Your Stars

DINEO MASHABELA

April 8 1995, Natalspruit, 2am

Sun sign: Aries

Moon sign: Cancer

Rising sign: Aquarius

Having problems with the boss? Or the parents? Or perhaps you’re pulling away from someone who’s trying to take charge of your life. Don’t waste your time. Instead of giving your power away, take a new direction. You’ve moved into a personal empowerment cycle and the universe is putting obstacles in your way. So before you go any further, decide what you really want. Your heart is looking for security, but your soul wants adventure. It’s a confusing time and you’re wondering whether you’re ready to settle. The fact that you’re way ahead of your time means you don’t have any role models to help you out. Start with something that calms your frantic heart. Say yes to romance and a cosy home. Say yes to insurance policies and family. And then, once you’re breathing normally again, you can create adventure from a safe place. Take notes. This won’t be the only time you’ll need to check your moves. You’re in for a very interesting life.

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ARIES Mar 21 - April 19

What a wonderful week. The planets are on your side, throwing money, love and opportunities at you — and you’re having the time of your life. Needless to say, that old guiltmerchant inside you is wondering whether something ghastly is about to arrive from left field to burst your bubble. Ignore the voice of fear. As they say, there’s a time to sow and a time to reap. Start reaping.

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 21

Don’t even think about looking back now. The new cosmic energies are beckoning with offers of personal power, professional triumphs and heaps of money. It’s true, your love life is not all it could be, but you’re bound to unearth some additional charms to bargain with. Or you could simply focus on being so fabulous that someone new and deserving starts paying attention. No rush.

GEMINI May 22 - Jun 20

There’s a career shift coming and it’s a fabulous one. The questions to ask are:, where do I want to be? How do I want to make an impact? And, just for once, you can stop fretting about how people see you. They’ll have their opinions about whether you’re obedient or not. But with your abundance planets in the public arena, you’ll be polishing up your wonderful gifts of communication, humour, adaptability, creativity — all to make a better world. And success will follow.

CANCER June 21 - Jul 22

If you’re behaving like an adult, you’re doing it all wrong. Grab your chance to be a total brat — and still succeed. It’s not often your “adventurous” side gets cosmic acceptance, so use these energies well. Basically, this is a week to get your wishes granted — jobs, lovers, travel, money — it’s all a big YES. Tell yourself you deserve the best, and believe it. Then write a list of desires. The universe needs to know.

LEO Jul 23 - Aug 22

You need all your self respect if you’re hoping to maximise these fabulous new planets. Try this: each morning, before you face the day, gaze adoringly in the mirror and remind yourself how extraordinary you are. Otherwise you might start believing the cretins who think you have to lose for them to win. In which case, you might be wise to cut them loose. Trust yourself. If it feels wrong, say no. But it’s much more likely to feel right.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

Until further notice, take no new information for granted. Just remember that love seldom looks the way you expect it to. Financially, though, it’s time to expand. Try relying on your natural foresight to grab opportunities others will miss. At work, socialising with the bigshots will help you realise an unfulfilled ambition. These new energies were last seen 100 years ago. Don’t waste a moment of this extraordinary magic.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22

Love really is your favourite thing. But this week you’re wondering whether the whole deal hasn’t become a fantasy wrapped up in a haze of hope. Not that you can’t have what you’re looking for, but you need to be looking in a slightly different direction — with a completely different definition of “perfection”. But until you’re sure of what you want, buy yourself those flowers. Success follows your focus.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

That confident grin has a desirability all of its own — which means the object of your desire is unlikely to resist. Not that you’d dream of taking “no” for an answer anyway.

Besides, you have something other than your fabulous self to offer this time. There’s a trip on the cards, or even two. So plan your journey and start packing. If you’re feeling lucky, take the laptop in case something new comes up.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

The career has suddenly become more important and with all the abundance planets igniting at once, you’re more than ready to hurl rockets at anyone who gets in your way. Bad idea. Now’s the time to remind yourself that the journey is just as exciting as the destination — especially since the journey could take a little longer than you imagined. For now, just climb aboard and go with the flow. The universe has some really big plans for you. Be grateful.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

Before boredom takes precedence over achievement, change your goals. As you know, it takes more than mere discipline to stick to something new. A love for the project is vital to any meaningful success. So if you’re not interested, drop it and try something else. Your energies are up now. The planets are buzzing with inherent success. Here’s your chance to make your first triumphant move.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

Sometimes the perfect moment just never seems to present itself. But now that the planets have shifted so beautifully, you’ll never again let such trivialities get in your way. For now, it’s a matter of closing your eyes and charging into the fray. Not the kind of behaviour you’re used to, but the kind you’ll need if you want to get somewhere specific. The universe needs an indication of your end goal — so it can oblige.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20

The abundance cycle has begun and for the first time in 100 years it’s in your sign. Suddenly you have more friends than you ever imagined. Unexpected allies push you forward into groups you lacked the courage to develop on your own. Grab the chance. You may think you’re a loner, but there are times when everyone needs a friend. And don’t be put off by a few delays. Pretty soon you’ll be wondering how to keep up. And what to do with all that success.