Weekly Astroguide

You have a weakness for something. Whether it's an activity, an experience, or a person, just the thought of it is enough to make you feel excited. So, does that mean that it's affecting your judgment and causing you to make poor choices? Well, that depends on how honest you're being, and your ability to self-criticise. If you try to fight yourself, you're never going to win. The Equinox brings the support you need to convince you that you're doing the right thing. Self-encouragement is the key to success this week.

You're an independent soul, and are adept at managing your time. You face challenges with resilience, and rarely seek help outside of your well-maintained support network. Yet, right now there are several ways in which you're trying to resolve an issue, none of which seem to be suitable. Don't jump into action just because you want to get things moving. This deserves an outcome that you can be happy with for some time to come. The Equinox brings an opportunity to take the pressure off. It's okay to ask for help.

There are plenty of kind people. They're not given money to be kind, and they're under no obligation. Nor are they pursuing an ulterior motive. It's simply in their nature to be helpful. Other folk are well, probably, deep within, they're kind too it's just that on the surface, they seem quite the opposite. Although it's very hard to make someone act with kindness, it's quite easy to make someone kind do something unkind. The Equinox encourages you to be your very best. You'll be rewarded by life's kindly response to you.

The Equinox brings the promise of change. This process occurs every year at this time, when the Sun's position creates days and nights of equal length. Although alterations don't need to be dramatic or major, they always involve a shake-up of some description. Messes can be sorted out and dust can be blown away. Since there are several situations in your life which would benefit from this kind of transformation, seize the moment! This week, you can take something complicated and stressful, and simplify it.

The Equinox is the perfect time to review and re-evaluate. It brings a chance to look at any factors in your life which may have slipped out of balance and to do something to redress them. That's why you're focusing on the various situations and relationships which seem to demand your attention and pull you in different directions at once. It's time to look at the compromises you've made. If you've settled for something that's less than ideal, this is an opportunity to subtly change it so that you feel much happier.

It's not as if there's a complex formula that you need to follow. You don't have to spend years studying and searching for the right information. The only thing you need to acquire is a way to apply your common sense. You're surrounded by people who are making a lot of noise, talking and airing their opinions. Yet, in your heart you can see a simple way to resolve the issue they're so worked up about. The Equinox shows you the way to cut through the complexities and confusion. You know what to dogo for it!

Shall we just forget about your forecast for this week? I could give you a prediction for some other date in the future? Since you're so preoccupied with what might' happen, and so keen to move a project onwards, you're almost seeing the present as getting in the way; a waste of time that has to be endured until you get to where you want to be. Yet the Equinox signals the value of concentrating on where you are. If you take a moment, stop and take a look, you'll see that there's something (or someone) worth focusing on.

Some people make things complicated. When you ask them a question, rather than replying, they ask another one. When you suggest a plan, they think of a way to improve it, or suggest something different. This week, it's time to look at a situation you're feeling uncertain about so that you understand what lies at the root of your qualms. Is there a real reason for a recent change of heart, or has someone undermined your confidence? The Equinox helps you to see what's what, and decide what to do for the best.

You are a perceptive Virgo. Not only do you have a clear picture of what's going on around you, you also understand what's going on behind the scenes. That's why you find it so frustrating when you're baffled by anything. Recently, you've been making good progress and managing to find time to do some of the things you enjoy. Yet a situation has developed and you're struggling to work out where the truth lies. It's making you feel stressed, and clouding your judgment. The Equinox brings the clarity you need.

Welcome to a very special time of year. Here comes the Equinox; the moment when the days and nights are of equal length and the Sun moves into your sign. It's a special moment for all Librans no matter when you were born; an opportunity to draw a line under the past so that you can turn to meet a brand-new future. You've made some sacrifices recently. Here comes a tangible reward for all the work you've done. Yes, there's another challenge too, but it promises even more of a reward. If you need help just ask.

Life sometimes seems to be full of idiots. People who are full with air, but have no substance. Fools with heads full of sawdust; no experience and little brainpower. Yes, I know this is supposed to be a prediction for you; I'm not supposed to use this time to express the blindingly obvious; so here's your forecast: no matter how justified you feel, don't lay the blame for an exasperating situation on anyone else. By taking responsibility, you'll be able to rise above the stress and achieve something very satisfying.

Sometimes, no matter how fast we run, we stay in the same place. At other times, with minimal effort we make satisfying progress. Fortunately, you're entering the second of these two phases. You're about to feel guided by a powerful inner radar towards a date with destiny. If you can sense a growing feeling of excitement, it's because what's about to happen is long overdue. If it's making you feel anxious, stop worrying. The Equinox signals a happier attitude and more successful route to the future.

Imagine that you've been driving, for some time, in an old car. You've got used to the heaviness of the steering and the amount of pressure you need to apply to the accelerator. This week, as your ruler Saturn starts to move forwards, it's as if you find yourself in an upgraded vehicle. The merest touch of the steering wheel will take you in a new direction. A light presssure on the pedals will cause you to hurtle ahead or screech to a halt. Your cosmic climate is changing. Progress will be much easier.

How deep do your convictions lie? What are you prepared to sacrifice for them? Would you be prepared to swim an ocean, or climb a mountain? As Saturn changes direction, it asks you to look closely at your most precious beliefs. As the horizon of what you imagine to be possible expands, you're going to need to reset your ideas and review your obligations. Although this might entail letting go of established ideas, the benefits far outreach the challenge. New, bigger dreams are possible.

It's finally here! What took it so long? Surely you know what I'm talking about? Don't say that you don't know. Just have a look around you it's everywhere! The future you feared would never come has arrived. No matter that it closely resembles the recent past; if you look at it more closely you'll be able to see the potential it holds. This week brings an opportunity. Here comes the chance you long for and deserve. The Full Moon in your sign brings a gift. Be ready to enjoy a positive approach.

It's confusing when you're yearning for change yet you'd like things to stay the same. You're craving exhilaration, yet seeking constancy. You want action, yet aren't sure if you're ready to make a move. No wonder you feel pulled in different directions. There's a good chance that you're looking for a cake that you can both eat and save for another day! Yet, as Saturn changes direction this week, it grants you the ability to create a balance. Don't stop striving to improve your life, but do stop worrying.

When we have too many options available we often tend to become embedded in what we know. Having lots of choices and alternatives open to us makes us feel overwhelmed; so we hold on tightly to the familiar. The result is that we're likely to ignore the opportunities that float by. The same thing happens when we're feeling uncertain; when we don't understand something we cling on to what we're sure of. Keep an open mind this week. As Saturn turns direct it will open your mind to valuable new potential.

Few people have any real idea about the amount of effort you invest in what you do. They don't appreciate the care you take or the work you put in. You value perfection, and strive for it, even if it means exerting more effort than anyone realises. If you don't put your heart and soul into everything you do, you can't see the point of doing it. As Saturn turns direct this week, recent efforts you've made will start to gain momentum. Carry on being determined and diligent surprising success lies ahead.

Roll up, roll up! Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime offer! Two problems for the price of one! Cancerians are in the process of letting go of a lot of their issues and troubles! Grab one before they change their minds and decide to hold on to them.' The Full Moon, empowers you to rid yourself of a difficult situation, or to adjust the dynamic in a challenging relationship. Don't be afraid to allow change into your life. This week, you really can be free of something you don't want or need. Be brave!

Are those people who just 'go with the flow', who just take life as it comes, to be admired or deplored? It depends on what they're prepared to accept. Some issues need to be challenged; being uncooperative and difficult can slow processes down and ensure that better results are achieved. Although you're feeling relaxed about most things in your life, there is an issue that you need to fight for. Even if tension is a by-product, Saturn's change of direction is a guarantee that it will be worthwhile.

Hi, how are you doing?' I'm good thanks how about you?' I'm good too.' Right, I'll be on my way then'. Such are the pleasantries we exchange as we go about our lives. We don't care very much and don't want to know the details about most peoples' lives; we just focus on what needs to be said to keep everything ticking nicely along. But who really cares about you and how you're doing? Saturn's change of direction brings a meaningful connection with someone you know of old. Don't miss the moment.

My son's favourite cartoon involves a character who whizzes around at great speed and to whom Incredible things happen. Perhaps that's why children's stories and films continue to delight grown-ups; they defy life's limitations. The idea of being able to be in two places at once is appealing because it enables us to gain power over situations. Saturn's change of direction means that you can at least think on your feet with much greater speed. It will get you to exactly where you need to be.

It doesn't always take a bolt of lightning to create damage. It's possible to burst a huge bubble with just a pinprick. In fact, you don't even need a pin a bubble will eventually burst all by itself. This week, you could wait for that to happen. But you'd be denying yourself the chance to choose the moment that change comes into your life. Saturn's shift in direction brings you the opportunity to control the speed of events to your advantage. Use it to clear the scene for a delightful new arrangement.

Although humility is a quality to be admired, false modesty is something to be wary of. Being too self-effacing is never positive. Saturn's change of direction brings a clear reminder that you have nothing to apogise for. Your judgment is sound and the decisions you've taken were made with the best intentions. If you're still feeling anxious about the repercussions, you can let go of your concerns. The more assuredly you act this week, the more reasons you'll have to feel confident and relieved.

No matter how hard life seems, there's always someone worse off than you. Which is just as well, because knowing this helps fend off anxiety. You're the kind of person who enjoys helping others to feel happier about their life. It's harder, though, when they've become grumpy folk who moan about their lot. You understand that sometimes you really do have to be cruel to be kind. Yet, even though you might appear tough, you've got a generous heart. This week, someone will benefit greatly from your kindness.

I'll tell you my secret if you'll tell me yours. You need to share yours first though. What's that? You don't want to start? In fact, this entire conversation is making you feel awkward? As the world of shared confidences creates feelings of intrigue and concern, I shall say no more in this forecast and we certainly don't want other readers to know what we're talking about! Secrets can be difficult both to keep and share. This week, be sure that you want other people to know your business or be very discreet.

For some reason we seem to hold the Greek and Roman myths in high regard whilst overlooking the tales of gods and goddesses from other cultures. The UK, for example, doesn't pay much attention to the story of Arthur and his knights of the round table. Yet such figures and fables weren't created as amusing distractions. All of these ancient tales of bravery, with their visions and adventures, are meant to inspire our lives today. It's time for you to embrace your future: your story is developing in a new way.

People who know about guardian angels say that our celestial helpers are free-spirited beings who watch over us through choice rather than duty. They refuse to take orders, hate bossiness, and are broad-minded enough to be able to cope with the trials and tribulations we put them through! Although they can't communicate with us through speech, they're always dropping hints to help us along the way. Follow your heart under this powerful, positive astrological climate; it's following heavenly advice.

It's not easy possessing information that you're unable to express. It takes effort to repress knowledge when you know it could be useful. Yet you're anxious about volunteering something; worried that you'll hear a reply you don't want to hear or end up saying something you don't want to say and that your clarification will create more confusion. Yet sometimes, a risk needs to be taken. In such a positive astrological climate, once a conversation has begun, you'll be in a much better position.

If you find yourself wrestling with a complex conundrum this week, consider approaching it from a different angle. Something that seems perplexing and mystifying is more straightforward than you think. The plethora of powerful and positive astrological influences acting on you will help you see exactly what you need to do. You have (or are about to have) a practical opportunity to make a successful move. If you're clear, calm and sensible, any obstacles can be circumnavigated with surprising ease.

Some of the wealthiest people on the planet are collectors of precious stones. They are excited by the idea of owning a tiny piece of perfection. Yet it's the imperfections on our planet which offer the most fulfilment. How can anything exciting be on the horizon when there's nothing to work on or improve? We need challenges and controversies; they stimulate us and inspire us to make changes in our lives. This week, be glad of everything in your world that is less than perfect. It holds hidden jewels.

As long as you get one thing right, it doesn't matter how many mistakes you make this week. Of all the different situations you're dealing with, only one of them holds real significance and only one of them needs to be addressed. The question, is which one? Is the most obvious challenge the one that needs to be prioritised or is it distracting you from what you should be focusing on? The positive astrological outlook encourages you to listen to your heart. If something is making you anxious or fearful, you can safely ignore it for a while.

You need to be careful what you wish for because there's a good chance that you'll get it. You're facing drama in a situation that's very close to home. You would like things to be different then you'd be able to take up some of the offers which hold potential for relaxation and enjoyment. Are you just dreaming impossible dreams? No! Things are altering and your guardian angel is paying close attention this week. Consider carefully and then make a wish. What you're secretly hoping for can come true.

The world's billionaires often find it hard to sleep at night. Their worries grow with their fortune. Where should they keep their wealth? Have they made good investments? You and I find it hard to take such concerns seriously; we're more likely to wish we had their kind of problems. When you're stuck in a difficult situation, it's hard to imagine that someone might be looking at your life with envy. Yet you have an advantage for which you should be very grateful. You can put stress into perspective this week.

They tell us that leopards don't change their spots; but it's not always easy to know if you're dealing with a leopard or a tiger. You've recently been left to pick up the pieces following someone's bad behaviour. The situation was so uncomfortable that just thinking about it makes you cringe. Even though it would be unwise to forget it, you need to find a way to forgive. People really do make significant changes. And the only person who will be hurt by holding on to anger is you. You can move on this week.

Of all the habits that humans struggle to give up, the only one that's really hard is breathing. Since that's the last thing you need (or want) to do, what should you let go of? The positive astrological climate is ringing in the new; which means that you should make some space in your life. We're a long way from the new year, but this is a good moment to reset your resolutions. If you embrace potential changes with your usual enthusiasm, and are ready to do things differently, the future is prepared to be different for you.

One of the good things about feeling as if other people are talking about you is that you don't have to pay attention to what they're saying. That's not to suggest you need to be concerned about anyone's opinions. In fact, the more you're able to banish any worries about what other people might be saying, and focus on what's important to you, the more successful the month will be. Don't allow yourself to become overly serious either. With a subtle change of attitude you can both deepen an emotional bond and overcome a fear.

Just as the oceans are filled with water, and the skies are filled with air, the minds of human beings are filled with ideas and opinions. It seems that we find it easy to focus on what's wrong with our planet rather than what's right. Yet just as we can't swim in the sky, or fly in the sea, there's nothing to be gained from such negativity. Watch out, this month, for a feeling of condemnation which creates a separation between you and someone else. Focus instead on the world's infinite resource; the love within all of our hearts.

You seem to be desperately lacking something. Or, could it be that you've somehow managed to convince yourself that everything would be improved by something you don't seem to be able to get hold of? It's worth being clear about this because, with Venus in your opposite sign as we start September, you may find that you receive what you desire. Nature abhors a vacuum and fills up space when it senses a need. So if you're uncertain about what you want, embrace and enjoy the sense of spaciousness.

You've learned a great deal recently about the value of your friendships and what works best for you in life. As you enter into September, a time in which new projects are possible, you're making new discoveries all of which can be of great benefit. You've been considering making a significant change to the way you conduct your day-to-day life, but have found yourself hesitating in an uncharacteristic way. Any doubts are about to be replaced by a certainty that will make the month surprisingly pleasing.

Although it might feel as if doing nothing gets you nowhere, there are times when it's the best option. Sometimes, we intervene in situations that are best left to run their natural course, and interrupt a natural process; getting in the way of forces that ultimately have our best interests at heart. Whilst it's true that you may need to take action eventually, for the moment, your wisest move is to leave things as they are. Let the dust settle. When you know what you need to do, you'll have the tools necessary to achieve it.

There's something delightful about feeling at home'. As we enter September, astrological forces encourage you to consider the whole planet as a place where you feel comfortable. In order to maximise the effects of a kindly sky, your ideas about life need to be even more open than usual; then, you'll be able to act with more freedom. If you're not sure what you're looking for, you'll find your vision becomes clearer as the month progresses. Then, as you appreciate your life, you'll find more reasons to be grateful.

September offers you the potential to make several important realisations. The work you've recently done on yourself has altered the impact of an emotive situation so that what once felt like a big obstacle is now almost paper-thin. As the month progresses you'll see your way towards achieving something that once seemed impossible. These are powerful times for you; so use your influence with wisdom. If you take hold of each opportunity with care, you'll make progress and find happiness in the process.

The last thing we want to hear in the midst of a stressful situation is someone telling us to take it easy'. It's not an easy thing to do! The more we feel as if we should' be doing it, the harder it becomes and the more stressed we feel. Yet, you don't want to be taking it too easy this month. Not when September brings you the energy to achieve so much. Being busy and being under pressure are very different experiences. As long as you're enjoying responding to life's challenges, keep going. All is going to be well.

You and I are complex creatures full of contradictory ideas and feelings. While we love innovation, we're also creatures of habit who value our traditions. Although we treasure individuality, we also love commitment. Without this confusing medley of emotions, life would be very dull. So, just because something you're tempted to embark on doesn't seem to make much sense doesn't mean that you shouldn't do it. Starting September with Mercury, Venus and Sun in Virgo, you need to make room for fun and spontaneity.

This can be a tense time of year for you. With your birthday looming on the horizon, it's tempting to look back and judge yourself and your decisions. Fortunately, you'll be in a state of mind where you can suddenly see ways to fix persistent problems. You may even discover the way out of a situation that has seemed to have backed you up against a wall. Rather than causing stress, you may even find yourself enjoying the process of making a life-changing choice or two! Enjoy the clarity that September brings.

We interrupt this astrological forecast with an announcement. The month of August is being prolonged. A unilateral agreement has been reached across the globe in which all of it's inhabitants are invited to sit back and take it easy for a couple of weeks. Although this will obviously affect those people who are expecting to carry on as usual etc.' Sadly, there's no chance of such an amazing decree being announced. Neverthless, September brings you plenty of chances to relax and enjoy yourself. Don't miss them!

The heavier the load you're carrying, the more likely you are to drop something. No wonder some folk choose to live their lives carrying very little. If they have empty hands, there's no chance of them letting an opportunity slip through their fingers. Every time you pick up a project or run with an idea, you take a risk. Yet you're not able to sit back and watch other people struggle. Although you don't want to take needless action this month, you don't want to miss the opportunity that arises either. So be decisive in all that you do.

Although you might not feel as if you're basking in success, things have gone well for you recently. It's just that when one critical thing is tricky, your successes pale into insignificance. What good do they do when something else is so unsatisfactory? Your mind is turned towards one issue which is proving hard to resolve; and until there is progress in this, it's hard to appreciate anything else. The Grand Trines bring the change you're looking for. Just a little more patience, and you'll see reasons to be grateful again. In your love life: It's good to encourage each other to transcend limitations. Be aware that what's good isn't always easy. Stick at it!

No matter where you turn, you're coming across reasons that stop you from doing what you want to do. It seems that your plans always need to be modified or reconsidered. Nothing you suggest is being accepted; indeed it seems that a certain person is so entrenched in their negativity that they're almost sawing off the branch of the tree they're sitting on. How are you going to change this? With gentleness and persuasion. The Grand Trines will enable you to find the patience you need. Results will swiftly follow. In your love life: Love is sometimes bittersweet. Be open now, to the idea that 'difficult' isn't necessarily 'wrong'. It may even be ideal!

What's the point in having a past if we don't learn from it? Yet it can be easier said than done; especially when it contains elements we'd rather forget. How are we supposed to learn from memories that make us blush or wince? You've been forced to look back at a part of your history recently; in particular, the choices that have brought you to your current position. This week's series of Grand Trines indicates that you've done more than enough soul-searching. You've earned the right to move towards success. In your love life: Afraid to ask for what we really want? The chance of an exchange arises soon. Trust yourself. Trust someone else, too!

There's a sense in which you're struggling to make sense of things. It's as if the more questions you raise, the more you need to ask. What's more, the answers that keep coming aren't helping to clarify matters. This week, with its almost unprecedented series of Grand Trines, things are likely to get crazier before they settle down into a pattern which makes more sense. Yet the journey is going to be far from arduous. A new source of joy is making its way into your world. Watch, as things fall into place. In your love life: When yesterday's experiences colour today's, it can be hard to think or see clearly. Now, you can move on. And you should.

People tell us not to jump to conclusions or make assumptions. Yet, assuming that things will be a certain way is a necessary part of life. If we couldn't do that, we'd be in a perpetual state of uncertainty. What's important, is that we're open to questioning our assumptions and testing them from time to time. This week, the Grand Trines makes it clear that you've based an expectation on an unrealistic assumption. Recognise as much, and you'll see how a simple adaptation exponentially improves things. In your love life: Do you avoid touching on certain topics? Time, soon, for a deeply honest and rewarding (if slightly difficult) conversation.

Geminis are skilled communicators. You're able to convince anyone of just about anything. You can argue a point of view with skill and authority, even when it's not what you secretly think! You're even able to persuade yourself to believe something because your argument is so convincing. This week, the series of Grand Trines indicates that a plan you hold dear will prosper only if you are truly totally invested in the outcome. If you're sincere in your thoughts and deeds, you will be satisfyingly successful. In your love life: Even a small effort to to show sincere empathy this week will do much to improve an important bond.

It's not always easy to see what's going on beneath the surface. Some arrangements look perfect until they're scrutinised and investigated. Do you want this kind of examination in your life? Of course not. You don't have to put up with anything unacceptable for the sake of anyone. Nor do you have to let anyone prod around in your personal affairs. This week's series of Grand Trines will help to rid you of any unnecessary and unwanted attention. The ensuing sense of freedom will be an utter delight. In your love life: Do we ask each other to jump through unrealistic hoops. There's now a chance to discuss such issues and resolve them!

You're dealing with a mystery. It has captured your imagination and you don't feel able to move on until you've figured it out. That wouldn't be a problem if you were dealing with a straightforward puzzle. But, when you haven't a clue about the clues you're looking for, you have a perplexing operation on your hands. The Grand Trines will help you to find the perspective to see things from a more enlightened angle this week. Following what you're sure of will lead you to the answer you're seeking. In your love life: It is so important now, to love yourself and then to show due gratitude to those who love you!

Gosh! You don't look any older. No wonder so many of your friends and colleagues are wondering if you have a portrait of yourself hidden away in an attic which is aging slowly while you brim with vitality. I knowflattery won't get me very far with you. Nevertheless, you'd better be prepared to receive some this week as the Grand Trines highlight your many attributes and bring them to the attention of others. If anyone is hard to handle, treat them with the same patience and generosity you treat everyone else. In your love life: We can't make anyone love us by trying to control them. It takes courage to be trusting and open; but the reward can be joy.

They say that the pen is mightier than the sword' but has anyone ever tried sword fighting with a ball-point? Both physical actions and words have power. The battle you're currently facing is going to take more than talking, writing or persuading your way through. You're going to need to let go of something, cut an attachment to an unsatisfactory situation so that you're free to follow your heart. This week's Grand Trines highlight the way to turn a much-desired plan into your reality. Start by acting with cool certainty. In your love life: Success in resolving tension requires knowing what's going on in the back of someone's mind. Precious insights are near.

They say that if you take care of the pennies, the pounds will take care of themselves'. Yet there's another saying penny wise, pound foolish'. When we lose ourselves in the details of life, we can lose sight of the bigger picture. So which of these opposing idioms (which work for all currencies) are true? Both of them! It depends on your situation and the perspective you need. This week's Grand Trines bring the chance to forget your financial concerns. Follow your heart and everything will fall into place. In your love life: Every relationship has ups and downs. But downs can lead to reappraisals and glorious new beginnings! Expect that.

You have the gift of being able to do what other people find impossible. You have an ability to cope with difficulties both people and situations. Where they give up, and walk away from a challenge, you turn towards it with a smile. That's as long as it's not going to involve a lot of hanging around, though. You're not very good at that! The week's dilemma is going to require some patience. Who likes an easy challenge? Not you! The Grand Trines will enable you to assert your power in an unconventional and satisfying way. In your love life: Is someone asking for too much? Is fear involved? Focus on the positive. Then just watch how things lighten up soon.

You've been feeling a little bit off-colour recently. A series of tricky situations has sapped your energy and caused you to feel overwhelmed. This week, you'll find yourself redressing this as your strength returns. You're about to feel as if you've had an upgrade. Although you're impatient to feel fully back on form, your best course of action is to proceed gently. If you take too much back on board, you risk slowing the healing process down. Focus on what you need to do, and the rest will sort itself out. In your love life: How long does love last? Don't ask. There's no need for anyone to make themselves insecure by asking unanswerabale questions.

As a difficult situation becomes less problematic, life is about to feel more relaxed. Something is shifting; enabling you to see how to sort out a tedious and tiring problem. That's not to say that everything is going to be sorted out in one fell swoop. Indeed, you may find yourself facing similar potential challenges later this week, but there is a big difference between actual difficulties and potential ones. If you can move forward with a positive approach, all trouble will be kept at bay. In your love life: Give way over territory you might have felt determined to defend. A sacrifice? No. Not a gesture. It will help heal a wound.

It's not always easy to know the difference between a good idea and a bad one. Both of them can become great as long as the people involved are committed and prepared to invest their energy and enthusiasm. The problem is that when something approaches greatness, it becomes a target for criticism; the people who once thought it was good find reasons to dismiss it as bad. The terms, bad' and good' are subjective. Your situation is neither of these things; it's entirely what you choose it to be. In your love life: Is it worthwhile? Sometimes the act of asking can tip the balance. The best thing might be to try not to think about it at all!

Since you're feeling pushed, pressured and put upon, it's no wonder that you're a little anxious. Yet this could be exactly what you need to be feeling. Although we like to think that we want a quiet life, in truth, you like to have some excitement in yours. That comes from being stimulated and that, in tiurn, comes from some kind of provocation or irritation. As your ruler, Mars, moves into Virgo, any sense of impossibility will be easy to overcome. As long as you pursue positive action, an excellent week is in store. In your love life: You have an amazing ability to command affection. The beneficial skies will soon bring more of all that your way.

We're all entitled to dream and we all have the right to attempt to make our dreams come true. But some of our reveries are better left in the fields of our imagination. They provide us with a safe and reassuring fantasy into which we can escape the stresses and strains of life. We're secretly nervous that if our dreams were to come true, they might make things more challenging. As your ruler enters Virgo, it brings the chance for you to bring a dream into your reality. Don't be scared to seize the moment. In your love life: You are a force, especially under these auspicious skies. Know your power. Use it well. Have mercy on those too weak to can't resist!

How powerful are you feeling? There are times when you feel so capable that you could stand on a metaphorical rooftop and fly, and there are others when you feel as if nothing is coming together the way you want it to. Sometimes it feels as if the world is conspiring against you. Yet the truth is that life is a balanced walk between these extremes. This week, as a host of planets enter nurturing, pragmatic Virgo, the route out of a difficult situation becomes clear. It's your turn to call the shots. In your love life: Accept others, just the way they are now, and you will yet magically find they will return that favour.

It's almost impossible for us to stop ourselves from thinking. Our minds are constantly assessing opportunities, calculating risks and questioning motivations. This is part and parcel of being clever humans. Yet there are times when the cleverest thing we can do is to ignore our cleverness! Right now, your best course of action is to reduce the amount of time you spend thinking and concentrate on how you feel. Focus on your passion. If you make what matters to you your priority this will be an excellent week. In your love life: Relationships are much more meaningful between the two genuine faces that hide behind eir masks! That's developing now.

You're trying to negotiate a tricky path between people with different priorities and wondering how anyone's ever going to agree. Suppose mutual understanding is impossible? What will happen if some kind of acceptance can't be reached? You have a vision that is empowering you to continue to strive for what you think is right; don't let go of it now. This week, all you need to do is make the first move. It's time to state bravely what you believe to be right; your courage will be rewarded by understanding and action. In your love life: Who said relationships are supposed to be easy? If you're experiencing a bumpy ride, comfort's just around the corner.

A little self-doubt keeps our feet on the ground but too much of it can make us lose our sense of joy. This week, as Mars (power and energy), and Venus (love and creativity), enter your sign, soon to be followed by the Sun, it's time to shake off your worries and take a good look at what you're hiding from. The cosmic message speaks of reassurance as a spark of fire in your heart is rekindled and refueled. There is valuable work to do, and you're the only person who can do it. This is your time! In your love life: We can sometimes hurt ones we love. Have you touched on the downside of a someone close? Here comes the upside.

The paradox this week is that by taking your time, much progress can be made. And if you can manage to take someone else's time too, you'll make even more progress. Someone in your world is in such a rush that they're putting your plans at risk. Moving at full steam is all well and good when the pace is stimulated by inspiration; but it's another thing altogether when it's driven by anxiety. As Venus, your ruler, enters Virgo, you just need to do the right thing, at the right speed and trust that all is well. In your love life: Psychologists say we sometimes use one another. Rise above that. A positive step to greater maturity will soon be taken.

It seems that in order to get hold of something that you need, you're going to have to make a sacrifice that you don't want to make. Over the next week, you may experience this feeling on a number of occasions. Yet, with several major planets moving into Virgo, there are actions you can take which will enable you to shake off the negativity lurking in the shadows. If you're able to simply refuse to worry and have faith in the decisions you've made, you'll be able to work the magic you need to find what you seek. In your love life: Imbalance over a sense of self-worth needs to be addressed. It couldn't happen at a better time - or in a better way.

Someone, somewhere always thinks that the world is about to end. It's such a handy reason not to have to take action and do anything productive. Oh good. We can all give up, slip into a depressed state and let the inevitable unfold. No! It's not in your nature to be pessimistic. Just because you have a worry, in the back of your mind, that a good situation can't last, don't allow that to be the cause of a greater anxiety. As this week will reveal, you can afford to have faith in the future, and in yourself. In your love life: Don't fear the judgement of others. The only opinion that matters is from you-know-who. Your bond can deepen now.

You've been feeling as if you're caught in an episode of an action-packed drama. You're battling over an issue, even though you're fairly certain that you're not going to win the argument. It's easy to spend time trying to solve an impossible problem. This week, as Jupiter changes direction, you're being freed from an obligation so that you can pursue a more satisfying objective. Ironically, as you let go of an antagonistic scenario, there's a good chance that you'll get the result you've been striving to achieve. In your love life: Strong opinions can polarise people. Nurture gentle hope now, rather than espousing prejudicial or divisive views.

Nothing will ever be perfect. Even angels probably have to deal with the occasional harp that's out of tune, or an ache in their wings. Rather than concentrating on how to live a perfect life, it's much better to focus on how to make the best of what we've got. As Jupiter changes direction this week, and with the Full Moon in your sign, you can rise above all that seems to be irritating or stuck, and appreciate the magic and wonder of the world. The cosmos is intent on showing you that you're blessed. In your love life: When people don't show affection, it may be because of an old hurt. Be, now, as you wish others would be towards you.

No matter how hard you try, it seems that there's always something else you could have done. Well, that's what some folk like to suggest. We all have people in our lives who are quick to criticise; insensitive to the amount of effort we put in. The trouble is that their critique can damage our conviction. It would be simpler if they kept their thoughts to themselves. The critical voice within you can be equally undermining. As Jupiter turns direct this week, you find a renewed ability to have faith in yourself. Good news indeed. In your love life: Seeking a boost in your personal life? Begin by looking at what might be improved in your own attitudes and expectations.

You're caught between waiting for something to happen and worrying that it's not going to happen fast enough. That's why you're filling your time up it seems like there's little point pushing ahead until everything is geared up, ready to go. Yet this approach means that you're also putting things off because you don't want to waste time on them when they might be unnecessary in the long term. The approaching Full Moon suggests your sensible preparations hold the key to future success. In your love life: Struggling with issues of low self-esteem? Find your inner confidence. You don't just deserve' to be loved; you are loved.

Imagine that you're lost in a desert. You're tired and dehydrated, with a thirst that must be quenched. When you come across a small pond full of stagnant water, you decide to take a risk and drink it. When you've drunk enough to be rejuvenated, you realise that a lake, full of clear, fresh water is looming on the horizon. This is the kind of mistake that you must take care not to make this week. As your ruler, Venus, links with the Full Moon, there's no need to make do with second best. A little patience will go far. In your love life: When we worry about what we hope for, our actions will be guided by fear, not wisdom. Trust only what inspires you now.

It's hard to believe that we're living on a ball of rock, which is spinning in space as it hurtles around the Sun. Yet despite this extraordinary fact, which lies at the root of our existence, the world sometimes seems very dull. Human beings are another miracle; life is the greatest gift of all. We find it remarkably easy to overlook the magic, yet if we don't recognise how special life is, how can we recognise our own potential? As Jupiter changes direction in the sky, it brings you a renewed sense of inspiration. In your love life: Try not to be too judgemental of someone else - or of yourself - now. And don't read a lot into a little!

Are other people more entitled to be happy than you? Were you born with a secret sign on your forehead that says that you deserve to get only second-best? There are times in your life when you wonder how appreciated and cared for you are. Yet the cosmos is relentless in its support of you. This week, as Venus links with the powerful Full Moon, it imbues you with a renewed sense of faith in yourself. As your enthusiasm grows, a delightful process can begin which will give you reason to feel deeply grateful. In your love life: Compatibility is a mystery. There's no easy way to explain your special connection, but that doesn't make it irrelevant.

Venus, the planet of love, remains in your sign this week. This doesn't mean that you're guaranteed to be successful in all your endeavours. Neither are you being blessed with a magic wand to wave. But, as people respond positively to you, you're becoming aware of the effect you're having. You're feeling more creative and relaxed, which means that you're a pleasure to be with and can draw affection and respect into your world. In order to attract what you want, the secret is not to try too hard. In your love life: If I hurt myself, do you feel pain? No. But you can show empathy. It can make all the difference and be all that's needed.

Opportunities aren't always easy to deal with. When we don't have a choice, it's impossible to choose the wrong thing. So, when you have so many different alternatives open to you, it's no wonder you're feeling a little anxious. Suppose you head off down the wrong road? Or make a decision that turns out to be foolish? Don't panic! You're not about to do any such thing! As Jupiter changes direction, it brings serendipity and providence into your world. You're right, the possibility lying before you is attractive. In your love life: Contempt kills relationships. If involvement has not become mutual loathing, it can be improved! Things can get better.

It's not surprising that you're feeling slightly stressed at the moment. Given all that you've got on your plate, it would almost be worrying if you were feeling as if everything was hunky dory. It might show that you're not assessing the situation you're dealing with in a realistic way. I'm certainly not trying to make you feel anxious, I don't want to add to your stress. I'm pleased to say that the reason I can be so frank is because I can see the change on your horizon. As Jupiter changes direction, there will be far less to worry about. In your love life: It's challenging when someone close likes an activity we don't. Live and let live' sounds simple; but it's attainable.

The first thing you need to be sure of when you're trying to get from point A to point B, is that you're really at point A and that point B is your preferred destination. This might seem like I'm stating the obvious, but it's surprisingly easy to want to be somewhere else so much that we forget to factor in where we actually are. This week, you can galvanise the energy of Jupiter's change of direction and move a long way forward. First, though, you need to accept the reality of where you are. Then, you can leave it behind. In your love life: Trying to defuse tension? Relaxation is the key to easing your mind about a process. Go easy now and all will go well.

Are you feeling as if you have to apologise for something? Have you committed a crime that's weighing on your mind? No! Of course you haven't! You're not perfect (well who am I to say you're a Sagittarian after all), so I'm here to remind you that this week is the perfect time to start holding your head up high and be proud of who you are and what you're doing. As your ruler, Jupiter, changes direction and heads forwards again, your fortunes take an optimistic turn for the better. This is going to be fun. In your love life: Dreading the repetition of some activity? Familiarity need not breed contempt. Try once more with an open heart.

You're hard to beat when it comes to work ethic. When you make a commitment to something, you're prepared to give it the time and energy required. If the going gets tough you dig deep, draw on your resilience and give your all. Your attitude doesn't always lead to success but at least you always know that you've done your best. This week, you're facing an imposing objective. Even if you don't manage to attain it, the progress you make will have valuable ramifications that create positive change. In your love life: Sometimes, sweet satisfaction comes from bridging a great divide. Rise to a challenge and ascend to a happy height.

Please, stop reading! When you've got so much on your plate you simply have no choice but to let some things go. Ha! You read that didn't you! That's the downside of having such an inquisitive mind; it won't allow you not to do things. Yes, there is a limit to what you can achieve this week, but it's not one that you should be concerned about. If you want to go as far as you can (which you do), you need to keep on ignoring other peoples' negative attitudes. There's still a lot of ground that you can cover. In your love life: We read more than we should into things others do or say. Coming events should provide much emotional reassurance.

Over the course of the week, as Jupiter prepares to change direction, prepare yourself for a change of momentum. Although it may take a week or two for the effects to become clear, its imminent forward motion is a cause for celebration. Some of your biggest difficulties will start to resolve. You're heading towards a very different cosmic climate which will bring serendipity and good fortune into your life. If you start to believe in a positive new adventure, it will start to manifest. Think big this week! In your love life: Positive progress in your emotional life depends on you looking forward for solutions, not backwards for reasons'.

It's easy to underestimate the effect you have. Even when it seems as if no one is noticing you, you're making a more powerful impact than you think. You're a tour de force, with so much energy and charisma that some folk seem shy because they feel attracted to you, but don't quite know how to express themselves. Others fear your impressive insight. Meanwhile, there are some courageous souls who can see that, despite your courage, you're sometimes in need of a helping hand. That's what's in store for you this week. In your love life: Sparks will fly soon. Just remember that powerful reactions sometimes give rise to unexpected results. Avoid explosions!

What should you do when the route you're journeying on is blocked by a huge rock? It represents a difficulty that you can no longer ignore. No matter how hard you try to shift it, it won't budge an inch. You manage to enlist the help of some passers-by to no avail. This particular boulder is not going to shift unless you find a huge crowbar and skilfully apply pressure. Your rock, this week, is your frustration over a silly situation. The crowbar is your commitment to a good cause. Use it to dispel a problem. In your love life: Be sensitive on a point someone is keen for you to grasp; it will help them meet a pressing need, and give you a boost.

A plethora of opportunities lie ahead for you. What's that? You think they look more like complications and problems? Well, those are just part and parcel of life here on planet Earth. There will always be some of those to deal with and while you're waiting for a time when there are none of those on your horizon, life will just pass you by. And so will all those exciting possibilities. This week, as Jupiter prepares to change direction, seize the chances that come your way. Magic is available to you. In your love life: Put your faith in someone who deserves your trust; they will show faith in you. Just believe in what you can build together.

Suppose you're in the middle of making banana custard when your phone rings? In your haste to answer it, you drop a banana skin on the floor. When you come back into the kitchen, you slip on it and take a tumble. You might even take yourself off for an X-ray. Accidents happen. Potential problems can occur at any moment. On the other hand, they might not! We can easily become over-fanciful about our fears. Don't let a little difficulty grow out of proportion, when there's so much positivity around. In your love life: Are all relationships difficult? If something needs to be changed in now, work on changing something in yourself first.

This forecast is interrupted by an announcement on behalf of the Society for Bigots: If you're looking for answers, you don't need to consult an astrologer. You just need to consolidate your opinions. Don't forget: the happiest mind is a closed mind. Now, you can go back to your Leo forecast.' Hmmm. I know you've got a lot of difficult questions, which it would be wonderful to be able to answer; but this week, no matter how tempting it might be to do otherwise, stay open to seeing things from every side. In your love life: Are you intimidating? Perhaps you trigger a sense of vulnerability in others. Go gently on such poor souls this week.

Life would be so much easier if the people who made so much mess and trouble were just banned. I mean, just look at the way they behave. Don't they understand anything? What use are they to anyone? The world would be a much finer place if they weren't around. No! Actually, without people to criticise or despair of, it would be a dull and lonely place. You might as well accept that there are all sorts of people with different attitudes and views to yours. This week, you'll come to really appreciate that! In your love life: You need to know why a situation is how it is and why a person is behaving as they are. Wise insight could make a difference.

Some people are reasonable to the point of irritation. When offered an explanation, they listen carefully. When something annoying happens, they wisely remain unprovoked. They're able to rise to challenges and determinedly overcome them. Then there are the folk who are less perfect. They follow their hunches while refusing to listen to logic and blow their tops when facing a problem. You can be superhuman this week if you want to. But it might be more fun to shake off some responsibility and enjoy it. In your love life: Life, this week, shows you a reality, and it also shows you how that reality is really far more precious than any dream.

I don't know about you but I'm not convinced by the concept of deferred gratification. The idea of having to wait for what you want might sound all well and good, but some folk seem to make it a lifestyle choice and constantly deny themselves things that would give them pleasure. They lose the ability to treat themselves because they've come to depend on a psychological need to feel deprived. This week, you're being offered the chance to do something you've long dreamed of. Don't deprive yourself of that. In your love life: You may be bristling with indignation about someone's behaviour; take a saintly approach and bring a heavenly outcome.

Life is extraordinary. Think for a moment about the oceans. We don't know everything about their depths, or all that lives there. Looking across the surface gives a deceptive impression of what lies below. Similarly, some people give the impression of being deep' yet if you scratch beneath their exterior, they turn out to be rather shallow. And vice versa. As Jupiter prepares to change signs next weekend, it brings revelations. Rather than jumping to conclusions, be ready to embrace some delightful surprises. In your love life: Don't confuse a small healthy change with a difficult drama in your personal life this week. Trust a story that's unfolding.

I don't know any kids that don't like chocolate. But, do they like it because they know, on some deep level, that it's good for them? We grown-ups tend to think that we know what's bad for us, but we also overlook what's worse depriving ourselves of what we like because we think it's going to make us unhealthy. They say that a little of what you fancy does you good! And a lot well, that depends on what it is. This month, there's no reason to think that what you want is going to end in trouble. Be generous to you. In your love life: Do you feel awkward about a role you are being asked to fulfil? A tactful talk will create fluidity and ease tension.

It's interesting that some people are full of a sense of self-importance, whilst others are so humble they almost apologise for what they do. Everyone has parts of themselves that are stronger than others. You've got plenty to be proud of. Recently, you've been focusing on what you perceive to have been an inadequate way of dealing with a relationship. You feel as if you could have done better. Get ready to be proved wrong! The events of August bring inspiring communication. You're back on the right track. In your love life: Some folk fantasise about celebrities. But you know someone much more real. Nurture your involvement with them now.

What separates yesterday from today? The distinctions between the past, present and future are like veils; we can see glimpses through them, but they prevent us from reaching either forwards or backwards. Over the course of this month, you find yourself in a rare position of being able to revisit an important part of your history and change your understanding of a decisive event. The consequences will lead to a sense of freedom and a whole, new, brighter possibility in the near future. These are exciting times. In your love life: Wondering how long to put up with someone? Do they have the staying power? You both do, if you want to have it.

When bad things happen to good people and good things happen to bad ones, no wonder it sometimes feels as if life is unfair. Yet who's to say that we mere mortals are properly qualified to know what is ultimately going to be good or bad? Judging other people and their lives is a dangerous business. To achieve success in August, you need to rise above a deep-rooted way of viewing the world. In such an encouraging cosmic climate, you can afford to be positive. You're on the road to a prosperous future. In your love life: Appreciate all that makes the one' wonderful, even when daily life is stressful. Be wise and have faith this week.

Rather than searching for clues this month, just have a good look at what's going on. When you actually think about what you can see, it will become clear that a picture is forming. When we want things to be a certain way, it's easy to overlook signs and suggestions that appear to be opposed to fulfilling it. Powerful cosmic events indicate that if you're able to lay down your preconceptions and are prepared to acknowledge your reality (even if it seems to go against your vision), you'll make great gains in August. In your love life: We all need to respect differing opinions.You see life one way; someone else sees it differently. It need not be a problem.

There's not much that escapes you. You have eagle eyes which can find needles in haystacks. Yet sometimes, like a goddess (or god) who has come down to mix with mortals for a while, you give up your special powers so that you can experience life like the rest of us. This month, when you need your analytical skills, the combination of powerful lunar influences indicate that you can draw on your more hidden qualities. By trusting in your intuitive skills you'll be able to clear up a mystery. In your love life: It's more than friendship. But are your respective guardian angels also getting along? Yes, if you reach for peace.

With your ruling planet taking centre stage this month, you can trust that when something is right, it's impossible to lose it. There are different ways to be cautious. When we sense danger, its wise to take action to avoid, or lessen its effect. Yet, if we become so nervous that we're frightened of our own shadows, things have gone too far. Although you're dealing with a challenge that seems urgent, it's not an emergency. Trust in the good nature of the cosmos and you'll appreciate the magic it brings. In your love life: Beware of misinterpreting signs and signals. Listen carefully and communicate very clearly if you seek happiness.

Venus will be in Leo for a large part of August, adding a sweet melody to the excitement created by the month's lunar activities. It's going to feel as if you're being led on to a celestial dance floor. Get ready to experience some heart-whirling moments, head-spinning twirls and emotional swings and turns as you waltz, glide and samba through the month. With both your emotional and material prospects on the upward turn, all you have to do is be sensitive to the rhythms. Then you'll be free to enjoy the beat. In your love life: Is there someone you take for granted? There seems little sign of a special spark. A powerful discovery may soon be made.

Where does your intelligence come from? Is it nature or nurture? While this debate continues to divide academics, let me assure you that astrological signs have no influence on IQ. No one sign is cleverer than the others. There are times, though, when our minds work more sharply, our ideas seem brighter and our plans seem to make a great deal of sense. You'll know this feeling in August. You have the company of the guardian angel of ingenuity watching over you. Ask for help if you need it. In your love life: We can get caught up in wistful fantasy. Don't think too many faraway thoughts. Be glad of warm feelings, close to home.

The start of the month is a good moment to ponder that riddle about the chicken and the egg. Which do you think came first? While you have a think, I'll sing a little tune Tra la la la la dooby be doo have you worked out the right answer yet? Here's another question: how much of your life is down to choice and how much of it is predestined? More music? Shoo be doo wop doo wop August isn't going to bring you answers to this kind of question, but you'll find it easy to sort out almost any other issues. In your love life: Sometimes, for hidden reasons, we seek rapport with someone who won't pander to our whims. Respect the unexpected.

The way you relate to the material world can be a source of exasperation. Recently, you've found that, although you often come close to success, something happens which thwarts your plans. On the rare occasions when you do manage to achieve what you've set out to achieve, you tend to put that down to a fluke'. August, with so much exciting lunar activity, brings much more than a pleasing development or two. Get ready for a new understanding about how to create more advantages which lead to success. In your love life: Important involvements need time. Be careful about judging them too quickly. It is time to place trust in your heart.

As soon as we hear someone shouting we become defensive. Even if it has nothing to do with us, we can't help but wonder what's going on if anyone's in trouble. If there's anything we need to do. We enter a state of high-vigilance, even when we realise that they were just calling out to let someone know that they had arrived. This month, don't be put off from exploring a potentially successful idea because it's being put to you in an off-putting tone. Put your focus on content rather than style in August. In your love life: Trust your intuition. Speak from the heart. Be brave enough to be daringly definite, where you feel this may be appropriate.

Isn't it time for some more sunshine in your life? Not the sort that's emitted by the great orb that lights up our skies, but the kind that radiates a sense of wellbeing. Some people are happy in the greyest of situations, whilst others are miserable even when there's no sign of a cloud on their horizon. It's when we feel overcast in our hearts that it's hard to shake off the gloom. Your internal weather system is becoming more controllable this week. You can blow a cloud away and bring brightness into your life. In your love life: Wounds can be healed; bonds deepened. Your deepest needs now dovetail nicely with a key person. You can find harmony.

Our world has changed dramatically over the last few years. With technological advances occuring so fast that we can't keep up with them, society is having to adapt at unprecedented speeds. Despite the problems we face, we need to stay hopeful about the direction we're heading in. In your world, you have much to be proud of and pleased with. This week, it's time to focus on all that you have recently achieved. You have good reason to be confident that your destination will be a very good one. In your love life: Despite all there may be to rail against, there's something magical to share and celebrate now.

Our minds are filled with information. It's amazing how much trivia we store and how ably we can retrieve it when we need to. That's why there are so many quiz shows on TV. Under pressure, even from the comfort of our own homes, we're able to access a surprising mine of facts and figures. Blessings are stored away in a similar fashion. We think we don't have any, yet when we look for them, we see that we have more than we think. This week, if you recognise your gifts, you'll realise your potential. In your love life: Even aspects of a personal connection that have previously been tense or troubling can be healed now.

You're already under pressure. The question this week, is how much more you can take. Cosmic alignments are starting to open up a plethora of opportunities for you. You can feel the momentum building, and are ready to take action and keen to move things forward. Yet taking a slow and steady approach will lead to more tangible results. Be open to a new way of looking at old problems. Then, there will be fewer contentious issues to deal with and you'll be free to savour and enjoy the journey. In your love life: Think fondly of a particular person, even if you have justification for feeling otherwise. Build a bridge, don't burn one.

This world of ours can feel like a cruel place. When some people seem to positively enjoy going out of their way to be cold and disapproving, it's easy for negativity to spread. Fortunately, kindness is equally infectious. You're generating powerful optimistic energy this week which, if you use it well, can be used to dispel a fog of gloominess. If you can find the courage to be caring and compassionate (no matter how you feel inside), you'll find yourself in a position where you can create positive change. In your love life: Is something deep within you ready to erupt? Try to do what the old hippies used to suggest and, make love, not war.'

Like it or not, the clothes we wear make a statement about our attitude to life. Fashion is a strange concept; what looks stylish on one person can look eccentric on someone else. When an unusual look captures public imagination, it can quickly spread until it comes to a point where everyone is wearing it. A trend or a mood which you find challenging is spreading in your world now. Although you don't have to whole-heartedly embrace it, it will make your life easier if you can make an allowance for it. In your love life: Change, this week, should be hopefully, happily embraced. So should those who are changing!

No matter where we find ourselves, we never escape reminders of the past. When we find ourselves in a field, we're aware of the people who've planted the crops. When we're strolling down a road, we're conscious of the history of the buildings. Although clues about the future seem less obvious, they're easier to spot than we think. Many progressions unfold naturally; they're almost bound to happen'. If you like the direction you're heading in, carry on. If not, you'll soon know what to do. In your love life: You and another person are right for each other now, in many magical ways that no dating app could ever explain.

We say that there's no place like home', but it's not always easy to know what home is. Is it where you cook your meals? Is it where you go to sleep? Above all things, it's where you go to feel comfortable and safe. When there's something wrong there, it's impossible to feel at home. That's when we're tempted to try to change a physical aspect of our environment. This week, the cosmic message is clear. All you need to do is to change your attitude. Peace and harmony are easier to find than you think. In your love life: Make a conscious effort, this week, to be glad of something that you may too easily take for granted.

You're painfully conscious of a problem that seems to be impossible to solve; an obstacle that's blocking your way which you can't find a way around. No wonder you're feeling frustrated and resentful. It's hard to know what to do when the only solution seems so farfetched that you can't imagine it falling into place. Yet if you make a small change this week, you'll find that your plans are far from futile. They might not be taking you to the ideal destination, but you'll be pleased with where you end up. In your love life: Do you fully understand a certain someone? New discoveries, whilst surprising, can deeply enrich our hearts.

Even the most enlightened genius makes mistakes. The only time an error of judgment is foolish is when we consider it to be irreversible. It doesn't help when people ask unhelpful questions; how did you get into this situation? Who is to blame? Even if you wish that the situation you currently find yourself in were very different, it's better than you think it is. If you draw on your innate wisdom, this week brings an opportunity to repair a recent hurt and turn a troublesome problem into a triumph. In your love life: Events will remind you of how precious a particular person is and how much love you have in your heart. Be magnanimous.

The link between Pluto, your ruler, and Venus indicates that you're going to find yourself attempting to perform a balancing act this week. It's as if your sense of loyalty is being pulled between two extremes. This is the kind of challenge that most people find daunting. Yet you're more than strong enough to deal with the pressure. If instead of worrying about what other people want you to do, you focus on what matters most to you; you can turn this situation on its head and come out victorious. In your love life: Discoveries this week will turn out to be enlightening and inspiring, even if they also take you by a little surprise at first.

Although there are courses available on an increasingly wide variety of subjects, it's not yet possible to do a degree in the art of miracle-making. Is that because there's a lack of professors in the subject? Or a shortage of people interested in achieving such a high level of accomplishment? Few of us, it seems, want the responsibility that comes with such power. Recently, you've been struggling to make a miracle happen. With cosmic encouragement, your dream is more attainable than you think. In your love life: There is a special bond between you and a certain someone. Don't let a little passing tension detract from this.

So-called experts' are rarely quite as expert' as they seem. In order to protect their status, they tend to play safe they won't advise you to take a risk in case it doesn't work out and they get the blame. Most of the time, we should take their advice with a pinch of salt; but sometimes, they know what they're talking about. There's a chance that a recent suggestion is not to your liking; yet the partial Eclipse indicates that it might be just what you need to follow. This week, you can make an insightful discovery. In your love life: Think about what you've got too much of and what you've not got quite enough of. Use intuition to get the right balance.

It's easy to feel grateful when everything's going well. It's not so easy when we're feeling annoyed, restless or worried. When we're stressed, any sense of an enlightened outlook melts away faster than ice cream on a sunny day. This week, no matter how valid your need to complain might be, don't lose sight of the beauty and wonder that exist in your life. If you do lose sight of it, try to find it again. As long as you keep positive, the partial Eclipse offers the chance to attain the success you deserve. In your love life: Be confident in a relationship. But not overconfident. Where there is doubt, acknowledge it and seek better communication.

We should ignore anyone who tells us to leave things alone just because we don't have a natural talent for them. In our IT dominated world, nothing seems to come naturally' our way. Even basic life events like going to the shops have become internet orientated and more complicated. Somewhere, though, in the background, people are at work so that our needs can be fulfilled. This week, just because opportunities are hidden from view, doesn't mean they don't exist. Trust them then seize them. In your love life: Is your smart idea worth pursuing? Logic won't help you. What matters is what a certain person feels in their heart.

What are you looking for in your prediction today? Would you like news of a tall, dark stranger? Or to hear about the possibility of a trip over water? Or a suggestion that there's a chance of an unexpected financial improvement? None of that is impossible! The potent partial Eclipse will bring good things your way. There's a real chance that you'll be able to see through a veil of mystery and find clarity where there has been confusion. And that will bring a bigger bonus than you might think. In your love life: You're learning much about a special one, who is also finding out much about you. Some of it is surprising; all of it is positive.

Although they say that iron bars do not a prison make', they do, in fact make a very effective one. Of course, we can easily imprison ourselves, either emotionally or mentally, without the need for any kind of physical structure. When we decide that our options are limited that's what they become. Pessimistic thoughts can prevent us from seeing golden opportunities. This week, the energy of the powerful partial Eclipse enables you to break through real or imagined iron bars so you're free to make a positive choice. In your love life: Many great pronouncements are being made. Believe what you are seeing and feeling, not what you are hearing.

Although a feeling of nervous anticipation is making you feel as if you're standing on the edge of a diving board, you're no longer waiting. You've jumped. You're in that curious, timeless space between leaping off and creating a splash as you enter the water. In intense moments, time has a tendency to slow down. Seconds pass like minutes and minutes pass like hours. Things may not be happening as fast as you'd like, but the partial Eclipse reveals the impressive progress you've made. In your love life: You are enduring a conflict. Stop expecting something to get worse and it will immediately begin to get better.

The greatest ideas are the simple ones. The moment they pop into our mind it's as if we've always known them. Then we ponder why we didn't think of them before. Usually, the answer to that, is that we've been too wrapped up in complicated strategies which involve complex justifications. The good news this week, is that you're about to know everything you need to know. The partial Eclipse reveals a critical piece of information that's been lacking and the solution you need is delightfully simple. In your love life: Identify a fear and try to give it exactly the right sense of proportion; anxiety will turn to real, lasting, relief.

Here's a strategy: if you want to have all the correct answers to life's dilemmas just ask all the wrong questions! When we constantly misunderstand and fail to see what's really going on it's easy to create an illusion of certitude. That's why it's sometimes tempting to see a complicated situation from a superficial viewpoint. If only you could make an assumption and lay the blame somewhere. Yet the partial Eclipse encourages you on a quest for the truth. It will bring a very rewarding revelation. In your love life: Find it in your heart to let go of a resentment, and you'll yet hear the chirruping of the bluebird of happiness.

If there's knowledge that you really need to have, it will come your way over the course of this week. And if there isn't, you'll be spared an onslaught of unnecessary information. Well, that's unless you're unable to restrain your inquisitive nature. You've set yourself an important mission and are focused on your goal. If you allow yourself to be distracted by intriguing developments, you're in danger of wandering off your path. The Eclipse will help you stay on track but self-discipline is key. In your love life: In your heart you have made up your mind! Act on what you feel. As long as you do something... and not nothing.

When you've done your best to make good out of a difficult situation, and have got to a point where your efforts seem to be getting nowhere, you have to find a way to move on. There are different ways of doing this and I can understand why it might be tempting to stamp your feet and slam the door as your leave. Yet your distrust is misplaced. The partial Eclipse indicates that once you're able to step back and view the situation more dispassionately, it will begin to improve exponentially. Be patient with yourself. In your love life: What are you being given more of than you can cope with? Small adjustments could make a big difference in your life soon.

No matter how hard we might try, two wrongs can never make a right. Neither can two crazy notions be morphed into a sensible idea. It seems that you're witnessing something preposterous in your life right now. When you can clearly see someone behaving in an outrageous way, it's tempting to do something similar yourself. Why do you need to follow the route of acceptability? Because there are always repercussions. Don't use the energy of the Eclipse to cause chaos. Use it to make magic. In your love life: A guardian angel is about to grant an old emotional wish of yours. Don't accept it purely for sentimental reasons!

These days, there are always electronic forms to be filled in, which demand information. We select options from drop-down boxes and give meaningful answers that we're probably going to need to remember, but are highly likely to forget. I wonder if it will be the same when we get to Heaven? Will there be a series of Q & A's to complete with marks deducted for any untruthful responses! You're struggling to know what to do. The partial Eclipse indicates that trying your hardest is more than enough. In your love life: Should you be passive - or take action? Ignore your fear. Listen to your intuition. If in doubt, trust the most positive view.

They tell us that when one door closes, another one opens. In the physical world, this is sometimes due to the movement of air in the room; so, if you want to prevent it from happening, you just have to make sure that all the other doors are firmly closed. It's not so simple in the ethereal realms. Here, no matter what you do, when you close one door another opens. In your world now, an era is drawing to an end. This week, it's time to celebrate! It leads to a highly desirable destination. In your love life: You face a situation a narrow-minded person might frown upon. Investigate possibilities; it could boost your love life!

It's not easy when you're being influenced by two opposing forces; one of which is holding you back whilst the other is encouraging you to push for freedom. Yet, the way to make progress involves coming to terms with the limitations you're facing so that you can move beyond the limits they impose. The Astrological Kite alignment suggests that your obstacles are the potential tools that will enable you to move forward. All you need to do is to look at an old situation in a new way. Then there'll be no holding you back. In your love life: You deserve happiness that has lately eluded you and progress that has lately proved elusive. More of all that will come soon.

When something wants to happen, you can help it along the way. When it really doesn't want to happen, you can spend a lot of time and effort trying to coax it, but you're not going to be able to make a difference. It's impossible to know what's possible until you try, then, once the process has begun, you can spot the tell-tale signs. If they're encouraging, that's a clear signal to carry on. The planets are emphatic, if you apply your energy to a plan that stands a chance of working, you can have a very successful week. In your love life: Any tension you encounter this Astrological Kite week, is as likely to lead to healing as to hassle.

Galileo, the father of modern physics, observed that the Sun, with all the planets in the Solar system revolving and depending on it, is still able to ripen grapes as if it has nothing else to do'. It's not always easy for us to know where we should focus our energy; we can disagree with each other and with ourselves over what's important and what's not. As your ruler links with innovative Uranus this week, put your trust in your intuition. Then, ask the universe for what you want. It might surprise you! In your love life: Are you painting a true picture of a relationship? See beyond what you think you should be seeing; see what's truly there.

Many people across the world are doing things they once thought they could never do. We all find ourselves saying and seeing things that once seemed impossible. Technological advances have changed our world in many ways, and since we're now able to access an abundance of information, we're less restricted and forced to believe what we're told to believe'. In your world now, a deluge of information is changing your opinion of a key situation. This could be a life-changing week. In your love life: We want truth in relationships. Deception is unacceptable; discretion, though, can be both understandable and justifiable.

Stop! There's no reason to feel guilty about anything; nor is there a reason to apologise. You don't have to start this week by making amends for a past faux pas. You need to shake off the feeling that you've done something wrong. Whatever seems to be bothering you, you can be confident that it's nowhere near as complicated as it seems. The influence of your ruling planet Mercury, indicates that if you resolve not to waste time feeling responsible for things beyond your control, this will be a very successful week. In your love life: This week's alignments trigger a re-evaluation of an old arrangement. A minor adjustment may yet have a major impact.

Whatever you do this week, don't get hold of the wrong end of the hippopotamus. Voila! That's my point! You felt so confident that you knew what I was going to say that you jumped ahead and finished the sentence before we'd reached the full stop. That's exactly what you need to avoid doing. Rather than racing ahead, and reaching conclusions, the Astrological Kite' encourages you to let yourself off the hook of responsibility. You'll be much better off allowing things to unfold in their own time. In your love life: Make time for what some might call self-indulgence and others would more fairly describe as much-deserved reward.

They're right to tell us to be careful what we wish for; because we don't always make wise wishes. We tend to wish for what we think we can have rather than what we really want. Or, we pour our passion into an idea that's merely passing through our lives, wish we could have something, and happen to have the attention of a guardian angel who makes our wish come true. This week, the Astrological Kite' won't make all your wishes come true. But some of them might. so be careful what you wish for. In your love life: As we sow, so shall we reap. If there is something you wish you could change now, put your heart into doing the right thing.

The week begins with you needing to deal with the consequences of a ridiculous situation. You're good at this; you've got lots of experience sorting out messy scenarios and setting them right again. There's no point expecting a certain group of people to be any more organised than they have been before. Neither can you expect a situation to become less silly. Yet, as the week progresses, you'll find that you're more able to relax and have faith in the future. A sense of renewed confidence brings joy. In your love life: The Astrological Kite won't give you enough luck to win the lottery but it will help you in the lottery of life.

The author of the self-help book, How To Win Friends And Influence People, achieved such success that he became the subject of much rivalry and jealousy. Bookshops were flooded with better' guides on how to become successful. These days, the internet (as well as our bookshops) are full of self-improving advice. The cosmic message this week is that if you're hoping to shine and achieve wonderful things, you just need to do what comes naturally. Then, everything will work out effortlessly. In your love life: If you spend too much energy resenting a situation, you will limit your ability to do something constructive about it.

Things start to change when they're unable to stay the same. The pressure you're under will start to ease once Mars and Uranus link later this week. Between now and then, you can determine where your limits lie. Although you feel as if you're being held back by restrictions that are beyond your control, once you take the time to look, you'll see that they exist only because they've been unquestioned. Your route to freedom lies beyond one such obstacle. Ask the cosmos for help, and you'll find your way past it. In your love life: Have faith now, not just in what your own heart feels, but in the depth and integrity of someone else's heart.

Language contains words that have different meanings. For example, if you were talking about how you saw someone', you could either be referring to the way you viewed them, or, (if you're an illusionist) how you appear to cut them in half! It's the context that makes the meaning clear. Sometimes though, we have to make a best guess' and hope for the best. You've been forming an idea to try to explain why a situation has become so complicated. This week, you can clear up any confusion. In your love life: Don't ignore a problem; but don't dwell too long and hard on it either. Build a bridge over troubled waters.