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BEFORE humans had access to polished metal or mirrors, we could only see our reflection by gazing into water. Yet emotional reflection is something we’ve been uniquely capable of doing for millennia. As Mercury, now direct, re-enters the Piscean waters it sailed through six weeks ago, we’re poised to see recent events and decisions in a new light. What we can’t change, we can develop a more forgiving attitude towards.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20

WE CAN’T always trust what we see. Great magicians have built their careers on the fact that we tend to see what we think we should see rather than what’s actually happening. So does this mean that we should mistrust what’s going on before our very eyes? It depends on what we’re being shown and who is showing it. Mercury’s change of signs indicates that you’re being taken on a journey towards the truth. As long as you keep an eye open for unconscious bias, you’ll like what you discover. For advice to guide you through the twists and turns of your week, call your four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21

SOMETIMES, the difference between winning and losing comes down to the finest of margins. Just think, for example, about a project you’ve recently been involved with. You poured energy into it, did as much as you could possibly do, yet somehow it didn’t quite work out as you’d hoped. Should you see that as an unmitigated disaster? A sign that you should pack up for good? Or are you able, instead, to appreciate the value of what you’ve achieved? Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there again.

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GEMINI May 22 - June 22

NO ONE obliges you to be reasonable. You don’t have to be fair or act justly. There are plenty of folk who consider themselves immune from having to consider such social etiquette; they seem to get away with being utterly selfish and acting purely for their own self-interest. Yet you don’t ‘do the right thing’ because you feel it’s what you ‘should’ do. You do it because it makes you feel good. As your ruler changes signs today you can be confident that your noble plan is a good one. Do you need help? What’s the best way to move forward and ensure success? Call your weekly forecast: 1550 511 611.

CANCER June 23 - July 23

IT’S easy to brood over our mistakes. We do this because we think we might learn something new or, sometimes, we do it because we think we should have done things differently. Yet we often overlook the greatest of our errors and close our minds to the decisions that we think are mistakes, but which have brought us to where we are. As you now go through the rackety, lurching motions of a process, don’t write anything off as failure. Things are unfolding exactly as they should.

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LEO July 24 - Aug 23

EVEN when you’re feeling doubtful about something, you can be reassuring. If you’re afraid, you can offer protection to someone who’s feeling more fearful. When you’re thirsty, you can offer a drink to someone who needs one. When you’re poor, you can be generous with your time. Although this advice may appear to contradict common sense, being willing to fly in the face of convention changes our attitude and improves our wellbeing. There’s no need to let a problem get the better of you today. How can you stay focused and happy? Your weekly forecast will give you the help you need. Call 1550 511 611.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23

THE story of Pinocchio is more than 150 years old. The original tale delighted the bambini of Italy; Disney’s retelling brought joy to a generation of children affected by World War II; and, since then, it’s been translated and adapted for kids all over the world. Of course, the main story remains unchanged: Pinocchio’s nose grows whenever he lies. It’s not so easy, in the real world, to know whether people are telling the truth or not. Luckily for you, whatever you say will be taken at face value today.

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LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23

ALL over the world people are employed to do things for others that they might not always do for themselves. Chefs cook for those who are too busy; dry cleaners launder; cleaners tidy houses; personal assistants manage peoples’ diaries. For those who are fortunate enough to be able to employ others to perform these tasks, their moral duty is to develop other skills that will be useful to the rest of society. Don’t be tempted to delegate today. A forthcoming mission is yours, and yours alone. For advice to guide you through the twists and turns of your week, call your four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22

IT’S impossible to imagine what life would be like if we never made mistakes. Our errors prove we’re learning new skills and pushing the boundaries of what we know. They show that we’re innovatively supplanting old ideas with new ones. Even if we choose to follow a seemingly safer path, it’s still a sign that we’re learning from our experience; so we’re likely to be more effective. You’re in possession of new information. Mercury’s change of signs means you’re able to put it to good use. How can you stay focused and happy? Your weekly forecast will give you the help you need. Call 1550 511 611.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21

ALTHOUGH there are times when you can be forthright and direct, there are others when you feel vague and noncommittal. There are some things that you don’t like talking about and some situations that you’re very uncomfortable in. Recently, you’ve found yourself repeatedly being stretched out of your comfort zone; no wonder you want to get back to safe territory as soon as possible. As Mercury changes signs, it enables you to set something wrong onto the right track. Relief is here.

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CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

IT’S reassuring to believe that there’s a clear distinction between good and evil. That’s why we so enjoy stories about battles between heroes and villains. Not only do we like to think that pure goodness exists, but we want it on our side. Yet even evil sees itself as being good; and most things in our lives exist between the two extremes. Today, as Mercury settles into a new celestial home, it brings the opportunity to recategorise a difficult problem. Something tricky is turning out to be beneficial. For advice to guide you through the twists and turns of your week, call your four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19

I WAS reading about someone who was so worried about a spate of burglaries that they spent a fortune installing a state-of-the-art alarm system, complete with hidden cameras and motion sensors. The only problem? They were so concerned about protecting the actual alarm system that they spent even more money installing more security. You know the point I’m trying to make! Try not to fall into a similar trap today. Taking precautions might be necessary, but there’s a point where you need to trust. How can you stay focused and happy? Your weekly forecast will give you the help you need. Call 1550 511 611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20

IT’S easy to assume that the billionaire, sitting in their mansion, is better off than someone who’s unsure about where they’re going to find a bed for the night. Yet just suppose that the wealthy person is about to receive devastating news, while the poor person is about to find a winning lottery ticket? While you might think it’s safe to assume that a problem is impossible to solve because a crucial element is missing, Mercury’s change of sign indicates that an opportunity is arising. Don’t miss it.

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