Your Stars

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 20

Convinced everyone’s trying to control you? Don’t fret. They’d find it easier to control the waves in the sea. Even so, it’s annoying to have people breathing down your neck. Try asking what they really want and giving it to them. Easier than it looks. Money is slowly on the up — make a plan to use it well. It’s the grown-up thing to do. Remember to share whatever you can spare.

GEMINI

May 21 - June 20

You’re determined to transform your lover into someone else. Perhaps you should ask yourself what you’re hoping to achieve, since you’re the only one having a good time with this. Rather focus on ways to help your relationship survive. Wait for Thursday, when you’ll be in a more receptive frame of mind, and plan something romantic.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

You know how damaging it is to harbour anger and resentment. But forgiveness is sometimes harder than you hoped. Try writing letters to the people who’ve hurt you — the kind of letters you’d never show anyone. And then, when you’ve said all you have to say, set fire to the pages. It’s therapeutic. Give it a bash. And now, look into the mirror and tell yourself — out loud — that you’re perfect just the way you are.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Feeling experimental? Interesting love prospects about? Perhaps, but not interesting enough to jeopardise what you have. Or your self-respect. If you want to play games, make sure they’re safe ones. For many reasons, you’re more concerned with other people’s opinions than your own. In which case, be good. Take care of your money now. It’s needed for unexpected expenses.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

Parental issues are creating turmoil. Perhaps you’ve lost a parent, or are wondering what it means to be a good one. Your emotions are intense, and you’re unsure how to cope. It’s time to treat yourself with the care you reserve for others. If you’re feeling alone, call a friend. If you’re trying to parent everyone else, give yourself a day off.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

You’re not seeing anyone clearly now. So, for once, don’t trust your instincts — because they’re probably not yours. You’re simply inhaling whatever’s around you. Get facts first, and lots of advice. Unless, of course, you’d rather spend your week in seclusion, contemplating the meaning of life. Don’t laugh. The energies are turning inward. Now’s your chance to write that poem or tune in to your roots. Be sentimental. It’s ok.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

Negotiations and arbitrations are looking good, with a clearer picture emerging through the smog. Now try to do something about that distance in your manner — it makes people insecure and guarded. So open some doors — and they’ll follow suit. Idealism doesn’t have to be a lonely path. Besides, if you think about it, you like them a lot more than you realised.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

It’s okay if your feelings are changing. Nobody feels the same about relationships all the time. But don’t you dare do that cold withdrawal thing, especially not with the people in your space. A better idea would be to find someone trustworthy to chat to. And if you do, remember to actually listen to what’s being said. An open mind is marvellous.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

What’s this? Suddenly your life has become a great deal more complicated than you would like. Don’t let it. Simplify and throw out. Make a list of priorities, and let the rest go. And, no, it is not necessary for you to control the entire universe in order for it to function. Because, believe it or not, the sun can keep shining without your help. Besides, you have a few relationships to repair. Keep yourself busy with that.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

Keeping the peace is more difficult than you realised. So perhaps try a different perspective. Are you trying to satisfy unrealistic demands? Is that your job? Obviously not. So how about taking another look at what’s really going on and arranging a meeting of all participants. Then ask them to solve the problem. It’s just as much theirs, after all. Then get back to your desk and your brilliant ideas.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

It’s slowly starting to make sense. The patterns underlying the big picture — business, social, spiritual — are coming together to make a whole. These insightful times come and go; take note of the details or they can disappear into the ether. You’ll need this information once you’re back out in the open. It’s a week to get what you want — more or less.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

If you’re involved in a partnership, check up on who’s doing what. You may find more than half the work has been left to you — and the business is going down the tubes while you’re sipping tea. Not that there’s anything long-term to fret about. The rescue team is already climbing into battle dress. All you need to do is grovel a bit, and buy a round of pizzas. There’s as much help out there as you need.