Your Stars

ZANELE GIGABA

July 2 1974, Maritzburg, 13h05 Sun sign: Cancer

Moon sign: Sagittarius

Rising sign: Scorpio

The worst is over, and your personal life is settling down. But there are surprises still to come. It’s a year of expansion and growth, demanding the kind of faith you’re not sure you have. There is one truth you’ve come to rely on: When drama is knocking at the door, your luck angels always come to your rescue. You’re luckier than you deserve to be, considering the moves you’ve pulled in the past year or two. But you’re learning as you go, slowly realising that whatever you put out is eventually what you’ll get back. Besides, you’re tired of playing the victim and standing aside while someone else collects the prizes. You know who you are now and you understand that you deserve the best. This is a year you’ll look back on and laugh. Because you’ll get exactly what you wish for. Make a list.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

Still wondering what’s going on? Good. There’s no better time because whatever is happening it’s working in your favour. This is one of those weeks that’s all about you: your desires, your needs, your fabulous self. Your universe has simply ordered a selfish week. You’ll need it. The weeks coming up will need you tough and determined.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

When you’re this independent, you don’t even notice what other people are saying about you, let alone care. Obviously, you don’t want to damage anyone else so use the week to explore your own wicked side rather than dumping on theirs. Figure out what kind of year you’d like. Wherever you put your energy is where the best things happen. If you focus on success, love and health, that’s what you’ll get.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Did it ever occur to you that fears are just emotions that can be changed by a thought? Change your thoughts and you change your fears. Make a list of everything you’re afraid of. Then light a white candle and set fire to your list. There. Now where were we? The career is taking off so decide what you want. Home and family need attention and friendships are about to be tested. It’s a fascinating week. Stay calm.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

Just because you’re a natural leader doesn’t mean you get to take charge of everyone’s life. How about a look at your own life? The career’s in a rebellious mood. Ask yourself what you’d like to be doing. Are you happy where you are? Or are you ready to take a few risks? Focus on your secret desires. Make them welcome.

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 20

You’re expecting too much of yourself and the result is bound to be disappointment. If you must make a list of things to do, keep it short. Not even you can re-invent the cosmos in half an hour. The universe has plans of its own this month with two eclipses bringing compulsory change. So use this time to relax between onslaughts. Visualise yourself happy and successful.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 20

Have you fallen in love with the entire world? Or, more to the point, has the entire world fallen in love with you? Either way, it’s a social time, and you’re wondering when you’ll have space for a career. Balance is needed but not this week. January brings two eclipses, which means control is out of your hands. For now, go where you’re taken. Say yes to everything. Be excited to spend time with people. By next month, you’ll understand what it was all for.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

You’re picking up on everyone else’s panic and making it your own. You’re emotional enough at the best of times, so walk away from whoever’s influencing you. Their dramas are not yours. For now, your attention needs to be focused on business, partnerships, contracts, finances. Nothing to fret about. Just check the papers and the numbers.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

It’s almost time to stop partying and start slaving. There’s lots to do this month so if you’re looking for work, get out there and start smiling. Someone is bound to need your brand of magic. There might even be more than one choice. Either way, wait for next week’s lunar eclipse before making up your mind. Ask yourself how you want to be seen and how much you care.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

You’re barely halfway through January and already you’re weighed down by life’s burdens. Enough. This is one of those weeks when nothing much can be achieved, so you might as well relax. Make some plans. Keep a notebook at all times. Your brilliant mind is working overtime and you know how ideas can vanish before you’ve had a chance to congratulate yourself. So write them down. Next week’s eclipse makes things happen. This week is for plans.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

The year’s just begun and already you’re travelling. The planets want you moving and rethinking. Don’t make any mad decisions before next week’s eclipse. Your energies are on the move, but you haven’t caught up with the cosmic push. Nothing much is happening so you might as well get a massage and tell everyone you’ll be back later.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

The whole world’s in love with you, and you’re taking your pick. Or you could be hiding from the world in case someone discovers that you’re not perfect. Newsflash: no-one’s perfect and no-one minds. The fact is, your love life is looking up and you’d be an idiot not to explore. Partnerships, marriage, business connections or pure passion. You can use these energies any way you like.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

How about a post-eclipse look at the finances? Not too hard because there’s another eclipse coming up next week, throwing all your calculations off. Just tell yourself that this not a good week to spend. In fact, hide your money from yourself until February. Not that you’re running out. It’s just you’re not in a sensible mood. Think about expanding your skills. Put that fabulous mind to better use. It always does mad things when it’s bored. Don’t let it get bored.