Your Stars
MBULELO SOPHAZI
(August 28 1977, East London, 1.30am)
Sun sign: Virgo Moon sign: Aquarius Rising sign: Gemini
Inner turmoil and emotional dramas are driving you into the office. For you, the solution to sadness is work. You’ll get away with that for a while longer, but soon you’ll have to deal with your secret stuff. Fortunately you have a very good mind and a wonderful sense of humour. But loss and betrayal have become so much a part of your consciousness that you’ve come to expect nothing else. You’re at the end of a cycle now, being offered a chance to put down your baggage and begin again. This would be a fabulous time to get some therapy or healing in readiness for a new start next year. You’re ambitious and driven on the outside, but your inner-self wonders what it’s all for. A spiritual answer is vital to your progress. Use the rest of the year to find yourself, after which the universe will come looking for you. Just remember, you’re way ahead of your time. This is where you learn to trust your inner wisdom and follow the signs.
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VIRGO
Aug 23 - Sep 22
The goddess of romance and beauty arrives on Tuesday, sprinkling you with fairy dust and smoothing over the glitches. For once, you seem perfect in every way, and not only to yourself. In short, this is your popular period — a time to indulge in wickedness, to admire people’s outfits and follow in the social wake of the A list. Only this time, you’re the one writing the list. By Saturday, you’ll have the full moon to help out. Meanwhile, enjoy the moments. They’ll be fun.
LIBRA
Sep 23 - Oct 22
Your own needs — and they are many and varied — are temporarily on hold. This is your designated “good deeds” week. So find a charity or adopt a pet. With the leftover moments, do something fabulous for the people you love. Relationships are flourishing as you find your voice and develop your tolerance. The world is finally making sense, and you’re beginning to enjoy it just the way it is. Trust yourself to figure out your next move.
SCORPIO
Oct 23 - Nov 21
You’re so frantic about your own dramas you’ve scarcely glanced at anyone else. Which is probably okay for now. Actually, it’s not. There are people in your circle who are battling far more than you. And yes, once again, you get to be the strong one. No point complaining. What makes you think you only get the tough stuff when life’s going well? Besides, Saturday’s full moon will send the answers you need. Trust the process.
SAGITTARIUS
Nov 22 - Dec 21
You’re looking at vague promises, old debts, ancient guilts and assorted other ghastlies. In fact, this is a week to drive you completely nuts. So here’s what you do: pay the bills you absolutely have to, hide your wallet, examine your conscience for real issues, and tell everyone else to take a hike. Take note: things are not necessarily your problem just because someone says they are. Saturday’s fabulous full moon will send you in a new direction. Yay.
CAPRICORN
Dec 22 - Jan 19
It’s all change at the next station for you. Somehow, without so much as a hint, all your dreams and ambitions have been transformed. And since half your head is still in the old gear, confusion is the best you can hope for. No matter. Panic, of course, is a standard response. Unless you’d like to sample pure delight at the thought of a completely new adventure. The universe is pushing you to become a master of your destiny. Decide what you want and let it come to you.
AQUARIUS
Jan 20 - Feb 18
The planet of stern reprimands and endless hard work is still with you, driving you into either exhausted despair or extraordinary success. Don’t take it personally. These planets are actually helping us fix our lives — amazingly. They just do it in different ways. The upside is that Saturday’s full moon is working on your intuition. By next week, you’ll be asking your angels for help. And you’ll get it.
PISCES
Feb 19 - Mar 20
By keeping your eye on the prize, you’ll make it over the bumps in the road. Meanwhile, it’s nearly time to let go of something you’ve been hanging on to well past its sell-by date. Come on. You know this is right and best for everyone. No point making the wound bigger by dwelling on it. Saturday’s Pisces full moon has some wonderful plans for you. Meanwhile, practise tuning in to your instincts. They’re running the show now — extremely well, as it happens.
ARIES
Mar 21 - April 19
The career’s fantastic — and if it’s not yet, it soon will be. Meanwhile, friendship is your key to an astonishing week as interesting conversations set you on a fabulous new path. Ignore the dramas with relatives and concentrate on learning something new in time for Saturday’s exotic full moon. Watch your energy though. You’ll be frantic enough to collapse. Lie down before you do. Let your instincts direct you.
TAURUS
Apr 20 - May 21
You’re having enormous fun. Relish the moments, but bear in mind that these energies have also made you exceptionally fertile — if you’re keen. Strangely, there’s a new sense of urgency in whatever you do. Perhaps you’ve lost someone you love, or have just discovered tomorrow may never come. And yes, now’s a good time to dive in. Both feet. Saturday’s full moon will flesh out the details. Stay patient.
GEMINI
May 22 - Jun 20
You’re at your ingenious best, astonishing everyone with your creative brilliance. Make notes or those ideas will be forgotten during the planetary shifts ahead. Saturday’s full moon brings relationship changes you aren’t ready for. No point arguing. Be nice. The communication planet flips out on Saturday, leaving you with a mountain of confusions. Use this week to clarify everything you can. From next week, you’ll have to trust the flow of life. Not a bad thing — as it happens.
CANCER
June 21 - Jul 22
Career developments and interesting financial opportunities force you to do some actual work. You’re in high gear now, ready for anything, and happily impressive. Your social life is mildly dull, but only for a week or three. If you’re thinking of moving, wait a few months before making your choices. Something perfect will come along in November and show you the way. Meanwhile, say hello to Saturday’s full moon.
LEO
Jul 23 - Aug 22
Your friends may be falling apart, but you’re not. Now’s your chance to play saviour, or at least entertainer. And while you’re thinking about it, get some sleep. Exercise, fun, rest and a spot of creative brilliance are this week’s recipe for joy. If you’re looking for perfection, save the hunt for another time. Satisfaction is the most you can hope for this round. But there are many people who are just happy to have you around. Share the wealth.