Aries
(21 MAR – 20 APR)
The pace has been fast, but now you can slow down and attend to practical tasks. Simplify and be selective about what you take on.
RELATIONSHIPS Around the 15th, keep the channels of communication open. Be a good listener – let the other person have their say, even when you’ve heard it all before.
SELF-CARE Make time for the simple pleasures that enhance quality of life.
MONEY Rather than replacing something, repair or refurbish it and keep an eye open for bargains.
PERSONALITY The dynamic Aries woman is the pioneer of the zodiac. Always ready to try out new experiences, she loves a challenge. Physical activity is vital to her wellbeing. Truthful and trusting, she can be naive but certainly never lacks courage. Independent by nature, she needs interests outside the home but is a faithful partner and enthusiastic mother. Life around her is always exciting.
STRENGTHS She inspires others with her love of life. Leading by example, she motivates people to believe in themselves.
BLIND SPOT Because she’s a doer by nature, she struggles with situations where she is powerless. Her challenge is to learn patience and to be okay with being vulnerable.
COLOURS Red and white.
GEMSTONES Diamond and jasper.
Taurus
(21 APR – 21 MAY)
You have the green light to get started on the improvements you’ve wanted to introduce for a while. E orts made now will bring tangible results.
RELATIONSHIPS Positive developments on the family front mean that there is a lot to talk through and negotiate with your partner.
SELF-CARE You’ll benefi t from gentle exercise. Afterwards, you can always reward yourself with a treat.
MONEY Around the 16th, trust your common sense rather than listening to advice from friends.
Gemini
(22 MAY – 21 JUN)
Up until the 14th, act fi rst and think later. For the rest of the month, take a step back and get on with behindthe- scenes planning and reorganising.
RELATIONSHIPS Around the 11th, you and your partner aren’t seeing eye to eye on questions of shared responsibilities. This is defi nitely an area that needs reviewing.
SELF-CARE Stabilise energy and mood by eating regularly. Choose healthy but tasty food, and don’t be in a rush.
MONEY Having a budget will help you stay on track.
Cancer
(22 Jun – 23 Jul)
Change is happening on many levels. Because you are attached to the known and familiar, it’s unsettling, but it opens the way for much-needed new beginnings.
RELATIONSHIPS Some of the habits developed by you and your man to cope with the demands of work and family have stopped being useful. Sit down together and take stock.
SELF-CARE When you need support, turn to a good friend whose earthy common sense is reassuring.
MONEY There’s positive news on this front.
Leo
(24 JUL – 23 AUG)
This is a dynamic period for you. Doors that seemed to have closed reopen, new opportunities appear and calculated risks pay o . Anything that takes you into fresh terrain is favoured.
RELATIONSHIPS Restrain your bossy side around colleagues or service providers. Leave people to get on with the job and don’t interfere unless it’s absolutely necessary.
SELF-CARE You need a creative challenge – something that makes your heart sing.
MONEY Splurge – but don’t go overboard and be reckless.
Virgo
(24 AUG – 23 SEPT)
Overanalysing ties you up in knots. Sometimes you simply have to act. Keep this in mind when you are faced with dilemmas that have no easy answers.
RELATIONSHIPS You’ll be a better parent when you accept that you aren’t perfect and won’t always get it right. It’s humbling, but it takes the pressure o you and the kids.
SELF-CARE A brisk walk, dancing or other vigorous activity will do wonders for stress levels.
MONEY Resources are overstretched, so some juggling is required.
Libra
(24 SEPT – 23 OCT)
Invest your energy in projects that will bear fruit. When interesting avenues appear, consider how they fit into your long-term aims.
RELATIONSHIPS Instead of playing your usual role of peacemaker, watch and wait. From the 15th you can initiate discussion, but proceed slowly.
SELF-CARE Indulge your senses with beautiful sights, smells, sounds, tastes and textures.
MONEY Saving up for good quality makes more sense than buying cheap items that won’t last.
Scorpio
(24 OCT – 22 NOV)
Slow but steady is the rhythm for the month. Avoid unnecessary complications or confrontations.
RELATIONSHIPS Communication channels with those in authority that were blocked, reopen. Now you can move forwards with asking for what you want. Be confi dent but pragmatic.
SELF-CARE Unwinding in beautiful natural surroundings is soothing balm for the soul.
MONEY Listen to your partner when he suggests sensible ways to cut costs.
Sagittarius
(23 NOV – 22 DEC)
A renewal of hope makes so much more seem possible. Consider your options and see what is sustainable.
RELATIONSHIPS Rather than spreading yourself wide, concentrate on the people who matter. Spend quality time with the kids, giving them your full attention. They are your best teachers.
SELF-CARE Listen to the wisdom of your body when it sends messages to take it easy.
MONEY There are unexpected expenses in the fi rst part of the month.
Capricorn
(23 DEC – 20 JAN)
You’ve entered a period that calls for cutting back. Be ready to bring to closure activities that have run their course. Aim to reduce stress and balance work with pleasure.
RELATIONSHIPS Patience with yourself is the first step towards understanding other people’s quirks. You have your gifts and strengths – and so does everyone else.
SELF-CARE Although you might not be in a sociable mood, don’t isolate yourself from good company.
MONEY Time spent on DIY projects is a good investment.
Aquarius
(21 JAN – 19 FEB)
Changes in your immediate environment challenge you to find innovative solutions. Start with the basics, do the groundwork and build strong foundations.
RELATIONSHIPS Circumstances favour greater community involvement by linking up with people you met last year.
SELF-CARE Although you enjoy being around people, you also need solitude – even an hour for you makes a di erence.
MONEY Tighten up on your attitude to money and be a wise consumer.
Pisces
(20 FEB – 20 MAR)
Make good use of a confi dence boost around the 8th to give concrete form to hopes and dreams. You’ll have the staying power to stick to what you start.
RELATIONSHIPS Rather than relying on others, take the lead and be proactive. Going it alone may not be your first choice, but you’ll actually enjoy the independence.
SELF-CARE You’ll fi nd that the more you accomplish, the more you’ll feel good about yourself.
MONEY A windfall brings you just enough to cover a big expense.
