Your Stars
BOB SHEASBY January 2 1986, Pretoria, 07h00
Sun sign: Capricorn Moon sign: Virgo Rising sign: Aquarius
Part of you desperately wants to fit in; to wear the right clothes, to climb to the top of all ladders, to make your family proud. The other part thinks all that social stuff is garbage, and wants you to rebel and turn away from anything ordered or predictable. This is a difficult combination because it can undermine your success if you let the rebel take charge. You need to find a hobby or cause that will satisfy your internal revolutionary and give you a feeling of making a difference. That way the practical, ambitious side can get on with its job – free of guilt. If you don’t do that, you’ll start sabotaging your success by doing or saying stupid things. Last year was difficult for you, leaving you feeling like you were starting from scratch on your own.
This year is about re-establishing your relationships and finding support.
Make sure you know exactly what you want. That way, you’ll be much more likely to get it. Best of luck.
CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19
It’s a new year and your ambitions are back in spades. That powerful determination to succeed has overtaken every other desire. Which is fine if you’re keen to live in one dimension at a time. There’s just one snag. Issues like health, love and family keep poking their noses into your life. You’ll have to either make some space for the rest, or resolve to handle everything on your own. And nobody wants that. Open doors. Share your wisdom.
AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18
Your money is all over the place. For now, perhaps you should leave it there. Your focus is on deeper things. Your month is about endings and beginnings – starting with some interesting offers during Thursday’s new moon. Give yourself space to prioritise. There’s simply no time to do it all in one day. Start with a list of desires for the year ahead. The energy is all about abundance. The question is, what would you like an abundance of?
PISCES
Feb 19 - Mar 20
How marvellous to have such powerful contacts, especially when they’re all falling over themselves to help you. Whether it means a new career, new home or new romance, the planets are asking for some changes. Do your best to stay honest. Thursday’s new moon will guide you in a different direction. Until then, tie up the loose ends. Start your new year entirely baggage-free. Tell yourself you’re willing to change.
ARIES
Mar 21 - April 19
It’s time to rework your spending plan as unexpected costs threaten to knock you sideways. Not for long. Your career path opens up under Thursday’s powerful new moon, sending in fabulous opportunities and wonderfully helpful people. Take note though: someone will test you this weekend. Tackle with care and generosity. Keep your ego under control and you’ll be handsomely rewarded for your patience.
TAURUS
Apr 20 - May 21
Your world slows down as you take a look around. Just as well. Your love life is about to monopolise your attention, dragging you out of the boardroom for what seems like an emotional life sentence. Now’s your chance to be a grown-up. Has love become a burden? Is it interfering with your personal life? Figure out how to fix it – or leave. Money, meanwhile, gets strangely complicated. Use Thursday’s powerful new moon to find the middle line between generosity and madness. And stick to that.
GEMINI
May 22 - Jun 20
A wad of brilliant ideas is running around that splendid mind. Suddenly you have the energy, initiative and sheer creative genius to invent something new – and even make an unexpected fortune. One thing: try not to get carried away by the dollar signs. There’s serious work to be done. You can’t be a kid all the time – and as soon as you begin to believe you are capable of greatness, you will be. Thursday’s new moon magic is just the beginning.
CANCER
June 21 - Jul 22
The bad guys are leaving; the energies are easier. Phew. It feels as though lead weights have been lifted from your head. Well, they’re gone now and you’re left with the tiresome but manageable task of trying to balance home and work. How much for you and how much for them is the question. And while you’re thinking, bear in mind that love has never been more idealistic. Hold back on the fantasies. Find something you can actually touch – preferably during Thursday’s new moon.
LEO
Jul 23 - Aug 22
Agreements, plans and contracts are changing at home and at work. Don’t waste a second fretting about the past. The emphasis is on freeing yourself to find your true calling. And once you understand that not even you can control anyone else’s feelings or actions, you’ll happily focus your gifts on yourself. Time to look around. Job changes are coming. A new love is waiting in the wings. And new dreams will follow.
VIRGO
Aug 23 - Sep 22
A wad of new and interesting money-making opportunities is coming your way. And an array of enthusiasts is keen to jump on your bandwagon – or even offer to invest. Don’t be distracted by a tempestuous love life. In fact, for once, remember to put yourself first. Thursday’s highly organised new moon will send enough direction pointers to get you up on your horse. First things first, though: decide what you want. Not always as easy as it looks.
LIBRA
Sep 23 - Oct 22
Confusions in love and money have you running away from both. Not a completely terrible idea. In fact, don’t make any commitments until after Thursday’s helpful new moon. By then, there’ll be no more fence-sitting. Watch your mouth though. Bluntness can sometimes be seen as cruelty. And you’ll need extra supporters on your team. Interesting changes will soon set your life on a completely new path. Make a list of your favourite dreams.
SCORPIO
Oct 23 - Nov 21
Had thoughts about relocating? Offers are on the cards, though the likelihood is that you’ll turn them down ... this time. The truth is, you’re just not ready to move. For a start – and probably for the first time in living memory – your love life is taking precedence over career. And secondly – again, this is a first – your home has become a place of refuge and comfort. Remember, moods play an important part in your life. Don’t make decisions during bad ones.
SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21
Well done. You’ve come through the stress, you’re a little frayed at the edges but you’re stronger than ever. No-one can touch you now. Now look around. The planets are asking for rapid movement, instant decisions and enormous progress after Thursday’s fabulous new moon. And yes, understanding will be required as the energies drag you temporarily off your perch. But it won’t be long before you are, once again, bold and independent.