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HI OSCAR, You talked about ‘expecting magic, but not miracles’. What’s the difference? KOTA HI KOTA, Compare a rainbow with an Eclipse. Rainbows are magical, yet predictable. But it’s miraculous that the Moon, created after another planet crashed into Earth, is the ideal size to blot out the sun. We can reasonably hope for magic to happen. But if we’re relying on miracles, we’d better have a Plan B.

YOURS, OSCAR

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 A BIT like a seed that knows when it’s time to sprout, some of the high-tech equipment we use is programmed to respond in certain ways under specific circumstances. Animals have similarly buried instructions, too; we call them instincts. That’s how humans know how to raise children, and respond to one another in times of need. It’s as if the ability to react lies hidden within, just waiting for the right moment to be expressed. Be ready for an intuitive resolution to a problem. Venus’ change of sign reveals what your heart desires and how you can achieve what you want. Call 1550 511 611.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 IF YOU ask most people to rub their stomachs while patting their heads, nine times out of ten they’ll try, laugh, and exclaim that they can’t. It’s impossible! But it isn’t, really. It just takes practice. You can either stop trying, or set aside some time to master the technique. It’s the same with most of the things we think we ‘can’t do’. We just need to learn a few tricks of the trade, make a couple of mistakes and allow the new technique to replace old, familiar habit patterns. You can begin a process of change. For advice to guide you through this week’s twists and turns, call your four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22 YOU’RE feeling slightly exposed and more vulnerable than usual. Yet you’re not in as risky a position as you think. While it’s wise to consider the implications of a choice you’ve made, there’s no reason to entertain anxious projections about the changes that will unfold. You’re more than able to adapt. The only problem that needs attention is your tendency to worry. As your ruler, Mercury, aligns with sensitive Neptune, use your imagination to rework your approach. You can be inspired. What’s the best way to move forward and ensure success? Call your four-minute weekly forecast: 1550 511 611.

CANCER June 23 - July 23 WHEN the icy winds of anxiety whistle through the trees and screech in our mind, and Jack Frost’s icicle fingers prod at our skin, it’s hardly surprising that our first instinct is to crawl under a blanket, cocooned by familiar people, opinions and beliefs. The more conventional things are, the safer we imagine ourselves to be. Yet, what if that blanket, far from being insulating, functions as a weight that prevents new growth, experience and development? Don’t be afraid to come out from under the covers. There’s no need to worry. All you need is some guidance. Your week ahead forecast can help. Call 1550 511 611.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23 SOMETIMES life presents us with challenges that remind us about issues we’ve dealt with in the past. That’s when we might feel as if we’ve been round in a circle and are back to where we started. Yet, even though you recognise the situation you face today, you’re not back to square one. The similarities are superficial, yet reassuringly so. They’re a reminder that you have the experience you need to find a speedy resolution that will advance your progress. Just keep an eye out for one key difference. Venus’ change of sign reveals what your heart desires and how you can achieve what you want. Call 1550 511 611.

VIRGO QUESTIONS Aug 24 - Sep 23 sometimes land us in hot water. If, for example, I begin today’s forecast by asking what’s wrong with your world, you might rattle off a list of disasters, institutional failings and inequalities. And you’d be right. But it wouldn’t have been what I was alluding to. Misunderstandings are easily made. It’s worth bearing in mind that for every fault and injustice there’s kindness and generosity. What seems like a problem has its base in a misinterpretation. Be clear, and you’ll find a solution. For advice to guide you through this week’s twists and turns, call your four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23 I LOVE watching TV shows and films about time travel. They get me all excited because it’s the planets that provide the space travellers with the reference points they need. And at some point in the future, they’ll enable us to investigate the far reaches of space. They help us navigate to the right destination. Meanwhile, we can use them to make decisions about where we need to go and what we need to do. The cosmic climate suggests that where you’re heading looks very promising. What’s the best way to move forward and ensure success? Call your four-minute weekly forecast: 1550 511 611.

SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22 HAVE you ever accidentally caught a glimpse of yourself in one of those magnifying mirrors? While they serve a useful function, unexpectedly seeing minute details of our face can be most disconcerting. Fortunately, that’s not what we look like, it’s just a cruel trick of perspective. Recent events have focused your attention on a particular issue more than is strictly necessary. Before you act on a mixture of impressions and anxieties, take time to reacquaint yourself with the situation as it really is. There’s no need to worry. All you need is some guidance. Your week ahead forecast can help. Call 1550 511 611.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 WE ARE all wheelers and dealers. We have a natural instinct to bargain and trade. While this may be more obvious in people who work in the commercial sectors, we display these abilities in all our relationships. If you’re unhappy about a deal you’ve recently made, today brings an opportunity to revise it. You can thoughtfully introduce a proposition that leads to a different set of terms and conditions. With both parties’ interests at heart, you can negotiate a more satisfying result. Venus’ change of sign reveals what your heart desires and how you can achieve it. Call 1550 511 611.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 EITHER we can give people the benefit of the doubt, or we can dwell on every tiny perceived slight and hostile comment we receive. Yet, it’s worth noting that we tend to find whatever we expect to find. It’s as if our own hostility, or generosity, inspires the same in others. So, why do we find ourselves grappling with people or developments that take us outside our comfort zones? Today promises you exactly the right amount of drama and excitement. The question is, how far are you prepared to go? For advice to guide you through this week’s twists and turns, call your four-minute forecast: 1550 511 611.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 GROWNUPS love playing ‘pretending games’ just as much as kids do. It’s just that we add another dimension. We’re so keen to show that we’re serious, we pretend that we’re not pretending, and refuse to countenance the possibility that a game’s being played. We take imaginary rules seriously and act as if we have no choice but to follow them. Today’s Mercury-Neptune link enables you to realise that the way to the freedom you seek can be found by seeing beyond a game you’re playing. What’s the best way to move forward and ensure success? Call your four-minute weekly forecast: 1550 511 611.

PISCES WHATEVER your Feb 20 - Mar 20 feelings about religion or politics, beliefs and opinions are useful guides; they help us form the views which we use to negotiate our way around moral dilemmas. The clearer we are about why something’s ‘right’, the less time we have to spend struggling over ethical decisions. As Mercury links to your ruler, Neptune, you find yourself questioning something that really does need to be questioned. Rather than merely taking a guess at what someone’s thinking, it is time to establish the facts. There’s no need to worry. All you need is some guidance. Your week ahead forecast can help. Call 1550 511 611.