Your Stars

MARIA AREAL

April 2 1959, Johannesburg, 7.30am Sun sign: Aries

Moon sign: Aquarius

Rising sign: Aries

You’re creative, passionate, and always on the lookout for adventure. The conventional part of your life has come to an end and you’re wondering what’s left. The good news is that finances won’t be a problem. Money has a way of coming at you from the strangest sources and the next phase of your life won’t be any different. More interesting is that you’re wondering whether to start a business. You’re also exploring your spiritual side, developing the many talents you didn’t realise you had. Wherever your next step takes you, it will probably take you alone. Once you’ve made your move, you’ll meet a wonderful variety of different souls with different interests; more than enough to excite you. For now, you have the powers of a magician, and you can make almost anything happen. Don’t let your emotions get in the way. A new part of you is being unveiled. Get ready to explore a different you.

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PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

You’re finally willing to take some real risks to get what you want. The question is: “What do you want?” In love, you’re needing variety and excitement — all in one person. If that’s asking too much, how about discovering these qualities in yourself? Work requires courage of another kind. It’s time for a change and you’re the one to make it. There’s absolutely no rush. The adventure will last as long as you want it to.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

Unexpected changes leave you wondering whether you’re able to keep up. Your talents are being tested as you’re being offered the chances you’ve secretly longed for. As with most challenges, fear often threatens success. Remember, the fears are always much greater than the realities. Besides, you’ve never trusted anything that comes too easily. You’re a warrior at heart. You need to fight for your prizes.

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 21

Look for clues in everyday moments. Business and financial recovery may be taking longer than you’d hoped, but it is happening. If you don’t trust yourself to read the signs, find someone who can. Carry a notebook and jot down every oddness in your life until you get the message. Oh, and have some fun whenever you can. The career is about to take off on a completely unexpected tangent. And it will need all your attention.

GEMINI

May 22 - Jun 20

Waiting for life to take a breath? The trick is to create your own gaps. Right now, the cosmos wants you to sneak off somewhere gorgeous, preferably with someone delicious enough to deserve you. For you, relationships need to build slowly and naturally in a safe place. And while you’re working on that, keep a lookout for extra money. It could come from anywhere.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

Get ready to negotiate and some hot new deals could work to your advantage. While you’re getting your ducks in a row, go and have some fun. There are some interesting people to be met on the social circuit — people who could help you through a sticky patch. You could spend a moment on that emotional sludge that you’re trying so hard to ignore. Here’s your chance to wade through it and toss out the bits you no longer need.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

Interesting job prospects offer advancement and recognition — your two favourites. Just try to stay focused. Your attention span is not what it could be and your ego is trying to convince you that your mere presence is enough to set bells ringing. ‘Fraid not. This time you’ll have to do some actual work. Fun work. But work. While you wait for your big moments, get some rest. And eat a few greens. You’ll need to be in good shape for this.

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

Slowly you’re discovering it’s easier to be at your best when you’re enthusiastic about getting there. Oddly, with all the distractions, money seems to have lost its position at the front of your queue. But while you’re looking elsewhere, stirrings of new ideas are on the move. As are people who want to make it happen for you. Keep doing what you love, and the money will come on its own.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

If you’re looking for work or fabulous deals, be optimistic. The gods are with you, making sure you don’t end up with duds. So make your demands clearly and impressively. After that, try to restrain yourself from dashing off on one of those wild spending sprees. Money could present problems for a little while longer, so hold off until it’s actually in your hand. While you wait, get creative. It’s time you had a product of your own.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

Getting what you want isn’t the problem. It’s paying the price that goes with it that’s giving you ulcers. You’ve convinced yourself you have to be a villain to attain your goals. Try seeing each deal more as an exchange of energy: you give something, you get something back. And then, how about a massage? You’re stretched so tight, you’re about to snap. Enough of that. When you’ve calmed down, you’ll start to see how much fun you’re having.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

There’s an earnest tone to your week as you wonder how you can help make the world a better place. The only snag is these feelings are interfering with your ambitions. As you know, there’s nothing harder to ignore than an attack of conscience. Fear not. You’ll easily find ways to be of use. After that, you can get back to soaring skyward. Just pay attention to the whispers. They have an exciting message for you.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

As everybody knows, there is no-one willing to work harder than you. But even you can occasionally suffer from lack of experience. So if you’re battling with your work, say so. You’ll be in much more trouble if you try and fail than if you admit you haven’t a clue. Once you’ve dusted off your ego, you’ll easily get help with your finances. Abundance is already wafting through your door. Just decide what you want an abundance of.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

Your urge to be different or more “yourself” grows stronger, driving you to find compatible friends. This could be the time to study philosophy or comparative religions. Meanwhile, try to hold out against the enthusiasms of a mate who is desperately yanking at your reins. And bear in mind that you don’t have to be like other people to get on with them. But it helps if you’re polite. Someone out there is ready to give you a hand. Accept with grace.