HOROSCOPES
December in the stars
SAGITTARIUS
November 23rd - December 21st As you plan a new regimen or schedule to include everything you want to do in the next few weeks, you’ll meet resistance from loved ones or friends. Don’t feel guilty if forced to explain that you need to practise greater self-care and look after your own needs more than you have done so lately. Mantra of the month The truly rich are those who enjoy what they have.
CAPRICORN
December 22nd - January 20th Your tendency to pamper someone mustn’t alienate certain others who feel they deserve special treatment. Perhaps you’ve been trying harder than you need to. Let Jupiter’s link with your ruler Saturn remind you that if you appear ostentatious or over-generous you could generate quite a lot of envy in certain quarters. Mantra of the month Complain only to the one who can help you.
AQUARIUS
January 21st - February 19th Talks may break down or travel plans could be disrupted but, even so, you must continue to pursue a goal that’s been denied to you in the past. You might even be better off if you’re forced to act alone, especially if you’ve been allied to somebody whose commitment has been somewhat half-hearted. By being pliable and soft you can become hard and strong.
PISCES
February 20th - March 20th News of a breakthrough or development that might benefit you and others would obviously be welcome. The eventual pay-off might appeal enormously but don’t underestimate the need to have someone you trust implicitly by your side. So if you decide to take advantage of the offer, establish first who will offer support. Mantra of the month Better to see the face than to hear the name.
ARIES
March 21st - April 20th Work closely with someone you admire and plan an exciting venture. But do not procrastinate, because by around the 24th you’ll get caught up in future planning that will require you to commit to something of a professional or business nature. You’ll need every spare moment if you’re to take full advantage of it. Mantra of the month Dawn does not come twice to awaken any of us.
TAURUS
April 21st - May 21st Arranging your personal finances differently will help ease conf lict between yourself and certain others. You’ll have a great deal to show for the changes you’ve made around 17 December. It will be by no coincidence that you will notice improvements on an intensely personal level as well. Mantra of the month Judge your success by the sacrifices you had to make in order to get it.
GEMINI
May 22nd - June 21st A relational matter needs to be clarified. Promise yourself that between the New Moon on 3 December and the Full Moon in your sign two weeks later you’ll raise even the most awkward issues and persist until they’re resolved. Refuse to feel guilty if tears f low or tempers f lare. Something has to change. Mantra of the month Focus less on what people think of you, more on what you think of yourself.
CANCER
June 22nd - July 23rd Others need to indulge themselves occasionally, as do you. But one particular occasion or event mustn’t lead to behaviour that tarnishes your reputation. Be mindful of the need to be seen as squeaky clean, especially if you’re hoping to move up in the world. It’s a pity, but mud sticks, even on the naive. Mantra of the month Believe what you see and lay aside what you’re told.
LEO
July 24th - August 23rd People may expect you to add something creative or highly original to a situation they cannot mastermind themselves. Flattering comments might convince you that you can achieve the near impossible. But with Mercury in conf lict with Neptune on 6 December, it is better to under-promise and be realitistic. Mantra of the month The entire world may rest on the tip of the tongue.
VIRGO
August 24th - September 23rd Look forward to bringing work or other projects to completion around mid-December. But then promise yourself a break. Battling against hold-ups or delays that were of somebody else’s making will be more of a strain than you realise. But rather than feel angry or vengeful, move on and perhaps even cut ties permanently. Mantra of the month If a situation cannot be changed, try changing the way you look at it.
LIBRA
September 24th - October 23rd Your low morale will enjoy a confidence boost around 7 December. Those with inf luence will realise that the contribution you could be making has been grossly underestimated. Let them come up with a good enough offer that meets your needs and also does a tremendous amount for you. Mantra of the month Be just before you are generous.
SCORPIO
October 24th - November 22nd Those who are afraid that you’re taking on too many responsibilities don’t realise what you gain from the situation. Expect encouraging news around 10 December when Mercury is allied to Uranus. You will impress others by displaying new skills and resources. Just don’t spoil things by letting success go to your head. Mantra of the month The fruit of timidity is neither gain nor loss.