JONATHAN CAINER

MORE today, on time and timelessness. John writes: ‘In Hinduism, the creation and dissolution of the universe is explained as one out-breath (a Big Bang expansion) then one in-breath (a contraction). This repeats with no beginning, no end.’ Pauline comments: ‘From a state of high consciousness, life seems no more than a dream. Dreams have a beginning and end, hence a time frame.’ Paul quotes Stephen Hawking: ‘It is meaningless to ask what came before the Big Bang since time began at the Big Bang.’ And Morgana says: ‘It’s called The Big Bang Theory because . . . it is a theory!’

ARIES

Mar 21 — Apr 20

IF we look long and hard enough at anything or anyone, we will find something to criticise. A critical eye can discern a flaw in every plan. So what if we take a disapproving view of the human tendency to take a disapproving view? Ah! That’s when things get different. Suddenly we start to see how we have the power to make ourselves feel better or worse, entirely through adjustments of attitude. It is all too easy to see what’s bad this week. Now rise to the challenge of seeing what’s good about it. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

TAURUS

Apr 21 — May 21

MERCURY now comes to the end of its recent retrograde phase and begins direct motion through your opposite sign. That’s a strong suggestion of an upturn in one of your most important personal relationships. Someone who has been difficult to handle will soon become easier to get along with. Meanwhile, a conjunction of Venus with Pluto tells us that you are having your eyes opened to inconvenient truths. You may not immediately like all that you are now starting to see but you will undoubtedly benefit. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

GEMINI

May 22 — June 22

IN your full weekahead forecast, which I published the other day, I advised you to choose between approaching the week with the fury of a warrior or the humility of a martyr. Really, I was saying that you could do one or the other but that the middle ground might be hard to hold. On reflection, this may have been unhelpful. There is always some middle ground to be found. And though an aggressive stance often brings short-term benefits, it rarely brings a long-term advantage. Best to go gently now. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

CANCER

June 23 — July 23

ANXIETY distorts judgment. People who are worried can’t think straight, any more than people who are hungry, tired or in the process of giving up an addiction can. When a pressing need occupies so much of our attention, there is no room for calm, considered thought. And even if we are instinctively making the right choices, we may still doubt ourselves. Your first priority this week is to find a more reassuring view of a bothersome situation. As even false hope is better than no hope, no hope can be a false hope now! I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

LEO

July 24 — Aug 23

IT happens in the world of sport, art and science. Whenever two people who are good at something collaborate closely, they raise each other’s game. The process is partly competitive and partly co-operative but it is always an inspiring sight to see. The converse, of course, is also true. When there is serious tension, conflict or resentment between people, they bring out the worst in each other. But this week, that process works to your advantage. You will soon be helped to accomplish something significant. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

VIRGO

Aug 24 — Sep 23

SOME processes require much application and dedication. It can be difficult to tell how successful these are being. Signs of positive progress aren’t always obvious at first. You just have to keep on doing your best and hoping that your best is going to prove good enough. That’s all well and good, until you begin to doubt yourself. Once you start to imagine that you may have made a mistake and that you could now, inadvertently, be doing your worst, the temptation is to give up too soon. Don’t do that this week. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

LIBRA

Sep 24 — Oct 23

WE can’t take the law into our own hands, no matter how aggrieved we may feel. We have to respect the way the world works, even if we feel it doesn’t work very well at times. This may all seem very frustrating but you and I both know it is right. The alternative is to live in a world where everyone just comes up with reasons why they should be allowed to do whatever they want, whenever they want. But regardless of what you can’t do this week, there is one thing you can do – and it is all you need to do. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

SCORPIO

Oct 24 — Nov 22

HAVE you ever played Tetris? Those funny little shapes just keep dropping down the screen. As fast as you try to guide them into a best position, more begin to come at you. And the more successfully you deal with each of those challenges, the more challenges arise. Why is this game so popular? Because it mirrors a process that we all go through in life. No sooner have we solved one problem, along, it seems, comes the next. Yet concentration can bring both satisfaction and success. Don’t be daunted this week. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 23 — Dec 21

YOU deserve applause and appreciation. You ought to be getting recognition and reward. Yet it seems as if your critics are everywhere. Instead of praise, you are having to dodge difficult questions and reply to sharp comments. Is there something wrong with you? Or is there something wrong with the world? There is, at least, a small problem with you, in so far as when you lose confidence, it can be hard to find it again. First, this week, forgive yourself. Then, forgive the world! I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 — Jan 20

ARE you human or super-human? You are, of course, both. We all are. We are all capable of wonderful things and we are all just as able to be ridiculous. And as for our ability to tell the difference between the two? Well, that’s what makes us human! We can’t always be sure. We see ourselves as being brilliant in the midst of making moves that might be construed as idiotic. But we give ourselves a hard time when we really have every reason to celebrate. This week brings a cape that you can wear with pride. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

AQUARIUS

Jan 21 — Feb 19

THE world is full of people who ought to learn to think more carefully about what they are doing. Many assumptions are made. Many automatic responses take place. It is as if we are all sleep-walkers. Every so often we wake, look at what’s happening, decide that we must do something constructive and then fall back into the dream. Yet that’s a harsh view. We can equally argue that we are mainly awake with an occasional tendency to doze. This week brings you an inspiring awakening. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.

PISCES

Feb 20 — Mar 20

CONSPIRACY theories are popular. Yet they rely, for credibility, on one incredible idea. The people behind these conspiracies are supposed to be in complete agreement with one another. They are purported to have such a vested interest in suppressing the truth or perpetrating a lie, that they would never break ranks or alter their stories. Actually, human beings simply can’t manage to sustain such a level of cooperation for any length of time! Nobody is ganging up on you this week. You are going to be fine. I have important news about the big changes due in your life. Pick up the phone for a very special message for you: 1550 511 611.