The Irish Mail on Sunday

THE WEEK AHEAD WITH Oscar Cainer

February will be memorable for the right reasons. Mercury turns direct, bringing solutions to repetitive problems, while the unusually long Venus/Mars link promises love. In doing the best we can do, we’ll find satisfacti­on.

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Aries

Mar 21 - Apr 20 What kind of a month are you anticipati­ng? If your hopes are anything other than high, you need to modify them. Think positive. Think big. You have every reason to expect uplifting, exciting developmen­ts. The following month brings chances to right a wrong and restore calm to an area of life that has been hectic. There’s a suggestion of deep, genuine inspiratio­n and a chance to be productive­ly creative. Don’t assume everything has to stay the way it has always been. If you really want change, you can have it. With Mars, your ruler, linking to Venus, the month ahead looks good for love and relationsh­ips. Call 1550 511 611.

Taurus

Apr 21 - May 21 If you want the best to happen to you in the month to come, you need to worry less about what the ‘best’ is. You set high benchmarks for yourself. You try to reach almost impossible targets and berate yourself when you don’t quite meet them. And, if you manage to make more progress than other people think possible, you do it at the expense of your strength and sanity. With your ruler, Venus, linking to Mars, your top priority is to enjoy yourself this month. The more you honour that need, the more easily good things will fall into place. Love is in the air! For valuable insight and news about romance, call 1550 511 611.

Gemini

May 22 - Jun 22 When people want something from you, you’re happy to go out of your way to do what you can. Helping others brings you pleasure. But there are times when you feel as if too many demands are being made. Where should you draw the line during the month ahead? What represents an unreasonab­le request? Will you be helping someone more if you take a stand than if you allow them to push their way through your reservatio­ns? Your ruler, Mercury, turning direct at the start of February, gives you the confidence to be firm and clear. The following month is going to be special for you. For four minutes of life-changing news about love, call 1550 511 611.

Cancer

Jun 23 - Jul 23 Anyone who’s taken a watch to pieces to find out what makes it tick, knows that when it’s put back together, it might stop ticking! It’s a practical demonstrat­ion of the saying, ‘If it’s not broken, don’t try to fix it’! Which is fine, until something isn’t working properly. In your world, an understand­ing has been compromise­d. Unless you make an effort to mend it, nothing will change. The good news is that February’s New Moon boosts your confidence. By the end of next month your important relationsh­ips will be stronger. A new month is upon us! For news on how you can benefit from the rich opportunit­ies February holds for you, call 1550 511 611.

Leo

Jul 24 - Aug 23 If you conjure up your determinat­ion over the coming month, will you get everything you want? No way! You’ve got to put a lot of effort in too. But if you do that, you’ll be pleased and surprised by how much progress you make. Starting with a New Moon in your opposite sign, a positive cosmic climate suggests that you’ll be able to spot opportunit­ies, seize them and make the most of them. Just make sure your enthusiasm doesn’t push other people to the side. Be considerat­e and you’ll have the emotional support you need too. Your in-depth forecast could be one of the most rewarding calls you ever make. Call 1550 511 611.

Virgo

Aug 24 - Sep 23 You can’t apply a good coat of paint unless you’ve carefully prepared the surface. And before you sand down all those bumps, you need to plaster over any cracks. And before you fill those in, you need to have a wall. You can’t build one of those unless you’ve dug foundation­s that are deep enough. And you can’t do that if you haven’t got any land. You feel as if you’re facing too many obstacles to keep track. The coming month brings opportunit­ies to sweep them away. With your ruler, Mercury, moving forwards, there’s no stopping you. To hear valuable informatio­n about changes you can make in your life in February, call 1550 511 611.

Libra

Sep 24 - Oct 23 To make life easy for ourselves, we tend to say what we think people want to hear. Or what’s easiest. Or what we think we ‘should’ be saying. We’re brilliant at meeting other people’s expectatio­ns, but not so good at thinking about our own. That’s fine if we’re actors playing to an audience, but not so good if we’re pretending to be what we’re not in our real lives. Venus links with dynamic Mars in February, bringing the confidence to speak from your heart. You’ll be pleased and surprised by the warmth of the response you receive. You can make your dreams come true. For promising news about love and romance, call 1550 511 611.

Scorpio

Oct 24 - Nov 22 Patience isn’t always as virtuous as we think. Sometimes it’s an indication of weakness. We wait because we don’t think we’re capable of doing something. Or because we’d rather someone else asserted themselves and led the way. On the other hand, we might hold ourselves back in order to allow someone the space to make a decision at their own pace. I mention this because, in February, you need to be clear about why you’re giving yourself time to consider. It’s because it’s to your advantage. It’s clever and it’s bold. There’s excellent news in your love and romance prediction. For news that will make your heart sing, call 1550 511 611.

Sagittariu­s

Nov 23 - Dec 21 Of all the crises we have to deal with in our lives, none is so challengin­g as a family crisis. There’s no drama like a domestic drama. And there are times when we all need to have some space from our nearest and dearest. Yet they’re also the people who bring us the greatest sense of joy and belonging. You’re dealing with a situation that’s bitterswee­t. Yet, as you’ll realise in February, the positives far outweigh the negatives. The link between Mars and Venus enables you to see the good side of a situation… and enjoy it. The celestial signs are exceptiona­l. The month ahead holds great potential for positive change. Call 1550 511 611.

Capricorn

Dec 22 - Jan 20 If you’re imprisoned, what’s that key doing in your pocket? If you’re trapped, why are you free to move in any direction? What’s holding you back is far more restrictiv­e than a physical restraint. A sense of fear or duty is telling you that a certain option isn’t available to you. But this month you get the chance to renegotiat­e your responsibi­lities. You just need to decide what you want to be free of, and what you want to free yourself for! With Mars in your sign, connecting to Venus, you have both choice and opportunit­ies. Welcome to another month! Your powerful prediction is ready. For inspiring insight, call 1550 511 611.

Aquarius

Jan 21 - Feb 19 The New Moon in your sign at the start of February signals a turning point. It prompts you to reflect and make a decision. Suppose you could change the way you feel about your current situation? What if you could release yourself from a commitment you no longer need to be involved with? When you have a strong emotional connection to something, you have to have an equally strong reason to let go. During the month ahead, the powerful link between Mars and Venus gives you the strength to make positive, life-affirming changes. A New Moon, a new month! A forecast that could transform your life! For news about love and romance, call 1550 511 611.

Pisces

Feb 20 - Mar 20 Since February holds so much potential, it’s a shame it’s such a short month! You’re going to enjoy it. Which is all the more reason to make the most of it. As you adapt to the advantages brought by Jupiter, your traditiona­l ruler, in your sign, if they haven’t already made themselves apparent, the improvemen­ts you’ve been hoping for will start to manifest. Just because this celestial influence continues until May, that doesn’t mean you can take it for granted. Appreciate what’s unfolding and seize the moment! For tremendous news about what the month to come holds for you, call your in-depth forecast: 1550 511 611.

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