Your Stars

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ARIES (Mar 21-Apr 19): If you feel pressure to say what the other person wants to hear, you’re being (perhaps subtly) manipulated. Take a step back. Consider the relationship. Proceed with caution.

TAURUS (Apr 20-May 20): You shouldn’t find yourself stretching for an easy way to describe yourself at this point. It’s a hint that the other person just isn’t getting you – not your problem. Other people will. Move on.

GEMINI (May 21-Jun 21): If you’re going to worry, make it work for you. Worry provides you with a quick look at potential pitfalls and a peak into your unconscious mind. Categorise your worries into reasonable and unreasonable. CANCER (Jun 22-Jul 22): If you’ve been pessimistic and distrustful, it’s only out of a need to protect and defend yourself. You’re also brave and confident once you’ve made your mind up – a joyful pioneer.

LEO (Jul 23-Aug 22): From love to shampoo, everything has its cycle. What worked before may work again, although maybe not quite as well. Put feelers out for new alternatives.

VIRGO (Aug 23-Sep 22): Adults don’t always do the adult thing, and children can take on adult responsibilities that rob them of carefree youth. These missives need to be recognised and set right.

LIBRA (Sep 23-Oct 23): You’ll scrutinise your work or habits before another person has a chance to. This way, you know you’re putting your best self forward. It’s an extra effort. SCORPIO (Oct 24-Nov 21): Vitality follows those on the edge of the known. Anyone doing what they know they can do is playing it too safe to feel successful. Also, the one who is the least afraid of looking foolish wins.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22-Dec 21): You’ll act on behalf of those unable or unwilling to take action themselves. This you do out of a sense of duty, but that doesn’t mean you have to be too serious in your approach. Execute the task with a light heart.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22-Jan 19): No human is constantly on the spiritual high road. A lower indulgence may serve you just fine. It’s one of those crazy days when the superficial thing you think might make you happy actually does. AQUARIUS (Jan 20-Feb 18): There’s no need to seek opportunities for heroism. Be consistent and cheerful, just like you usually are. That’s what everyone needs right now. And don’t be surprised if this makes you indispensable. PISCES (Feb 19-Mar 20): Future you is sending a

message:

Future you is going to need some freedom to do the future-you endeavours you can’t conceive of today.

Across: 1. Crush 4. Nostrum 8. Naturally 9. Pig

10. Courier 12. Poll 14. Blinker 17. Soak 18. Emotion

20. Elk 21. Ballerina 23. Surfeit 24. Tagus

Down: 1. Consciousness 2. Untrue 3. Horrible 4. Nil

5. Soya 6. Raptor 7. Megalomaniacs 11. Rinse

13. Redolent 15. Barker 16. Pining 19. Oboe 22. Lot

Across: 7. Unpredictable 8. Confetti 9. Risk 10. Snares

12. Alcove 14. Hit 15. Salami 17. Esprit 19. Blog

21. Mistaken 23. Investigation

Down: 1. Insomnia 2. Prefer 3. Edit 4. Activate 5. Fabric