yourself credit for. There is also the emotional maturity to see things clearly. Where you see leadership gap this week, maybe you should aim to fill it? Taking your usual balanced approach, it is easier to go between helping and interfering. Your heart will guide you and your instincts will throw up a solution. Have faith in your ability.

SCORPIO (October 24 – November 22) Life is full of good and bad, and ups and downs. This is a confusing time and you are unsure what to do. Relax and make the most of the good time, merely tolerating the lows is not enough to revitalise yourself. Taking time out to confer with a loved one is not a luxury. It is essential. Aim for a special time together at the weekend. You deserve more free time than you are currently enjoying.

SAGITTARIUS (November 23 – December 21) You feel on the edge of a big change. You don’t have any idea what it may be. Instead of worrying, why not bring in a little anticipation and excitement? Instead of looking for doom and gloom, why not look for the bright light of opportunity? This week, you need bags of faith and a lot of patience. Not finding that too difficult, are you?