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EVEN in lockdown, ‘a little bit of what you fancy does you good’; and few can live like monks. So, the Sun moving into sensual Taurus this weekend is an excuse to indulge . . . within reason! Mercury forms a Minor Grand

Trine with Venus and Mars, adding anticipation. But fantasy is sometimes better than the reality. So, instead of lamenting what we lack, we should remember to savour our infatuation . . . and be filled with gratification.

ARIES Mar 21 - Apr 20

IS IT really possible to glimpse your future? Of course! That’s why you’re reading your horoscope! Although I must confess that having perfect foresight is a rare thing, impeccable hindsight is equally elusive. We tend to think we remember exactly what happened to us in our lives, but our memories morph to fit in with our hopes and fears; they prejudice our perspective. If we’re not careful, our ability to see ahead becomes cloudy. Today, you can redress a past misunderstanding.

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TAURUS Apr 21 - May 21

HERE’S a well-known saying of which I’m very fond: ‘The road to hell is paved with good intentions.’ I like it so much that I often use it in my forecasts. It’s just so true. What I find interesting is that surely the road to heaven is paved with them, too! Good intentions are certainly good things to have; there’s nothing wrong with them. It’s just that they need backing up in order to have any real value. As Venus links with Mars and Mercury, you can talk your talk — and walk it, too — with success today. Ease your troubles. Find the support you need. Your latest forecast contains helpful information. Call 0906 751 5602.

GEMINI May 22 - June 22

IT’S ONLY natural to feel a little unsteady, anxious and uncertain. In these unprecedented times there is an added intensity to life’s dramas and it’s hard not to overinvest emotionally in other people’s situations. But just because trouble is being stirred up doesn’t mean you’re responsible for smoothing it out. There’s nothing wrong with being kind and helpful, but not to your own detriment. It’s not going to help anyone if you end up feeling unnecessarily more apprehensive.

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CANCER June 23 - July 23

IT’S NOT easy to separate delusion from confusion. But it’s even harder to differentiate it from lucidity. We all like to think we know what’s going on. That’s why there are so many TV channels showing 24-hour news programmes. We also tend to imagine that other people know much more than we do and have a better grasp of reality. Yet it’s impossible for anyone to be completely objective. We all have our biases and discriminations. Today brings you the clarity to make a good decision. Unsure about the direction you’re heading in, and what to do for the best? There’s valuable advice. Call 0906 751 5604.

LEO July 24 - Aug 23

OUR expectations sometimes cause us to project impossible qualities onto other people and situations. Whether we look through rose-tinted spectacles and perceive them as heroically being able to help, or we view them as the villains of the piece, our perception is based on our expectations rather than reality. You’ve painted a picture in your mind that has too many extreme colours and dramatic shapes. As the lines soften, and the colours mute, you can see a situation more fairly.

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VIRGO Aug 24 - Sep 23

IN UNCERTAIN times, it’s easy to get sucked into the whirlwind of anxiety and doubt that surrounds us. When it’s hard to predict what’s going to happen, the best we can do is take one step at a time. Yet, as long as you’re sensible and pragmatic, you can still be generous, kind and open-hearted. Your innate sensitivity makes it easy for you to put yourself in other people’s shoes. Give what you can today, but not at your own expense. The cosmos brings a reminder; your own needs should be looked after, too.

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LIBRA Sep 24 - Oct 23

BACK in the recent past, in the days when we were free to travel wherever we wished, escaping from the city to the countryside was a common weekend pursuit. Yet some city dwellers found it hard to sleep. Being so used to the sounds of urban life — cars, sirens, voices on the street — their absence created an uncomfortable silence. The reverse was also true. You’re an adaptable Libran. Just watch you’re not starting to accept something that should be questioned.

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SCORPIO Oct 24 - Nov 22

‘I’VE looked at life from both sides now, from win and lose, and still somehow, it’s life’s illusions I recall. I really don’t know life at all.’ The timeless words of Joni Mitchell remind us of the perplexities that are part and parcel of life here on planet Earth. It brings many moments of joy our way . . . and also episodes of such stress that we can’t seem to see our way through. You’ve been forced to focus on a challenging situation. Today brings an opportunity to see the hopefulness that lies beyond it.

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SAGITTARIUS Nov 23 - Dec 21

THE idea that ‘if anything can go wrong, it will’ is known as Murphy’s Law. Even if new to you, I’m 100 per cent positive that you’re aware of it. It’s why even you can, at times, be cautious about facing life’s challenges head on. Today, I’d like to question the idea that anything that can go wrong will do. If we push the law to its logical limit, it’s also obvious the law itself can go wrong! In fact, it can go right! Where you expect disappointment, you can find a delight.

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CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 20

WERE the great artists of the past tempted to cut corners? Was Botticelli ever in such a hurry that he left off the details on a tiny cherub? Did Oscar Wilde wonder if anyone would notice if he didn’t tie up a loose end? If they did, they took so much pride in their work that their fudges are too discreet for us to notice. I don’t need to tell you about this, of course, you’re a conscientious Capricorn. Yet today, old-fashioned standards and elevated principles need not take too high a priority.

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AQUARIUS Jan 21 - Feb 19

THERE are times when it’s easier to write something off as impossible rather than risk giving your all and failing. Even when we try not to take such a course, it’s hard to stop doubting voices. ‘What if it doesn’t work, or if I’m wasting my time?’ Even if we surround ourselves with optimistic companions, it can be only a matter of time before the thought pattern repeats. It’s crucial not to let negatives outweigh positives. You’ve got what it takes to do what’s needed.

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PISCES Feb 20 - Mar 20

‘IF YOU can look into the seeds of time, and say which grain will grow and which will not, speak then unto me.’ Shakespeare’s words are worth bearing in mind today when your time seems to be so taken up by other people’s agendas. In such uncertainty, it’s not always easy to know what to invest your efforts and energies into. Since you need more information before you can commit to making a rational decision, your best bet is to follow your heart. Your instinctive powers are strong. Unsure about the direction you’re heading in, and what to do for the best? There’s valuable advice. Call 0906 751 5612.