Your Stars
RITA KNOWLES
October 27 1954, Joburg, 18h50
Sun sign: Scorpio
Moon sign: Scorpio
Rising sign: Taurus
Wondering whether it’s time to leave the country? There’s movement in your energies, but you’re being hamstrung by bureaucracy. Don’t let it bother you. These energies will shift next year — not completely, but significantly — and you’ll be able to rethink your plans. Focus on your own issues. You’re wondering where you belong and how many friends you have. Such questions are simply part of your shift to the next level of your development and have nothing to do with space or people. The problem is that you have difficulty trusting yourself, or anyone else. Work on trusting the universe; remind yourself that you are never alone, and everything is exactly as it needs to be. You’re in a wonderfully powerful phase of your life. This is your chance to manifest your dreams, but first you’ll need to know what they are.
SCORPIO
Oct 23 - Nov 21
The planets are straightening up at last, starting with the communication planet, which pulls itself back into line on Tuesday. Still, it will take a while before the energies are sane again. You’re looking fabulous; the career is almost sizzling, and money is strolling in casually as though it’s always been there. Soon you’ll be able to have that languid afternoon you dream about.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21
All that effort you thought had gone down the tubes is now revealing its value. You’ve become aware that not only are you an expert, but you’re way ahead of the pack. Think carefully how best to make use of such an advantage. No gloating. Get advice on capitalising on your investment in yourself. You’ll need a moment to refocus first. But then you’ll get back on your horse.
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20
There’s a mad social whirl this week — just as you hoped. Contacts you’ve made through the year are coming back with offers and wonderful new ideas. You’re thinking more clearly than usual, and your ability to make good choices is filling you with confidence. Coming up is a huge financial surprise that shoves you into a completely new ballgame. And that’s just the beginning.
AQUARIUS
Jan 20 - Feb 18
Wondering what the heck is going on? Well, calm yourself. The planets are working their magic, slowly turning your life upside down and demanding that you change yourself and your values along with them. Do your best to see this as an exciting adventure, instead of a nightmare in disguise. By Tuesday, the planets will be making more sense. As will you, if you’re paying attention.
PISCES
Feb 19 - Mar 20
It’s a week of extremes — which brings the potential of changes you never dared imagine. The question is, how much courage do you have? The communication planet straightens up on Tuesday, bringing your instincts in line with your intellect and giving you the chance to play with both. It’s full speed ahead. Your new life awaits. You just need to decide what form it will take. It’s up to you.
ARIES
Mar 21 - April 19
A surge of ambition helps you formulate a new plan. Delayed projects are almost back on track as you decide to commit yourself again. Take great care with other people’s ideas. Pulling rank to get what you want will send you in the wrong direction. And if you have to fork out a few bucks on the way, do it with grace. Very few offers of help come for free. Be gracious about sharing your assets.
TAURUS
Apr 20 - May 20
Sleepy? Hardly surprising considering the lunacy of your lifestyle lately. Never mind. Try dragging yourself off to the gym. Then, when you’re all pumped up, look at your love life. The love gods are with you, pushing for greater fulfilment at home. You’re irresistible now, so just ask. Keep in mind though that your communication skills are still a little off. Tread carefully for another week.
GEMINI
May 21 - June 20
You still have to be cautious about debt for a while longer, maybe the rest of the week. No new accounts and no contracts with wads of fine print. Better news is you’ll be making snap decisions when they’re asked for — and all of them will be good ones. The love life improves too. For the rest, take what you can get. Your energies take a while to straighten up.
CANCER
June 21 - Jul 22
Your world appears demanding and pedantic. Why is it that you’re being called upon to perform all those tedious tasks you usually manage to avoid? You may be feeling hemmed in by this strange new energy, but handled well it will bring fabulous gains to both career and bank balance. So this time, don’t palm off your workload. Take it on the chin. Tell your personal life you’ll be back soon.
LEO
Jul 23 - Aug 22
It’s the team thing you’re not good at. Here’s the plan: whatever requires input from more than one person is likely to work best if you keep your mouth shut until everyone else has had their say. Then choose your words wisely. Amuse yourself elsewhere with that fantasy love life you’re cultivating. After Tuesday, you’ll be able to misbehave without the same risk of discovery.
VIRGO
Aug 23 - Sep 22
You’re suddenly more aware of what bothers you. Which means you’re more aware of what makes you happy. Why not focus on the happy dust? You have something to say and the courage to say it — or you will have after Tuesday when communications are back on track. If your burgeoning confidence turns out to be annoying for those who don’t have any, just be kind.
LIBRA
Sep 23 - Oct 22
All those admirers who’ve placed themselves on your team are wonderful for the ego. But make sure they’ve got something to do besides gaze in adoration. Yes, everyone knows delegation is not your thing, but unless you learn fast you could find yourself running not only your show but theirs as well. How’s that for motivation? Communications are back on track from Tuesday.