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THERE’S much that’s ‘new’ in the sky. The New Moon has just renewed its cycle and it encourages us to follow a new vision. Mars has changed signs and is driving us to strive towards more ambitious achievements, and tomorrow the Equinox heralds the astrological New Year. There’s a feeling of boldness and adventure in the air. But, as Mercury slows down before turning retrograde, it brings a reminder of how the past can catch up with us. We can’t flee from it, but we can learn from it.

ARIES THE definition of Mar 21 — Apr 20 success doesn’t always mean what we think. Think of all the people you know who appear to be successful . . . how many seem to be satisfied and content? Often when we strive for what we call success, the feelings we hope it will bring remain elusive. As Mars moves into Capricorn ahead of the Equinox, it creates a change of energy, and the potential to crystallise your focus. Though it won’t bring you exactly what you want, it can bring joy. Surely that is true success. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. TAURUS THERE’S a state of Apr 21 — May 21 consciousness in between the dream state and being awake, where we doze and move between the two. Sometimes, you can even dream that you’re awake and getting on with your day, only to wake and realise that you’ve still got to do the things that you just dreamt about! As we approach the Equinox, you may feel as if you’re going through a process for a second time. There’s a feeling of ‘déjà vu’. This time, though, there’s a good chance that it will bring the result you need. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. GEMINI YOU don’t need May 22 — June 22 to share all your most intimate personality quirks when you first meet someone. Actually, you don’t ever need to! The best relationships are based on a mutual confidence and rapport that builds trust over time. The last thing they need is constant analysing or soulsearching. A true, heartfelt commitment between friends creates a naturally strong bond. If you’re anxious about a relationship, try trusting. Over the Equinox you can strengthen a key liaison. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. CANCER IT’S hard June 23 — July 23 to explain empathy to people who don’t experience it. Though we can’t actually feel anyone’s pain or joy, for that matter, we can acknowledge feelings and feel compassion for someone’s suffering, and gladness when they’re doing better. We all have a sympathy saturation point, though, when we reach our limit of compassion. If you’re asked to do something you feel unable to do, it’s important to know you can say ‘no’. Over the Equinox, you need to prioritise your dreams. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. LEO THE Equinox is July 24 — Aug 23 a sign that your life is about to start to look good. But just because something looks good doesn’t guarantee it is. So what can you do to ensure the two go hand in hand? If you start by having faith in what you know feels right in your heart you’ll be able to nurture your most important expectations. Be motivated by what looks good and golden, then you can focus on your potential and polish it so it glitters. Your hope for a better future is more realistic than you think. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. VIRGO DO YOU know Aug 24 — Sep 23 everything that you need to know yet? Have you reached the summit of the mountain of self-discovery and personal fulfilment? Surely you’ve conquered the pinnacle of emotional experience and academic achievement by now. No! Not quite! You may be feeling frustrated… as if you’ve exhausted all possible routes that lead to satisfaction and contentment. But your quest for happiness is on the right track. Yes, you’re facing a problem, but behind it lies an amazing opportunity. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. LIBRA AN easy relationship Sep 24 — Oct 23 is a rare commodity. No wonder people invest their care in inanimate objects such as houses, cars and art. But they experience disappointment and discontent occasionally, too. It’s when the object of our love has ideas and dreams of their own that times of challenge are inevitable. As we approach the Equinox, and Mercury and Venus prepare to converge opposite your sign, it seems that someone you care about is changing. All you have to do is continue to care. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. SCORPIO ONE of the Oct 24 — Nov 22 interesting things about the Equinox for Scorpios is the way it juxtaposes the old and the new. It takes place in the part of the sky that’s concerned with ritual, habit and convention. Yet this is the astrological New Year, preceded by a New Moon. It suggests a time for change. So which voice should you listen to? You know which changes you want to see but can’t see how to make them happen. If you practise what needs to be done, the way forward will mysteriously appear. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. SAGITTARIUS ‘I CAN Nov 23 — Dec 21 see clearly now the rain is gone, I can see all obstacles in my way,’ sang Johnny Nash. Interesting to note that even when the rain clears, his path ahead isn’t problem free, just that it no longer seems so daunting. Mars having left your sign means the heat is off, so you’re not sapped of strength or motivation. You can overcome any obstacles in your path. They’re not insurmountable. Brains, rather than brawn, are all that’s needed. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. CAPRICORN SOMETIMES Dec 22 — Jan 20 a good sulk can be satisfying, especially when you’ve tried to make something work, to no avail. Though it’s wrong to put the blame on someone else, at least it gives you some respite and you can rectify the wrong once you’ve recovered from the frustration. But resenting the past is not a healthy way to go into the future. If you can process a recent challenging experience and adjust your plans accordingly, you can work towards your goal — with a surprising degree of success. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. AQUARIUS SOME Jan 21 — Feb 19 people with despotic personalities keep information to themselves, think they’re better than everyone and ignore codes of ethics and decency. One rule for them, another for the rest of us. They think they have all the answers, and avoid tough questions. There’s someone like this in your world now. Don’t mistake their power for anything positive. As long as you share your thoughts with ‘normal’ folk, the faster you’ll be free of a negative influence. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611. PISCES IN the 1990 movie, Feb 20 — Mar 20 Pretty Woman, Julia Roberts played a prostitute hired by a rich businessman. Nowadays it’s such a dated, uncomfortable concept it’s hard to believe the film was so popular. In one famous scene, Roberts’ character walks into a boutique, armed with credit cards, and gains access to a world that was previously off limits. The Pisces New Moon opened up worlds of possibility that appeared to be unavailable. You can afford to make the change you’ve been hoping for. It’s nearly the Equinox! Your light-shedding, hope-giving, heart-warming, worry-quashing, four-minute forecast is ready. Call 1550 511 611.