YOUR STARS

ARIES (MARCH 20-APRIL 18)

You have a green light for action which makes for a potentially dynamic week. You may find yourself called to play a leadership role. Don’t hold back. Step-up and take charge, but do so in a spirit of encouraging a climate of co-operation.

TAURUS (APRIL 19-MAY 19)

Resist the urge to hang onto the known, simply because it is familiar. This is a time for experimenting with making changes or doing things differently. This has been in the air for a while. So, don’t wait, take one small step to start the ball rolling.

GEMINI (MAY 20-JUNE 20)

You have a window of opportunity that favours aiming high and asking for what you want. However, make sure that you are prepared for the consequences of success. Inevitably there will be work involved, decide how much you are willing to take on.

CANCER (JUNE 21-JULY 21)

Although there is plenty happening – some of it fast – you don’t always have to jump to external demands. Take your time and make the choices that are right for you. Let optimism lead the way and have confidence in what you have to offer.

LEO (JULY 22-AUGUST 21)

What you see as having valuing is going through a review. Rather than sticking to old ways, take the route of innovation and keep your eye on the bigger picture. Be prepared to think out of the box and to explore options you usually wouldn’t consider.

VIRGO (AUGUST 22-SEPTEMBER 21)

Seeds you plant over the next while will bear fruit, but don’t be in a rush. It’s fine to be methodical and to prepare the ground well. Pay attention to developing confidence and improving skills. Also, factor in the importance of personal satisfaction and pleasure.

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 22-OCTOBER 22)

Relationships of all kinds are presenting you with challenges, especially around whether you are being true to yourself. See this as a wake-up call that could ultimately be liberating. Have the courage to risk being less diplomatic and more self-expressive.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23-NOVEMBER 21)

As you are entering a success orientated period, it is worth giving an extra push to achieving goals. In both work and personal relationships, give praise where it is due, rather than focusing on perceived shortcomings. People flourish when they know they are appreciated.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22-DECEMBER 22)

As your planet, Jupiter, is moving into practical Virgo for a 12-month stay, expect to have to give more attention to detail than usual. It will be the ideal time to hone skills or learn new ones; as well as to apply what you know.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 23-JANUARY 19)

Your ability to focus and get on with the job will serve you well this week. However, don’t narrow down so much that you ignore input from others. There are times when being flexible will save you from going down a dead-end.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 18)

The next few days test your ability to be patient. Rather than pushing on in the face of delays or other difficulties, stop and wait. Fighting or resisting will only lead to increased frustration. Exercise selfcontrol and enjoy those areas that are rewarding.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 19-MARCH 19)

A dose of practicality will serve you well. Put aside ideals for now and take a good look at what is realistic. Don’t ignore possible problems as they are likely to get larger, not smaller. By addressing them, you’ll save yourself trouble in the future.

Tracy Shaw (BA Hons; CF Astrol S, London) is a consulting astrologer. Email: ts.astro@global.co.za for details.