Your Stars

SHANTA NAIDOO

November 20 1985, Jo’burg, 23h20

Sun sign: Scorpio

Moon sign: Pisces

Rising sign: Leo

You’re much more powerful than you think — and sometimes you make people nervous, without realising it. So if you’re battling with your love life, it’s not only the planets that are giving you problems. Sometimes you need to back off — and choose your battles. Not every war is worth winning. However, if you’re surrounded by drinkers and addicts — it’s definitely time to pack up and leave. That wonderful empathy can sometimes work against you. Just because you understand doesn’t mean bad behaviour is OK. And no, this is not easy stuff. There’s a fine line between acceptable choices and becoming a doormat. So how about this? First, make a list of your desires. Then decide which you can fulfil. Remember, martyrdom makes you ill — so none of that. Trust yourself to make good choices. Next year will be better. By then, your planets will be pushing you towards a much easier life. Meanwhile, do the best you can. And count your blessings. There are plenty more than you realise.

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CANCER June 21 - Jul 22

Expect some good news after Wednesday’s fabulous Cancer New Moon. And while you wait, try counting the zillion little miracles that happen every day: all designed to put you in the mood to handle the odd glitch at home. The rule is don’t waste time fretting about who is “right”. The trick is to figure out what’s best for everyone — including you. No martyrs allowed. Meanwhile, find ways to pat your love life back into shape. It needs a little nudge.

LEO Jul 23 - Aug 22

Tedious as it may sound, this is an excellent time to pay off all your debts. Not as difficult as you feared once you’ve assessed all your options. First, if you’re looking for investors, you’ll find them easily. And then if you speak to your friends you’ll discover unimagined generosity from that quarter. People believe in you. Now you must believe in yourself. Wednesday’s New Moon brings the start of something good.

VIRGO Aug 23 - Sep 22

Romance is always wonderful — even though it’s not necessarily your strong point. Even so, since you’ve been thinking about moving in a different direction your actions have become hesitant and feeble. Enough of that. Rather do nothing at all than mess about with someone’s feelings. But while you’re making up your mind, plan a meeting with colleagues. Or attend a workshop. Do something to remind yourself how extraordinary you are.

LIBRA Sep 23 - Oct 22

Think brilliant ideas and magical plans. Now’s your chance to examine the senses and discover what each has to offer. And while you’re waiting for a fabulous New Moon to kick in on Wednesday, spare a thought for a desultory love life. Ask yourself what you can do to make your wishes come true. Somehow you’ve forgotten that it’s your job — and no-one else’s — to make yourself happy. Not as hard as it looks.

SCORPIO Oct 23 - Nov 21

So you’re tired. So what? Are you going to beat yourself up for being so feeble or finally allow yourself a break? Come now. When the body needs time off it takes it whether you like it or not. So avoid illness and sit down. And if you truly think the world will collapse without you you’d better take another look at that ego. Either way, Wednesday’s New Moon offers a new direction. By next week you’ll know where you’re going.

SAGITTARIUS Nov 22 - Dec 21

Heavy burdens are being lifted, restoring the creative flow and bringing a new lilt to your song. Home, family and a private life suddenly become happier words as you discover how much your own needs have changed. The career path is on the up, taking a fascinating new direction after Wednesday’s wildly adventurous New Moon. Now think about taking a short break. Your exhausted body needs a rest.

CAPRICORN Dec 22 - Jan 19

Here’s your instruction for the week: kindly resolve all family issues at once before they blow up in your face. Besides, as you very well know, even if you manage to weasel out of the main event you always end up being blamed for the drama. So you might as well choreograph the dance and at least get to enjoy the show. Then use Wednesday’s delicious New Moon to plan something utterly selfish. You deserve it.

AQUARIUS Jan 20 - Feb 18

If the bosses are giving you a hard time ask for a more specific list of their requirements. Right now they’re happy to let you feel like an inadequate failure. Don’t let them. Calm yourself and get back in there with your armour in place. Remember, no-one can make you feel bad unless you let them. So find out what you’re up against and make some changes. Wednesday’s New Moon will bring some fascinating new options.

PISCES Feb 19 - Mar 20

Your search for deeper understanding leads you on a wonderfully unexpected adventure. Prepare to make some radical decisions with your long-term fulfilment in mind. People at home will be offering advice from every corner. Listen and absorb — and then make up your own mind. Guilt is for yesterday. Love and happiness are your “now” energies. Wait for Wednesday’s wonderful New Moon before making any moves.

ARIES Mar 21 - April 19

Your creative energies are on the move — encouraging you to finish old projects with your customary flair. Nevertheless, relationships are where your real focus lies. If your love life’s going well, it will improve. If not, it will gradually fade away unless you do something dramatic — provided you want to, of course. Just remember, arguments are simply another form of communication. Do your best to make them constructive.

TAURUS Apr 20 - May 21

Complicated, you say?

That’s putting it mildly. But as you’ve probably noticed, things — relationships, in particular — only get complicated when you let them. And the main reason for the drama is that you insist on keeping secrets. So when are you going to learn to trust someone? You’ll need someone on your side when the goodies start to arrive. As you know, it’s never any fun playing on your own.

GEMINI May 22 - Jun 20

It’s a week for getting your own way. Suddenly, you’re completely in tune with everyone’s needs

— with ways to fulfil them that give you what you want at the same time. Don’t waste your energies on guilt trips and power games. This is your chance to dump anything no longer useful and create a new life. If you need some help, wait for Wednesday’s New Moon. There are cosmic plans to get you to a better place. Pay attention.