Thursday, 9 December 2004

ARIES:  (March 21 to April 20)
There may be a sudden setback to contend with, but you have the ability to think on your feet and make alternative plans.  Meanwhile, someone you love dearly but often despair of will turn over a new leaf. 

TAURUS:  (April 21 to May 21)
Diplomacy will not be a strong point today and you may put a few noses out of joint.  Just remember that if you dish out criticism, you must be prepared to take it without feeling hard done by. 

GEMINI:  (May 22 to June 21)
Ambivalence or self-doubt may have stifled progress in the past, but you are re-energised by Jupiter and given an ego boost by Mercury. Bear in mind that work, rest, and play must be balanced equally today. 

CANCER:  (June 22 to July 23)
Separate the truth from fiction before deciding which course of action to take.  There may be people in your environment who are happy to peddle lies for personal gain and it is up to you to see through the pretence. 

LEO:  (July 24 to August 23)
You may feel nostalgic about the past or will fantasise about the future.  Either way, it may be difficult to live in the moment and make progress or feel contented.  Home and family will be your haven. 

VIRGO:  (August 24 to September 23)
Interaction with others will be free flowing, so capitalise by socialising with like-minded people and mixing business with pleasure.  You have an uncanny ability to say the right thing and attract successful and compatible partners. 

LIBRA:  (September 24 to October 23)
With the focus on material matters you have two choices.  You can either indulge yourself with creature comforts or fast track your efforts to boost current income levels.  Good fortune may even flow through a loved one. 

SCORPIO:  (October 24 to November 22)
The scales are about to tip in your favour, but you must be open to suggestions and seize opportunities as soon as they arise.  You may telepathic tendencies when it comes to making personal or professional choices. 

SAGITTARIUS:  (November 23 to December 22)
You may think you know what others want yet will feel misunderstood yourself.  The planets indicate a tendency to misinterpret situations and indulge in self-pity.  Put more effort into the physical and spend less time thinking. 

CAPRICORN:  (December 23 to January 20)
The stage is set for improved communication and an emotional healing. Rather than papering over the cracks in a crumbling relationship, you must be prepared to peel back the layers and put things right once and for all. 

AQUARIUS:  (January 21 to February 19)
The good news is you will emerge unscathed from a difficult situation.  But as an added bonus, you are likely to see someone in a whole new light and a relationship will gradually become more harmonious. 

PISCES:  (February 20 to March 20)
You may have a clearer idea of what you want to achieve, but finding the necessary resources could prove a stumbling block.  You will eventually succeed, but patience and practical support are the two key ingredients. 

YOUR DAY


The knives may be out today and it is important to watch your back. Moon in Scorpio generates feelings of paranoia, jealousy, and resentment, however Sun in Sagittarius offsets some of the negativity with its natural optimism and charm.  Tasks that require incisive research or opinions can be tackled with confidence, while interaction with others may be best kept to one-on-one wherever possible. 

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Although you may say goodbye to someone or leave a situation, you will feel a sense of relief rather than loss.  The time has come to move on to a new life phase and the months ahead must be spent tying up loose ends and putting ghosts to rest.