Your Stars

CHERYL GRANEY

November 17 1956, Cape Town, 14h30 Sun sign: Scorpio

Moon sign: Taurus Rising sign: Pisces

There you are, so determined to ensure your future, you scarcely have a moment to breathe. Yet so desperate for a little fun, you’re about to throw your phone out the window. Ever heard of balance? The fact is, no matter how entrenched you become in planning your next move, your present will always be standing by, hoping for a little attention. So just for today, stop trying to be please everyone else, and spend a moment with your own needs. You’re talented and powerful enough to get whatever you want. But even for you, success takes time. Besides, the universe has its own plans for you. Right now, everything’s changing and your only job is to let go of anything that no longer serves you. You were born ready to help, but you can only be of service if you’re in good shape yourself. This is a complicated year for you. Ask for help. Accept it when it’s given. And you’ll sail through the weird bits with aplomb.

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CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

The planets are gathered around you, cheering you on. Still, it’s a little bewildering isn’t it – all this unpredictability? So, yes, although things may be moving faster than you’re comfortable with, the changes are good ones. Focus on career and personal direction, with love and fun taking a temporary back seat. Take a moment to look around – and simply enjoy the view. You will not pass this way again.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

People as talented as you are tend to forget that there are other ways to think. Time to get out of your ‘box’ and play around in the realm of ‘I don’t know what I’m doing, but it’s fun anyway’. The folks at work are almost as amazed as you are by the changes in your world. Now embrace the opportunities they bring. This is one of the most fascinating years of your life. Be willing to explore.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

Money is what your month is about – making it or losing it. Your biggest risk, of course, is that you’ll do that blabbermouth thing and tell someone else your plans. Just stay calm

– and discreet. Think of money as yet another energy you’re attracting into your orbit. Same for love, incidentally. Although at the moment your problem may be more that you’re currently so in love with yourself there’s no room for anyone else. Not entirely a bad thing.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

A new love energy is gaining momentum. If you’re already involved, you’ll see wonderful changes with the smallest of efforts. At work, your fabulous ideas are finally being noticed. Even so, hold back on over-confidence. Not everyone is as revolutionary as you are and some may need pacifying. Take time for fun and entertainment. For being a child again; just until you can appreciate the magic of maturity.

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 21

Right now you could look like a piece of old toast and you’d still be loved. No, adored. So put your feet up and list your demands. First up will be more money – which is coming soon. And next, if you’re looking for love, look no further – because as of now it’s looking for you. There’s also a chance of an inheritance or unexpected gift. In short, the goodies are raining down. Just remember to say thank you. Gratitude is the most powerful magnet there is.

GEMINI

May 22 - Jun 20

Aha! Your confidence is back and you’re ready to roll. And now that you no longer care what people think, you’ve stopped feeling like an outof-place weirdo. Take care though. It’s almost as if you’ve been handed the keys to a high-powered vehicle and encouraged to take off. Just don’t forget to change gears once in a while. This energy is too important to be toyed with. You can make real magic happen now.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

It’s serious work time for you – blood, sweat and tears time – but also time to make those dreams realities at last. This kind of heaviness may not be what you had in mind, but then neither is the kind of frustration that results from having a million brilliant ideas that never get further than your head. You won’t need to worry about money for a while, so do what you have to do. You’ll love the results.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

The cosmic forces are with you, and your personal power is almost frightening. Even so, amazing as it may seem, you still have lessons to learn. And today’s lesson is about the real meaning of power. You need to discover that it’s about managing yourself rather than ordering other people about. And sometimes it’s about letting things take their natural course. Not even you can control everything … annoyingly.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

Everyone wants a piece of you and the result is that the people who claim to care about you most are holding you back. The good news is that you’ve finally decided to stand up for yourself. Better news is that no matter what happens, the successes will shine through the dramas. Still, with your career on the move, you’ll need all your concentration … so choose your battles. Money’s coming too. Make a big fat space in your wallet.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

Doing too much at once? You’ll need to sort your priorities while discovering the difference between stress you can handle and panic you can’t. Creativity and intelligence are needed, not endless slog with minimal results. Trouble is, you’re going to have to trust yourself — a tough one. That aside, look out for some mindless pleasure and spine-tingling romance. Let yourself laugh out loud at the magic of human existence

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

A sense of déjà vu driving you nuts? Convinced you’re repeating the same patterns you thought you’d already dealt with? Maybe your world is travelling in circles, but only until the 27th — after which you’ll feel freer than you have in ages. Use this time to reexamine your life. There are details you won’t want to see again. You’ll discover how much control you have over outcomes and how much you’ll have to trust to the universe. The trick is gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

Sagittarians are looking even more fabulous than usual – oozing charm and sex appeal. Strangely, you couldn’t care less about the effect you’re having on the opposite sex. You’ve got it into your heads that love means loss of freedom. So, now’s your chance to decide what kind of relationships you’d like and to list your requirements. You have an attentive audience so you might even get what you want.