LEO
(Jul 23 - Aug 22)
Watch that mouth until Tuesday. You’re impatient and irritable with everyone. You may even lose your cool completely and clobber someone over the head with your laptop. Prepare to forgive yourself for upcoming misdemeanours, and focus instead on conquering the fears that always come with growth and change of this magnitude. Look out for stray money during the quiet moments. Once you calm down, you’ll see everything is happening as it needs to.
VIRGO
(Aug 23 - Sep 22)
Send those messages and make those calls — after Tuesday. Something big is in the wind, with offers coming from peculiar places. And now that your planets are back on track, you’ll soon be having some truly wacky ideas about making your fortune. Follow each one to see where it leads … you’ll be amazed at your ingenuity. But if you can, get out to the mountains first, for an energy cleanse upfront. It will help keep you honest. And sane.
LIBRA
(Sep 23 - Oct 22)
Marriage could happen now — if you’re keen. If not, you’ll have to settle for a wild social life, oodles of romance and maybe even a short break. Of course, you’ll have to watch your driving — but that’s only because your mind’s on other things. Money, meanwhile, is being rearranged. Let it flow where it will. Success is not always about control, you know. Hardly ever, in fact. Tuesday opens up new possibilities. Eyes peeled.
SCORPIO
(Oct 23 — Nov 21)
Convinced there’s unfinished business? You’re probably right. Make a list, and tackle one bite at a time. Meanwhile, buy a lotto ticket. Or spend a day at the races. Money’s on offer after Tuesday — and not necessarily through your job. One thing though: don’t make any mad money decisions just yet. In fact, if you’re asked to invest in something, get another opinion. This weekend, take your lover out dancing. Romance is an essential ingredient for success.
SAGITTARIUS
(Nov 22 - Dec 21)
You’re growing up — much to your annoyance — becoming responsible for all the things you were hoping to avoid. Strangely, you’re actually enjoying the process. So — for perhaps the first time in your life — get a diary and fill it in. Focus is much more likely to bring home the prize than wild gestures and enormous dreams. Mind you, if you’d rather stay where you are, there are plenty of people to do the boring stuff for you. You decide.
CAPRICORN
(Dec 22 - Jan 19)
Just because communications have been on a short break, doesn’t mean you’re not having a good time. Of course, if you’re tapping your fingers, waiting for good news, you’ll drive yourself nuts. So, for now, find fun ways to divert your attention. Interesting new opportunities are happening behind the scenes, and you won’t feel the benefits until you’ve stopped looking. Meanwhile, spend time with the family. They have a surprise for you. The planets come right for you on Tuesday.
AQUARIUS
(Jan 20 — Feb 18)
You’ll be breathing a sigh of relief as the planet of mad communication finally pulls itself right on Tuesday. Or will you? Were you getting used to the unpredictability of life? Were you learning to surrender? If yes, the planets have done their work and you’re ready for the next step. They’re talking travel, career change, image transformation and a long list of wishes. If no, start work on the new you. You have until September to get the point. After that, it’s coming to get you.
PISCES
(Feb 19 — Mar 2)
You’ve found your voice and your centre. At least, you will have by Tuesday. Mercury, the planet of communication and travel, returns from its sabbatical, bringing special gifts to help you fly. Not only that. Your lover or partner is in a generous mood, supporting you in your new plans. For once, you have backup — and it’s a great feeling. If you’re thinking new business, now’s the time. Eyes peeled. There are offers on the table.
ARIES
(Mar 21 - Apr 19)
Your communication and travel planets shunt forward on Tuesday, after weeks of languishing. This is a great week for maximising opportunity. Needless to say, the family is making demands. But that’s just because they’re used to having you around, fulfilling their every need. Enough of that. This week’s for you — and your dreams. Besides, you’ll be much more help at home if you’re happy.
TAURUS
(20 April - May 20)
Career and finances kick in from Tuesday. Needless to say, that (extremely noisy) inner child is still running as fast as it can from success. Fear of getting what you want is your greatest impediment — and it’s been in charge long enough. Today, you officially give yourself permission to have a wonderful life — and be happy about it. And sure, that may mean standing still for more than five minutes. But what the heck? Even that will be an adventure. Of sorts.
GEMINI
(21 May - June 20)
The communication energy is charging about in a million directions, and you’re wondering whether to follow. No surprises there. Your planets have deserted you, and you’ll need to turn inwards — trusting your instincts instead of that marvellous mind. Money’s not bad this week, although it’ll be better after Tuesday. Still, buy yourself something nice. Tell yourself constantly that money comes easily and frequently, and you’ll find that it does.
CANCER
(June 21 — July 22)
Friends and fun are taking your attention — with a spot of romance thrown in for added spice. You’re in an irresponsible mood — ready for anything. Excellent. Hasn’t anyone ever told you that you find what you’re looking for when you’re not looking? Make each moment magical, and the direction pointers will quietly lure you down a different path. Something’s happening. Wait for Tuesday’s energies to send you on a new adventure.
Your Chart
Muriel Mtolo (April 2 1973, Soweto, 11:03am)
Sun sign: Aries
Moon sign: Pisces
Rising sign: Gemini
You have the strangest energies — built for success but geared towards self-sabotage. You’ll need to do some serious work on yourself if you’re hoping to make the most of your life. And no, it probably isn’t your fault — but it’s certainly become your problem. Part of you is powerful, intelligent, competitive, driven and incredibly lucky — the perfect success package.
The other part is depressive, co-dependent, confused and suspicious of anything that comes too easily. It’s almost as though you want to suffer. Start by reminding yourself hourly that you deserve the very best. Then concentrate on a relationship that’s in grave danger. If your love life lasts the year, treasure it for life.
Your career, on the other hand, is destined for great things. There are opportunities and surprise turns in the road. You certainly won’t be bored. But some self-analysis — and even a little help — could make your life much more comfortable as you learn to accept what was yours all along. Good luck.
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