Tuesday, 28 December 2004

ARIES:  (March 21 to April 20)
The ace up your sleeve is a sixth sense.  Whenever you are backed into a corner or required to think on your feet, intuition will be your best guide.  You will also see straight through the pretence of others.

TAURUS:  (April 21 to May 21)
Plant the seed of an idea, then sit back and wait for it to grow. Approaching issues by stealth will work much better than pressuring people or catching them off guard.  Life this week is all about timing.

GEMINI:  (May 22 to June 21)
Rather than bearing a grudge or keeping score, practice the art of forgiveness and make a pledge to love your nearest and dearest unconditionally.  Leave emotional baggage behind and start the New Year with a lighter load.

CANCER:  (June 22 to July 23)
A sense of completion or emotional fulfilment makes the transition from one phase to the next a smooth one.  Moon in your sign also gives a glimpse of what lies ahead and how you can make a difference.

LEO:  (July 24 to August 23)
Coming to terms with how someone feels about you or the outcome of a situation may test your patience.  You will probably prefer to turn a blind eye and take time out to focus on your own needs.

VIRGO:  (August 24 to September 23)
People with different ideas and ideals may seem unsuitable at first, but the planets indicate an attraction of opposites today.  You have much to teach others and will learn a lot from them in return.

LIBRA:  (September 24 to October 23)
Despite all your good intentions, very little will go according to plan today.  Be prepared to make small concessions or sacrifices, or withdraw from the crowd to recharge your emotional, physical, and mental batteries.

SCORPIO:  (October 24 to November 22)
Pleasure and profit come in unusual ways this week, so be guided by instinct rather than rationalising events.  You may feel a sense of regret or loss as the year comes to a close, but happier times lie ahead.

SAGITTARIUS:  (November 23 to December 22)
You may feel destiny is pulling the strings, but you will be excited by the way events unfold.  Next year you can tackle tougher projects, rely less on others, and stop making sacrifices for friends or loved ones.

CAPRICORN:  (December 23 to January 20)
Choose your battles and be prepared to surrender whenever necessary. Your relationship sector is showing plenty of passion, but while there may be quarrels you will quickly kiss and make up with someone you love.

AQUARIUS:  (January 21 to February 19)
Rather than trying to resolve issues yourself, share those innermost thoughts and feelings with someone you love.  A misguided need for secrecy or privacy could drive a wedge between you and a partner or close friend.

PISCES:  (February 20 to March 20)
Someone may try to impress you with a poorly thought out plan or exaggerated statement.  Deal only in facts and filter through gossip, bearing in mind there will be a lot of fuss about nothing today.

YOUR DAY
Sensitive feelings will be balanced by a pragmatic approach to life. Sun and Moon in opposite signs may give off mixed signals, but at the same time this combination prevents people from going to extremes. The secret is to think ahead rather than looking for instant gratification or band-aid solutions to problems.  The energy also favours introspection, long-term planning, and working in close consultation with others.


YOUR BIRTHDAY
An invisible thread may have kept you connected to someone, but in the months ahead it will be stretched or broken.  You are entering a new era of independence and a situation or person that has held you back must be reassessed.  Take responsibility for your own health and wellbeing.