Weekly Astroguide

From the base, mountains looks daunting. It's a wonder that anyone ever climbs them at all! But for mountaineers, those faraway summits are a challenge, rather than an arduous climb. So, as life tends to provide us all with our own psychological challenges, how are you feeling about the peak in front of you? Are you apprehensive about your ability to rise to the task? This week, you only have to take the first steps on the climb. Then, you'll see just how capable and ready you are. There are spectacular views ahead. In your love life: Your sensitivity and compassion helps you melt away other people's defences. That special ability will bring a breakthrough.

If you look at anything in the right way, at the right angle or in the right light then you can see its unique beauty. Sounds cheesy, doesn't it? But it's true. You've probably had those moments sitting on the bus, or walking through a park, or spending an afternoon with someone you love, when everything seems to glow. In such moments, we reflect some of that light too. If you're feeling insecure about the aura you're radiating, all you have to do is focus on the brightness you see in others, and you'll shine too. In your love life: Make a commitment? Or let something go? It's time to assert your true self' over these conflicting urges and impulses.

Have you booked any plane tickets, recently? Or been on a grand voyage? Although the world is your oyster, the cosmos has another kind of expedition in mind for you now. It's an expedition into the vastness of yourself. A voyage of intellectual and emotional discovery can bring rich rewards. Your mind is a creative wonder, and delving into its depths can open new vistas. It's time to move on from the certainties which have been holding you back, and enter fresh and exciting territory which is full of hope. In your love life: Your biggest problem right now? Imaginary fears! Your biggest emotional anxiety is highly unlikely to come to anything at all.

Often, the best way to take your mind off something that's bothering you is to focus on something that annoys you even more! But over time this can lead to a search for catastrophe after catastrophe, even where one might not exist. This week, try searching for a glimmer of light if you find yourself in an unsatisfactory situation. It's in the darkest skies that we see the brightest stars. Once you make this initial switch of perspective, you'll realise that you can see glistenings of hope, joy, love, and inspiration. In your love life: Astrology is most helpful to those who seek direction rather than destination. Relax. Be willing to learn and all will be well.

We have a way of projecting past failures on to future projects. Then, because we have no control over the past, we pessimistically assume that the future is set in stone, too. Why bother constructing a vision for a happier, brighter, fairer future when it's probably going to fail? But, the future's yours for the taking. Don't let anyone yourself included convince you otherwise. Broadcast your vision for the world to see this week. Your inspiration can be inspirational, and will encourage others to give you the help you need. In your love life: It's going to become clear that you are more fortunate than you know. Be grateful, not fearful. Rewards await.

Whether it's the candy floss, the dodgems or the helter-skelter, most of us love a funfair. What about the game that tests your strength? Well-built individuals queue up to hit a base with an oversized hammer, hoping to be strong enough to win a prize. Of course, they all practise a few times before they manage to hit the bell. This week, as you encounter a task that seems impossibly large, think of that! You're facing the latest in a series of hurdles. You've got all the experience you need to succeed. And you will. In your love life: A decision is needed. The stress is unbearable. Accept that, in your emotional life, there is no ultimate answer... and relax!

A stock market graph of prosperity never follows a straight path. The line zigs and zags up and down, so it's imperative to view it over a decent timescale to discern any trends. You're emotionally invested in something you've been working on which you are keen to encourage and develop. But as Venus and Jupiter face their first big test since they met in November, you may be experiencing a sense of volatility about your plans. This is not the end of the adventure, though. The journey to success is surprisingly meandering. In your love life: A development is trying to tell you something. Do my readings seem baffling? Keep paying heed till you get the message.

Venus is about to leave your opposite sign. So is it time to say goodbye to feeling valued? Will the affection you've been enjoying cease? Do you need to prepare yourself to start questioning the motives behind any kind gestures? No! No! No! The only person you need to be concerned about is anyone who suggests that you need to start thinking defensively. Your greatest strength is your trusting nature. This week, if you trust and follow your instincts, you can bring out the best in yourself and others too. In your love life: Once-difficult things now look simple. You will soon discover you know exactly how to handle the challenge you face.

What springs to mind when you hear someone talking about the unexplained'? Boats missing in the Bermuda Triangle, aliens, Area 51, The X-Files, ghosts, conspiracy theories and crop circles? Of course we don't have to search far to find things that befuddle even the brightest minds. Instructions for assembling flat-pack furniture are a perfect example! Or why certain people can never tidy up after themselves! Right now you're searching for an explanation. But the answer is less elusive than you fear. In your love life: You need to communicate an alternative idea in attractive terms. Even a small step will be better than none.

In 1968 a scientist called Spencer Silver was trying to develop a strong glue. One of his experiments created the opposite: a weak adhesive that could be re-used. A decade later that discovery became the Post-It Note. Sometimes we discount something because it doesn't have an instant application. At the moment what you're experiencing seems of little use. But you'll soon be extremely thankful for what you're learning. Keep open minded to all possibilities, and you'll find creative ways to move ahead this week. In your love life: Time matters more than money. Money can be acquired again. Consider why you let irrelevant issues eat up your time.

Do you need luck on your side right now? Is it time to seek out four-leafed clovers, collect upturned horseshoes, and blow on your dice? Should you be avoiding ladders and watching out for black cats? In truth, you don't need supernatural intervention to deal with any of your problems. Which is lucky, as your chances of winning the lottery can't be guaranteed! Nevertheless, as Venus links to Jupiter in your sign you can undoubtedly profit from a stroke of good fortune be ready to seize it and run with it. In your love life: Some dreams ought not to become a reality. Think carefully in choosing an inspiring dream that has merit; then pursue it.

A Freudian slip is defined as an unintentional error in speech or action that betrays what a person is actually thinking about. Such is the power of our internal thoughts that sometimes we give voice to them without meaning to. There's a good chance you've experienced this recently. Something keeps bubbling to the surface. So, maybe it's time to stop trying to suppress it. This week, you can find the courage to say what you mean and mean what you say. Stop holding back and you'll feel much more optimistic. In your love life: Is false belief that you might be wasting your time preventing progress? Stick with a plan. You will get somewhere good.

February's partial Eclipse takes place mid-month in an area of the sky associated with your prosperity and security. But, it's not just the position of the Eclipse that suggests you're facing a series of positive celestial circumstances. The Sun, Venus and Mercury all link encouragingly to your ruler. Any clouds are likely to reveal an unexpected silver lining this month. Though I wouldn't advise chasing after rainbows in the hope of finding a pot of gold, if you keep your good sense, whilst remaining hopeful, you'll prosper. In your love life: The dilemma and confusion you face are giving rise to uncertainty. Be open to the possibility of a constructive compromise.

Of all the tools in the box, you're one that needs to be handled with care. Why? Because you're one of the sharpest! Some people try to be too clever they over-complicate simple decisions and overlook the obvious solutions. But you know about wisdom. In February, you'll need to remain clear-headed. You can talk things through, and consider your options, but when it comes down to it, being sensible and pragmatic will take you where you want to be. You may even surprise yourself with your razor-like clarity. In your love life: Stop thinking about what you ought' to be feeling and start feeling good about what's happening. All will go well soon!

We all have a set of beliefs that we hold dear to our hearts; which guides our decisions and influences our every thought and action. This might be faith in a concept, a person, a spiritual practice or a particular philosophy. But it's important to reserve the right to review the truths that we hold so close to our hearts. Otherwise, we robotically follow a path towards the future, and lose the vital ability to make choices. Don't be afraid to stand by what you believe in this week. But remember that it's okay to change your mind.In your love life: Don't waste time wrestling with the impossible; trust that somehow, soon enough, something will alter. It will.

We have our own belief system; tenets we cling to because they give us confidence, or define our sense of who we are. That's why we're sometimes so quick to distrust people who take a different view. But what if we're wrong, and they're right? What happens if we've unwittingly wrapped ourselves in a bubble, rejecting everything but what we want to hear? Asking such difficult questions this month will avoid self-deception. The answers you find won't just be valuable, they'll be more to your liking than you can imagine. In your love life: You find yourself in unfamiliar territory. But you're not there for what it contains, you're in it for what it can lead to.

We like to think of ourselves as living in a civilised society. But a quick scan of the latest headlines is enough to remind us that there are many unenlightened corners in our world. Meanwhile, we're busy refining our levels of sophistication and respectability. Everyone deserves respect, but it's an attribute that needs to be earned rather than given. Events this month provide a chance to reassess a challenging situation. If you respond with honesty, pragmatism and sensitivity, you can turn your ambition into a success. In your love life: What's happening is potentially big. You are in the process of overcoming a limitation. Relationships can only improve.

As the partial Eclipse arrives mid-month, just as the Sun is about to conjunct your ruler, it marks a long-awaited turning point. It brings the moment when you can finally see the value of what you've been learning, and put it into perspective. The difficulties you've experienced have helped you develop a precious commodity; wisdom. Now, it's time for your vivid imagination to come to the fore. This month, make time for daydreaming. Don't dismiss any of your ideas as fantastical. You're closer to realising your dreams than you imagine. In your love life: You are moving away from a time of turmoil. A set of inspiring revelations await you. Healing can now be set in place.

This month's partial Eclipse signifies an important moment. As it draws closer towards the middle of the month, your power grows like a spring under more and more pressure, until it can be contained no longer, and bursts forth. It doesn't need to be a destructive explosion, but it could well be dramatic. You have the potential to unlock an unsatisfactory situation. Of course, power can be harnessed positively or negatively, so it's up to you to direct your energy effectively. Fortunately, you're blessed with integrity too. Be courageous! In your love life: You're not interested in blame, merely in knowing how to make a positive contribution. Your desire will bring results.

Better the devil you know' is a saying that doesn't make much sense. The problem with devils is that we never get to know them. Just as we think we do, they change, and confound us again. Our demons are tricky blighters! The good news is that, as Venus leaves your opposite sign (just before the partial Eclipse), you can enjoy the company of both the devils you know or think you know and those you don't. And, if you avoid fire and brimstone, you'll find that it's angels, rather than devils that keep you company this month. In your love life: To make a flow of energy head for rewarding destinations, you needn't blow up a dam. Just divert a few streams.

It sometimes feels as if we're required to walk round with subtext boards' flashing up notes that put our actions into context. Perhaps someone will develop an app that explains what we're all doing. It would save time, but can't we choose when, and with whom, we want to share the intimacies of our inner lives? In February, you'll develop a greater understanding of what motivated you to make recent decisions. Though you're feeling compelled to explain your motives, you need to share only when you feel ready. In your love life: You really have the power now to turn a situation around and create co-operation where there's lately been conflict.

To do something well, you need to put your heart into it. Since you're smart and capable, you know when you can bend the rules, and when you need to fully commit. But this month's Eclipse, plus Venus' change of signs, energises you to do much more than you think you're capable of doing. Your optimism, energy and hope can reinvigorate prospects of success, and help solve a conundrum. Investing your time and effort may feel like a sacrifice, but it's the price you pay for progress. And this month, you're on to a bargain. In your love life: To attain power in your emotional life, resolve to take everything cheerfully in your stride. Don't let aggravation get to you.

Scientists in Switzerland, working on the Large Hadron Collider, are changing our understanding of the properties of mass. Perhaps one day, we'll be able to similarly re-quantify our own heavy psychological baggage. We'll know exactly which experiences can be cast off, and which lessons are worth taking to heart. Meanwhile, it's time to reassess the emotional burden you've been carrying. The Eclipse brings the energy to shift the weight, and lighten your load. Then you can move more easily to where you want to go. In your love life: If it seems that life is sending a cloud of doubt in your direction, hang on to who you know and what you trust about them!

Are great leaders born or made? Often it's a mix of both. There's no denying that some people are blessed with the sort of charisma that makes people listen and respond. And you are one of those people! Folk listen to what you say, and act upon your ideas. Yet, being so outward looking and adventurous, you might not have noticed the effect you have. The coming mid-month partial Eclipse will help bring your persuasive powers to the fore. If you're in need of something, there's an easy way to get it. So, gather up your courage and ask. In your love life: The cosmos want to bring positive transformation in a key area of your life. Just stop looking so hard for this!

It's ironic that we're at the highest risk of making errors when we're trying our hardest to get things right. We push too far, strain too hard and if we're not careful, overshoot the mark. Our sense of perspective gets lost. As Mercury, the planet of deft communication, links with dark Pluto in your sign, perhaps you're right to be nervous of being plunged into relationship difficulties. But don't let any initial gloom fool you. Hold your nerve. Reaching a new depth of understanding isn't easy but you'll soon realise how valuable it is. In your love life: Carrying too much psychological weight? Work on making your heart feel lighter, the rest of your life will follow suit.

As the Sun joins Venus in your sign, you're remembering a crucial piece of information: the only person who's in charge of you, is you! This will come as a shock to anyone who thinks that they can influence your thoughts and actions. You haven't been feeling quite yourself of late, and you've been more susceptible to suggestion. Now, you'll find that your ambitions and values are clearer than ever. When pressured to do something you don't agree with, you won't have any trouble finding your voice. Say it loud! In your love life: You are listening too carefully to one well-intentioned opinion. You know far more about yourself than the so-called experts.

Hello? Who's in charge here? Somewhere in your life, there's been confusion about who should take the reins on a particular issue. You're not usually one to leap up and seize control but you can't endure this chaos a moment longer. Something needs to be done. And soon. But if you stand up and take control, aren't you risking making a fool of yourself? Whatever happens, your well-intentioned initiative will impress those around you. And, soon enough you'll begin to feel a lot more comfortable in your new role. In your love life: Write a letter but don't send it. Get your feelings out, then put them away. Articulate it to yourself to clarify all you need.

Karl Marx said, The philosophers have only interpreted the world, in various ways. The point, is to change it.' Actions, we're told, speak louder than words. And they do. But that doesn't mean that we can leap into motion without thinking about consequences. Taking time and being patient has its advantages. It's a sign of confidence and strength. Sometimes inaction is the bravest path of all. So take the time you need to make your mind up this week. Then, when you act out your ideas, you can, in your way, change the world. In your love life: Big stuff is happening. Soon you will gain much reassurance that will help you to improve many situations.

If you're wearing the psychological equivalent of boxing gloves you can unlace them! A dispute is coming to an end and you don't need to protect yourself nor ensure that your verbal jabs are cushioned. As Mars leaves your opposite sign it helps to calm a conflict. Though there are rarely clear-cut winners, as the Sun changes signs, there's a sense that your reputation hasn't been harmed by your ability to fight your corner. But it's time to remind people that you're capable of great kindness and compatibility too. In your love life: Apprehensive? Fear not. Interpersonal communications may have been difficult, but they are about to get a whole lot better.

As a Gemini, you're opinionated, passionate and open. Secrets are for people who aren't interested in sharing knowledge. And that's hardly your style! Sure, your energy causes a few ruffled feathers sometimes, but you're only trying to help. Just because someone doesn't want to confront something doesn't mean they shouldn't. Much as your verbosity can frustrate those around you, as Mars moves opposite your sign and Mercury conjuncts Pluto, your clarity can make a big difference to someone's life this week. In your love life: There may be questions in your emotional life that it is unwise to ask, far less expect an answer to at the moment.

It's called the gift of the gab. And those who possess it get what they want more often than not. They're naturally good at selling concepts, ideas and even lifestyles. That's all well and good when they're promoting something that's useful or positive. But they can be just as good at advertising something ridiculous and unhealthy. Something isn't true just because an enthusiastic advocate declares that it is. This weekend, don't be beguiled into believing something without double-checking the facts. In your love life: Don't let a glimpse in the mirror shake your confidence. Notice instead, the great reverence someone has for you.

Did your parents worry about you falling in with a bad crowd'? As adults, we're still judged by the friends we keep. But, there's a world of difference between a surface opinion formed from a distance, and the depth of a close friendship. You don't know them as well as I do' is not an expression just for teenagers. As the Sun moves opposite your sign, it brings your attention to one particularly close companion. They need your help to make a difficult decision. You won't be sorry for the efforts you make to support them. In your love life: Sensitive? Soon, you will be feeling a lot less unsettled and you will have far less aggravation to react to.

Invention, isn't created from a void, it comes out of chaos,' wrote Mary Shelley and, since she created one of our most terrifying monsters, her point is worth considering. How can innovation, creativity and imagination rise from convention, lethargy or boredom? There's got to be a spark, a crazy moment of what if...' and the drive, belief and passion to pull that into the realm of reality. Your current idea could make a difference so profound that it comes to be seen as one of the most sensible decisions you've ever made. In your love life: To avoid unnecessary angst, be gentle regarding what you say and forgiving, regarding what you hear this week.

People who've known both poverty and prosperity are best qualified to understand the value of money. When you've experienced both sides of the coin you know how much the coin is worth and what it's best spent on. Mars is moving out of the part of the sky that governs your resources, just after the Sun has joined Venus in the area that encourages generosity. But you don't have to be rich to be able to feel wealthy this week. If you share what you hold in your heart, you'll receive something that money can't buy. In your love life: Looking for a more solid support? You must first abandon a dubious arrangement. Be brave. Things will soon improve.

When you're playing a game of chess, you can't let your emotions take over. That's a sure-fire way to lose the game. Once you feel a tinge of excitement, you stop thinking clearly and start rushing moves. Even when your opponent is closing in on your best pieces, a calm, cool exterior is best. It's a hard strategy to learn but this week, if you put passion aside, you can turn trouble into success. As Mercury conjuncts Pluto if you apply a logical strategy to a key area of your life, you'll find yourself in a winning position. In your love life: If you don't set out to achieve the impossible, how can you hope for a miracle? Don't rule out anything positive right now.

Mars is moving into your sign. Perhaps you can already sense its presence. You have a renewed feeling of resolve, and a determination to get to where you want to be. Yes, there are obstacles ahead, but you know what you can do to overcome them. Many of your challenges seem to be caused by other people's decisions. You can't tell if they're motivated by a wilful desire to cause mischief or just ignorance but either way, you can win through. Just take your time before beginning to turn things around. In your love life: Something is starting to come together. It's intense and exhausting. But you will gain all you need to know to fix a problem.

Even in these scientific times, people still claim that they can perform alchemy. This is the art whereby base metals can be turned into gold. From medieval times to the modern internet age, people have insisted that they have the power to perform this miracle. Whether we choose to believe them or not, emotional alchemy definitely exists. That feeling of gloom you've been battling with can now can be transformed into a bright and shining reason to look to the future. This is a week filled with hope and positivity. In your love life: We are brought up to feel that indecision is a vice. Not always; now you'll profit if you allow yourself some uncertainty.

Where's the light at the end of the tunnel? You've been running around like a headless chicken trying to achieve this, finish that, and co-ordinate the other. When will this chaotic feeling end? Whenever you want it to! You have more power than you realise. And what you're seeing as chaos is actually evidence of your own exceptional multi-tasking talent. You might feel panicked and stressed, but if you could step back, you'd see that everything is perfectly under control. Have confidence in yourself everyone else does! In your love life: Diplomacy is called for. You might get further and faster by being blunt; but being sensitive will spare you from trouble.

Excuse me, but do you own this planet? Can you show me the certificate that proves it? No? OK, well can you show me the one that shows that you own a small corner of it? You can't do that either? Hmm. Well, to be honest, neither can I. Mind you, that doesn't stop swathes of people all around the world from prancing about as if they do, while those with real responsibilities swear blindly that it's nothing to do with them. We all have the power to make a difference. As your ruler and Pluto align this week, use yours for the greater good. In your love life: Don't waste time regretting wasted time! Act now. You can make the story of tomorrow a tale of true triumph.

No one becomes wise by mistake. Even those people who don't seek wisdom acquire it via life experience. As long as we're open-minded and open-hearted, lessons can be learned and insights gained. This week, although you may not want to look, if you're brave enough to face the challenge before you, you'll be surprised by what you see. You have control of your destiny. No matter how scary a situation appears, it can transform you. The ground under your feet is fertile. Now, the cosmos is nourishing you. It's time to grow. In your love life: Much-needed change is about to occur. Don't fight to control the uncontrollable. Courage is all that's needed.

We talk about the chapters of our lives, when really we should be talking about books. Every milestone reached, each mountain climbed represents an entire novel. When we finish something, there's often a blissful time when we're able to bask in the glory of our achievement like an epilogue. We think it would be wonderful to have more time to languish in such moments. But wouldn't that soon bore you? No matter how comfortable you are, don't struggle against growth. Your sequel, the next big adventure, awaits. In your love life: Some feelings are simply beyond time, analysis and explanation. Your love life is about to increase greatly.

The saying absence makes the heart grow fonder' has a hidden meaning: lack (or absence) drives progress and growth. When we feel safe and fed, we stay still. When you've got a good thing going, being restless potentially jeopardises the situation. The course of human history has been directed by people who found themselves wanting, and needing to fill the void with something new. The empty feeling you've had can be shaken off as you discover not only what it is that you're searching for, but also how to get it. In your love life: You will soon hear a brilliant idea. It may yet lead to a change in your heart, your affections and your priorities.

You're one of life's natural influencers. People listen to what you say, absorb your take on events, and adjust their lives accordingly. The only person who doesn't see this... is you! For reasons that evade those who know you best, you doubt your own powers of persuasion. The question you keep asking is: what difference can I make? The answer, is: all the difference. This week's circumstances may compel you to recognise belatedly how capable and powerful you can be. And the results will be more positive than you imagine. In your love life: Dreams matter. Heed your most inspiring vision, and show similar courtesy to what touches someone else's heart.

There are some facts that we think we know with certainty. But there's a strong possibility that you're on the brink of making a decision based on an assumption. Even though you feel as if you're in possession of all the facts, when you were building the foundations of your idea, some misinformation crept in. So, before moving more deeply into this situation, it's worth taking a moment to re-examine what you know. It might feel like taking one step forward, two steps back, but it's better than heading down the wrong path. In your love life: You have heightened sensitivity right now. There are good reasons why you want what you want. Trust your instinct.

I'm a firm believer in the power of intuition. It seems to me that we're all too ready to dismiss our gut feelings and inner voices, or trample over them with the brute force of logic. Though my opinion on this is unlikely to change, it doesn't mean that there's no place for reason. Sometimes a dose of rational thinking is precisely what's required. Right now, your powers of deduction are supercharged. If you stop searching for supernatural answers, and apply your mind, you'll calculate the most straightforward solution to your challenge. In your love life: The one you would most like help from, now needs help from you. Forget your needs; look at what is needed of you.

You might think you'll only ever encounter a psychic inside a brightly-striped tent at the seaside. Someone wearing a shawl and hovering their hands over a crystal ball. In truth, you've met many more psychics than you realise. They hold normal jobs, and betray no outward sign that they're receiving a stream of unseen feedback. The only subtle clue to their power is that they sometimes betray unusual depths of understanding. Your own inner aerial is picking up strong signals right now. Act on what they're telling you. In your love life: A new source of light is entering your world. You are learning about someone. Fear is giving way to confidence.

With Jupiter in your sign aligning so pleasingly with Pluto, this is a moment to take the bull by the horns. There's no point in dancing around problems or hoping they'll go away. Of course, at other times this is a perfectly acceptable strategy. But, this week, it would be such a waste of a golden opportunity. The universe is supplying you with all the tools you need to outwit a conundrum, and look beyond conventional methods of tackling difficult issues. Be willing to explore these avenues, and the insight you gain will transform your week. In your love life: You need to move on and explore a new perspective and adapt to a change. The status quo is not an option. Be brave!

You need to be brave to go into a sensory deprivation tank. It's a place where you're denied access to both sight and sound. Scientists have discovered that our brains begin to create a new reality a world in our heads, when we're isolated in such a way. I find this very heartening. It suggests that we're all living in our imaginations and that the real world is a construct which, through thought alone, we can change. As your ruler and Pluto combine so encouragingly, you can start to create your own rewarding future this week. In your love life: Good times ahead... if you can face reality. Say what must be said; listen to an emotive message that must be heard.

We're all composed of a unique blend of genetics and experiences. There have been moments in your life that remain personal to you, that have helped to create your hidden strengths. You're entitled to this secret knowledge it's what makes you you. It enables you to make decisions. And it gives you the wisdom to take responsibility when others feel powerless. A choice must now be made. Even if it must be made on behalf of someone else, you're the only one who can make it. Be wise, be brave be you! In your love life: It is not always easy to see the glory of our loved ones. But soon, you'll have a delightful encounter.

Although we're masters of our own destiny, our ability to influence what happens around us depends on the situation at hand. If the case were otherwise, we'd probably all be millionaires! But, many things require more than effort; we must also be in the right place at the right time. You are exactly in the right place, at the right time, to effect an upward and favourable change in your fortunes. This week, with good timing, and diligence, you really can take your fate into your own hands. Just be careful what you wish for! In your love life: A development is touching on your greatest hope and deepest fear. Take courage; you could alter your life forever.

As Mars converges with your traditional ruler, Jupiter, will you hanker for times gone by? Will you be singing, Tradition!' at the top of your voice like Topol in Fiddler On The Roof? Actually, no! Events in the sky this week suggest an exciting journey of progress, rather than a yearning for the past. But that's not to say that you shouldn't be looking inwards as well as to the horizon. One way to read this week's alignments would indicate the discovery of hidden wealth. Perhaps, If I Were A Rich Man is a more appropriate number! In your love life: Sometimes you need to just give yourself a break. You are entitled to stop and relax for a while in your emotional life.

Even the least superstitious amongst us know what brings bad luck: crossing a black cat's path, walking under a ladder there's quite a list. Good luck sometimes seems more elusive than its cousin. Yet, although things don't seem to be going your way, you know that your guardian angel isn't far away. That's why you're known for your optimism. You're naturally expectant, and keep hoping that you'll hear the sound of opportunity knocking at your door. It beckons this week. Keep looking, and follow its direction. In your love life: A truce is due in some emotional or psychological battle. A new situation will restore your confidence and strength.

Clark Kent was mild-mannered to the point of meek. With his conservative clothes and shy persona, he was often ignored and pushed around. Even his fellow newspaper reporter Lois Lane thought him a bit of a clot. But, when people were in peril, Clark changed. He transformed into a hero, and rescued the vulnerable. I'm not saying that you have to turn into a superhero this week. But you can draw on a power that usually remains hidden. No matter what casts a shadow in your life now, you're more than a match for it. In your love life: Are efforts to resolve a difficult situation making it complicated. Don't be too hard on yourself. Let natural magic work.

Ah, the good old days of black and white cinema! So elegant, so simple. The good guys were clean-cut, handsome and kind. The bad guys had evil inscribed in every crevice of their rugged faces. Nowadays, there are as many shades of grey as there are colours in the rainbow and it's harder to distinguish the hero from the villain. It's tricky but it's more realistic. You're dealing with an intricate scenario that deserves close attention. If you look beyond the surface this week, you'll find an answer that you like. In your love life: Wordsworth wrote of nameless acts of love; the sweet things you do will bring the sweetest results back to you.

People aren't always quite what they seem. Insecure folk can appear aggressive. Lethargy hides discontentment. Getting in touch with our feelings is easy to say, but hard to do. And we miss so much when we simply accept people at face value. When we take the time to look a little closer, and consider different angles, we have greater awareness of the real motivations behind surprising actions. This week brings a precious opportunity to deepen a relationship through shared experience and understanding. In your love life: You are working hard and someone else is doing little. Can it be fair? You are entitled to request a change.

Agatha Christie wrote: Instinct is a marvellous thing. It can neither be explained nor ignored.' The problem is that it often speaks in the same intoxicating whisper as hope, fear and desire. So how can we tell which one we're hearing when it's so easy to muddle them up? With Mars conjunct Jupiter and your ruler's triple conjunction this week, your intuition is being highlighted. You can't let hope outweigh reason, but you can trust in your ability to recognise a good thing when you find it. There's a very good chance that you will. In your love life: You have been following a plan that could never bring you real joy. As this dawns on you, a clearer path will emerge.

We're often our own harshest critics, but we're not always our own best judges. Sometimes, we wear an outfit we think is absolutely fashion-forward, only to realise with hindsight that it was more of a faux pas! Sometimes, too, we hide our talents from others because we doubt our abilities. You've been too hard on yourself lately. Now, you're being encouraged to think positively, and courageously share what makes you special. No one's perfect. But under this inspiring cosmic climate, you can be as confident as you are capable. In your love life: Have you given too much respect to something that is best taken lightly. Make some changes; reduce worries.

You know the feeling of adrenaline, exhilaration and excitement (mixed with more than a pinch of fear) that you get as you tip over the edge of a roller-coaster? It comes as more of a surprise when we feel similar emotions when confronted by the biggest and smartest decisions of our life. Recently, you've been pondering your position with someone or something. Although you feel precarious and unsettled, these are not symptoms that you need to worry about. If you trust what inspires you, you'll be on the right track. In your love life: It's time to ask for a little help from your friends.' You know where help can come from. What do you have to lose?

You'd do well to prepare for the impact of the triple conjunction this week since your ruler, Pluto, is at the heart of the action. Jupiter's influence will help you finally to right a situation that's been unsettling you. And the planet of luck's conjunction with Mars suggests your quest to uncover greater integrity will lead you to an important discovery. You can cast off false assumptions and champion the truth. Whatever has been built on a pretence can be replaced by something that has value. You're a powerful force for good. In your love life: Is a silly theme being played out with monotonous regularity? Soon, you can break free from this vicious circle.

When Mars and your ruler Jupiter converge, it's as if you're running a race, and being encouraged to go as fast as you can. But the symbol of your sign is a centaur half human, half horse. So, the key to success is remembering that you're the one doing the encouraging! No matter how much pressure you may be under, or how urgent life feels, you're the one in control. As long as you nourish yourself as much with carrots as you do with sticks, you'll make great strides on the journey towards your goal this week. In your love life: You are being freed from a poor situation. Don't worry about the process. Be delighted about this good change.

The story of your year began in December when the Solstice marked one of the most significant moments for your sign in over thirty years, when Saturn returned to its celestial home. Given its stern reputation, Saturn's arrival can create a feeling of nervousness. But not for you! As your ruler happily settles in, you may have to roll up your sleeves, but this is the kind of work that gets you whistling! Saturn's passage through your sign lasts for almost three years. While it remains in Capricorn, you'll exude a gentle authority, and your leadership qualities will be much in demand and valued. You'll find that you naturally and delightfully receive respect. And although some doors will close, others will open and lead you to where you need to go. Of course, like most things Saturnian, this won't be an instantaneous process. Yet even if the speed sometimes feel glacial, it's shaping your emotional landscape and leaving a legacy that will be long-lasting. As Uranus moves across the zodiac, not only does it encourage you to acknowledge your unique qualities, but it also presents you with situations that you can influence with your talents. And by the time Jupiter changes signs late in 2018, you'll be wise enough to see why your vision and understanding helps you to both fit in, and stand out.

2018's headline news is Uranus' change of signs. But, for you this isn't just a tabloid story; since it's your ruling planet, it will be a uniquely personal experience. It's especially good news because when you focus on everyone else, you tend to make difficult sacrifices. In 2018, you'll find a way to avoid being selfish, whilst still looking out for number one. To understand change, it helps to be aware of the circumstances that give birth to it. With your traditional ruler, Saturn, also settling into a new home this year, you may find yourself trying hard to fit into an environment which offers little in the way of personal freedom. So, you might need to knock down some psychological walls and reconstruct them using the building blocks of your past successes. Lucky Jupiter will be on hand to help you do just that. As long as you use sensitivity and optimism as your cornerstones, you can be as imaginative and adventurous as you dare to be this year. Perseverance and self-belief will help you to put down strong roots in more forgiving soils. There'll be plenty of support to ensure that your green shoots reach maturity. As long as you take care of your environment, your unique vision will enable your garden to grow.

In 2018, Jupiter, the traditional ruler of your sign, will have more power and influence than at any time over the last decade. That's very good news! If you add Neptune (your modern ruler, which is in your sign) to the list of celestial ingredients, it helps to create a very special recipe. It's as if you have a team of celebrity chefs in your kitchen each offering their favourite ingredients. Uranus' change of signs will add spice to the mix and encourage creative thinking. And the supportive angles created between Jupiter (as it moves towards its homecoming in Sagittarius at the end of the year) with Neptune, will create many potentially delicious moments. Your ability to communicate your ideas brings the opportunity to create breakthroughs in stagnant situations; and your ability to share information will be the key to transforming what was once a distant dream into a tangible possibility. Of course, dreams are infuriatingly ethereal. Your awakening depends on you putting effort into real and sometimes tough earthly challenges. But the genie is out of the bottle. And with powerful Jupiter's influence dominating your outlook this year, whatever you wish for really can come true.

As 2018 begins, you discover the means to honour a long-held desire. With Jupiter forming an exact conjunction with your ruler in Scorpio for the first time since 1982, your deepest feelings can no longer be buried, or ignored. There's a sense of excitement in the air as you access subtle but significant realisations about how you can achieve your dreams. Uranus, the change-maker, leaves your sign in May when any upheaval in your life will begin to ease. Of course, ease is not the same as end! As Uranus turns retrograde in August and heads back into Aries in November, it may feel as if you're retracing your steps just as you thought you were making headway. But the gift of being able to look again at the changes you've instigated will add strength and conviction to your choices. In November, Jupiter's arrival in its celestial home, Sagittarius, occurs just after Uranus re-enters your sign, and will help you to see the wisdom of the actions you've been inspired to take. As you gradually appreciate the power at your disposal, and realise how you can best make use of it, 2018 marks a turning point. The key decisions you make this year really can transform your life.

2018 brings the opportunity for you to shine. For too long, your strengths have been taken for granted. As revolutionary Uranus enters your sign, just as the annual Taurus New Moon arrives around your birthday, there's little doubt that you can surpass the expectations of anyone who doubts your ability, and even confound your own misgivings. It may not feel like that as you start the year, though. With Jupiter and Mars converging opposite your sign, it appears as though someone else holds the power, and that their influence is growing stronger even threatening to dominate. But as the year progresses, you'll find that quite the opposite is true and that you're empowered by a strong, supportive alliance. This year, rather than being a solo voice, you're part of a lively and resonant chorus that will support and encourage you. As Uranus reverses out of your sign again towards the end of the year, it brings a chance to assess the long overdue changes you've initiated. Readjustment, realignment or even renegotiation will empower your choices. Your experience of awakening can't be reversed, though. And, Jupiter's change of sign will help you to explore, and maximise the advantages that the changes bring to your life.

It's rare for you to begin a process without committing to it. It's just that you're bright, alert and attentive, so if circumstances change, and another path offers a smarter way to go, you adapt and modify your plans. In 2018, a more abstract and ethereal side of your nature awakens. Given your propensity to look at every angle of a problem, it may feel strange to put your trust in unquantifiable instincts. You may find that you question your involvement in institutions you regarded as sacrosanct. But a faster, sleeker, more efficient version of yourself is downloading along with a raft of improvements, and new features. None of this will come about without periods of reflection. And there will be some hard work too. But as Jupiter makes harmonious and encouraging links to both Neptune and Pluto throughout the year, you'll be more than able to rise to any challenge. Jupiter's spirit of adventure will empower you with a sense of purpose, imagination and vision. This isn't change for the sake of it. And, as Jupiter returns to his throne towards the end of the year, you'll find something, or someone, that shows you the value of the efforts that you've made.

Throughout 2018, the movement of Uranus will not only alter the way that you're perceived, it will change your standing in the world. In May, the planet of progress moves from the part of the zodiac associated with your ambitions and reputation, and enters the area that focuses on the causes you value. It brings the dawning of a new understanding about who you are and what you stand for. 2018 is a journey that happens in fits and starts. As always, change brings challenges there'll be moments, especially with Neptune changing direction, and a Solar Eclipse, when you feel unsure of where you'll end up, as you're swept along by a powerful wave. But you're in a steady and well-crafted boat, and you have the ability to navigate your way through to dry and fertile land. Neptune, in the part of the sky linked to faith, understanding and quest for meaning, makes supportive angles with Jupiter throughout the year, ensuring that you have the creativity to turn the humblest of chances into generous opportunities. And as Jupiter returns to its celestial home towards the end of 2018, you'll be honing such impressive skills that you'll be able to guide other people towards their dream destinations too.

2018 will be very different from last year for Leos, and different too from other peoples' experiences of the year ahead. While the rest of the zodiac focuses on the movements of the outer planets, your story is highlighted by three New Moons each representing a new beginning. For a long time, you've felt as if you've been journeying towards an ever-shifting destination, but that the goalposts keep moving. The New Moon in May brings a shift in your ambitions and a time when you can visualise how to achieve your long-held dreams. As Uranus turns retrograde, around August's New Moon, any modifications that have been made in haste may need to be reassessed. But, if something's not working, you'll know what you need to do to make things run both smoothly, and better. Pausing to reboot your ideas will do the trick. As Uranus returns to Aries around November's New Moon, you'll be ready to move on from any challenges. And, near the end of the year, as Jupiter moves towards its celestial home, it encourages your creativity, self-expression and generosity. You'll find that you're more than capable of dealing with any obstacle. In fact, you'll be leading the way over the finishing line.

As Uranus energises a new sector of the celestial skies in 2018, it heralds the first of many green shoots of spring, which signal the end of a time during which you've been hibernating. Too often recently, you've felt as if you were being held back in the dark, when all you wanted to do was to proceed with clarity and purpose. You have a mission, which you're determined to fulfil.But, over the past year, circumstances transpired to blow you off course. Just as you started to establish rhythm and momentum, something (or someone) forced you to revaluate and plot a new route. It's not that 2018 won't have any surprises in store. Uranus' movement between signs ensures that there will be plenty of those! But, rather than finding yourself caught in a storm, you'll have a fair wind filling your sails. While overcoming obstacles, you will gain valuable insight and understanding. And, as the year progresses, you'll develop a new and mature attitude towards your past. This insight will bring the ability to transform any millstones you've been carrying into the foundations on which you can build a brighter future.

For seven years, Uranus, planet of disruption and disobedience has been opposite your sign. As hard as you've tried to foster understanding, and live in harmony with those closest to you, one revelation after another has made it hard to keep on an even keel. Although it has been a struggle, it has also given you a window into the lives of other people that you'd never ordinarily see. As Uranus changes signs on May 15, the mysterious sources of disruption will melt away. What you've experienced as contrariness will start to make sense. And you'll begin to find ways to combine your talents and perspectives which will enable you to work constructively with other people. You'll realise that you're part of a strong and immensely capable team. Jupiter is making a powerful journey across the celestial sky this year. Its alignments will help you to take any surprises in your stride, and grow more secure and good humoured as you focus on your goals. And as it returns to its celestial home in Sagittarius, at the end of the year, the wisdom you've gained will benefit those around you, as well as, of course, you!

2018 gets off to a good start for Scorpios! You begin with Jupiter and your ruler, Mars, in your sign. It's the first time these two energetic and adventurous planets have so precisely converged in Scorpio since 1982. In terms of starting with a bang, it doesn't get much louder than this! And, as Uranus begins to move into your opposite sign for the first time in 84 years, you can expect a spectacular firework display. Jupiter's presence brings the feeling of riding in a hot air balloon. He's happy to see where the wind takes him, and keen to rise to the top of every situation. Mars acts like a provocateur encouraging you to turn the heat up so much that you could float dangerously high. Fortunately, Pluto's weighty influence will ensure that you remain close enough to the ground. While Jupiter will entice you to venture through old boundaries, and explore every glimmer on the horizon, Pluto helps you to discern whether you're chasing a mirage, or pursuing a transforming opportunity. 2018 brings great opportunity for success and satisfaction. As Uranus changes signs in May this year, it's likely that an already close relationship will be the key to awakening the potential of your situation. With the help of those close to you, and cosmic support, the faith you have in others, and yourself, will be rewarded.

As we move into 2018, you should be feeling a sense of relief. After nearly three years in Sagittarius, Saturn moved into a new sector of the sky in December. Like an animal which has been cooped up in a cage, you may still be cautious, and even a little reluctant to explore your surroundings. Throughout the year, the feeling of release will grow, bringing potential for more field frolicking and roaming than even you can imagine! As Uranus, the planet of unexpected change moves into a new sector of the sky in May, it compounds your new-found sense of freedom. You'll feel the need to mix things up and inject more creativity both in your work life and on the home front too. If there is an alternative, and better ways of doing things, you'll find them. But the big finale to the feel-good story of 2018 is your ruler Jupiter's return to your sign. Arriving just before your birthday, it signals an era where every step holds the promise of adventure. Jupiter can be regarded as the king of the gods. As it only returns home once every twelve years, you have every right to get excited, and give 2018 a royal welcome!

A new idea is as vulnerable as a snowflake. Bright, sparkly and unique, it's a precious gift. But with one gust of criticism or a blast of doubt, our insights and creative thoughts can melt away. While Mercury was retrograde, harsh winds may have buffeted your plans. But, don't let the memory of a recent tempest stop you from sailing into clearer waters this week. Keep true to your vision, and consolidating gifts will appear not just under the Christmas tree either. Tangible support from those you value is on offer. In your love life: Don't think of a relationship as success' or failure'. Embrace inconsistency. Nurture your sense of humour. All will be well.

Venus was a popular figure in ancient mythology. And, although polyamory wasn't unusual for the Greek and Roman gods, they were quick to be jealous too. As Venus conjuncts your traditional ruler, you're being encouraged to sharpen the focus of your feelings. This doesn't mean that you should focus only on your nearest and dearest. But a concentrated dose of well-aimed charm, and kindness will go a long way this festive week. With your charismatic powers being heightened, you can bring joy to the proceedings! In your love life: No matter how scary you believe a situation is, you have just enough power now to make everything okay.

If you search under the tower, just to the right of the space shuttle, you'll find the sledge waiting. People in your life haven't been exactly speaking gobbledegook, but they've been hard to understand. You've listened intently, thought about all the messages you've received, and you're still none the wiser. Normally, this wouldn't matter so much but, as you move into the festive week, you'd love to understand more. Mercury is turning direct. It's not just Christmas that's coming, it's clarity and clear communication too. In your love life: Is someone working against your best interests? Maybe it's a good time to reconsider what your best interests are!

A friend of mine used to say, I'm always right even when I'm wrong!' He was joking (I think!) but we all like being on the moral high ground. Sometimes, in our scramble to get to the top, we step on other peoples' feelings, while other folk never admit to an error because they don't want to lose face. As Christmas approaches, the pressure mounts. We all want to be full of seasonal joy. As Mercury's retrograde movement comes to an end, and your ruler links to Neptune, be sensitive, keep an open mind, and all will be well. In your love life: You sense a foreboding. How seriously you should take this cause for concern? Not at all. Don't nurture negativity.

A watched pot never boils...' but I don't need to remind you of that! You know perfectly well how slowly watched pots boil, because there's one that you haven't been able to take your eyes off and I'm not talking about the Christmas gravy! The progress you're making seems incremental, and you're worrying that your plan will never be cooked. But you're about to find answers to questions that will bring peace and goodwill. As Venus converges with Saturn, you'll see a meaningful return on the time and energy you've invested. In your love life: It is possible now to end a self-perpetuating cycle of argument in your emotional life.

Some people claim to be able to read minds. A much larger group is certain that such abilities are trickery. Sceptics accept every possibility but one that a few amongst us really do have special, and unusual gifts. Although you might not be developing a third eye', as Mercury turns direct, you'll finally start to understand someone better this festive week. With your new insight, deeply held misunderstandings can be peacefully resolved. If you embrace what's been so hard to see, a healthier, happier time lies in store. In your love life: Your pathway, in the past, may have seemed like a wobbly tightrope. Destiny now makes your route clear and inspiring.

Venus is entering your opposite sign. That's not just good news for your love life. That's great news for your unloved life! Because just as something was starting to prove difficult, and daunting, Venus' conjunction with Saturn will help you to see its value. With delightful timing, the cosmos offers you the chance to appreciate what you have, and who you have it with. Just don't sacrifice long-term dreams for short-term pleasures. There are ways in which you can ease your burden, and advance your prospects too. In your love life: I cannot stress strongly enough how glorious your long-term outlook is. I suspect you are not convinced. Trust me.

Often our colleagues are no more than that. They're simply the people we need around us to get things done. And given how much time in life is devoted to work, that can sometimes make life feel a little lonely and restricting. But this week, you'll find yourself surrounded by more kindness than you're used to. It will creep out of crevices and seep into the fabric of your days. Any doubts and fears about your future can, for the time being at least, be set to one side. You can relax over the festive season. Go on! You deserve it! In your love life: You may be worrying too much. Confidence is coming, though, to envelop you in a kind of protective shoe.

Most of us have experienced d©j  vu. Although there's no scientific explanation for it, some people interpret such feelings as signs of faith. There's a strong sense that what you've experienced in the past is now powerfully affecting you. You've been through, and learnt, a lot. As Mercury turns direct, if you can see why a situation has turned out the way it has, then, with your unique sensitivity, and natural communication skills, you'll find that you can stand strong and enjoy your role as peacemaker over the festive week. In your love life: You may need to think again about what you'd like to banish from the garden of your emotional life.

From an evolutionary point of view, holding a grudge makes sense. If we remember the reasons for the stresses we've faced, our chance of repeating the situation decreases. That's the theory anyway! But, as we prepare to repeat familiar rituals, (that bring their share of challenges), it's good to remember that such a perspective closes us to new opportunities. How much you're willing to forgive, and how much you can afford to forget is up to you. This festive week, if you're kind to yourself, those around you will benefit too. In your love life: Could someone else be stuck, and your only crime is to be involved with them? Find a fault and fix it. Success awaits.

When we say something's too good to be true, are we describing what we see, or how we see it? Mercury's retrograde period created a climate of insecurity. Now, as Venus and Saturn converge, it's understandable that you're wary of letting down the protective barriers you've placed carefully around you. But if you limit the kindness you give, you'll limit the amount you receive. Mars in your sign is encouraging you to be boldly generous. Be true to these principles, and the festivities this week really can be too good to be true. In your love life: You don't need to explain everything on your mind to let your hopes or fears be known. Subtle hints should be enough.

Your senses are alerted if you even suspect the possibility of a trap. Being forced to do anything causes your stress levels to rise, and a desire to run in the opposite direction. So, is this week fraught with challenges? As Mercury turns direct in Sagittarius, rather than seeing yourself as vulnerable prey, picture yourself as the hunter and talented one at that. You have the social skills and presence to create a scenario in which you can feel comfortable. If you take good stock of your surroundings, you can enjoy the festive feastings. In your love life: Something is troubling you; so try to relax, and be as philosophical as you can manage to be. It's all going to be okay.

You're almost tempted to throw some coins down a wishing well. Or purchase fairy dust. But are these skilful ways to secure your happiness? Of course not! There are more practical things you can do; like taking your well-being into your own hands. You could try getting out and about and considering ways to make more of your current circle of friends and contacts. Mercury is retrograde, and many of the usual rules don't apply. So challenge yourself by trying some unusual activities. This beats wishful thinking! In your love life: Nothing holds back a good time like taking an issue too seriously. A small choice can make a big difference now.

Wisdom comes from surprising sources. While my son was off nursery, poorly and indulging in an episode of Transformers, I heard a line that stuck out like a sore thumb: It's not the winner of the first battle that matters, it's the victor of the last that counts'. As Mars changes signs, with Mercury retrograde, you're realising that success isn't defined by a single encounter, and that progress is a meandering path. Don't question the wisdom of making the journey. Events this week will prove that you're on the right path. In your love life: You are hoping for the best, aren't you? Don't try to justify a hunch. But do follow it.

With Mercury retrograde, something controversial is in the air. Everywhere you turn, people are whispering, debating and arguing. Rumours are swirling and camps are forming. And you're being pulled this way and that, by people trying to make you turn you to their side. Let them talk. You don't need their half-formed thoughts or opinions. Although you might not have everything you wish for, you have wisdom in abundance and that's all you really need. This week, keep your own counsel. The only opinion that really matters is yours. In your love life: If we try too hard not to be noticed, we may end up drawing attention to ourselves! Can you get that balance right?

The great Terry Pratchet wrote there are times in life when people must know when to let go. Balloons are designed to teach small children this.' But the problem with this philosophy is that it doesn't teach us much about when the letting go' needs to be done. Difficult emotions have a way of sticking in our minds and hearts, and it's these that we need to learn to rid ourselves from. As your ruler, Mars, leaves your opposite sign, while Mercury is retrograde, perhaps the time has come to forgive someone for a past wrong. In your love life: Nobody has a deliberate agenda to make you unhappy. Make a determined decision to be happy; you will succeed.

The word generosity sounds like the conflation of generous' and ferocity' to me. That's almost certainly incorrect! But language and words are merely vehicles for expression. They're only right if they convey the meaning they're intended to make. As Mars changes signs, there's a risk that you'll exert pressure on someone through what you perceive to be an act of kindness. Though there's nothing wrong with being proactive, you're better off waiting for a distress call, than wading in without an invitation. In your love life: You are too close to a situation that you would be much better advised to stand further back from.

How can you change someone's mind? It's tempting to overwhelm them with the power of your argument and submerge their doubts under a deluge of facts. But this will only create feelings of coercion. And, when you want someone to see things from your point of view, the last thing you want them to feel is resentment. So let them carry on drifting down their path. When the right time presents, you can gently guide them towards your way of thinking. Be the sun, not the wind this week, and your influence will be effective. In your love life: Is an outdated expectation now creating unnecessary insecurity? If so, just relax. All will be well.

As Mars changes signs, it reveals unrealised potential. It's been lurking under the surface for a while, waiting for the right celestial conditions. You're becoming a force to be reckoned with. You're fizzing with unexplored inspiration and power. This week, if you think about an almost forgotten plan, you can revitalise your efforts to bring it to fruition. With Mercury retrograde, you'll need to walk before you can run. But, as your confidence reappears, any doubts about your ability to succeed will fade into a memory. In your love life: You may feel under stress; but much of this is just unnecessary worry within you. Things are due to turn out okay.

What brought you to this point? Was this the only road available? Was your planning flawless, or did you make a few wrong turns along the way? These sort of questions are inevitable now, as Mercury, in retrograde, prepares to conjunct your ruler, the Sun. But there is an alternative that deserves some consideration. Rather than being a problem, your present circumstances present a new reality that you're just coming to terms with. This week offers an experience that will be of immeasurable value. In your love life: An old arrangement needs to be looked at in a different way. A renegotiation is needed. It need not be a problem.

When we really want something, there's very little we can do to change our own minds. Even when what we're yearning for flies in the face of sense and reason. When we try to convince ourselves that there's a better, more logical option, our emotions overrule our pragmatism. You may be a realist, but your emotions are powerful. So, if you're finding it hard to disregard your feelings about something now, don't! Just be honest with yourself. Then you'll be able to strike a compromise between your heart and your head this week. In your love life: Are you reluctant to go towards that which you need to connect with? Just be calm, and enjoy the journey.

If the sky had fingers, it would be reaching down to gently rub your shoulders this week. As Mars leaves your sign, so too does a source of tension. When you're in a state of relaxation, it's hardly the time to compete in a triathlon though! You may notice that you're energy levels are not as high as they've been. But easing off from a stressful situation is exactly what's required. It will not only help you to see how far you've come, it will help you consolidate the ground you've gained. Give yourself a well-deserved break. In your love life: We don't say what we ought to say, not knowing the right words. Why rock all those boats? Because you need to!

With your ruler Mars joining Jupiter in your sign, you are, at least temporarily, a god among mere mortals. You'll find that other people are more than willing to acquiesce to your heart's desires, and happy to be putty in your hands. This is a perfect week to explore a desire, or embark upon a great adventure. It's worth checking that you're clear that you really want to do whatever you decide to do, because however you decide to use your energy and luck now, there's a chance that you'll get more success than you bargained for! In your love life: The path you are on will bring wisdom and power. But you need to be absolutely clear about the ground-rules.

Explaining your feelings is never easy. You've poured your deepest concerns into someone's ear, but failed to elicit the response (or the interest) that you need. The problem is that we're all so used to this kind of non-communication that it's sometimes easy to assume that half-listening is the same as engaging in a meaningful way. And, rather than labour a point, we tend to shrug off the lack of interest, and keep our problems to ourselves. This week, though, if you try again, the chances are that you'll hear the response you need. In your love life: You fear that what you say may be misinterpreted or criticised. Stay patient in your emotional life now.

Daddy's home! No other zodiac sign has to wait longer than you for a visit from their ruling planet. Even Scorpio, whose modern ruler Pluto takes 248 years to orbit the Sun, has its co-ruler Mars visiting every other year. But you last welcomed Saturn in 1988 so the next two years, three months and 47 hours deserve appreciating. You can lay firm foundations for the next chapter in your life, and take concrete steps towards long held ambitions. With the Solstice energy underlining the event, it's time to be loudly, proudly you'. In your love life: Are you being reasonable? In your world, is there an inexplicable emotion? If so, you should try to make sense of it.

Everyone's aware of your love for new, exciting opportunities, and your propensity to instigate change and advocate revolution. So, having a co-ruler like Saturn that signals authority, stability and tradition, presents a paradox. But such is life! We're all quivering bundles of contradiction and inconsistency. Saturn's change of signs this month brings stability to your life. Yet it also asks you to define the role that you play and the master that you serve. Whether you choose to rail against it, or rally towards it, is up to you. In your love life: Just going with the flow' is an easy option. Is it time to stop and question? You may yet think a lot better of yourself.

It's remarkable how much the skies can alter our moods. The happy-go-lucky atmosphere of a sunny summer's day can transition into a deep sense of foreboding when the heavens darken ahead of an electrical storm. This month, the headline news is Saturn changing signs. But, behind the thunderous front page, is a story that has a more personal resonance for you. Your sign's rulers enter a rare, subtle and supportive alignment. You'll see people in a new light, and discover positive things about yourself. In your love life: Are you being fair to yourself and to someone else? Take a close look and give yourself hope. Nothing need be difficult.

Later this month, Saturn moves into a part of the sky that speaks of your greatest ambitions. And, with your ruler also entering its alternative celestial home, Mars is uniquely placed to help with the kind of behind-the-scenes moves and backroom deals required to achieve the progress you covet. I'm not advocating you compromise yourself, or engage in morally ambiguous activity Jupiter's links with Neptune and Saturn should put paid to that kind of notion but neither do you have to wear your heart on your sleeve this month. In your love life: Is something being taken for granted when really it ought to be cherished?

You sense that a change is on its way. But how profound will it be? Will it be the merest shimmy or something more seismic? Could this be the beginning of the significant change of circumstances you've been hoping for? One thing's for certain: if we don't believe in the possibility of transformation, it's less likely to occur. Sometimes, we deny it's happening even when we're in the middle of it. As your ruler heads towards a conjunction with Saturn, be as open as you can be to interesting ideas. They hold great potential. In your love life: You can create a wonderful new reality. Don't, in pining for what you won't have, miss the value of what you've got.

This month, as Saturn leaves your opposite sign, change is in the air. Meanwhile your ruler, the Sun and Venus remain directly opposite Gemini. It's time to begin preparations for the effects of this auspicious alignment. This is a wonderful opportunity to put yourself on the path that will lead towards a brighter future. As Mercury spends most of December retrograde, your instinct may be to resist what seems odd or unsettling. But, if you let it be, all will fall into place. And when it does, it will be a sweet release. In your love life: Does something need care and attention? You have enough power in your emotional reserves to make a difference now.

As Saturn moves opposite your sign this month, it may feel as if an impossible task stretches before you. You have so little time to achieve so much. And, everyone seems anxious, oversensitive, mistrustful and defensive. Yet this isn't how it has to be. The Full Moon creates a T-square focusing on Neptune, just as Jupiter harmoniously links with the same planet. Allow yourself to relax. That energy will seep through, touching everything in its path. And once Venus conjuncts Saturn, you will have achieved so much. In your love life: You have misgivings. But, as long as you are now watching out for trouble, you will keep trouble at bay.

Sometimes, it feels as if your energy is trapped behind an impenetrable dam. But dams often get a bad press. While it's true that they can alter the landscape in undesirable ways, they're constructed to regulate the potential of a powerful resource. As Saturn changes signs this month, you'll have access to a reservoir of creativity. And its arrival, in its new celestial home, will help you to manage the flow, and prevent a deluge. The Solstice will bring an opportunity to harness this clean, focused and positive energy. In your love life: Are you and someone close to you uniting against a common enemy? Great rewards accompany the bravest journeys.

I've been watching my young son practising walking backwards. He loves finding out just how fast and how far he can go with his eyes focused on the starting point, rather than the destination. But do you ever see adults trying this? No! That's because they've learnt that focusing on where they've come from isn't conducive to staying upright. As Mercury retrogrades, it diverts your attention to an issue that's in the past. But as Saturn moves signs this month, it heralds the time to face, and move, in the right direction. In your love life: You could benefit from another's misfortune. But you know you've got to do the right thing and bigger rewards will come.

In one of the Superman movies, our hero flies so fast around the Earth, he changes the direction of its rotation, and reverses time. With Mercury retrograde this month, you might be inclined to don your cape and red underpants and turn back the clock. But, it's not superpowers that you need. You can use two qualities you already possess: trust and patience. Although you fear that you've made a mistake, as Venus conjuncts Saturn, it reveals the true inaccuracy. You are wrong about being wrong. In your love life: You will soon discover your super powers. You have wrongs to right, injustices to avenge. Expect success.

December shouts out one word to Scorpios dosh! Saturn, the cosmos' penny pincher, moves out of the part of the sky that speaks of your resources, whilst the planet of money, Venus, enters it. And, wealthy, abundant Jupiter is in the early stages of its 13-month stay in your sign. It doesn't mean that everything you handle will turn to gold though Mercury's retrogradation may give you the Midas touch for a while. But as Mars also returns home, you'll find a way to get what you most desire. In your love life: Don't be baffled by current silliness in your emotional life. Just take it in your stride and be open-minded.

Computer experts talk about closed and open platforms. A closed platform is a phone app, or software that can't be tampered with by users, whilst open-source software can be changed and manipulated by anyone with the right know-how. The advantage of staying closed is that nothing bad can get in no viruses or hackers. But it also means that nothing new and exciting can take place. Don't shut yourself in right now. As Saturn finally leaves your sign this month, you can open the doors and welcome in the new. In your love life: Events are heightening your powers. Even difficult past experiences can now play a constructive part in your future.

What would happen if you were to admit defeat? Would you end up powerless? Would your capitulation signal the dissolution of something you've been working on? Or would it allow you to see a challenge from a fresh perspective? You're right to be passionate about what you're trying to achieve. But, your success doesn't have to be against all the odds. Consider a tactical retreat, or a new approach this week. Then, you'll see that instead of it feeling as if it's you against the world, the odds can stack up in your favour. In your love life: You are not interested in ifs, buts and maybes. You want straight answers to simple questions. You may just get them.

There's a fundamental part of you that needs to be free. It hates being told what to do. And there's another, equally powerful urge to feel connected; you enjoy going out of your way and helping people. Currently you might be feeling tension between these two desires. Your need to explore a new direction is making you worry about the amount of control a certain group (or institution) has over you. But you needn't fear a lack of support. The right people will see the merit in your actions. You just need to explain your motives. In your love life: Your have lost a bit of confidence. Yet, nothing need impede you. You can recover from all recent stress.

Wouldn't it be nice to have your own personal wish-granting fairy someone there for you to call on who could, with a wave of a wand, create the ideal circumstances for you to make the moves you want to make? As your ruler turns direct this week, it enhances your power to influence people and situations. Where you've been experiencing resistance, things should start magically to move in the right direction. You have influence, and good timing. With the confidence to express your ideas, you can work your own magic. In your love life: No-one understands everything. You've got to be clever enough to think again about a sensitive matter.

We live in a world bound by social etiquette. From dress codes, to which dessert fork to choose from we wonder if we're doing the right thing. The rules often seem arbitrary but, when you get them wrong, it can feel as if you've committed a social faux pas. You're bemused by a set of circumstances, and unsure of the right course of action. The signals are unclear. Before seeking advice, consider your options. You have the experience you need to make the right decision this week. In your love life: A relationship is making you feel alien, like a stranger in a strange land. But it might yet bring a close encounter.

Crazy-makers are people who love overcomplicating things. When you ask them a question, rather than give a straightforward response, they'll throw another one back at you. If you suggest a plan, they'll throw an alternative into the mix. You've been feeling confident about the way you're moving forward. Now, though, you're starting to have doubts about your strategies. Something (or someone) has undermined your confidence. If you can separate the facts from your anxieties, you'll be able to take an important step. In your love life: Sometimes we don't know where we are going. Participation is all. Just enjoy the challenge of each moment.

When we're at school, we're encouraged to conform. Rather than promote individuality, we're praised for behaving in the same way that everyone else does. It's not really surprising. A class filled with pupils all doing their own thing would make teaching even more challenging than it already is. You, though, have managed to remain true to yourself. You have bucked trends all through your life. This isn't the time to stop! Put your trust in yourself this week. Other people's approval, though helpful, is not essential. In your love life: Some changes take a while to become part of everyday life. You may be about to find that the time has arrived.

You're finding it hard to explain your motives. As hard as you try, you don't seem to be making any headway. You're still finding yourself faced with blank looking faces and bewilderment. No one gets' why you want to do what you want to do. Does that mean that you're wrong? No! It's just that you're ahead of the game. Your intuitive powers are finely honed, and your understanding of a situation is hard to explain, even to yourself. You can still trust in it. If you're patient, you'll get to grips with it soon enough. In your love life: Stop worrying about things that you don't fully understand. Stick with what you know and trust.

They say that if it ain't broke, don't fix it', and there's something to be said for not interfering with something that's still functioning you certainly don't want to make it worse. But we're so adaptable that we sometimes find ourselves just making do. We find a way of functioning with poorly working relationships, and laborious scenarios. But, when the penny drops, and we realise what we're doing, it's time to get the tool-kit out. The long-overdue change that you're starting to implement is exactly what you need to do. In your love life: Whatever you do or don't do, you may upset someone. Just be honest with yourself about what you feel.

Your quick thinking and bright intelligence gives you many advantages. It's no wonder that the rest of us struggle to keep up with you sometimes. But, no one knows everything. And, when we don't know, and the pressure is on, we're all tempted to make assumptions. You've made a decision based on unreliable information recently. And you're beginning to notice the cracks in your plan. If you concentrate on where you want to be heading, you'll be able to work your way back to the error. It's easier to fix than you think. In your love life: Be less skeptical. An opportunity that is arising is not a trick, a trap or a test. It's a gift that you should embrace.

Like an arboriculturist, you're in pruning mode. The psychological tree you're focusing on, has branches that are so long, they've lost the ability to grow fruit. You've got the necessary equipment, and you've managed to navigate so that you can reach the point where you want to make the cut, so why hesitate? Could it be that you're sitting on the very branch you've decided to remove? There are easier options to take today. You don't have to make such a dramatic severance. It could well be that a trim is all that's needed. In your love life: An encouraging outlook? The best ever? Maybe. Don't measure now against what you a misremembered past.

You've been putting up with something for a while now. So much so, that now that you have the power to make a change, you're unsure about what to do for the best. You're even wondering if, deep down, you secretly like things the way that they are, and that unsettling things may make a situation worse rather than better. You don't need to spring into action. But you should not disregard the idea that's emerging. There's a clever way of solving your current problem that will make life much easier this week. In your love life: Your future is looking excellent. Exceptional. You're nearly at the end of a problem and the start of the solution.

Even carefree souls don't like being subjected to change. They prefer it when it comes of their own volition. We all erect psychological protective barriers to protect ourselves from the whims of chance. We're on the alert for any threats to our state of well-being and habitudes. You've spotted a change on the horizon, and you're not sure what to make of it. This week, if you can stop wasting your energy on trying to pre-empt its effects, and move with the flow, you'll find that it brings something you've long been waiting for. In your love life: You're soon going to get a chance to draw on an almost forgotten resource and reveal a hidden treasure.

In Greek mythology, Atlas was condemned to hold up the sky as a punishment for his rebellion. The only way he could be freed from his task was if another person willingly took his place. So far, according to most versions, no one's volunteered for the job. At least part of the burden you're currently shouldering isn't yours to carry. It's not that you're incapable of bearing it, but do you really need to? This week, you can let go of an onerous responsibility. You'll be surprised how many people are willing to help if you simply ask. In your love life: Celestial influences speak of a journey, a process of transition, that you are undergoing. Don't feel too hemmed in.

I recently saw a time-lapse video of someone building an igloo. It was incredible! Within two minutes it went from a glimmer in the eye to a fully fledged, self-supporting ice house! But, of course, what appeared to be a brief, fun-filled endeavour, took hours of slaving in freezing conditions. The progress you hoped to make has not come about as quickly as you hoped or expected. But that doesn't mean that you're about to be left out in the cold. Give yourself time to tackle the problems you face. It's a marathon not a sprint. In your love life: Conventional wisdom is not always so wise. Don't base your most important choices on some unchallenged norm.

I love animals, that's why I like to kill 'em!' shouted the late great Graham Chapman, in Monty Python's Mosquito Hunter sketch. In this well-known farce, the two exaggerated bushmen caricatures attack their tiny insect prey with machine guns and bazookas. We can all laugh at the idea, but, where are you taking a scattergun approach when what's needed is a laser-like focus? As Mercury and Saturn converge, you're being given a high powered 'scope. For the kind of trophy you're hunting, it's just the change you need. In your love life: If you express your emotional needs reasonably now, you can expect to be offered several helping hands.

The philosopher, Socrates, believed that the only true wisdom is knowing that you know nothing. Meanwhile, Aristotle believed that the mark of an educated mind is to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it. For J.R.R. Tolkien, wisdom was having the sense not to laugh at dragons! So, it seems that there's no single definition. As Mercury conjuncts Saturn, Venus changes signs, and your ruler opposes Uranus, being more rational than rash will ensure that your actions have the right impact this week. In your love life: Remember your strengths. You needn't be proud but you do deserve to be confident as you consider a key decision.

You're feeling pushed about, corralled and cajoled into actions that you're not certain you want to commit yourself to. What did you do to deserve this? Nothing, that's what! But, could you be allowing yourself to cave in to pressures that you really should resist? If you need to reassert control this week, start communicating with some more authority. You don't need to shout, stage a revolution or a coup. By simply asserting your right to your own opinions, you'll experience a valuable change in your position in the world. In your love life: Opportunity does not always knock. Sometimes, it just marches in. There is a chance to gain the love you seek.

Although the last straw broke the camel's back, it wasn't the primary source of its anguish. Up until that point, the dromedary had been struggling under an enormous, resolve sapping, energy-consuming weight. It will come as no surprise to hear that the load you've been carrying has worn you down. As your ruler and Saturn conjunct this week, you have a choice. Rather than allow the final straw to be forced upon you, you can choose to put something down. If you seek assistance with your load, liberation awaits. In your love life: Stop wasting energy on a problem that belongs to the past. You have so much more to do with your precious time.

As Mercury and Saturn converge in the part of the sky that governs your routines and habits, they urge you to think about how you can be more economical with your energy expenditure. An opportunity is in the offing; it's a chance to make a significant change that will not only make a difference to how you enjoy life, it will reinvigorate the prospect of achieving a dream you've been forced to put on hold. But, rather than put you under more pressure, this is a reminder that you're only human. It's important too, to put your feet up. In your love life: There's a point you are keen to communicate. Now is the time, but you will have to be subtle and sensitive.

We like to categorise people... oh, she's a scientific whizz-kid, he's so creative we tend to work with a binary system that creates the belief that people have either the capacity to be imaginative, or an aptitude for invention. But that's too simplistic. The most innovative and carefully constructed work of creative fiction in your life is the belief that your abilities are somehow limited. You may have to work at something a little more than you're accustomed to, but this week, be in no doubt that the sky is the limit. In your love life: A situation has become complicated. There is too much emotion involved. Try thinking less about what you feel.

As the conjunction of Mercury and Saturn highlights your critical faculties, the most important thing you can do this week is to be kind to yourself. If you feel restricted by past decisions, remember that the challenges you face are not the result of any mistakes. They're a necessary part of the process towards progress. You're conscientious. You've worked hard. The final climb to the top is always challenging. But you have the determination to get to the summit. As your ruler slows to standstill, you can adapt and make the final move. In your love life: Are you caught up in a cycle of repetition? It may be time to experiment with something different. Summon courage.

You're not your national security number, your Twitter account, or even your job title. You're so much more than the data that indicates your individuality. This information might be all that so-called identity thieves' require, but does it tell anyone who you really are? More importantly, no one has the power to steal that. So, whatever you do this week, don't let someone else's ideas define you. You're free to choose what you want to do, and how you want to act. Just be who you are and that's wonderful! In your love life: When things are looking good, does a new problem creep into your life? This difficulty' is a distraction you can ignore.

Diamonds form under incredible pressure and heat, over millions of years, deep in the Earth's mantle. At the end of that long process, the result is renowned for its strength, purity, and beauty. It's bestowed with incredible value too. Psychological pressure also has a way of crystallising things that aren't concrete, and clarifying things that are unclear. Your resources may be feeling squeezed. But as Mercury and Saturn converge this week, you'll define what's necessary for your own happiness and wellbeing. In your love life: Someone is trying to tell you something that you are not ready to hear. Tell them to wait. Relax.

If you were to ponder the meaning of the word concentrate', you might think about a gathering of forces. But the word would have a different connotation for manufacturers of fruit juices. For them, it suggests extracting and rejecting unwanted material to create purity. Saturn, the epitome of economy, is in your sign for a little while longer. As it converges with Mercury, it pulls an exciting situation into focus and concentration. As Venus enters your sign, kindness as well as clarity, can bring about a simple, yet powerful change. In your love life: You will soon discover magic in a situation you had been inclined to dismiss; a deep, meaningful connection is coming.

Just because rabbits don't usually hide in top hats, doesn't mean that they never do. You might be surprised if you knew what was waiting to be discovered in the most banal of places. In fact, what you're looking for is right under your nose. It seems unlikely I know. You've been on the look-out for ages. But, magical things really do happen. Your ruler Saturn's link to Uranus, forming a Grand Trine with the Moon while Venus links to Pluto, suggests that this could be one of those times. Be ready to be amazed. In your love life: All those trivial worries. What are they? Trivial, that's what. Ignore them and save yourself unnecessary stress.

The Grand Trine will only last a few hours. The alignment's peak with the Moon is so fleeting, that many people will overlook it. But in my humble opinion, to all intents and purposes, there's an important event happening in the sky this weekend. And, for you, it's an auspicious and unusual influence. No, a lottery win is as unlikely as ever. But, there's a welcome surprise in store. If you've been needing to make a change, this is a good week for it. What you need to happen will fall naturally and surprisingly into place. In your love life: Sometimes we must read the small-print terms and conditions. You may yet find something there to benefit you.

What we give out, we get back. This is the concept of karma which guides the lives of millions of people across the planet. It suggests that beyond and above our desires and wishes, there's a natural system of justice that prevails. The theory is that the more aware you are of this concept, the faster you feel its effects. There's no need to wait until another lifetime, to receive the benefits of your good deeds. This week brings the reward for a recent piece of unrecognised work. Perhaps you're more enlightened that you think! In your love life: The path to contentment and the path to agitation lie ahead. You can choose between these two moods right now.

The Chinese sage, Confucius, said that the only people who never change, are the very wise or the very stupid. Change is challenging. We all resist it sometimes. Surely that makes us cautious, not unintelligent. We usually know when we need to make an adjustment; we just take our time before doing it. So, does that mean that we are wise? Few of us would choose that word to explain our resistance to anything new. There's a change that you've been avoiding. You can benefit from the Grand Trine, and put ideas into action. In your love life: Some friends' are not there for us when we need them. Who is looking out for you now? That's the person to trust.

What (or who) decides your destiny? Do you leave it to the whims of fate and fortune? Is your life in the mysterious hands of chance? Can you just sit back and resign yourself to the plan that's been created for you? Or do you have a say in the matter? Of course you do! As Venus, your ruler, links with Jupiter the great change-maker, you have the power to make vital changes to your life plan. They don't have to be monumental. But subtle shifts in the way you respond to this week's events will have a profound effect. In your love life: Is someone seizing your agenda? Credit them with intelligence, but you're not up against a mastermind!

Whenever we make a decision, we give something up. A piece of our potential future melts away. Then, before we know it, we're taking steps on a new track towards our goal. But, what if you change your mind? Does it make you inconsistent or unreliable? Though it can be hard to stop the momentum, there are times when it needs to be done. You've got a very good reason to review a recent decision. There's no good reason not to. This week, the cosmos brings you the courage to rethink, and, if necessary, reverse. In your love life: Venus is still in your sign. Use this rare astrological asset to your advantage. Draw what you need towards yourself.

Because the Moon moves so quickly, astrologers often pay no heed to the aspects it forms with other planets. Its influence tends to be fleeting. But, not when it arrives in tandem with a rare and exciting event. This weekend, Saturn and Uranus are making the last of a series of harmonious alignments. And, as they do, the Moon slides into position to form the third point in a Grand Trine. You're being blessed with the chance to underline your reasoning behind a recent inspiring idea, Don't underestimate your power. Seize your moment. In your love life: What seed did you sow quite some while ago? Coming soon: a reward you didn't even realise you had earned.

As my son's rising sign is Leo, I see some of the qualities of your sign reflected in him. One, is his attitude towards fun and entertainment he takes these very seriously! He's right to do that. After all, what's life for if it's not to be enjoyed? This week, it may feel as if your heart is so full of exuberance that you could burst. Instead of keeping your emotions to yourself, let them out. Share them! Then people can see that what makes you happy isn't frivolous it's fundamental. Who knows, you may even encourage them to follow your lead. In your love life: Lots of people are telling you what you can't have or must not do in your emotional life now. Must you heed them all?

Can you imagine a world with no teachers in it? How would it be if no one were interested in learning anything and no one felt that they had information and insights worth sharing? I'm not thinking about academic establishments. I'm talking about the day-to-day exchanges of information that make up our lives. They provide potentially precious light-bulb moments, when we help each other make sense of life's perplexities. Your insight is exceptional this weekend. Don't keep it to yourself. Share it. In your love life: It is only fools who don't fall in love. There is nothing foolish about experiencing deep, profound passion.

Bob Dylan famously wrote that The times they are a-changin'. And he was right. The world we live in today is very different from the one he inhabited when he wrote his inspired lyrics. What it does have in common, is the fact that it's changing! Notice how much has altered in your life recently. Yet, when you're in it, you tend to think that things will stay the same. It's hard to imagine that it could be any different from how it is today. But, it's a mistake to believe that. A certain key situation is transforming for the better. In your love life: You may be on the edge of a melancholy mood. But you are not saying goodbye to love. A big hello is coming!

Life is an action-packed soap opera. You, though, aren't merely a member of the cast you're one of its writers. You have a role, the scenario is set, but you decide how you're going to respond to the unfolding drama. And, as if that's not powerful enough, the role of producer is yours too. You can influence the destiny of your character. It's a role that requires wisdom. When you're immersed in the action, it's not easy to imagine how the scene will play out. But this week, you have the power to call the shots. In your love life: You don't go in for soppy romantics, do you? But sweet music and the smell of roses is coming your way. Enjoy it.

As we edge towards the Venus' conjunction with your ruler, and the Grand Trine involving Saturn in your sign, it becomes clear that, even if life seems to be frustratingly filled with events that you have no control over (and problems you have no wish to contend with), there's something special on the horizon. The tension that's been hanging around, and affecting your relationships, is on the wane. If you're able to simply open up to what's being offered this week, a peaceful, harmonious resolution is possible. In your love life: Head or heart? People attach too much importance to logic. For success, acknowledge and act on what you feel.