OSCAR CAINER’S 2017 STARS

. . . thanks to a rare and dazzling celestial alignment between Jupiter and Uranus OSCAR CAINER reveals in this must-real series

THE heavens hold wonderful news for all of us next year. In 2017, for the first time since 2003, the planets Jupiter and Uranus meet.

Jupiter represents hope, optimism and expansion. It calls for exploration and generosity, encouraging vision and belief. And it’s fun! If ever there was a portent of more enjoyable times than what has been happening recently in the world, Jupiter’s alignment with Uranus is it.

Uranus is the great change-maker of the Zodiac, and its relationship with Jupiter demands that 2017 takes a different turn.

I can’t promise that everything will be plain sailing. But this momentous celestial alignment — an astrological term for when planets form certain angles with one another — does suggest that we can start to leave stormier waters behind.

With the rough seas we’ve sailed the past year, this is welcome news. From the beginning of 2016, Saturn made a tense angle with Neptune. Neptune can represent loss, illusion and confusion. Saturn brings a focus on limitations, authority and testing experiences.

With their alignments within days of both the EU referendum in Britain and the presidential election in America, it’s clear the cosmos was keen for everyone to wake up and smell the coffee.

But now the world is embarking on a new adventure and falling under the spell of a new tune. And, as the year begins, we join this dance with the band already in full swing...

This is a story of transformation, transcendence and rebirth. There may be nervous moments, shocks, discoveries and hard choices to make. But the ‘you’ that begins the journey into the New Year may appear positively caterpillar-like when compared with the free-flying butterfly that emerges from 2017’s cocoon.

ARIES March 21 — April 20

SomE people shy away from confrontation. When they see the road ending, they assume they’ve come as far as possible and never wonder if there’s more to discover beyond. No one can accuse you of ducking a challenge. Sure, you’re sometimes wounded when your head meets a brick wall. But heads heal and stones erode. And, to be rewarded, in 2017 you must call upon a quality you naturally possess: persistence.

Your outlook is energetic, but if you release your energy, expecting it to behave itself, you could find yourself in sticky situations. It’s wise, therefore, to control how you tap into your natural intensity.

There’s power worth harvesting, and changes worth making this year. But you must prevent pent-up enthusiasm from bubbling into explosions of frustration. And, if accessed gently, life’s elixir can be transformative in revitalising your optimism.

With that, you’ll be better placed to chase after your most ambitious imagining. n There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5601.

TAURUS April 21 — May 21

IN 2017, we’ll be a click away from receiving life’s pleasures on our doorstep. As such, it’s easy to become hostage to desire. As we work towards a better life, we assume happiness is achieved with a more luxurious lifestyle, fuelled by financial success. But how much is enough? How long before a secure position in the world becomes so secure that it’s actually limiting?

Should we find ourselves caught in a cage of our own making, trapped in a relentless routine, we must examine the motivation for this lifestyle. If our ultimate goal is to revel in time spent on this glorious planet, what good is it to be indentured to structures we’ve built to keep us sheltered?

If they disproportionately limit us from exploring exciting opportunities further afield, we must consider braving the elements.

The next year challenges you to seek the true meaning of value. You can still enjoy life’s indulgences, but you are urged to curtail temptations that lead to excess; to shed distractions that hinder progress.

When we realise that we’ve travelled as far down a path as necessary, we’re free to explore more exciting avenues. In 2017, you can be sure life’s avenues will take some unexpected, yet ultimately delightful, turns.

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GEMINI May 22 — June 22

AS JUpITEr and Uranus move to opposite ends of the planetary playground, a process of change is under way. Along with positive improvements, this brings a challenge. Yet, without an occasional hiccup, even the most energetic, mercurial Gemini might play the same game indefinitely.

We all have a deep-rooted dislike of powerlessness. When my toddler has nightmares, he screams: ‘I don’t want to tidy up!’ For him, being compelled to put his toys away is more worrying than the most gruesome of monsters. It’s not the tidying that antagonises him, but being controlled that troubles his subconscious.

Yet should it feel, at times in 2017, like the bell has signalled that playtime’s over early, nothing will be achieved by throwing a tantrum.

rest assured, your celestial guardians are simply looking after you. often, they stand watchfully by, ready to leap to your assistance while giving you the freedom to explore creatively. Yet they have your best interests, and long-term development, at heart.

Soon enough, what they teach you will become crystal-clear. Don’t battle the forces of change that affect you next year.

No matter which stage of life you find yourself in, they’ll provide the wisdom and opportunity for you to grow into the person you’ve always hoped you could be, leading the life you’ve always wanted to live.

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CANCER June 23 — July 23

oUT-oF-BoDY experiences tend to occur when we’re asleep. But wouldn’t it be interesting if we could do so consciously and watch the impact of our actions from afar? perhaps then we’d find out what people really think of us!

What would people say about you? And would you be happy with the footprint your life is making? Hopefully so. But if you’re not sure, there’s time to alter the impression you’ve made. The way we’re perceived by others matters. It’s a reflection of how we can expect to be treated by others. The joy we bring to the world affects the positivity we experience.

And in 2017, you will be urged to make a deeper connection to those around you. Jupiter and Uranus’s opposition will encourage you to put the past where it belongs. That means you must learn from your experience, and harvest the fruits of your labour, not just rest on your achievements, nor wallow in grievances, lest you become indifferent to opportunities that arise.

At times, you may leave your comfort zone behind. Yet, as the year progresses, you have a chance to make a difference; one that’s crucial to a life well lived, and a journey that, both inwardly and outwardly, proves appreciatively successful.

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LEO July 24 — August 23

NExT year brings ‘light bulb’ moments of insight and inspiration. For too long you’ve felt as if you’re operating in the dark. Do you suspect you’re playing a game in which everyone else knows the rules and techniques required for success, while you’re expected to discover these secrets through trial and error?

many in your shoes would pick up the ball and walk home with it when faced with this unfair disadvantage.

Your generous nature prevents that. No matter the handicap, you continue to shine. It’s why people look up to you, seek your guidance and value your opinion. You know that simply cruising to victory denies the glory, excitement and satisfaction of scoring a winner in the final minute. And 2017 has heady highs in store.

Though Jupiter and Uranus test each other from across the zodiac, it’s a friendly rivalry! Theirs is a competition where only pride is at stake. And the occasional loss is crucial to learning more about yourself. The cosmos is honing your skills and revealing your strengths. Some lessons won’t be easy, but they’ll be valuable. And with a humble soul, an eager mind and a hungry heart, you’ll emerge from 2017 happier and more successful.

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VIRGO August 24 — September 23

NExT year contains a revelation that can make a positive difference in your life. As a child I was incredulously fascinated by the ingredients list printed on chocolate bar wrappers.

‘Why would the manufacturers do this?’ I wondered. ‘The fools! Now anyone can make their own treats without paying for them!’

of course, it’s naive. I wasn’t considering the amount of each ingredient, the method of assembly or the economies of scale. But in 2017, you can have a breakthrough that makes child-like optimism seem like the wisdom of the ancients! The Jupiter-Uranus opposition invests deeply in pluto,

and culminates as Neptune opposes Mars, with Venus conjunct in your sign. They’re combining to create the perfect environment to find a secret recipe.

Will the path of satisfaction simply unfold before you? Not exactly! There’ll be logistics to consider, plans to make, tasks to accomplish. Because, no matter what secret method others covet, there’s no magic wand. Journeying to the top requires effort and expertise. But you’ve got the vision to see the way, and the strength to forge ahead.

With careful, considered application of thought, plus a drizzle of creativity, the new ingredients you bake in 2017 can see you rise higher than ever. There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5606.

LIBRA September 24 — October 23

WiTh Jupiter in Libra, will Librans be the greatest beneficiaries of kindly celestial skies in 2017? During this lucky planet’s visit, can you expect more fortune than anyone else?

You deserve it, don’t you? You like to play fair — to improve your lot without causing others to crumple and fold. Shouldn’t you get points for effort? Perhaps...

Life responds to caring choices. And if we want a better world, we all need to set the bar higher. But certain kindnesses should be considered normal. it’s only action beyond the call of duty that should be singled out for praise.

Yet, even with this stipulation, you’re due a performance-related bonus next year. The universe is ready to respond to your positivity.

But all contracts contain a quid pro quo. To benefit fully, your deal with 2017 stipulates that you shake things up. Amid searching for perfection, you’ve sometimes dismissed winning positions as imperfect opportunities.

This year, make the best of what you’re dealt, rather than waiting for better cards from the celestial dealer. Use your guile, and tap into the power that resides deep within.

Then, even without the perfect hand, you’ll play well enough to enjoy the game. Does this make you luckier than anyone else around the card table? That’s up to you to decide! There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5607.

SCORPIO October 24 — November 22

iN 2017, Jupiter, the celestial harbinger of rising fortunes, enters Scorpio at last. But before this most welcome guest graces your celestial home, it has stops to make, errands to run and men to see about canine companions. And it spends much of the year cavorting with Uranus and your co-ruler Pluto, as it heads your way.

Don’t be disappointed! This affords you the time to put your house in order, so as to make the most of the opportunities when Jupiter finally visits your sign.

We’re all creatures of habit. And sometimes we find ourselves so used to fighting the fires in front of us that we never tackle the source of the heat.

But grasping your destiny doesn’t necessarily mean you’re at risk of burning your fingers!

There are small, yet powerful changes you can make. Though it may sometimes feel like you’re facing situations that require a fundamental overhaul in how you understand the world, the process of tackling these issues is never beyond your capabilities.

You have inner strength to call upon. A melding of will, drive and heart will thrust you beyond the perceived limits of your abilities.

Trust in that strength. it’s the scythe that reaps the rewards your skies are beginning to promise. And the base from which your new growth will start. There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5608.

SAGITTARIUS November 23 — December 21

WiTh Jupiter swelling your tide, 2017 promises to be an exciting journey. Every ship needs a captain. And every captain relies on their crew.

You’re no novice… you’ve experienced ups and downs on the seven seas, ridden the waves and survived storms. Yet, as Jupiter, captain of your celestial vessel, tacks a line into the eye of the Uranus tempest, you may worry your ship isn’t in good enough shape.

Don’t fear the pull of Davy Jones’s locker. As Uranus’s ‘winds of change’ test Jupiter’s exploratory sails, you’ll find the resources — and the crew — to batten down the hatches and heave upon the ropes that tow you to shelter. The next year can have this transformative effect.

With Saturn in your sign linking with Uranus this year, lessons you have learned from adventures will form the foundation for your next achievements.

Storms fade, oceans calm and winds come and go. Yet with the planets fighting your corner this year, you’ll be able to tackle your challenges, whatever the weather, and sail through with flying colours. There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5609. CAPRICORN December 22 — January 20 NExT year can see great success for Capricorns. They say success changes people. They’re right! Why strive so hard if not for improvement? Personal reward may not underpin our motives but it’s an obvious benefit of achieving life’s goals. When we ‘level-up’, must we remain the same person, reacting in the same old ways?

Not if we’ve discovered something better. in defeat, we’re encouraged to break old moulds and abandon outmoded ideas — to build a capacity for regeneration, adaptation and renewal.

Life asks some searching questions. You may not always like all the answers — but you will have answers for all of them. Through a journey of discovery and a process of deep revelation, you’ll find them.

in 2017, you’ll make a key break with the past. When exploring the dizzying heights you’re encouraged to reach, this could feel like there’s no safety net.

But herein lies the motivation to move beyond your limitations. Walls that protect your territory also curtail your ability to expand. Dismantle them. Keep moving and trusting, and you’ll find the sure-footed path towards a brighter future. There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5610.

AQUARIUS January 21 — February 19

NExT year is exciting for Aquarians. Your modern ruler, Uranus, creates several oppositions with Jupiter, while making supportive links to your traditional ruler Saturn.

You’ll learn and explore, journey beyond your immediate surroundings and discover a radically new way of thinking. Yet imagine yourself visiting somewhere special in an unfamiliar town. here i am, a friendly native. Ask for directions and i’m happy to help. But to benefit from my wisdom, be willing to accept what i offer. it’s no use trying to catch me out!

i respect healthy Aquarian cynicism — orders followed blindly, without adaptation, rarely end well.

But just as there are moments when only your unique vision can see the path forward, there are also times when local knowledge can be trusted. Next year will bring opportunities to listen to others’ ideas and insights.

in doing so, you’ll see the world differently, and your place in it can feel more fulfilling.

This new perspective means seeing people in a different light. But does it become harder to maintain relationships that hold great significance?

No! Life in 2017 has valuable lessons in store. They will allow you to see further than ever before.

And, those who truly value you, whose hearts delight in your happiness, will join you in a year of powerful progress. There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5611.

PISCES February 20 — March 20

JUPiTEr, your traditional ruler, moves to make 2017 special for Pisceans. But let’s begin with an existential examination. if you met at a party, would you like yourself? Would you want your company on date-night? When struggling with a decision, can you trust your own advice?

You needn’t worry if you can’t answer ‘yes’ to all these questions. The world’s a magnificent, kaleidoscopic temple of variety.

The Jupiter-Uranus oppositions in 2017 encourage experimentation to explore unknowns, learn secrets and test resources.

But for what purpose? You’re en route to finding out! Through this process you’ll clearly define the ideals and values that matter to you and your peers. You’re unearthing a new motivation that shapes your future.

You’ll have the knowledge, experience and perspective to rely on your own judgment. You’ll have a powerful support network, too. Next year, people will emerge with the missing gears that keep your wheels turning.

And as you leave 2017 behind, you may find yourself breathless. But it won’t be the mountain you’ve climbed that’s taken its toll — it’s all that you’ve gained, and the view from the top, that will take your breath away. There’s more great 2017 news for you. Call 0906 751 5612.

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