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I’VE talked about the value of having a ‘North Star’: a set of guiding principles that help deal with difficult decisions. Now I’ve been asked if this corresponds to the ‘North Node’ — the point where the moon’s orbit intersects the path around the sun. Although the North Node affects karmic identity, our philosophical identity rarely grows from one astrological event. As Mercury and Pluto prepare to converge, expect deeper understanding.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 YOU might have many reasons for wanting something to happen. You might have an uncertainty to deal with. You might be waiting for a piece of news that will have a big effect on your life. But when you’ve done everything you can to make things happen, you have no choice but to allow time to pass. You might be dealing with something ‘important’ right now — but don’t get so caught up in it that you forget to enjoy what’s going on. It’s by ‘being in the moment’ that you will really advance. For advice to guide you through the twists and turns ahead, call your four-minute forecast: 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 WHAT would we do without some quid pro quo? For the sake of any non-Latin speakers (and that’s everyone!), this ancient maxim can be expressed, in modern terms, as ‘give and take’. The principle behind this idea is that in order for things to work out well, we need to do a bit of both. And it’s a concept that worked well enough for the Romans. Things deteriorate when life divides into givers and takers. After all, everyone has something to contribute. As long as you focus on what you can give, you will get what you need. Transform your life. To move forwards in a positive direction, there’s good news when you call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22 BEING adaptable is such a blessing. It comes so naturally to you that you often overlook your ability to adjust to changing situations. But the truth is that, whenever you come to a place where you don’t have an answer, you’re smart enough to realise that you’re asking the wrong questions. And at that moment, an unsolvable problem becomes solvable. As Mercury prepares to link with Pluto, it enables you to find a new way to approach a difficulty and turn a challenging situation into a triumph. Make the most of your opportunities. Your latest, in-depth forecast has inspiring news. Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23 WHEN you put something in a kitchen cupboard and close the door, how do you know the item stays where you left it? Maybe it disappears until you reopen the cupboard. Why don’t you try to catch it unawares by jerking the door open? Although we might go through phases of doubt, experience teaches us to trust that things are where we’ve put them. You’ve been having doubts about something and feel the need to keep checking on it. It’s time to stop worrying. Your suspicions are spoiling something lovely. What’s in the sky for you? Helpful planetary alignments. For good news, call your in-depth forecast: 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23 ARE you ready? What do you mean ‘for what’? Surely you’ve got a sense of something in the air? You’re about to experience a memorable triumph. Yours might not be a swashbuckling tale of heroic courage; but it’s going to be a life-changing adventure nonetheless — a moment when the world seems to hold its breath, as you come to realise the influence you have and the power that’s available to you. Mercury and Pluto bring a flash of inspiration. Sit back and enjoy. You’ve got time to act later. Knowledge is power. Find out how to take full advantage of your astrological assets. Call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23 WHEN we think of ‘creativity’ we tend to conjure up thoughts of painters, composers, designers, poets, writers, actors, dancers, musicians and inventors; people who summon up a ‘muse’ in order to create something authentic and interesting. But that’s not a very creative way of looking at creativity. As your ruler Mercury prepares to link to transformative Pluto, you don’t need to seek out your artist’s smock to turn something tedious into something magical. Just keep looking for flashes of inspiration. You won’t be disappointed. You’ve got lots to look forward to. The inspiration you need is in your four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23 EVERY now and then we come up against a situation that tests what we know about ourselves. If it was just an examination of charisma, you’d be at the top of the class. But your current challenge is more complicated. This particular exam demands that you revise your ideology, dreams and beliefs. Which are you willing to throw your support behind? And which, if you’re honest, is your heart not really in? And how do you feel about that? Ultimately, this experience will prove very fruitful. Success is about attitude and timing. Your four-minute forecast shows the way to positive change. Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO PEOPLE Oct 24 - Nov 22 can be so infuriating at times. Like children, they can be cute as a cartoon character one moment . . . and as challenging as a baddie from a fairy story the next. We can wish all we want to for friends who behave more consistently. But just as we have to adapt to the needs of tired or hungry kids, we have to make allowances for loved ones and colleagues who are feeling out of sorts. As Mercury and Pluto prepare to link, you have the patience to humour, with good grace, someone who’s behaving out of character. Curious to know more? There’s valuable news in your latest, in-depth, four-minute forecast. Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21 IN OUR society, cautious people are often treated with a certain derision. Holding back is rarely seen as a positive trait. Yet some circumspection is not to be sniffed at. If the dots don’t seem to be joining up today, perhaps that’s because you’re still waiting for one or two pieces of information. Bide your time. Formulate a back-up plan. And, when the final pieces of the puzzle fall into place, you won’t have burned your bridges or wasted any time. Be reassured. You don’t have long to wait. What does your heart desire and how can you achieve what you really want? Call your weekly forecast: 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 RUNNING the wrong way up an escalator is not an effective way of getting anywhere. And if you find yourself wading through a muddy field, you’ll get to the other side faster if you’re wearing good-fitting boots. Some forces work against us. We can hold out but, eventually, they get the better of us. You’ve been struggling in one aspect of your world. It’s as if you’re having to push against a tide of opinions to make yourself understood. As Mercury prepares to meet your ruler, your path to progress gets much easier. There’s no need to worry. All you need is some guidance. Your weekahead forecast can help. Call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 IN YEARS gone by, before the age of mobile phones and digital cameras, photographs were taken on film. Before we had any idea of what the image looked like, there was a negative to develop — a back-to-front version of the idyllic snapshot. It wasn’t until hours (and many chemicals) later that you could see the actual final picture. Things don’t always look pretty when they’re in progress. The Mercury/Pluto link promises that the final result will prove to be just as delightful as you’d hoped. What’s the best way to move forward and ensure success? Call your four-minute weekly forecast: 0906 751 5611.

PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20 IT WOULD be easy to underestimate your talents. And you tend to brush your perceptive skills under the carpet. But there’s no denying you’re a smart cookie with many resources to draw on. You may not be winning every battle in your current struggle, but you’re not going to lose. Actually, you’ve managed to pull off a significant victory . . . it’s just that rather than being proud of your achievements, you’re aware of other issues that are problematic. Don’t worry. When the time’s right, you can deal with them, too. How can you stay focused and happy? Your weekly forecast holds the advice you need. Call 0906 751 5612.

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