Star Talk

Aries (Mar 21 - Apr 19)

Your imaginative and psychic gifts will come to the fore when you need them to help you during any situation that develops this week. Be realistic about your goals, as the pressure will certainly be on you this week. An important communication, errand, or delivery may throw you into panic mode, but you will handle all situations effectively. You are now undergoing considerable inner changes and this can reflect in your domestic and personal life. Love is very important to you now and you will do everything to obtain it. Avoid a dominating or controlling attitude in romance, as you may cause yourself grief. Your financial situation will show improvement. Risky speculative ventures may attract you; avoid reckless impulses.

Taurus (Apr 20 - May 20)

Expect a week of preparation for challenges soon to come. Social invitations bring excitement and happiness; you may be the centre of attention in your social circle. Don’t expect all relationships to be running smooth, there will be feathers ruffled throughout this week. People of importance may open new doors for you in your career. Interviews, meetings and important decision-making will be easy for you. You will achieve many things but don’t let your defences down; others will be waiting in the wings to take your position. New job prospects will bring you greater security. Confidential and private matters dominate this week. Sometimes, you may feel you are facing an up-hill battle or a dead end as far as your future is concerned.

Gemini (May 21 - June 20)

Business ventures concerning hospitality, arts or luxury may interest you. Travel brings excitement and adventure, or you may plan some daring or unusual activity for the sake of challenge. You may very well be in the mood to redecorate; if so, be practical and stick to a budget. All communication requires careful thought. The pressure of everyday routine may get you down. Pay attention to your health, make sure you are in good shape, keep to a strict diet and get plenty of exercise. You are likely to be more involved with the public and you will certainly want to be your best. Added work responsibilities may leave you with little time for the good things in life.

Cancer (June 21 - July 22)

A confidential tip may come your way — act on it. Push ahead with on-the-spot development, personal interests or a creative inspiration. A major shake-up of people around you will prompt you to reconsider a personal wish. You could make discoveries about yourself through the way you work or through your encounters or confrontations with others. Expect to work harder and with greater discipline than usual in your daily routine. A matter of importance may have you in a spin, or you may have to restructure an idea or project at short notice. If others cause you difficulties, avoid a confrontation as you may be the one who suffers.

Leo (July 23 - Aug 22)

Creativity or any type or construction or reconstruction, as well as buying or selling real estate is favoured. You may find yourself totally irritated with restricting persons or circumstances on the work scene. A routine matter may cause a storm between yourself and others, creating a verbal clearing out of views. If you’ve been working to free yourself of troubles and added workload, you will now receive a small, sweet taste of success. Others may resist the changes you are considering and oppose your theories. Don’t give up, creative change is necessary for your personal growth. Personal relationships are favoured, the benefits will be mutual, and you may form many new friendships that will be valuable to you in the future. Overall, this is a good week for relationships.

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sept 22)

Travel, study, new trends and interests may take up much of your time. Keep a tight rein on your direction in life; you seem to be straying off course, through no fault of your own. Relationships are favoured, especially close business and personal ones. You may learn more about yourself and the world around you, through friendships. A new personal relationship, totally unlike any other relationship you have encountered, may enter your destiny this week. You could meet someone from another country, or someone with an age, or class difference. Seeking advice or counselling of any kind is favourable. Business transactions, family, and personal matters combine easily now; an excellent week for clearing away present problems.

Libra (Sept 23 - Oct 22)

This is a week of heavy responsibility, restless and excitement. Your normal routine will bore you to tears; new opportunities and experiences will give you new thoughts and insights. Your intuitive sensitivity to others will be strong and your willingness and selflessness in your devotion to less fortunate people will be apparent. Romanticising or idealising relationships all out of proportion should be avoided. Keep all relationships to their true worth or merit. A new love interest may begin now; even a spiritual soulmate may appear and surprise you. Career matters may require urgent attention; tackle those heavy tasks you have previously avoided. You are tending toward self-indulgence. Be careful at social gatherings, you are inclined to overstay your welcome.

Scorpio (Oct 23 - Nov 21)

Your personal or business finances may improve through good fortune, or by being in the right place at the right time. Sport, social activities and creative interests expand; you are on a winning streak. A week of positive feeling and optimism, your friendliness, empathy, and understanding with others, will impress those who are important to you. Take the initiative in looking for opportunities, making plans for the future, and attempt to actualise your ideas and ideals. Financial improvements are positive; a good week for increasing your income through investments. Push ahead with personal and business plans. Outings and children bring you much joy and happiness; the world is your oyster now, so don’t let an opportunity go by.

Sagittarius (Nov 22 - Dec 21)

Your interest in business or philosophical matters may be increased, and you may be concerned with the practical aspects of life, rather than the mystical. A fortunate week ahead for buying or selling. Go ahead with gusto, this is your week to show the world who you are. Entertainment, social activities and gatherings may have you kicking up your heels, as you party on. Accept all invitations as you may meet some important people who can assist you in the future. Personal relationships are favoured — everyone you meet or converse with, feels your glow of warmth and friendship. A pleasant and sociable emotional relationship may strengthen a very long and loving affair. Avoid argumentativeness, over-possessiveness, or changes of mood, otherwise you could blow a good thing and regret it later.

Capricorn (Dec 22 - Jan 19)

A love relationship may be on the borderline and your partner may cause you some anxiety. New relationships that begin now may function on a very transcendental level. Affection is strongly tempered by practical considerations, so you can expect a volley of new romantic opportunities to hit you this week. Corporate, joint tax, insurance, financial matters, including legal matters, may play an important role in your week. You may need to watch your affairs carefully, or get your foot out of the door, before it slams. A new direction may be in the offering, watch out for the sudden or unexpected. If you favour a gamble, this week you are on a winning streak. A boost in self-confidence, plus high energy will enable you to accomplish a lot.

Aquarius (Jan 20 - Feb 18)

Your intuition and insight is enhanced this week and this could make your investment and financial dealings very profitable, especially if you are flexible and willing to accept change. Luck comes when you least expect it; new career opportunities, or business ventures are looking good. You are self-confident and assertive now, and if you avoid operating totally out of egotism, all should go well. An excellent opportunity awaits you — use your considerable energies to effect a positive transformation in your life, even if you meet opposition. Avoid any attempts at underhandedness, especially on the work scene. You may be causing some knee-jerk situations to develop around you. Seek help from those who know more than you do, don’t be afraid to ask.

Pisces (Feb 19- Mar 20)

Communication will take on a more important role in your week. You need to share with everyone the new insights that are coming into your life. You’re in a position to assert yourself with considerable vigour, which could be either helpful or detrimental, depending upon your usual level of aggression. Knowing your inner power is there and available during this time will help moderate or use to the hilt, in order to achieve your goals. Pay attention, you will learn another lesson in the art of being you. Relationships are now a big question; you suddenly cannot stand the boredom and routine of settled-in relationships. New freedom and excitement at any cost is important to you, or your existing relationship will change and develop into something new.

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