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Find out what the stars have in store for you this week...

By John Nash

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Published: Fri 27 Apr 2012, 12:51 PM

Last updated: Tue 7 Apr 2015, 2:57 PM

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

The transit of articulate Mercury into Aries marks the happy union of voice and verve. You are at your most persuasive this week and you’ve got the clout to pull things off. You’re anxious to get ahead, but your grand scheme can’t be accomplished alone. Once you’re on a roll, not everyone can keep up — so don’t be impatient with others. Don’t risk suffering a sudden burnout. Pace yourself and allow others to follow your trail at a comfortable steady gait. In this way, you can easily check stragglers and backsliders.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

A conjunction between zany Uranus and your ruler Venus in the mental angle of your chart is a rare phenomenon. Flashes of inspiration will help you towards the solution of a particularly problematic issue. Thus far, you’ve been stuck between a rock and a hard place without sight of an exit. The escape route will seem so easy that you’ll wonder why you didn’t think of it before. You’re being offered a dignified retreat and no one will feel let down in the process. Take it before circumstances change: jump before you’re pushed.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

This week you’ll be bursting with ideas as your ruler, the mental athlete Mercury, moves into go-getting Aries. You’ll be impatient to strut your stuff but while you do have good reason to show off, other people don’t like to be reminded of how backwards they have been. Traditions mean a lot to many people. If you want them on your side, you’ll have to consider their sentimental attitudes. Tact is required in dealing with superiors. Delay will only arise if impatience prompts discourtesy. Old-fashioned respect will do the trick for you.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22

An enlightening week lies ahead, with the Moon in usually unfathomable Pisces coinciding with links to Pluto, planet of passion. The Crab is very intuitive of the stars and most adept at fathoming the implications of a particular situation. Drama may occur at the start of the week, but you should hold the know-how necessary to perform a valuable service. Your efforts to ease uncertainties will certainly score points. A colleague may need advice and with your intelligent reading of the state of play, you should be well placed to give it.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

Delicate planetary alignments involving the gentle Pisces signal that the Lion should abandon loud growling and adopt a subtler approach. A charm offensive will get you what you want. Your personal magnetism is tough to resist if you sheathe your claws. Initial suspicion of your intent will dissolve once you stop hissing. Expect drama midweek, but don’t let it affect your star performance. Be the wise sage, oozing co-operation. It might just be an act, but the prize is up for grabs, as well as lots of priceless lionising!

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22)

With your ruler Mercury moving into energetic Aries this week, the accent will be on being realistic. It’s time you came back down to earth. You hate to be reminded of the routine and mundane, but bills need to be paid and appointments kept. It’s not a good time to have your credibility questioned. Although you cherish your position as a free agent, freedom can only be earned if you attend to commitments first. Negligence on your part could prove costly. Someone is due for a reprimand — just make sure it isn’t you.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22)

A Venus-Uranus conjunction this week could see you behaving in unconventional ways. As you’re normally quite balanced, it may seem strange. However, the usual methods of distancing past issues haven’t worked so why not try a different approach? A certain person may also be interested in catching up on old times. Your renewed interest in history may raise eyebrows, but it’s time to give things a proper burial. Don’t assume too much water has gone under the bridge. Maybe you’ve moved on, but some feelings never fade.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Clashes between your ruler, the feisty Mars, and reticent Saturn this week suggest that you’re emotionally torn. Your feelings on active self-promotion will blow hot and cold. One minute you’ll be strutting your stuff and accepting applause, the next you’ll want to crawl unnoticed under a stone. It’s time you pushed yourself forward and took the credit. Such assertiveness may not be your style, but don’t be a shrinking violet and have your thunder stolen. Accept your dues gracefully and take the prize with both hands.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Thank your lucky stars you were born the most clued-up of the signs and one best attuned to the undercurrents and the unspoken in most situations. Although known to be candid and outspoken, you do not know when to shut up. Although harsh words and plain truths may be called for to settle a quarrel that’s got out of hand, you risk causing offence and exclusion if you speak your mind. Mars and Saturn are at war and your ruler, the arbiter Jupiter is on leave. Haot words could easily escalate into a violent confrontation in which cool reason is decidedly missing. Things may well end badly and it would be foolish to become a target in the firing line. It’s very unwise to fan the flames or add fuel to the fire.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

The Goat might find it hard to keep balance to steer a steady course this week. Saturn’s fight with Mars could make you less sure-footed than usual and you might inadvertently tread in something nasty. You could also be confused by the different signals you receive from others. Be sure to look closely at the small print with regard to contracts and conditions of any new project or partnership. You can’t afford costly mistakes arising from faulty decision-making. An ability to see all the angles and detect the flaws is vital — so keep your head! Consult the maps, read the weather charts carefully and watch out for identifiable landmarks. Use your innate knowledge of the environment to reach the summit.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

The delicate alignment between Venus, the goddess of love, and your own wayward ruler Uranus means you need to be extra attentive to the needs and feelings of others. You might have to forego acting on impulse and follow conventional customs. Because you’re able to pick up signals quickly, you have time to adjust your responses appropriately; for example, you can adjust the temperature or the pace if you think that the other party is finding it too hot or too fast. Also, you must be tactful when giving explanations or instructions. An over-eagerness to please and make an impression might end up with you being too pushy. There will be time for expressions of passion and ardour but, for the moment, play it cool!

Pisces (Feb 19- Mar 20)

You may find difficulty in getting your message across this week because others are immersed in their own personal dilemmas. As a Piscean, you’re blessed with verbal fluency and at your best you are able to talk your way into anything and get people to speak freely. Despite the Moon in your own sign, which is usually an indicator to open up and come clean, there’s a need to be discreet. It’s better to hold your tongue until your audience is ready for total candour. Though suspicion seems to fill the air, don’t attempt to force an issue by issuing ultimatums. You might discover more than you want to know and come to regret the sticky spot in which you find yourself.


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