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Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Physical energy is important. To ensure a good supply of this, we try to eat, sleep and exercise
carefully. Mental energy matters far more - yet few of us show it the same respect. Imagine trying
to push over a solid brick wall or running endlessly round in circles. You wouldn't want to do either
for long. Yet in your mind you will often push hard against immovable obstacles or go round the
same old wheel of thoughts and ideas for day after day. Now, a question. How constructively could
you use your brainpower this week if you were not funnelling it into a pointless conflict or a futile
fantasy? Neptune and Uranus are urging you to ignore what's totally impossible and dwell instead,
on what's feasible but far-fetched. Do that, and you'll get a minor miracle.
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Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)
There's an old Latin saying 'In Vino Veritas'. Roughly translated, it means; after a drink or two, folk
are much more likely to be honest. Under the influence of alcohol or indeed, of any other strong
intoxicant (such as inspiration or flattery), we say more about what we think and more too, about
our deepest feelings. We don't though, become more accurate about the reasons for these. Our
judgement gets flawed and our ability to see the bigger picture reduces. I'm not casting aspersions
here. I'm just pointing out that you are now "under the influence" of a cosmic cocktail. Astrological
factors are loosening your tongue and liberating your emotions. It's fine as long as you don't go too
far. Be aware that sooner or later, there'll be a morning after.

Gemini (May 21 - Jun 20)
Mercury arrives, this week, in the part of your chart that governs "social interaction". Some
astrologers call it the house of friends and acquaintances but there are deeper meanings to this
area of the sky. It covers issues such as "where you stand in society", "who thinks what of you",
"how much you listen to what folk say" and "what contacts and connections you have." Astrological
activity here normally brings a greater involvement with other people's soap operas. Because the
activity is largely positive now, it looks as if you are about to do something heroic. Is there someone
who needs rescuing or a troubled situation that needs sorting out? You are about to be a healing
influence. You may create some drama but in the process you'll help many of those around you.
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Cancer (Jun 21 - Jul 22)
That was then, this is now." Make that your motto and repeat it this week each time you feel
tempted to return to some old - and now redundant - way of being. Cancerians do tend to be
creatures of habit. They adhere to the famous old showbiz saying "Once you find a successful
formula; stick to it." Sometimes though, they follow the formula even when it is no longer
successful. They feel the devil they know must be better than the one they don't - even when that
old devil has become truly diabolical. It takes a lot to shift them but once they DO shift, there is no
stopping them. You may not be typical of your sign in every respect but the above is very relevant
now. You are moving on in the best possible way for the best possible reasons towards the best
possible future.
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Leo (Jul 23 - Aug 22)
We all enjoy a certain amount of fantasy. Sometimes though, we have to wise up and wake up. Our
cosy dreams can turn into nightmares when we start taking them without a pinch of salt. The sky is
now obliging you to face an awkward fact. Don't resent this. You're far better off with the true
picture. Just remember; if it's artificial or empty, there's no room for it in your world. You can't act
out a charade - any more than you can accept a delivery of a gift that's not intended for you.
Someone else's idea of what's great is no good to you. Nor is your own, old definition of happiness.
You're growing and learning. You no longer want what you once wanted. You now have to let go of
all that is redundant in order to embrace something new and exceedingly appropriate.
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Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)
Not all your friends are true friends but those who are, are special indeed. Much the same can now
be said of your opportunities. Some should not be taken too seriously but in your heart, you know
which ones are vital and valid. Mercury's change of sign this week is your invitation to apply some
discrimination to your situation. Weed out the rubbish. Look at what's potentially brilliant and polish
it till it shines. No matter what you think about a seemingly insoluble problem, think again. And
again. Keep thinking till you're sure you've covered every point from every possible angle. Your
strategy needs to be intelligent and informed. Why stumble along in the half darkness when there is
a light switch within reach? If you can't see what you need to see, seek a way to see it.
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Libra (Sep 23 - Oct 22)
How do you feel about the future? Are you looking forward to it with interest and excitement or
nervously steeling yourself for insecurity and trouble? The Full Moon in Libra plus Mercury's arrival
in your opposite sign suggests the latter. Even if you're normally full of hope, you're seeing a reason
to worry. Really though, you are rather like someone who has driven their car to the mechanic for a
check. A little rattle in the engine has been growing slowly more noticeable. The expert takes one
look and expresses amazement that you have managed to stay on the road. You have no idea how
badly you need the change that is about to come to your life. This week, you will see improvement
after improvement - and it will become clear that you have started to make a set of exceedingly
wise moves.
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Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)
Sometimes, in our desire to take good care of the people we love and the things we care about, we
can become unadvisedly over protective. We try too hard, we give more than we should and, in the
process, we not only stretch ourselves too far, we prevent an essential development from taking
place as it should. Some lessons can only be learned 'the hard way'. If those lessons really 'must
be learned', we have to stand at a distance while our companions are learning them. Be kind by all
means this week but don't be too soft or sweet. There's a time and a place for conciliation and
pacification. Right now, you need to be bold, inventive, strong and sure. Some thing has to change
yet it really cannot do so properly until you assert yourself fully and properly.
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Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)
What goes up... must come down." There's no denying the law of gravity but it doesn't
automatically follow that a descent will immediately follow an elevation. Things can sometimes float,
glide or hover in the air for long period before they return to earth. Nor does the eventual landing
have to be unhappy. Jupiter's link to Mercury tells us that something good is 'rising'. Don't be afraid
of it falling again. That will only make you heavy and more prone to turn the fear into a reality.
Instead, make yourself light... and stay high. You have the capacity to cope with adversity plus the
wisdom to see what has caused it - and thus how to solve it. You are no longer clinging to a rickety
lifeboat in a sea of uncertainty. You are now safely aboard a solid ship of strength.
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Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)
You are emerging now, from an intense process of reflection and evaluation. You should be starting
to feel older, wiser and more 'adult'. It is possible that you may also feel slightly ashamed of a
recent outburst or that you regret a development that took place some while back. You will soon
though, understand how necessary this was. Without it - or the lesson you learned from it, you
would not have been able to make the amazing progress that is now becoming possible. As you do
now increase the rate of positive change in your life remember that speed is always a scary
proposition. You are not though, a helpless passenger. You are the pilot of your own vehicle.
Concentrate hard on keeping to a safe route because as long as you know where you are going and
why, you will be fine.
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Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)
You can't deny what you know. You can't pretend you don't know it, either to protect yourself from
the pain of a harsh truth or to help keep someone else in a state of blissful ignorance. You don't
though, have to see this need for realism as a threat or a punishment. Instead of reluctantly
conceding a fact and apologetically communicating it, embrace it and accept it. It is easy to count
your causes for complaint and conclude that you have a raw deal. If though, you add up your
reasons to feel glad you can soon see that these vastly outnumber the negatives. Your situation is
focussing your mind and urging you to look to the future with a clever, cautious eye. An exciting
new course of action is open to you. Take this up enthusiastically and all will be fine.
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Pisces (Feb 19 - Mar 20)
Mars and the Sun both align to your ruler this week. Though you may now face pressure you will
find that these two cosmic influences soon wipe away yesterday's tears and leave you wondering
what ever made you sad in the first place. You are having - or soon will have, a profound realisation.
Through this, you will set out to accomplish something magical and wonderful. It is as if a penny is
starting to drop. Slowly at first and then more rapidly, you are becoming aware of what you need to
be doing, where you ought to be heading, who you ought to be spending more time with. About all
these crucial conclusions, you are absolutely correct. Prepare for an experience of true success -
in an area where it makes all the sense in the world to be committed.