Weekly Astroguide

We need to interrupt your prediction with a message from 'Laziness International'... Actually, it seems that they can't find the energy to share it. They've decided to snuggle up with a boxset instead. Now, I'm not suggesting that you take a leaf out of their book this week. But, in such a powerful cosmic climate, where you might find yourself doing all sorts of things that surprise you, it's worth remembering that it's okay to (sometimes) do nothing. Something will do just fine without you giving it your all. In your love life: You have an urge to make a brave move. Your reputation may suffer briefly. But you will feel an awful lot better for it.

With every passing day you're learning something; you're on a wonderful, educative process. You think that you've got someone (or something) sorted, and then realise that there's more to learn. Although this might occasionally lead to frustration, you have a deep inner sense of gratitude; the thought of being in a state where you can just make assumptions doesn't appeal to you. Perfect! This week's powerful cosmic climate indicates that the more you tune into the truth the better off you'll be. In your love life: The current opportunity in your emotional life is, effectively, your master key to success.

Some people love overcomplicating things. They get a kick out of using complex vocabulary when they could just as easily use simple words. They make oblique references to obscure facts to back up their questionable theories. This is their way of keeping in control. This week's powerful cosmic climate is offering you a chance to cut through someone's carefully constructed psychological barriers. With a pair of metaphorical scissors, you can clear the way towards your very promising future. In your love life: A current boost in your emotional life is not what you were hoping for. Be glad of it though; it can prove useful

Excuse me, but would you mind showing your licence? Is it fully up to date, signed and certified? Since you seem to be brimming with confidence, I wonder how you would respond to a few challenging questions. Do you have the answers up your sleeve, or would you beat a hasty retreat? Of course, you have areas of vulnerability. Everyone has weak spots. But where it matters, you're clear and prepared for all eventualities. You're right to feel confident. It's time to take decisive action. In your love life: It's not something new and different that you require now. It's a rediscovery of an old treasure.

They tell us that the best things in life are free; which presumably means that they're simple and easy too. The problem is that it's not always simple to work out what they are. In fact, as soon as we start, life often seems to become more complex! You've been wrestling with a problem for so long it feels as if it will always be with you. You've approached it from just about every conceivable angle... and are still unsure about how to solve it. This week's powerful cosmic climate brings inspiration. In your love life: Amazing miracles can, and do, occur from time to time. Make room for some of these in your emotional life now.

Is it time to be reasonable and rational? Should you be looking for a more practical plan to pursue? When you're feeling passionate about a project it's not only difficult to put your emotions aside, it's unnecessary! Acting with moderation is all well and good (most of the time). But when we behave 'nicely' our efforts can easily be overlooked and our dreams can be sidelined as other people's ideas rise to the fore. This week's cosmic events encourage you to honour your most heartfelt desires. In your love life: Dramas in your emotional life may be unsettling. But, eventually, they will help you to see things more objectively.

Your vivid imagination can take you in a flash from Sydney, to Singapore, to Southampton. No matter how far away, and how remote something might be, we can visualise something in our mind's eye. Yet our minds find some concepts hard to deal with; like the idea of eternity - that time has no starting point and no end. That's mind-boggling, to say the least. Our deepest emotions have a similar effect on our logical minds. Yet they are very important. Allow yours pride of place this week. In your love life: Look for the blessing in what seems to be difficult in your emotional life. It holds the potential of a big advantage.

Watch out! This week's powerful cosmic forces are stirring up a powerful desire for profound change in your life. You're almost ready to embark on a project that you've been talking about for a very long time. So, your forecast contains a word of caution. You need to know that the big opportunity that's being unveiled isn't going to disappear. Unlike a last-minute bargain in the January sales, this has got your name on it. If it really is right, it will hang around. Take your time... and get it right. In your love life: Life now brings you a chance to right a wrong in your emotional life that has been left uncorrected for too long.

The trouble with living a real life here on planet Earth (rather than a celluloid fantasy) is that although there are moments of magic and transformation, most of the time we go around repeating the same cycles. What you do today will (more or less) be the same that you do tomorrow. That's why it's so important to value the pleasures that come our way. Yet learning to appreciate the little things doesn't mean that there won't be big ones. The Supermoon promises something amazing. In your love life: Be willing to be pleasantly surprised. Not everything that looks familiar is as straightforward as you imagine.

Although you feel as if you're going round in circles, you're not wasting your time. Despite your concerns about a lack of progress, you're creating practical, liveable, positive change. It's not easy to make headway when you're dealing with complexities. It's inevitable that the path isn't straightforward; yes, you sometimes have to take sideways steps. Yet you're making measurable progress. With powerful cosmic forces giving you a boost, you'll end the week in a very different (better) place. In your love life: Your attention is being drawn to a factor you have been ignoring. This awakening will lead to vast improvement.

If every time you do any exercise, you push yourself a little bit further, you'll be able to do more. Go faster, lift heavier, run longer... it's thrilling to race against the clock. We find ourselves competing against other folk too. Although these are helpful instincts to have when it comes to our physical wellbeing, they're not so good for our hearts. Life isn't a battle to see who's best. With exceptional cosmic forces empowering you, remember to step back sometimes. Being kind brings true strength. In your love life: Allow yourself to feel what you feel. Despite your concerns, something very significant is changing for the better.

Back in the days before we were all immersed in technology, life was already intense. With libraries and books to provide us with information, we were still busy and well enough informed. In the 'information age' with endless websites and social media demands, there's a limit to how much anyone can take on board. Suppose the very thing we need to see is the one thing we overlook? Argh! Instead of fitting more things in, you'll be better off not thinking so hard and trusting your instincts. In your love life: Your inner lie-detector may be lying to you now. The jury is out. Don't be in too much of a hurry to call it back in.

The trouble with the idea of the road to hell being paved with good intentions, is that it makes you wonder if the road to heaven is paved with bad ones! Perhaps, the expression comes from the fact that the road to hell is sometimes taken by people who think that it's a short cut to heaven; it's certainly the case that the search for perfection sometimes leads to very bad situations. So does that mean that you need to tread a moderate path? Although it's wise to avoid extremes, don't be overly cautious this month. In your love life: You've been caught in a maelstrom. Here, thanks to an encouraging celestial outlook, comes the chance to get out of a spin.

Although Aquarians are known for their ability to ask challenging questions, they're not always so good at answering them. You're currently perplexed by a question that should, in theory at least, be simple to answer. The issue, is that, although you seem to have found a solution to a problem, a factor that needs to be considered is hiding beneath the surface. Even though you may find certain events challenging in April, the Supermoon will help you uncover the answer you're looking for. In your love life: Forget your fears about lacking foundations. A secure platform is all you now need and what you are going to have soon.

The trouble with inflatable mattresses is that when we've gone to the trouble of filling them with air, it's easy to leave them lying around. Before long, they develop leaks, and turn out to be problems we need to dispose of. Our anxieties have similar characteristics; we tend to blow them up out of all proportion, and keep them, even when they serve no purpose. This month, the Supermoon holds the potential to puncture one of your significant worries. Rather than trying to repair it, throw it out of your life. In your love life: Guardian angels are at work, preparing to bestow gifts on you. If your heart wants what's good for it, you will get it.

April's Supermoon brings a climate in which honest conversations can be conducted. It's never easy telling a truth when you sense that the person you're speaking to will find it difficult to hear; or, if you fear that you'll be disadvantaged by their response. So, if you're going to profit from the astrological opportunities this month, you need to find the confidence to rise above your insecurities. Swapping information with someone will benefit both of you and the trust that develops will be lasting. In your love life: You may feel as if life is happening in slow-motion Plenty is happening. Not as fast as you would like. Be patient.

Not only do we get good at the things we practice, but when we repeatedly do the same thing, we increase our ability to do it for longer periods of time. So, if you go for a short run every day, you'll soon be able to run for longer and longer. Likewise, if you make an effort to smile and be kind, you'll become happier and more generous. Of course, the same is true for negative emotions too. This month, if you direct the Supermoon energy in the most positive way you can, you'll see transformative results. In your love life: Broadcast your self-confidence and banish nagging self-doubts. You deserve the best. Be assertive and you will get it.

Although it's never wise to look a gift horse in the mouth, it's worth taking time to investigate the true nature of what you're being offered before jumping in some gestures aren't as generous as they first appear to be. It won't benefit you to be either too trusting or too sceptical this month. Be cautious, but don't be too suspicious. The Supermoon brings positive potential. Even though there may be some hurdles to navigate, they will be insignificant compared to the eventual benefits. In your love life: Someone let you down? Setbacks oblige us to pick ourselves up by our bootstraps. There is no problem you can't fix.

We think of grown-ups' as being capable people who easily communicate their ideas about complex issues. Yet the reality is that these folks are no more mature than anyone else they're just able to put on a show. We're all capable of having opinions and attitudes. True wisdom involves acknowledging that there are some things that we just don't know. This month's Supermoon indicates that as long as you're open to not knowing' something, you'll quickly find the solution you're looking for. In your love life: Reconsider the actions and words of someone close. There's new perspective to gain it will prove immensely valuable.

People who search for the truth know that there are always hints to follow that will help them find it. When you know where to look, there are clues to the best-kept secrets. It's just that the truth has an uncomfortable way of making us question our assumptions and life is simpler when we stick to what we know. Whether you're trying to keep something under wraps, or seeking valuable information, your ability to discern truth from fiction will put you in a very powerful position this month. In your love life: Not everyone who thinks you are getting it wrong is against you. If something sharp is said, don't take it to heart. Think.

When did someone last tell you how special you are? And did you believe them when they said it? Were you able to accept the compliment and absorb it into your appraisal of who you are? This month, the Supermoon brings positive affirmations your way. You've been working industriously behind the scenes and now it's time for the recognition you deserve. Once you value yourself for who you are (rather than who you wish you could be), you'll be able to avail yourself of all the support that's on offer. In your love life: Passion is powerful; enthusiasm, infectious. Don't waste time creating a pretense. Do what feels naturally right.

April's Supermoon takes place in your sign. This is deeply auspicious. It's as if the sky is shining a light on you and singling you out for special attention. If the cosmos is able to help you to improve your life, increase your inner awareness of what you need to work towards to fulfil your dreams and deepen your understanding of key relationships, it will. What do you need to do to enable it to do its best? Just be open to accepting gifts that come your way, and be willing to share your good fortune. In your love life: There are many distracting and twisted ways to look at your situation. Ignore the fears. Try to take it all at face value.

Suppose you fell in love with a character in a film and then rejected other relationships because they failed to live up to your ideal? Although we all want the best, when we rebuff possibilities because they're not as perfect' as our fantasies, we're never going to find contentment. It's surprising how easily we lose track of the fact that we're chasing rainbows. Even if you realise that you're dreaming an impossible dream, something inspiring is on its way into your world this month. In your love life: The cosmos speaks of emotional change which, though difficult to accept at first, leads to renewal, success and joy.

You're in the process of recovering from a month in which things have turned from one way to another. At one moment you were feeling proud of your achievements, and the next, doubting your abilities. Like a roller-coaster, you've been up and down and round about. No wonder you're uncertain about where you stand. April's Supermoon brings a refreshing new energy, in which you can ground yourself. As you reassess your circumstances, you'll see proof that your recent decisions have been excellent. In your love life: You feel a lack of autonomy. You can't break free yet. But freedom is quite near. It is soon time to give orders of your own.

We elect the people who make the rules we live by. It's us who vote them in and out of power. Of course, whether it makes any real difference or not is debatable; but at least we think that we have a say in what's going on. If only we had the same influence over social protocols! What makes things go in and out of fashion? The people who decide these trends are harder to spot. This week, as long as you're not breaking any laws, the Equinox encourages you to trust your own judgment. In your love life: You have had enough drama. Now you need, deserve, and are due for an easier time in your emotional life.

When it feels as if the cause of our problems is out of our control, it's time to take a rain check and think things through. Painting ourselves as victims of circumstance can be comforting because acknowledging the full extent of our own power can be scary. Sometimes too, we overlook the importance of the part we've played. The Equinox brings the courage to discern where a truth has been manipulated. You can straighten it and bring a more harmonious energy to your week. In your love life: You have had to make the most of a stressful situation. But you are about to seize your chance of victory.

How does the road ahead look? Is it much the same, or does the vista look different? Are you heading onwards and upwards or downwards and out? Your expectations hold the key to achieving equilibrium in a situation that could swing one way or another. You're aware of the choices that lie before you, yet you're overlooking your power and ability to influence the people around you. The Equinox enables you to find the courage to articulate your desires and carve the path towards a bright future. In your love life: It's time to act. Others are relying on you and you need to be there for them. An emotional boost is coming your way.

We all want our financial situation to improve. We'd all like to feel more emotionally secure too. With your ruler, Mars, playing a pivotal role in this week's celestial activities, there will be moments when you feel uneasy about situations you're dealing with. It seems that you're depending on an unproven map as you set out into uncharted territory. You're going to have to trust that the cosmic forces have your best interests at heart which they do! You're about to feel both happier and safer. In your love life: No matter what you feel threatened by, things will improve naturally soon. Frustration will be replaced by inspiration.

Your ability to take the rough with the smooth is being put to the test. As long as you can tell the difference between the two, and adjust your expectations to situations as they arise this week, this shouldn't pose too hard a problem. Some of the factors you're dealing with are making you feel uncomfortable whilst others make you feel undeniably good. Yet every situation has its positives and its negatives. Be bold! Take hold of an opportunity and the path forward will run smoothly to where you want to be. In your love life: You have an urge to make a brave move. Your reputation may suffer briefly. But you will feel an awful lot better for it.

What's going on? It's been a little while since you really worried about anything. Maybe you're not working hard enough. Or maybe there's room for more responsibility on your shoulders. What's that? You're already putting enough conscientious effort into your life? If that's the case, we need to think about trying a different approach. Could you be taking your responsibilities too seriously and trying too hard? The Equinox insists it's time to put your feet up and treat yourself. You deserve it. In your love life: Your instinctive approach may pay yet another dividend soon. Be kinder to yourself by being kinder to someone else.

The scenario you're dealing with is ringing bells in the back of your mind. Not only have you been in a similar situation before, but you've been there, done that, and got the T-shirt too'. Surely, then, there's no point in repeating the experience? Insanity, after all, is repeating the same thing over again whilst expecting a different result. Yet, the Equinox highlights a golden moment, hidden in your past that can reveal the key to a brighter future. Sometimes, it's good to stick with what you know. In your love life: Don't let emotional fear damage you. You are worth so much more than that. Let go of a negative; embrace a positive.

Is there anyone on the planet you'd rather be than you? Exactly. I thought so. That's enough to show you that, even though the situation you're dealing with isn't perfect, at least you know it well enough to be able to find your way around it. The journey you're on leads to a delightful destination; and the route you're taking this week is lined with serendipitous moments and poetic possibilities. Things are changing for the better. Here comes tangible reason to be glad that you're you, leading your life. In your love life: A conflict is brewing into a crisis cocktail. Stay sober. Keep your wits about you, and you will soon see the silver lining.

We're always trying to avoid certain situations whilst inviting other ones into our lives. This is a more complicated process than it sounds; we can make mistakes either way and end up inviting what we don't want, or, worse still, getting what we think we want, only to find out that we were mistaken. That's why a dose of doubt can be useful it helps us rethink and reassess our motivations. The Equinox is a clear sign that you've done enough thinking things through. It's time to move forward. In your love life: You may be thinking too much about a feeling that can't be fully understood. Be wise: realise that fate is on your side.

There are times when the cosmos brings challenges our way, and times when it brings opportunity. There is always an element of choice involved. It never just presents us with a situation and leaves us to deal with it; when the choice isn't obvious, it's because we're feeling too downhearted to be able to make a decision. This week, if you find yourself feeling uncertain about what you want and how to proceed, try asking for clarity. The planets are lining up to show you the way to go. In your love life: How might an expert' see your situation? If that's not your view, don't defer too quickly to what a grown-up might do!

The Equinox offers you an opportunity. All you need to do is recognise your moment when it comes and seize it with both hands. That's your challenge this week. It's not always easy to see a golden chance when it appears. These things are usually hidden in the normalness of our lives. When we're caught up in our day-to-day tasks, it's easy to see what's going on from a superficial viewpoint and overlook the more profound conversations and interactions. Go beyond the obvious this week. In your love life: You are entitled to be eccentric and to want what you want. Will you get it? That depends on how badly you really want it!

Is it possible to be more successful and yet less stressed at the same time? That's the invitation the cosmos is offering you this week. The Equinox brings a chance to hold your head up high and show, by example, the way to proceed with a challenging situation. Just keep doing what you're doing. If you're not feeling particularly assertive, just do what you know isn't the worst possible thing' and do it with confidence. Any doubts will soon be replaced with justified enthusiasm. In your love life: Don't question your entitlement to joy? Deep within, you know what's needed. You also know how to make it happen.

With Mars in your sign, it's hardly any wonder you feel as if you're reaching bursting point. You're simmering like a kettle and the pressure is growing. As well as this, you're also rushing here there and everywhere. When will it stop? Yet, despite the inner and outer turmoil you're experiencing, the cosmic message is clear. The right things are happening for exactly the right reasons. Even though you're unable to see how it's all going to work out, you can rest assured that it is. In your love life: Set out with a sincere motive and noble intent, you will enjoy success, regardless of whether you wait for that ideal' moment.

We don't hear much at the moment about the pioneering spacecraft that are investigating the mysterious depths of outer space. One day, though, they'll be sending us pictures of a huge signpost in the sky announcing: 'Planet Earth. You don't have to be crazy to live here but it helps!' It's hardly any wonder that alien invasions only happen in the world of fantasy; we live in a crazy place! Although events this week won't make complete sense to you, they bring you an out-of-this-world experience. In your love life: This week, you can truly shine. Rejoice in the power of your imagination. All you have to do, is be your truest self.

It's safe to make a bet that people who talk about having a sixth sense aren't Pisceans. You don't need to discuss this extra sense, because you know all about it; it's such a natural part of your being that you don't question it. It's a fact of life for you. You're more interested in a seventh sense! The Supermoon highlights a positive cosmic climate which indicates that your intuition is working at its best. Meanwhile, your heart is sending clear signals. You can find ways to resolve any problems this week. In your love life: Be optimistic and generous enough to help a relationship out of a vicious cycle. The Supermoon hints at success.

Even though it goes without saying that all conflict is wrong, war is often perceived as being both wrong and right. When people go to war, they're fighting for something they believe in, and the fear of what will happen if they don't take part is the greater of the two evils. They feel so strongly about the need to combat a destructively negative force, that they commit to a course of action, and cast their doubts aside. Fortunately, the moral dilemma facing you can be peacefully resolved this week. In your love life: It's an amazing, empowering, exciting Supermoon! Your emotion and empathy are powerful assets; see them that way!

Take a deep breath in, hold it for a few seconds, and then let it go. Now, repeat that action. Don't worry about how much air you're monopolising, there's more than enough to go around. It's free for you to take as much as you like. Most of us are in the same fortunate position with water; there's so much of it about that we easily take it for granted until there's a drought. So what about the other abundant gifts life offers us? If you act as if you have them, hope, love and happiness are available this week. In your love life: A subtle force is operating. Don't question its importance or underestimate it. Just look at someone in the right light.

Even if it's not going to happen quite as quickly as you'd like, it will happen. Somewhere, deep inside, you're quietly confident about this. Yet another part of you is still worried. Suppose you're dreaming the wrong dream and wasting your precious time? Actually, you are wasting your time when you worry about whether you're wasting your time! You'd be mistaken if you thought you were making a mistake! Yes, you have set your hopes high. But, with effort, a real shift forward is possible. In your love life: The Supermoon is a sure promise that you'll develop strong feelings towards others.

With all the millions of conversations taking place across the globe, it makes you wonder what the point of all that talking is. We never seem to stop sharing what's on our minds with other people. What's extraordinary, is that even with so much of it going on, we still don't seem to understand one another! Could these conversations be a little one-sided? Do we prefer to talk rather than listen? The Supermoon is a sign that if you pay close attention this week, you'll learn something very useful. In your love life: A sensational Supermoon is here. Seize the moment and free yourself from a fear.

There are times when you can move mountains. You literally just have to look at people and they jump to help you with your plans. It's not unheard of for them to read your thoughts and be able to action your ideas before you even ask for help. And then, there are the times when you might as well be speaking a lost language for all the impact you're having. Things haven't been working out as you'd thought they would. Yet, if you look beyond your problems, the Supermoon brings inspiration. In your love life: Find the courage to reveal your hidden and softer side and you'll find acceptance, and appreciation too.

There are well over seven billion of us on planet Earth. That's an excessive number of people. There's no way you could ever get around to meeting all of them. One good thing about being one person amidst so many is that there's never a shortage of people to blame when things go wrong. Someone should always have known better. With the Supermoon in your sign, if you courageously hold up your hand and take responsibility for a mistake, you'll discover what a great place you're in. In your love life: The Supermoon, and Neptune's positive links with the Sun, bring the chance to reconcile and move on.

You're unaware of the effect you're having. Despite your nonchalant approach, people are taking you more seriously than you realise. That doesn't mean they're going to respond the way that you want them to. But they're aware of the drama you're caught up in, and prepared to move in and take action. So, why not take full advantage of this week's benevolent cosmic climate? If you step back, you'll see how others perceive you. Then you can charm them into meeting your needs. In your love life: You can be someone's hero, but it may involve letting your mask slip a little. Don't be afraid to communicate the real you.

When something's worth doing, it's worth taking the time and making the effort to do it properly. When something's worth achieving, it's worth pulling out the stops and fighting for. When something's worth experiencing, it's worth investing time and energy. I know I'm telling you things you already know. It's just that your attention is being drawn by a small, inconsequential issue, and your priorities have gone awry. This week, under the Supermoon, you can easily readjust and refocus. In your love life: Your emotional life is drawing comment from some quarters of the community. Don't let this influence you.

How can people be so confident when they say there's no time like the present'? When you think back to your past, there's a lot of it that is very similar to what's going on now. Who's to say that your future isn't going to look very similar to today? There will be other heres' and nows' in your life. So if there's something you're struggling to achieve, or change, you can afford to relax; the right time will come. And if you feel as if you have no choice but to keep on fighting, the cosmos is on your side. In your love life: To feel stronger, you need to be kind and generous with yourself. You'll find that the world will be a much warmer place.

Forthright, intrepid, courageous, bold, resolute and determined. That's you in a nutshell. Well it's certainly what you'd like other people to think about you. Actually, it's a pretty fair assessment of your characteristics. I'm sure you don't want me to burst any bubbles and tell you that these qualities are on limited supply this week. So I won't! You don't need to worry! You're being blessed with cosmic assistance that will enhance your gifts. If you're facing a challenge, you can easily rise to it.

If you're feeling as if you're being stretched as far as it's possible to be stretched, then you're in a fortunate position. You're being given a very timely reminder that something in your life needs to give. You're being shown that things can't continue in the same way. Your priorities need to change. This week, the powerful planetary forces enable you to renegotiate a promise and reschedule a commitment. You're about to discover that the future has a delightful and different plan in store.

This is going to be a week to remember! As Jupiter, your traditional ruler, links with Neptune, your modern ruler; and the Sun enters your sign. So the cosmos is blessing you not only with the creativity and insight you've been waiting for, but with the energy to take positive action. Even though you have a difficult issue to deal with, you won't need to focus on it to the exclusion of everything else. Look out for a bright new, hopeful vision of your future; because you can set out to achieve it.

Since you set such high standards for yourself, it's hardly surprising that you don't always manage to live up to them. That's nothing to be ashamed of. It's much better to only just miss an optimistic goal than to set your sights on something that doesn't make your heart sing. Although you haven't quite managed to achieve what you'd hoped to achieve, you're not yet fully aware of the effects of your efforts. Good news is on its way. At the very least, it brings a chance to use the experience you've gained.

How are you supposed to react when people tell you to put your feelings aside and focus on the logical thing to do? Don't they have a heart? Do they go through life like robots impervious to feelings and ignoring their impulses and desires? How can you turn down the strength of your passions and your emotions when they're a fundamental part of who you are? You can't! Don't listen to anyone who tells you otherwise. The powerful planetary forces encourage you to follow your heart this week.

While lots of food is instantly edible, much of what we consume needs to be prepared before it can be digested. Whether it's peeling, cutting, boiling or baking, it has to be processed before it becomes appetising. The same can be said for the events lining up this week. If you apply a flame of inspiration and a blade of brilliance, you can cut your problems into bite-sized pieces. The planets are most encouraging. Take one step at a time and you'll get further than you've dared dream of.

The trouble with trouble is that it never takes a holiday. It's always waiting for an opportunity to make its presence felt. Yet, even though it rarely takes time off, it's prone to the occasional snooze when, if you take great care, and tiptoe past, you can get to where you want to be without disturbing it. Although I can't guarantee that there won't be the occasional creaking floorboard to navigate over, or that you won't be overcome with a desire to tweak trouble's tail, if you go gently, you'll go far this week.

Although you feel as if you lack certain resources, and are feeling underwhelmed about an aspect of your emotional life, all is not lost. In fact, there are reasons to celebrate the fact of your disenchantment about a particular situation. It's providing you with the right reasons to motivate yourself to implement important and necessary change. You've been aware, for a while now, that something can't continue in the same way. This week, the powerful cosmic climate shows you what you need to do.

Is there anything wrong with being happy? As far as I'm aware, there's no law against it. It's not taxable. Nor does laughter (which is often a by-product) cause damage to the ozone layer or contribute to global warming. Sadness, on the other hand, often produces tears as a side effect which don't help rising sea levels. Seriously! This week's cosmic message couldn't be clearer. It's time to treat yourself to people and things that make you feel good. Give yourself the favour you deserve!

We like to have a strategy that leads us towards success. And, we want to have a plan that we can fall back on as insurance. That's why we spend so much time thinking about things before setting off on a plan of action. Yet when we think too hard, and look at all the angles, it can cause confusion. You know this scenario well; you're extremely good at seeing all sides of a story. This week, the cosmic climate encourages you to use your ability to adapt. It will enable you to take great strides forwards.

Although there are an infinite number of excuses, few of them count for very much. No matter how successful we are, we all have a sense that we could be doing better. We're also aware of the fact that we can't undo things that have already been done; or go back in time and do things that we didn't manage to do. Yet, it's never too late to put something right. This week, under a powerful cosmic climate, you have an opportunity to make peace with something from your past. Healing is possible.

Before I explain the details of what's happening in the sky, I thought I'd find out how much detail you require. Do you want to know all the intricacies? Do you need facts and figures, or are you happy to put your trust in a more general explanation? Right you just need to understand why something you're trying to achieve still remains elusive. In that case, you just need to know that under this week's encouraging cosmic climate, determination, and trust will turn things around in your favour.

If your life were free from challenge, it would be dull. If you seek adventure, exhilaration and passion, you need to have a few difficulties to deal with. What's more, there will be times this month, when you're so concerned, that you'd be prepared to take the kind of action you'd never consider if things were simply coasting along. Even though, with Mars in your sign, there will be moments when things seem too much'; they're creating opportunities for you to respond and plan for positive, innovative change. In your love life: You have to think and act differently when chasing an objective. Show someone you care by proving you can be vulnerable.

You didn't come to planet Earth to fit in'. You're not one of those people who like to conform to everyone else's expectations. You naturally question convention and seek possible alternatives. Your refusal to accept what's expected inevitably irritates those who prefer life to be comfortable and predictable. So, in order to achieve success in February, you'll need to be kind and gentle as you explain yourself. But don't compromise your integrity by going along with something you need to stand up against. In your love life: Show your vision, and people will want it to be their vision too. Trust your heart. It's to everyone's advantage.

If some things are meant to happen', what about the other things that come into our lives? When things feel right' we don't question them. We don't waste time wondering whether they were wrong things in disguise. Even when they turn out to bring difficult moments, we tend to take these on board and put it down to the fact that challenges are an inevitable part of the process. This month, which sees the first of three significant meetings between Jupiter and your ruler, Neptune, what feels right, is right. In your love life: Words make things happen. Be adventurous with your chit-chat. You're about to see how exciting life, and love, can be.

It's not easy when you feel as if you're caught between a rock and a hard place. It's so much easier to push than to shove especially when you're unsure about where you want to be. Yet, instead of wondering what you have done in order to deserve so many demands on your time, try not to take anything too seriously or personally. Everyone goes through times like these. And, we all come out feeling happier and more positive. This month, you can trust that everything's working out for the best. In your love life: Unions not glued together positively with love, loyalty and inspiration can come unstuck. True dedication can't be broken.

Not even the most influential and powerful people find true satisfaction when their domestic life is unhappy. When we feel misunderstood by our nearest and dearest, not even a lottery win will soothe our souls. Yet, it's easy to overlook the things that really count we often need to be reminded to sort out our priorities. This month, you can expect to do well at almost every level you focus on. But, if you prioritise the people and situations closest to your heart, the benefits will be long lasting. In your love life: Interesting ideas will connect you with a side of yourself you know exists, but which you usually conceal. Don't be shy.

Some people think that love makes the world go round, while others say that it's driven by money. Yet, for many of us, fear is the underlying force that drives us onwards. When you picture a world that holds no fear, you imagine either heaven or hell. If we were completely free to do what we want, would anyone ever choose to curb their excesses? A small amount of fear is healthy and necessary. But a big amount, is unhealthy and unnecessary. This month, you can shake off a big worry. In your love life: Did you ask the cosmos to help, only to think your request was going to be unanswered? Think again. It's good news.

If your life were reasonable, rational and reliably smooth, you'd be bored senseless! We all need a little bit of chaotic unpredictability in our lives; it brings colour and contrast, danger and depth to our existence. What's that? You've had enough of being pushed to the limit by a series of ridiculous situations? That's hardly surprising. Fortunately, February brings events that enable you to satisfy your desire for more order and structure. If reassurance is what you're looking for, that's what you'll find. In your love life: Be your natural, brilliant self this week. The right person will cotton on and you will be happily surprised at the outcome.

If you're planning on telling a lie, it's best to stick as close to the truth as possible. At least, that's what the experts tell us. Rather than creating an intricate web of deceit, you only need to modify your story where necessary, so that you end up with a slightly altered version of events. But what's wrong with telling the truth? The only reason for not telling things as they are, is that you feel as if you'll hurt someone's feelings by being honest. This month, you gain power by being true to yourself and to others. In your love life: Jupiter and Neptune are lining up to lend you a hand. It's a rare opportunity. Everything is in place for you.

What signs and signals are you being sent by the cosmos? Do you need to read between the lines, as you keep an eye on the horizon and decipher the smoke signals? Should you be wary of anything obvious, and focus on solving cryptic clues? Not if you want to make the progress you're being offered this month! You're naturally blessed with integrity and common sense. Since February offers opportunities to nurture and trust your instincts, you don't need to overcomplicate anything. Simplicity is key. In your love life: You don't need to engage in trickery to catch a certain someone's attention this week. Lucky stars are on your side.

The world used to be split into restrictive groups and associations. Everyone belonged to a sector of society; and moving from one group to another was challenging if not impossible. These days, in theory at least, we're able to chop and change more easily. We can switch our political allegiances and climb up and down the social ladder. We're less easily defined by our sexuality and our ethnicity. This month, as questions arise about what you belong to, take your time over any decisions. In your love life: Come out of the shadows; do something different and do it with feeling. Enjoy deeply heart-warming experiences this week.

Skilful marketing teams turn design faults into successes. So, if a toothbrush handle is very short, it will be marketed as a travel toothbrush'. These people are able to make a drawback sound like a bonus feature that makes their product better than the rest. As Jupiter and Neptune align this month, your creative abilities are enhanced. If you needed to sell coals to Newcastle, you could! Even when situations seem to be against you, if you look hard enough, you'll be able to find hidden advantages. In your love life: Focus on how to benefit a cause. Be committed and you'll see how making others happy radiates positivity into your life.

Suppose you were to say out loud what you really want? Clearly express your intentions; and then do everything in your power to reach your objectives. What kind of month would you have? Well even if you can't get exactly what you want, exactly when and how you want it, there's no harm in reaching for the best. As Jupiter, your ruling planet, links with Neptune, they encourage innovative ideas and creative endeavours. February could be the stepping-stone to a much happier future. In your love life: This week, Jupiter and Neptune are shaping up to give you a wonderful boost. You can break with the past.

When everything's going our way and we feel good, we think that everything's 'as it should be'. We're happy to accept the events that unfold, and trust that all is well with the world. It's when we're not feeling good that the doubt and unease start to take over our thoughts and our lives. Yet there are times when it's okay not to feel good, and right to find something wrong. Although you're in the middle of a challenging drama, a helpful change of scene is due this week. And the ending is happy.

Let's take a moment to consider your start to the New Year. Are you further down the path you'd set out on, or are you back where you started? It's not always easy to tell. You can travel for ages, without getting anywhere, or step through a door, and find yourself in another world. This week is filled with celestial activity. As the Sun enters your sign, your priorities will be reshaped. As long as you pick the right goals, for the right reasons, there's no reason why you can't make the right kind of progress.

This week, the celestial forces gift you with the ability to influence a difficult situation and diffuse underlying tension. You can help others find the middle ground in a stressful scenario. But, if you're tempted to take sides, or fight anyone's corner on their behalf, you risk losing your objectivity. Then, how will you know what's for the best? Although you're being asked for your support, rather than piling in, your best option is to offer your wisdom. You've got lots more of that than you think.

They tell us that leopards don't change their spots. But are you sure that you've got such a wild beast on your hands? Someone has behaved in a disappointing way and a situation has become uneasy. Yet, even though it would be impossible and unrealistic to expect you to forget what's happened, you can find a way to forgive. People do change. But even if they don't there's little point in holding on to your feelings of resentment. This week, letting go will change a situation, and heal the hurt in you.

It seems that this week's cosmic events are conspiring to create situations you don't quite know how to deal with. You're not sure what you're supposed to do and feel; as if you're being taken out of your comfort zone to a place where you feel vulnerable. So, suppose instead of worrying, you decide to give everything your best shot and see what happens? As the Sun enters Aquarius, there's a good chance that you'll make a breakthrough that will change your approach to what's possible.

There are times when improvising gets us into trouble. When we've thrown the metaphorical map out of the window, we can start to wander into unknown territory, going further and further from our original destination. To make things worse, we often think that we're on the right track when we're not. That's why we like to make plans. Yet this week, you have no choice but to think creatively and make spontaneous decisions. Just trust your intuition. It's going to take you exactly where you need to be.

You're feeling as if you've been turned inside out and upside down. Although your world might look very similar to the one you were in last year, 2020 is starting to feel very different. Your perspective is changing. As you view a key relationship in a new light, you're seeing yourself differently. While this might feel discombobulating, it's very promising. This week, the cosmos brings revelations that will reinforce your recent discoveries. These will give you the peace of mind you've been missing.

The great poet Kahlil Gibran said that 'generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need'. Of course, as a Leo, you know that pride and generosity sometimes bring challenges. You also understand life's paradoxes; that when you give more than you can, you receive more than you need; and, that when you take less than you need, you're not doing yourself any favours. This week, as your ruling planet, the Sun, enters innovative Aquarius, trust your instincts.

They tell us that when one door closes, another one opens. Life is full of positives and negatives, and in an ideal world, we'd be able to see the hidden side to every situation. If only we could feel optimistic in the face of every challenge, and careful when faced with an opportunity. Yet it's usually the case that gloomy folk are always gloomy and vice versa. This week, as the cosmos presents you with an innovative opportunity, take it! It opens doors that have been locked for too long.

Could your life be more chaotic than it is right now? Yes! Although you're dealing with several crazy situations, there's always a chance that more surprises lie in wait. As the Sun enters Aquarius, you can afford to stop worrying about an issue that seems to have spun out of your control. Try to take the time to step back and allow it to keep spinning. As it turns, it winds a situation forward to a place which you'll be perfectly comfortable with. The pressure is about to be relieved in a very good way.

They say that 'a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush'; and although the circumstances you're dealing with may not be ideal, they're better than nothing. Remember this week, to appreciate what you have. As the Sun moves into innovative Aquarius, it brings the promise of better times ahead. It's just that you can't have everything exactly when you need it; and that's frustrating. Yet as you wait, the choices you're forced to make will become the stepping-stones leading to your ideal future.

I was thinking about giving you your forecast upside down today, or in secret code. Or filling it with obscure suggestions and vague insinuations. But I've changed my mind. You've had enough of feeling exasperated this year. You're ready for some lucidity and minimalistic advice. Your sense of frustration has been complicated by someone who you suspect is going out of their way to confuse things. The way to gloriously emerge into clear sunshine, is to stick to what makes sense to you.

Although we're all pretty good at doing the things we know how to do, it can take us a while to learn new methods and procedures. And learning curves are often painful experiences; we don't like the idea of looking as if we're not capable of doing anything. Yet sometimes, we get the hang of a new concept in a light-bulb moment, and are able to implement positive changes immediately into our lives. As your ruler Saturn conjoins with mysterious Pluto, you're about to have an inspiring revelation. In your love life: Our hearts are our own dominion, not fertile lands ripe for conquest. You may feel vulnerable, but relax. An alliance can be struck.

They tell us to 'be here now'. Rather than dwelling in the past, or dreaming of the future, we need to be enjoying the present. Well, that's the gist of it. That's what the Age of Aquarius is all about, and, as an Aquarian, you're naturally good at doing that. What's that? You're worrying about the consequences of a recent decision? You're caught in a world of maybe's and couldbe's? The powerful cosmic climate brings reassuring news. Trust what you feel rather than what you think you should be feeling. In your love life: As the power of the Full Moon workis its magic, here comes a chance to do things differently... and start getting different results!

Do you know how much you matter? How important you are? We all have more influence on other people's lives than we realise; but you, with your positive approach to the world, would be sorely missed if you decided to withdraw from your social sphere. You've been feeling more shy than usual recently. Yet there's no reason to feel reserved it certainly doesn't suit you or serve you in a positive way. This week's powerful astrological climate brings a boost of confidence. It's time to be proud of who you are. In your love life: Soon you'll see somebody's true colours; they'll reveal their intentions. Much can be made of these insights this week.

You find yourself facing changing circumstances that are forcing you to re-evaluate and reassess. The good news, is that this is profoundly positive! The powerful Saturn/Pluto conjunction brings an opportunity to make a long-held dream come true. Of course, in order to follow a different path, some of the factors that fill your life are going to have to change. But when you know, in your heart, that you're following the right path, you'll be happy to trust that you're on the way towards an exciting destination. In your love life: Difficulties are only temporary. If you're tempted to pursue change, think about new beginnings, not endings; you'll be fine.

When we're confronted by a challenge, we tend to react by making insignificant changes to our lives, or by staying calm in the face of drama, whilst overreacting to trivial matters. This week, the rare Saturn/Pluto convergence indicates that if you find yourself seemingly overreacting to a minor issue, you're probably having an appropriate response. A small problem holds the key to a larger one and by solving the lesser one, you'll be able to find the way to easily sort out the more important issue. In your love life: You can make a breakthrough about how you much you value yourself. It will change the way others feel about you too.

Imagine that you're having people round to dinner. Don't worry about what food you've got in the fridge; just set the table for six guests. Now, here are your guests; Doubt, Fear, Worry, Anger, Confusion and Resentment. When you've served them up a feast of negativity, you can slip out the back door, leaving them to wallow in their angst. You're heading out somewhere else for your meal! A fine menu awaits you this week. You'll be able to appreciate your favourite tastes, with company you enjoy being with. In your love life: A period of self-doubt is how the cosmos compensates you for your talent. There's no point in being hard on yourself.

The fact that we have short memories is a blessing; it's how we're able to forget things that cause us pain. Even experiences that have been truly upsetting are eventually filed away in the back of our minds. It's also why we're prone to repeating mistakes. Yet, there are times when we have no choice but to do difficult things over and over again. This week, following the powerful link between Saturn and Pluto, you get to enjoy a well-deserved reward for the determination you've shown in dealing with a difficulty. In your love life: Open your heart and be sensitive to someone else's emotional needs. Give up a little now; you'll gain much in the future.

Just imagine how different life would be if you'd made other decisions. Actually don't do that! Instead, try imagining that everything is perfect, just as it is; that you're meant to be exactly where you are, and that every choice you've made has brought you to this moment. The powerful cosmic message to you this week, is that there's something absolutely perfect about the situation you're facing. Even though it has aspects that frustrate and upset you, they're enabling you to make the very best choice. In your love life: A brave conversation can help you overcome unnecessary stress. It's a time to prove your generous spirit.

Most people would run a mile at the thought of being able to communicate with one of their ancestors. Even the notion of a ghostly presence makes us feel nervous, let alone getting a message from someone. Yet no matter how good or bad those who have departed may have been, they only have one message for us; to enjoy living our lives to the max. The Saturn/Pluto link brings you the same philosophy. You're being presented with a special moment. Seize it this week, and make life magical. In your love life: This week you can put a little trust in mystery. You may learn more than you expected.

We go to school to be taught the lessons we need for life. It's only later that we realise that we need to unlearn some of what we've been taught and that we're embarked on a never-ending process of learning, which will be punctuated by astonishing discoveries. You're concerned that you lack the qualifications to deal with a current challenge. Yet you're being too hard on yourself. The Saturn/Pluto convergence brings confirmation. You have all the skills you need to make this a good week. In your love life: If there is conflict in a relationship now, or if you just wish you were closer to someone, there is only one thing you need to do. Let more hope into your heart!

Day-to-day existence on our planet demands vast quantities of patience and determination. After all you've been through recently, it's hardly any wonder that you feel as if you're starting to run out of energy. Doubts are undermining your sense of purpose; you're no longer sure about who or what to believe. Yet this week, as Saturn and Pluto (your ruler) converge, despite the uncertainty, a delightful, lasting improvement is beginning. You're about to see positive signs leading to a better future. In your love life: The cosmos is about to dress you in elegant celestial garb. You can be the belle of any ball that you desire to grace!

Red? Blue? Green? Yellow? Although these are simple colours, there's a whole range of different shades covered by these headings. D-I-Y shops even stock a vast range of shades of white paint! That's why you need to be specific about what you want to achieve this week. Since your perceptive skills are being enhanced by the powerful cosmic climate, you're absolutely right to hold out for what you want. If you bide your time and stay focused, what you need will come your way. In your love life: Mars in your sign makes intriguing angles with Saturn and Uranus soon. Where peace is possible, reach for it and you will get it.

Isn't it wonderful when everything falls neatly into place? When you can stand back, and allow events to unfold, confident that if you intervene, you'll disrupt, rather than improve the process. Of course there are other times when well, we don't need to think about that right now! Not when the Solstice brings the assurance that you're never going to be far from serendipitous moments this Christmas. If you think of yourself as being the recipient of lucky cosmic gifts, that's what you'll be.

Welcome to 2020! I know! It's not here yet, but with Venus, the planet of love and creativity settling into your sign, you're being blessed with the energy and enthusiasm to begin to make a break from an aspect of your past that no longer serves you. As we move into the festive season, you don't need to wait until New Year to start making your resolutions. Christmas or not; here comes the potential to create positive change in your life. Events will show you just how much hope your future holds.

I'd like to sing a seasonal tune to you, but I can't get an old song out of my head; I'm just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don't let me be misunderstood'. At this time, when you have so many different needs to cater for, whilst trying to decode all the nuanced and subtle messages you're receiving, the words seem appropriate. It's a miracle we ever understand one another! Yet, the Solstice brings you the gift of perspective. With it, you can create a delightfully calm Christmas.

You've already checked out all the available options and asked the questions you needed to ask. You've shifted through your memories and drawn on past experiences. Now, at the Solstice, as we move towards Christmas, it's time for action. Even though you'd like to have everything in place before making your move, you need to put your shoulder to the wheel. It's not going to be easy; but as long as you put your heart and your soul into what you really want to do this week, happiness will be yours.

An early Christmas present is on its way. Although it doesn't come gift-wrapped in shiny paper, tied with a ribbon, it represents a generous act and it's something you need and want. Get ready to welcome the Solstice gift of an emotional blessing and a well-deserved reduction to the source of stress you've been dealing with. The only requisite, is that you need to show your gratitude by being kind and generous to other people in return. The week brings a large dose of Christmas spirit.

There are times when life feels as if we're walking through lakes of treacle. At others, it's as if we're sailing gently down a flowing river. What creates the difference? Well, it's not about finances there are plenty of miserable rich people around. It's not romantic love either; that's all well and good when it starts, but even the best relationships have their stresses and strains. It's having hope that gives us reasons to celebrate. The Solstice brings you an abundance of hope, in perfect time for Christmas.

Will the festive season bring trouble your way? Is there a battle on the horizon that needs to be fought? Or are you just preparing yourself in case you need to put up your defences? The Solstice sheds insight into a growing source of tension. You don't need to prove anything to anyone. In fact, the only person who really cares about the point you're trying to make is the person reading this forecast right now! If you take some of the pressure off yourself, you'll have a much more enjoyable Christmas.

Being covered from head to toe in cotton wool might make life difficult. But at least it offers protection against life's knocks and bumps. We often find ourselves donning the psychological equivalent of extreme protection, especially at this time of the year. We enfold our hearts and heads in specially constructed attitudes in an attempt to keep raw emotions and memories at bay. You're an open-hearted Leo. Your emotions can't be hidden for long; which is why Christmas is set to bring such joy.

As the festive season moves into full swing, we find you fast approaching a place where you have to make an important decision that involves a big commitment. Despite the frenetic festive preparations, you're mulling this over and over in your mind. Fortunately, the arrival of the Solstice brings a welcome change of perspective. The good news, is that you already know the answer you're seeking. You just need to recognise that you know it! Then, what you really want for Christmas can be yours.

How powerful do you feel? It's easy, as we move into the festive season, to feel a bit like the victim of circumstances rather than the person who's calling the shots. Yet the Solstice brings a much-appreciated boost to your self-esteem. The cosmos is conspiring to help you find ways to gently, yet boldly assert yourself, so that you have more control and influence throughout Christmas and beyond. If you act as if you have greater strength and confidence this week, rather magically it will be so!

Selective memories are an essential part of our survival kits. Sometimes, being able to conveniently forget things that cause us pain enables us to see the future as an open book into which we can write our happy-ever-after endings. Maybe that's why people find it hard to predict what will happen in their lives. The powerful Solstice reminds you about a reality you've put to the back of your mind. If you can find a way to appreciate it, it will turn out to be a very special present indeed.

Something appears to be holding you back. It's as if you're stuck in traffic, impatiently waiting for something in the distance to be cleared so that you can get on your way. The Solstice indicates the availability of an alternative route. It might be more convoluted, but you're a bold Sagittarian; you enjoy complications! If you take the less obvious road this week, you might encounter some criticism, but you'll arrive at 'destination Christmas' in such good spirits that you'll bring much joy.

Do we arrive in this world with long lists of tasks we need to do? Do children tell each other that they'd like to play, but don't have time'? Stress is something we seem to grow into. It's part and parcel of being grown up and sensible; almost a badge of honour that comes with responsibility. Yet, in December, as Jupiter enters your sign, it brings you the ability to see life from a less serious perspective. Give your inner child the space to grow and the festive season holds the potential to be full of very good cheer. In your love life: Wow! Jupiter is in your sign. If you've been waiting to make a move - in love, career or finance - now's the moment.

Although there are times when you feel as if you're up to your neck in water, you're wearing the psychological equivalent of a state-of-the-art wetsuit. Even when things go pear-shaped, you have the power to put them back on track. In fact, therein lies this month's challenge. Having so much power can be tiring; calling all the shots involves a lot of responsibility. Yet when the cosmos is sending power your way, you can't ignore it. Your enthusiasm and good spirit can make this a Christmas to remember. In your love life: You should never settle for less than you deserve. Balance in a partnership requires redressing. Don't sell yourself short.

This month, although there will be times when you feel as if you're pushing a loaded shopping trolley up a steep hill, you have the strength to get to the top. As Jupiter moves into a new home, in complete contrast to the usual pattern of events, life becomes less stressful as we move further into the festive season. You have powerful resources available to you; both emotional and material. As you draw on them, you'll be able to generously share the Christmas spirit so that everyone benefits. In your love life: Jupiter's change of sign, shakes things up in a benevolent and helpful way. Make the most of this cosmic gift.

At times like this, as the preparations for the festive season begin, it can be hard to know where the adults are when you need them. How are you and I supposed to know what to do? When even politicians and leaders exhibit infant-like attitudes, it's hard to know where to find the help you need. You're left with no alternative but to dip into the deep well of wisdom that lies within you! Your ability to make good decisions is being highlighted this month. When you share your insight, everyone will enjoy the benefits. In your love life: Don't tell someone how to be or demand they accept all your views. Lead by example; you'll be graciously received.

December doesn't only bring sleigh bells and reindeer; it brings the chance for you to heroically ride to the rescue. But do you really feel inclined to sort out everyone's problems? Why does it always come down to you to clear up the mess and save the day? As we approach the festive season, it's time to step back and allow other people the space to create their own messes, and to clear them up again. If you define your boundaries, you'll be in a much better place to share peace and good cheer. In your love life: You once gave up hope of reaching an emotional goal. But, now that Jupiter moves into a new home, it's not a lost cause.

This month, your perceptive powers are being boosted. Not only can you discern the wood from the trees, but even fallen Christmas tree needles give valuable clues! Just be aware that as you gain understanding into the more mysterious aspects of people's lives, your clarity may place a relationship under pressure. When we see more of people than they want us to see, they feel vulnerable, and their defences go up. So, over the festive season, be sure to use your wisdom for the greater good. In your love life: Does someone share your feelings? There are two sides to every story. This week you can write yours how you want.

When we find ourselves in situations we don't want to be in, we're all capable of pretending. It's easy not' to see someone. As long as we're aware of what we're doing, there's no harm in this. The problems start when we try to convince ourselves that we haven't seen something that we have seen. As we enter the festive season, it's important not to create a story you don't believe. If you respect your integrity, you'll keep your honour intact, and be free to enjoy the social delights that December brings. In your love life: There's passion to be found in the most mundane of experiences this week. You just have to be creative in summoning it.

Victory comes with a priceit involves someone else suffering the pain of defeat. This month, as we enter the season of good will; although your compassionate, big-hearted personality will benefit anyone who's suffering from the usual dose of festive anxiety, you will be especially valuable when it comes to finding compromises and avoiding conflicts. We don't need winners or losers. You can help find creative ways around potential disputes, so that everyone has the peaceful Christmas they desire. In your love life: Romance is not the same as economics. Be generous with what you have, and you can accrue the love you desire this week.

If we want to learn how to act, there are plenty of drama schools to go to. Yet we don't need to learn how to be melodramatic. Our lives are full of chances to create emotional maelstroms of anxiety, passion and fear. Oh, and Christmas is the very best time for that. Luckily, this month, as Jupiter moves into a new home, it brings an ability to understand challenging situations (and people), so that you respond rather than react. Make this a season of mellow dramas instead. Everyone will benefit. In your love life: Past experiences have made you what you are. Don't regret your past. It drives you towards a beautiful future this week.

Despite the frenetic way you're leading your life, there's a feeling that you're going over familiar ground. Is there a lesson you need to learn? Have you overlooked a vital clue that you must find in order to succeed? No. The similarities with a past era of your life are superficial. As Jupiter changes signs, it brings the courage to return to a matter that needs to be dealt with, and the enthusiasm to rise to the challenge gloriously. An inner glow of confidence is the cosmic gift on offer to you this December. In your love life: Jupiter moves into a new home. There's something you can do. Whether it's big or small, do it.

With Mars in your sign, you're moving so fast that the scenery is blurred. As the power planet will be in Scorpio for the entire festive season - with the heightened pressure and excitement it brings, we need to put boundaries in place; you don't want to run out of energy. Fortunately, Jupiter's move into a new sector of the sky offers opportunities for contemplation and illumination. It brings the insight to make decisions about where to focus your enthusiasm so that the right people benefit (and that includes you!). In your love life: This week, you can shout it's my turn'. It IS your turn to get what you want. You'll find someone happy to help you take it.

With perfect timing, as we enter the festive season, your ruler, Jupiter, leaves your sign and enters Capricorn. This heralds a significant change of focus, and the beginning of a new era for you. It offers a chance for you to renegotiate a vitally important aspect of a plan, and make an insightful adjustment that will bring a welcome sense of equilibrium into your life. As you recognise the opportunities hidden beneath a problem you're dealing with, you'll be able to relax, and add joy and enthusiasm to the festive mix. In your love life: As Jupiter moves into a new home, you have a rare chance to learn something valuable about yourself.

If we don't know what the rules are, it's impossible to know whether we're living by them. This is important, because whilst some rules were made to be broken, others are meant to stay in place... and if you're ignorant of what the rules are, how can you tell which ones can be flouted, and which ones need to be rigorously maintained? This week, as Mars changes signs, one or two of the rules and regulations that have been stifling you can be (gently) broken! A new sense of freedom is possible.

It's easy to overlook the obvious; we're drawn by whatever appears to be most demanding and urgent. That's why it takes such an effort to stop... and take a moment to reflect, rather than be dragged into drama. You've been coping with several different crises recently. You certainly don't need any more plates to spin. So, this week, as Mars settles into a new sign, if you can find the discipline to calmly contemplate what's taking so much of your energy, you'll find a way to set something impossible right.

You have a list of what you need to do. Some things are under the heading marked possible' and some are filed in the impossible' drawer. Yet you've overlooked an important category; it's called things I might be able to do'. As Mars changes signs, you can uncover a talent you'd pushed to the back of your mind. You're about to discover an ability you need, but thought you lacked. It will enable you to navigate round the obstacle that's been preventing you from moving ahead with your plan. It's time to move on.

While some people spend their lives seeking the secret of eternal youth, others search for the key to happiness. Yet they share the same objective; if we want to stay youthful in spirit, we need to be happy at heart. And if lasting happiness is our goal, we need to keep mentally, physically and spiritually active. Growing older doesn't need to come with a jaded approach to life. As a dynamic Aries, youthfulness is part of who you are. Enjoy the adventures of the week, and you'll grow wiser as well as older.

Cooperation is the buzzword of your week. I say that, even though I know you've done very well by yourself, and that you're embarked on a project that is highly personal. It's true that you could carry on carrying on... and probably get quite a long way without needing any help. But if you can find a way to compromise on the idea that no one else can do it quite like you, you'll make greater gains at greater speed. You don't need to sacrifice your integrity either. Being gracious will take you far this week.

One of the most famous lines from the Western marriage service is Till death do us part'. Interestingly, the vows don't extend to consider the concept of reincarnation. Yet if, as some people believe, we keep coming back to work on our karmic relationships, we could end up with an awful lot of partners and spouses on our hands! With your empowered ruler turning direct this week, you'll be relieved to know that a challenging phase you've been going through with someone close is coming to an end.

Since today is the first day of the rest of your life, what are you going to do with it? The problem is that we spend too much of our time doing what we feel obliged' to do with our days, rather than what we'd like to do with them. Under the current, positive cosmic climate, this week presents you with possibilities to actually find ways of enjoying doing things you're obliged to do. And, if you want to make the right thing happen, you've just got to make sure that it involves doing something that makes you happy!

They say if you can't do the time, then don't do the crime'. But they also say that if you can't stand the heat, you should get out of the kitchen'; which is useless if you're somewhere you can't escape from. You've recently realised that you're in a situation you'd rather not be in, and can't find an easy way to extricate yourself. As your ruling planet, the Sun, moves into enthusiastic Sagittarius this week, the situation will unfold in such an innovative way that you can move onwards, and upwards, with ease.

We're supposed to have something put aside for a rainy day. But what if there's a huge deluge that lasts until the end of the year? Maybe you should save a little bit extra just in case the weather turns. How about the people who are indebted to you? Should you be checking to ensure they're going to honour their intentions? When we feed our insecurities, they grow so big that they destroy things that are secure. This week, focus on what's going on in the here and now. It's much better than you think.

Mysteries fascinate us because they're so intangible. As soon as we understand something, the enigma that surrounds it completely evaporates. Likewise, once we can see behind a problem, it loses its power; and when we recognise why someone is behaving in a certain way, we know how to deal with them. This week, as Mercury changes direction, it blesses you with exceptional insight, and reveals the way to make sure that what you discover works to your advantage. Keep an eye open for treasure.

As we come to the end of your birthday season, we find you adjusting to a new situation. Whilst you've been expanding your horizons, and investigating new possibilities, the process has left you feeling slightly discombobulated, and uncertain about what to do next. This week, as Mars enters your sign, it brings a boost of confidence that will help you to process all your recent experiences, so that you're more relaxed and clear about the direction you're heading towards. Things are about to get better.

It's that time of the year when it seems as if the leprechauns have been at the wine, and the fairies have been so busy polishing their wands that they've had to take time out to recuperate. So, this week, if you want to summon cosmic assistance, you'll have to be clear about what you need. Remember too, to be careful about what you wish for. As the Sun prepares to enter your sign, magic is heading into your world. Be sure to use it wisely... and enjoy the early birthday presents the week brings!

Your world doesn't need any extra confusion. So, it will come as a relief to learn that life, in October, is going to be less bewildering than it has been. Phew! Yet it's not just clarity that you seek; you're looking for something to inspire and excite you. That's what you deserve too. You haven't had enough of that and it's time for a change. As Pluto changes direction, it brings a chance to transform your approach to your plans for the future. Be ready to welcome in good times and wave goodbye to the bad. In your love life: Worry less about what you are looking for. If you can focus on being who you are, what you are looking for will find you.

It's time to fold it up and tidy it away. Find something else to do and focus your thoughts on something else. Anything else. As long as you allow yourself to be distracted, it doesn't really matter what you choose to focus on. This month, as Pluto changes direction, it offers you a chance to change your perspective. Since you're too close to a highly sensitive situation, this is exactly what's needed. You'll be able to find the objectivity required to work out your priorities. Then, you can move on to a path towards a triumph. In your love life: October brings an opportunity to change the game, even if you don't know the rules. You can reach your goal.

With your sensitivity to others it should come as no surprise to know that some people admire you so much, they'll go miles out of their way to give you a helping hand. They know that if you're in a good position, and feeling empowered, your ability to influence things will benefit them, as well as others. In early October, Pluto's change of direction brings an opportunity to maximise your powers. You're being encouraged by the cosmos. You can effect the changes you desire and make a difference to the world. In your love life: The solution you seek is not yours to find. Let go of the problem you are so fixed on solving, you will find you can move on.

Things are improving. If you're unable to see any evidence of progress, it's because the work is going on behind the scenes. It's as if the curtain has come down at the end of an act, and you're in front of it, performing to the audience. Meanwhile, the stagehands are rushing about, moving the scenery around and creating a different landscape. If you peered behind the curtain, it would still look messy. But disorder is just part of the process of sorting things out. Act with confidence in October, and all will go very well. In your love life: Luck is on your side. Not the jackpot or golden ticket kind of luck, but something unexpected - and good - is on its way.

When there's something you want, what stops you from getting it? Is there something standing in your way? Although October doesn't quite bring a road paved with gold that will lead you to a long-cherished dream, it does offer insights into why you've struggled to do what you want to do, and what you can do to get where you want to go. As mysterious Pluto changes direction, it brings a shift in attitude and a deepening of your understanding. Commit to a plan, and you can take steps to make it come true. In your love life: An unequal situation has reached its tipping point. This week, the see-saw tips your way. Your patience pays off at last.

Although your mind is clear about what you want to achieve in October, your ruler's change of sign, at the start of the month, indicates that the planets have other ideas. And no one wants to get into an argument with the cosmos! This is a month when your skills of diplomacy and adaptability come to the fore. You don't need to accept what's being foisted on you. Neither should you enforce your ideas. As Pluto changes direction, go with the flow; the outcome of the drama that's playing out will benefit you. In your love life: Time to say goodbye to self-pity. October brings a fresh start and will make you want to get up and go'.

What are your plans for October? Would you like to bring peace to the world? Save our high streets? Negotiate helpful international discussions? Abolish poverty? Find homes for the homeless? Educate the ignorant? Get rid of prejudice? Find a cure for cancer? Abolish modern-day slavery? Tackle food waste? Or you could do what everybody does, and just carry on with your life as usual. The world is full of good intentions. Yet this month, if you really want to make a significant difference, you can! In your love life: Deep down, you know you need to make a move. Trust your instinct; the move you need to make is easier than you think.

There's a decision to be reached this month. If you find the choice difficult to make, it won't be due to things not being as good as you hope they'll be; it's that they're going too well. You may even find yourself wondering if you can allow yourself to accept what life is offering, because it seems too good to be true. So, ask yourself if it's what you want and then, when you remember that it's what you're working towards, as long as you're prepared for the consequences of being happy, you can have it. In your love life: October brings a chance to build foundations based on a recently discovered truth. You have all the tools you need.

When you first arrive on a beach, it's not easy to tell what the tide is doing. Even if the sea seems to be a long way out, you can't be sure that your towel will stay dry if you head in for a swim. Waves look the same whether they're rolling in or out. You need to observe them for a while before you can work out which way they're heading. Similarly, you need to wait for more evidence before being able to assess a situation properly. As Pluto changes direction this month, you'll discover all that you need to know. In your love life: If you can identify your emotional needs this week, there's a good chance you'll attract what you need to fulfil them.

Is there anything different about being a year older this time around? Well, with mysterious Pluto changing direction around your birthday, it seems that you really are getting older and wiser! As Pluto symbolises rebirth and transformation, this is a perfect time for you to reconsider your priorities and take charge of your own destiny. You're not a victim of circumstances. You have the power to make happen what you want to happen; and to change what you want to change. A new era is beginning. In your love life: Let go of something. Lighten your load. With more space in your suitcase there will be room for the gifts that lie ahead.

You can be almost too smart sometimes. Some of your ideas dazzle with such brilliance that people are unable to see the power of your insight. Even you can be overwhelmed by the depth of your awareness. Which doesn't mean that you always get it right. Just like the rest of us, you're capable of making errors of judgment. As your ruler, Pluto, changes direction, it enables you to pick up the pieces of a past decision and use them to build a new and exciting vision of the future. Your brilliance is back. In your love life: There are times when things seem to fall naturally into place. Your time is now. Here is an opportunity that's perfect for you.

Some people use complicated words to increase their status. Other folk find power-dressing helps them to feel more important, and gain prestige. You, on the other hand, don't need to use props in order to get the respect and attention you need; just being yourself is enough. In the first days of October, as Pluto changes direction, you might find that you feel more vulnerable than usual, and need a defence mechanism to protect you from harsh reality. Self-confidence will do the trick.That will be easy to find. In your love life: Feel as if you're stuck inside doing your homework while everyone is out having fun? Join them. Play is important too!