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Fun Thrills Humour Shelley von Strunckel, one of the world’s top astrologers, writes a weekly forecast for Friday

Your stars for the week ahead.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

Now that the communication planet Mercury has joined your ruler Jupiter in Sagittarius, you should finally be able to discuss the exciting ideas swirling around in your mind. Still, promising as these seem, make no commitments until Thursday the 21st, when Mercury actually meets Jupiter in your sign. The ideas that come your way then won’t just be exciting, they could change your life.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Ordinarily, you’d be on top of changes and developments. But you’re oddly unclear about your plans and priorities. That’s as it should be, with the powerful Capricorn eclipsed New Moon, on January 6, triggering dramatic changes in both circumstances and your priorities. Knowing that’s coming, for now, both consider what could go and, equally, learn from every twist and turn that arises.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 17

For some months you’ve been observing, and learning from, the events currently shaking up arrangements and the lives of others. While some are disruptive, as many are exciting, although you’re unsure how things would come together. For now, wait and watch. Things are unlikely to make sense until the pivotal Aquarius New Moon in early February. Until then, keep your options open.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

After a series of unsettling, if not occasionally upsetting events, you’re beginning to see how each, both those that are welcome and less so, will come together. Still, as you begin this week, you’ll be short of facts. The secret is to explore everything but, also, to be patient. By the 21st, when Venus superbly aspects your ruler Neptune, you’ll know more about the wonders unfolding.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 19

Understandably, you’re frustrated because either events are in others’ hands or, in several situations, progress has come to a complete halt. Obviously, you’re on edge. But not only must you wait until your ruler Mars moves into Aries, on 1 January, to take action, what you learn between now and then could transform your thinking. Knowing that, take it slowly, and focus on exploring your options.

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20

While you sometimes complain that others simply expect you to deal with their problems, now that they’ve taken charge of certain matters, you’re uneasy. In fact, you’re anxious about what they’ll do. Tempting as it is to make suggestions, it would only annoy certain individuals. Besides, with January’s two eclipses shaking things up, whatever anybody organises is likely to change, and change again.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20

As a Gemini, you have a superb instinct for when plans should be regarded as final versus those when changes aren’t just likely, they’re inevitable. The latter is the case now. While you’ll probably enjoy these twists and turns, certain rigid-thinking individuals will complain or even battle changes. Say nothing. They’ll soon realise these are an improvement now, and hold promise for the future.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

For ages there’s been talk about changes in your way of living, working or domestic setup. While you’ve undertaken some, it’s only halfway. However, the events triggered by the Cancer Full Moon, on 22 December, will bring both circumstances and your own feelings about these matters to a head. After that, you’ll know exactly what needs to be done and, within days, will be doing it.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 22

Although, as a fire sign, you take action whenever it’s needed, you’re also aware you sometimes wait for luck to come your way. That’s the case now. In fact, several arrangements are falling apart . This would be worrying were it not for the thrilling, and mostly unexpected, developments promised by the Leo eclipsed Full Moon, on 21 January. They will definitely be worth waiting for.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22

Being a sensible earth sign, you know you create your own good fortune. Yet you quite rightly sense luck is coming your way. This is indicated by the rare link between your ruler Mercury and fortunate Jupiter, on Friday the 21st. However, you’re urged to explore everything that arises, since the form these events take could be very different from anything you’d expected, or conceived possible.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22

You’re in a wonderful period during which many situations, some minor, others more significant will simply fall into place. While your instincts say this is as it should be, certain individuals insist you should worry things are too good to be true, and could be upset if you don’t. Politely but firmly ignore them and continue to enjoy all there is to enjoy, which will be a lot.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

Just when you thought certain tricky situations were resolved, sudden changes in circumstances demand you rethink many of those arrangements. This will be annoying, until you realise new options have appeared, some from nowhere, and need to be explored. Do exactly that, if only because you’re intrigued. Still, what you learn could lead to changes in plans as timely as they are welcome.