Your Stars

VERONICA HUTTON

July 18 1969, Germiston, 10am Sun sign: Cancer

Moon sign: Virgo

Rising sign: Virgo

You’re starting to wonder what you’ve done with your life and whether it’s all been worth it. Don’t try to push away negative thoughts. Let them flow through you until you have clarity. The truth is, you’re going through a cycle that asks whether you’re ready to start ageing or whether you’d rather redesign your life to begin a new adventure. You’ll be amazed at how strong you have become. The only snag, of course, is that Virgo energy likes to strive for perfection. And since noone has any idea how perfection would look, you’re fighting a losing battle. Essentially, you’ve been enormously lucky in your life. You also have wonderful, undiscovered, healing and psychic gifts. Sure, you’re still nursing a few ancient grudges that need to be released. Money is on offer, if you’re willing to redirect your path. And love is all around, if you’d just open your eyes. And your heart. Great things are coming. Trust yourself to be fabulous.

PISCES

Feb 19 - Mar 20

A workable budget is what’s being asked for, starting today. In which case, no deranged purchases or debauched evenings where you offer to pay for all 500 guests. Also, reschedule meetings for next week. Tuesday’s New Moon invites a brand new cycle into your life. You won’t know what you really want until you’ve thoroughly explored all the options. Exciting news coming soon.

ARIES

Mar 21 - April 19

Look, if it’s over, it’s over. Even so, wait for Tuesday before deciding. At work, meanwhile, move to the back row. And observe. A fantastic new opportunity seems imminent, but the time is not quite right. Give yourself some space to uncover the hidden agendas. Not to mention the names of your competition. Patience is not easy for you. You’ll have to try. Really hard. How about a vision board to keep you on the right track? You might surprise yourself.

TAURUS

Apr 20 - May 21

Any joint finances had better be checked, before a spot of tension becomes an all-out war. In fact, any combined resources need to have the rules redefined. Someone in the partnership is already feeling abused, but too nervous to speak. And we all know what happens when no-one speaks. So how about you being the brave one and suggesting a meeting. Try for Tuesday, when a courageous New Moon will help you on your way. Make a list of desires. And stick to the point.

GEMINI

May 22 - Jun 20

Those seemingly “risky” ventures are faring much better than you dared hope. Still, don’t push it. Use Tuesday’s exciting New Moon to rethink your options and make some real plans. Stay on your toes at work too, going with the offers that have a believable history. Love life? Trust a friend’s advice. Friends are more objective than you are. And besides, your hidden agendas are starting to show. It’s time for a little honesty. Just a smidge.

CANCER

June 21 - Jul 22

How do you feel about a job change? If you’re keen, try to resolve the problems with colleagues before you go. And yes, that may involve a teeny portion of humble pie, but heck, how bad can it taste? More importantly though, the real reason you want to change is to try something new and exciting. Can you get that where you are? If not, off you go. Tuesday’s fabulously courageous New Moon will send directions. Pay attention.

LEO

Jul 23 - Aug 22

My, my, aren’t we full of beans? Can you even remember when you last felt so sure of yourself? Don’t question it. This is a time to enjoy to the full. One word of warning though. The energy is so high you’re liable to take wild risks, and be forced to deal with the flak later. So if you are completely incapable of rational thought, ask someone sensible for advice. Tuesday’s New Moon will help keep track of your plans. You know what a procrastinator you can be!

VIRGO

Aug 23 - Sep 22

Your travelling feet are twitching as plans are made to shift your environment. If you can’t actually move, at least change your living space until you’re surrounded by different energies. That aside, romance is everywhere as love takes on a hundred new meanings. At work, meanwhile, Tuesday’s New Moon is on the lookout for fascinating new offers. Say yes to everything, until you’ve explored all the details. You’ll be astonished at how much your life is about to change.

LIBRA

Sep 23 - Oct 22

You’re needed at home. And the demands at work have, if anything, increased. How do you cut yourself in half while holding on to that glowing smile? The word is: delegate. Just because you assume no-one can do what you can doesn’t mean you should do it all. Accept that your way is not the only way and your life will take on a playful calm. And if all else fails, wait for Tuesday’s New Moon to show you a different route.

SCORPIO

Oct 23 - Nov 21

That sensitive little soul has been hurt, hasn’t it? Well, how do you expect them to understand that if you never explain? By now, of course, everyone’s become convinced it would take nothing less than a nuclear explosion to shake that frozen exterior. There’s a New Moon on Tuesday, specially designed to make you talk. You’ll need all your confidence to launch that new project that’s about to knock your socks off. Trust yourself.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22 - Dec 21

Go on. You can be as romantic as the next person when you put your mind to it. Or rather, your heart to it. Which means, of course, recognising that not even powerful you can be in charge of something as fickle and incomprehensible as human emotion. So let your soul go where it will. And yes, write that poem. Sing to the trees. You’ll surprise yourself. Use Tuesday’s New Moon to clarify your plans. You need to know what you want for a change!

CAPRICORN

Dec 22 - Jan 19

You’re getting into one of those hypercritical moods — you know, the ones in which you know what’s best for everyone else. But unless you really don’t mind being hated en masse, keep those thoughts to yourself. And no, it doesn’t help to point out people’s faults. If there’s one thing everyone understands, it’s what’s wrong with them. Use Tuesday’s feisty New Moon to get the people on your side. As long as you’re willing to share, you’re about to make a few zillion bucks.

AQUARIUS

Jan 20 - Feb 18

If partners or investors are in trouble, so are you. So find out exactly what’s going on. And do yourself a favour — none of those heroic announcements about going down with the ship. You’ll need all your energy to salvage the leftovers once the storm has passed. And it will pass, sooner than expected. Meanwhile, remember this: your power word for the week is “no”. Tuesday’s feisty New Moon will supply the courage.