YOUR HOROSCOPE FOR THE WEEK BEGINNING 9 FEBRUARY 2020

ARIES March 21-April 20

W hy bother engaging with an argument you're unlikely to win? Why choose to fight an impossible battle? Or push for a strategy that no one will follow? Surely there’s a smarter way to move forward? As Venus settles into your sign, it brings a boost of energy that will enable you to see things from a different perspective. Rather than responding to someone’s silly attitude, invest your enthusiasm in a more pragmatic approach. You can make the progress you need to make this Valentine’s week!

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: The Supermoon this week can help you to create a powerful new plan of action. Trust your deepest feelings.

TAURUS April 21-May 21

Y ou have people depending on you. You’re carrying a weight of responsibility on your shoulders; unless you take the necessary steps, what needs to happen won’t happen. Fortunately, the cosmos brings further proof that you’re on the right track and that you know what you’re doing. As your ruler settles into a new celestial home, there will be further, significant improvements as your confidence begins to grow. This Valentine’s week, you’ll find an easier way to get to where you want to be.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You are beginning to understand what you and someone important can achieve together. Embrace the bigger picture now.

GEMINI May 22-June 22

Y ou’re in a process of adding up numbers and reconciling accounts. I’m not talking about financial matters; on an emotional level, there’s a need to weigh up a situation and settle an outstanding score. This Valentine’s week, you’ll receive information that enables you to evaluate the cost of a decision you’ve recently made. There’s still time to change your mind. If you’re not feeling committed to a plan, you can back away. If you care enough to carry on, you’ll receive the support to see you through.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: The cosmos helps you feel great and invites you to open your heart. You’ll find there’s a lovely surprise in store. CANCER June 23-July 23

Do you need to be feeling so defensive? Are there reasons why you need to hide under your shell? Are you protecting your vulnerability… or making yourself even more vulnerable by allowing yourself to think you’re in a more precarious position than you’re in? Suppose you were to walk forward with confidence? What would happen if you found the courage to do the thing you feel least able to do? This Valentine’s week, think about your bravest option… then do it! You have the support you need.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: At the moment, you’re stronger than even you may realise, and it’s time for those around you to recognise that.

LEO July 24-August 23

F ocus your attention. Put extraneous thoughts to one side. Carefully consider your available options. Prioritise your goals. Holiday. Commit to your endeavours. Dedicate yourself to the project. Lunchtime. It’s hard to keep our minds focused; we’re easily distracted. In fact, life creates situations that oblige us to divide our time between different people and situations. Just do your best this Valentine’s week. Don’t forget that ‘your best’ can only be achieved if you’re having fun too!

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: With the Supermoon happening in your own sign, you will start to see things differently this week.

VIRGO August 24-September 23

I magine if hope is represented by a balloon, and doubt is a pin. In just a second (no matter how big the balloon might be) with one tiny prod it will start to deflate. Doubt, on the other hand, isn’t as easy to destroy; even if we have all the reassurance in the world, it’s never far away, waiting for a chance to strike. Now that we’ve got the definitions out of the way, what kind of week do you have in store? Valentine’s Day might not be on the astrological calendar, but you have reason to be very hopeful!

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: There’s no rulebook that says humble souls can’t take action. Express yourself without fear of recrimination. Be decisive.

LIBRA September 24-October 23

W hen it comes to fine dining, presentation is key. From the shape of the plate, to the three-way vegetables and foam garnish, every detail is carefully considered and prepared to perfection. But when we’re starving, who cares about how things look? We just want to eat! It’s time to think about the extent to which you’re involved in a ritual which meets an expectation, but overlooks what you really need. Something is happening for a reason. Don’t miss the great opportunity it brings this Valentine’s week.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: The effect of the Supermoon is subtle. This week, it will start to make a delightful difference.

SCORPIO October 24-November 22

I t’s hard to feel good when you think that someone else’s life is going much better than yours. But, then again, anyone who isn’t concerned about whether anyone else is doing better than they are is going to be doing better than the person who’s worrying about it! Over the course of this Valentine’s week, you don’t need to swap places with anyone. You just need to focus on what brings you happiness, and commit to doing the things that bring more of it your way. There will be plenty of opportunities to do that.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Fasten your seatbelt. Despite your speed and unpredictability of the path ahead, unforeseen changes will lead to success. SAGITTARIUS November 23-December 21

There are times when having a lapse of concentration changes a dynamic in a tangible way. Suppose you're in an important meeting and you call someone by the wrong name. Or you misinterpret a joke and laugh in the wrong place. It's in these kind of moments that we want to vanish into thin air. This isn't meant to be a warning to watch what you say. Quite the opposite. A key person has recently committed a faux pas. Your understanding, this Valentine's week, will make all the difference.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: The arrival of a Supermoon should enable you to see previously difficult situations from a more understanding angle.

CAPRICORN December 22-January 20

T here’s an exception to every rule; so, although it’s true that ‘what goes up, must come down’, one thing goes up… and keeps on going. That’s our age! We all have times when our years on the planet weigh more heavily on us. As we move into the new decade, a sense of needing something new that will revitalise your life is growing stronger. You need to create some colour in the pattern of your daily routine. The good news, this Valentine’s week, is that the cosmos brings you exactly what’s needed.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: The planets are gifting you with the energy to be creative — and to catch someone’s eye. Let inspiration guide you.

AQUARIUS January 21-February 19

H ow do ‘normal’ people fill their days? You sometimes wonder about this kind of thing; because, even though there are some things you’re not sure of, there’s one thing you do know: there’s not much particularly ‘normal’ about you! Since you’re a quirky character, you find yourself surrounded by other exceptional folk. This Valentine’s week, as Venus settles into a new sign, a situation that might not appeal to some people will work very well for you and someone special. Be glad to be different.

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: Don’t drop a bombshell, drop a hint. The Supermoon reminds us that some people need subtle suggestions not confrontation.

PISCES February 20-March 20

W e talk about having ‘all the time in the world’ — but how much is that and which particular world are we referring to? In our world, time seems to be marching on faster and faster. Scientists agree that it’s an illusion; relative to each and every one of us. It makes you wonder why we set so much store by our clocks! Even though you don’t have all the time in the world this Valentine’s week, you’ve got enough of it to implement some changes so that you can have a much better time!

IN YOUR LOVE LIFE: You need to be valued. This week, you won’t have to wait in hope. It’s time for long-awaited acknowledgement and appreciation.