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THIS weekend, Scorpio welcomes its annual New Moon. Meanwhile, Mars and Pluto, Scorpio’s twin rulers, form a dynamic square. The scene reminds me of a bucking bronco at a rodeo. Except that this is a rodeo being held in the dark, using experimental techniques. Who will prevail, rider or steed? Perhaps I’m being overly dramatic. This doesn’t have to represent a battle — but we do all have power at our fingertips, and there’s a chance that we may need reins to hold us back.

ARIES Mar 21 — Apr 20

ARE you a big softie? Though this might not fit your self-image, if that’s what people think of you, it’s not a bad persona to have. Because kindness is not weakness, and no matter how hard you try to be seen as a toughie, you can’t hide your big heart. It makes you the passionate person you are. So instead of shielding your vulnerability today, admit to it and proudly exhibit your compassionate side. What’s revealed in your heart will be what the world reflects back at you. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 — May 21

THOUGH you might not realise it, you’re surrounded by a safety net of supporters. Friends, loved ones and colleagues are ready to advise you and bolster your confidence. The trouble is you’re so used to being well-liked that you tend to forget you have such a strong network holding you up. Now that you need a little help, it’s worth remembering the people who can offer you support. If you find the courage to ask for help today, you’ll be amazed by the strong response. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 — June 22

AS YOUR ruler Mercury links encouragingly with Mars tomorrow in your opposite sign, it seems that someone is firing up your creativity. A melding of emotional drive and ingenuity is being spurred on by the cosmos. It suggests that it’s time for a relationship — professional or personal — to develop. So light the touchpaper and put your plans into action. Rarely is anything plain sailing, but you’ll be better off when you’re warming by the fire, rather than alone in the cold. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 — July 23

DO YOU prefer being thought of as a mastermind or a fool? Most of us lean towards one or the other, but these characteristics aren’t easy to discern. The cleverest people can often be the silliest, and it would be silly indeed to think that anyone is incapable of making a wise and unique contribution to the world. Today you’ll be reminded of a plan you recently discarded. If you look carefully, you’ll see that it holds the seed of a valuable idea. The situation has changed. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 — Aug 23

IF ANY zodiac sign has bags of confidence, it’s Leo. You’re known for your swagger, yet you’ve been feeling off-colour recently. Though it’s been hard to express, an increasing feeling of disquiet — or, dare I say, worry — has been upsetting your sunny disposition. There, the cat is out of the bag. Now that it’s written down in black and white, it loses its power. Just because things haven’t been going exactly to plan doesn’t mean there’s trouble ahead. You’re back on a good footing today. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 — Sep 23

I LOVE the classic teenager response to frustrated parents: ‘I didn’t ask to be born.’ It’s so satisfyingly adolescent. No one does, of course: we all arrive with a clean slate, not owing anyone anything. As a parent, I owe my son a duty of care, but I don’t expect him to be grateful for it — at least not yet. I mention this because it’s important that resources you’re donating to someone are given willingly. If you can set your frustration aside, gratitude is inevitable… eventually. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 — Oct 23

IF THERE were such a thing as a degree in miserableness, some people would do rather well. In the university of life, such a qualification would be commonplace. To get honours, all we would need to do is think about a time when we felt unfairly criticised or let down. That’s enough to create a fault line big enough to bring down our highest defences. Happiness takes a different kind of skill, but trusting that you’re doing the right thing and are on the right course today should do it. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO Oct 24 — Nov 22

WE’RE approaching a New Moon in your sign, and the formation of a tense angle between your rulers, Mars and Pluto. It reminds me of the video game Kart. Before beginning to play, you had to choose which character you wanted to be, depending on which attribute you wanted to have. At the moment you’re unsure whether you should sacrifice velocity for control. If you base your decision on the course you’re approaching and who else is in the field, you’ll make the right choice. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 — Dec 21

I KNOW it doesn’t always feel like it, but what we need is always close at hand. When we forget this, we get into trouble and it makes it harder to get what we need. We experience a similar effect when we lose keys. If you think that you’ve left them on the bus, you won’t even look to find them hiding behind the sofa cushion. Negative thoughts affect us that way. They’re not normally your style — so you can banish them today. Then you’ll find what you seek. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 — Jan 20

NOT all Capricorns are counsellors. That profession is made up of people from every zodiac sign. But the planet is packed with non-professional people who successfully use their natural skills to great effect. You have a remarkable talent for seeing a way through tough issues and an ability to traverse seemingly impossible terrain. You’re admirably qualified to guide someone through a challenging patch. It’s time to stop doubting. When your advice is called for, share it with pride. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 — Feb 19

HISTORY tells us that many visionary folk, who saw beyond the world they lived in, were ridiculed for their ideas. Even today what once seemed a crazy idea can become acceptable and even a key part of our daily lives. Mobile phones symbolise this perfectly. It’s time for those ideas that you’ve put into the box marked ‘dreams’ to come out for an airing. Do you really care what everybody else thinks? If you still think your plans are viable, it’s time to give them a chance. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 — Mar 20

YOUR inner radar is spot on. You have an internal assessment system that intuitively reads unconscious signals and gives a clear indication of people’s intentions. It’s awesome. No wonder people turn to you for advice when they’re feeling beguiled or overwhelmed with information. So there’s no point (or need) to imagine that you’ve made a wrong choice recently. You’ve done the right thing at the right time. It’s just going to take a day or two for you to realise that. During the mysterious Dark of the Moon, new insights can be revealed and futures changed. For powerful news, call 0906 751 5612.