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When Benjamin Franklin proposed what became daylight saving time, artificial light was at a premium, and while people in the UK enjoyed an extra hour in bed last Sunday, parents of young children — like me — must adjust to waking at 5am instead of the usual 6am! But if this teaches us anything, it’s that nature (and children) laugh at our efforts to control time: a situation will take as long as it takes. It’s better to adjust and work around it than to try to turn the clock back — or forwards!

ARIES Mar 21 — Apr 20

OF COURSE there are things that we know we mustn’t do — society binds us by a list of rules and regulations. But there are other limitations that aren’t set in stone. We can — and must — sometimes push the boundaries. If they’re not challenged, how will progress be made? You’re reacting to a constraint because it’s no longer relevant. It dates from a previous era and is preventing you from developing an idea that has the potential to change a mediocre situation into something worthwhile.

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TAURUS Apr 21 — May 21

EVEN if you read all the small print, the most rigorous legal document can be misconstrued. So what chance do we have of making ourselves understood? The most simple of phrases won’t be heard unless the person listening wants to hear it. We can’t help but twist information to suit our moods and preconceptions. If the message you want to share really matters to you, the cosmos is giving you the chance to choose your words and manner of delivery so that they are well received.

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GEMINI May 22 — June 22

WE ACCEPT the protocols made by the world we live in without questioning them — until, that is, they stop us doing something we really want to do. Then we grumble and reassess the situation — and see if there’s a way to work around it. We’re forced to be creative if we want to follow our dreams. You feel as though you’re facing an irritating obstruction. It seems to be the only thing preventing you from moving towards your goal. Today, the beginnings of a way around it will appear.

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CANCER June 23 — July 23

THE ‘butterfly effect’ neatly illustrates the fact that none of us knows the impact a small action might have on the world. A gesture that passes almost unnoticed — a friendly smile, picking up litter, offering to help someone with a heavy bag — might change an attitude and, for all we know, even a life. Such moments have more power than we think. And they affect the life of the person doing the kind deed, too. If you give a helping hand today, you will experience the benefits of your generosity.

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LEO July 24 — Aug 23

MOST of us are loyal to our chosen brand of electronic and digital equipment. We make an initial decision, then stick to it through hell and high water. We convince ourselves that our choice was the best and cast all doubts aside. Of course, this is true for all manner of things. We tend to define ourselves by our preferences: vegetarian or carnivore, horror films or romantic comedies. There’s a chance that you’re ascribing too much significance to a past decision. It might be time for a change.

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VIRGO Aug 24 — Sep 23

‘WHAT’S the use of worrying, it never was worthwhile’ is a lyric to a tune sung by soldiers heading off to war. It’s hard to think of a more poignant illustration of the need to put away uncontrollable anxieties. When we’re worrying about something, it often takes up an inappropriate amount of space in our minds. We’re so focused on it that the solution — even when it’s obvious — is hard to see. You’re being distracted from finding the answer to your current problem. Today, pack your troubles away.

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LIBRA Sep 24 — Oct 23

THE Harry Potter series did a lot to bring the world of wizardry and magic into our consciousness, but we still tend to think of it happening in the pages of a book, or the scenes of a film, rather than in our everyday lives. Yet we all have the power to work magic and send out good wishes. Just because we don’t always see instantaneous results doesn’t mean that it’s not effective. Although your current wish might not appear to be coming true, it just needs a little more time.

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SCORPIO Oct 24 — Nov 22

NOW that you have Jupiter, the Sun and Mercury in your sign, the world is your oyster — well, that’s the theory. The truth, though, is that it’s taking you a while to activate the power that has been unleashed. There’s even a chance that you don’t feel very different, but your ability to inspire and to be inspired will soon be apparent. You’re about to be on the receiving end of some surprisingly encouraging offers of help. To maximise your potential, try stepping out of the ordinary and into something new.

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SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 — Dec 21

TODAY the Sun and tomorrow Mercury form uneasy alliances with Saturn in your sign. Their positions suggest something is niggling at your subconscious. In the back of your mind you know that, despite appearances to the contrary, something isn’t right. Though you may lack the desire to investigate your doubts, this is something to be grateful for. It’s true: something does need fixing. And, once you’ve found the problem, the universe will provide the tools for the job.

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CAPRICORN Dec 22 — Jan 20

HOW do the people we see as authority figures get to their positions? Do they arrive on the planet wearing power suits and serious expressions? Do they demand order around the kitchen table from their highchairs? Of course, true power isn’t inherited, it’s earned over time. No one has the power to prevent you from doing what you want, and nor can anyone take away your freedom of choice. Don’t let anyone do that. Stand confidently in your right to make your decisions today.

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AQUARIUS Jan 21 — Feb 19

PRIORITIES are hard to figure out when there’s so much to do. It’s easy enough when something forces itself into the top position — when you are faced with a drama or a deadline. But it’s hard to know what to do first when everything has the same call on our attention. Although there seems to be disagreement about what you need to be doing now, you’re right to think that what you feel is urgent, is urgent. Have confidence in your decision and act today. Remember, remember, we’re now in November. Light up your life! Call your four-minute, month-ahead forecast: 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 — Mar 20

NOT everything in life is perfect, and perhaps it never will be. But that doesn’t mean you can’t make your world more as you’d like it to be. It’s just that it’s more of a long-term project than a quick fix. There’s no short-cut to get there. Any route worth taking has its share of steep climbs and boulders to negotiate, but each blister and aching muscle is taking you closer to the view you want to see. This particular hill may feel tough and tiring — but you’re reaching the summit.

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