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ALTHOUGH tolerance is considered a virtue, just putting up with things because we don’t have the energy to change them is less than ideal. Yet, sometimes, when we summon the courage to learn more about the situations we find difficult, we make surprising discoveries that lead to appreciation. Over the next few days, as first Venus and then Mercury enter Sagittarius, we can uncover something new to love.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20 HARDLY a week goes by without someone claiming to have discovered a new philosophy that will guide us to success. The internet is full of self-help gurus with ideas about how to cope with the pressures of 21st-century living and fulfil our potential. Rather than enforcing radical change, it seems that the biggest improvements come from the ability to make subtle but crucial modifications. A moment or two of insight is all we ever really need. And under the current cosmic climate, that’s what you can access today. Just four minutes on the phone could change your life. For your latest week-ahead forecast, call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21 SURELY, all we want is a little peace, love and understanding? Just a spot of trust, respect and acceptance. A cup of compassion and forgiveness. A few moments of laughter. Yet, if everything in your world was ‘nice’, wouldn’t you be bored and frustrated? So let’s not overlook those other needs: moments of passion and excitement and a spot of tension to get your adrenaline flowing. As your ruler, Venus, moves into fiery Sagittarius, we don’t need to worry about you losing your ‘edge’. Just remember to be as kind as you can be. Your latest forecast is jam-packed full of important news. For an in-depth guide, call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22 THERE’S always someone to have an argument with. No matter how right you are, you can count on the fact that they’ll oppose your views. Some people seem to go out of their way to dispute even the most carefully constructed statements. Now, of course, you’re not a confrontational kind of person . . . are you? Well, just in case, it’s worth remembering that it’s much easier to start an argument than to finish one! The best way to win is to not get involved in the first place. Keep your cool today. Maximise your luck as the planets make creative alignments. Make it a week to remember. Call 0906 751 5603.

CANCER June 23 - July 23 THERE are certain criteria that must be met when making big decisions. We have mental checklists we like to tick. Which is all well and good, so long as we’re prepared to allow room for flexibility. We’re people, after all, not machines. And drilling everything down to quantitative, black-and-white statements isn’t healthy — or helpful. We need to be able to go with the flow, trust our instincts and take risks, too. Without leaving space for spontaneity, we risk overlooking something truly special. Follow your instincts today. Creative, inspiring times lie ahead for you. Make the most of this astrological opportunity. Call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23 HAVE you reached your limit? Have you had enough? Are you maxed out? If that really is what’s going on (and you’re not just going through a disgruntled phase), the cosmos is gifting you with a chance to make a small, significant change that will bring about a pleasing improvement. First, though, you need to think carefully about the issue that’s taking up so much of your time and energy. How important is it? If you could step back, and care slightly less about it, how much change would come rushing into your world? Just four minutes on the phone could change your life. For your latest week-ahead forecast, call 0906 751 5605.

VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23 IMAGINE you’re an expert archer. Your instincts are keen, your aim is true, your arm is strong. You’re so highly skilled that no amount of stress or anxiety could affect the accuracy of your shot. Victory is all but assured . . . so long as you don’t get distracted by events around you or by a rogue moment of self-doubt. Just because (like everyone) you’ve made mistakes in the past, there’s no reason to think you’ll make one today. Your ruler, Mercury, is preparing to join Venus in Sagittarius. When your moment comes, seize it. Your latest forecast is jam-packed full of important news. For an in-depth guide, call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23 MAYBE, just by snapping your fingers, you’ll be able to work some magic today. Maybe all you have to do is reach for your dream. Maybe there aren’t huge obstacles to negotiate. Maybe there’s no great mystery to solve. And no reason why you can’t succeed. Hmmm . . . and maybe you can see all sorts of reasons why the road ahead isn’t going to be that easy. Yet, as your ruler moves into Sagittarius, you can afford to look on the bright side. And if you don’t try, you won’t know how easy it’s going to be. Maximise your luck as the planets make creative alignments. Make it a week to remember. Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO MY SON went Oct 24 - Nov 22 through a phase when his favourite food was Alphabetti Spaghetti. I used to tease him, asking what the letters spelled and, every time, without fail, he’d reply: ‘Give me more, please!’ Full marks for ingenuity, but perhaps not for spelling! Fortunately, your own communicative powers are at an all-time high. As Mercury (intellect) prepares to join Venus in your neighbouring sign, your speech, words and arguments are at their most persuasive. If you use them wisely, you can achieve impressive results. Creative, inspiring times lie ahead for you. Make the most of this astrological opportunity. Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS THOUGH Nov 23 - Dec 21 they tell us there are more questions than answers, it doesn’t work that way for Sagittarians. You don’t just see possibilities, you also see solutions and ways to make the ‘impossible’ possible. You love sorting out problems. In fact, you have so many answers you don’t always know what to do with them. As Venus enters your sign today, soon to be joined by Mercury (intellect), you’ll realise your current predicament is a blessing. It holds the key to a situation you can solve in a delightful way. Just four minutes on the phone could change your life. For your latest week-ahead forecast, call 0906 751 5609.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20 NO ONE is an island. Our thoughts, views and beliefs are shaped by the people we meet, the situations we encounter and the conversations we have along the way. It’s only when we’re forced to defend our views with persuasive arguments and passionate opinions that we find out if they hold water. And sometimes the strength of someone’s convictions changes our minds. Is that a failure? Of course not! Just another lesson learned. A major discovery will come from the most unexpected quarter today. Your latest forecast is jam-packed full of important news. For an in-depth guide, call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19 IT’S one thing to zone out in front of the TV. We’ve all had that sense of being overwhelmed by the choice of what to watch, yet unable to find anything that takes our interest. But we can’t allow our lives to echo this difficulty. You’re facing a situation where you need to know what’s on offer. But you also need to know what you want. There’s no doubt a meaningful option lies hidden among the choices you could make. But to find it, you need to switch off from an old idea and tune into a new one. Maximise your luck as the planets make creative alignments. Make it a week to remember. Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES THERE’S Feb 20 - Mar 20 nothing pragmatic about instinct. But that’s obvious. If it was logical, there’d be no need for it. We’d simply think things through. Our rational mind considers the data, the situation, the likely outcomes and the potential risks involved. It weighs everything up carefully and comes to well-reasoned, well-considered decisions. Some people are remarkably talented at it. Yet we all have intuitive powers, too. And they’re invaluable. As Mercury prepares to change signs, yours are heightened. Trust them! Creative, inspiring times lie ahead for you. Make the most of this astrological opportunity. Call 0906 751 5612.

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