Star Power: The Week Ahead
________________PETER VIDAL

ARIES
(21 March - 20 April)
Do yourself a favour and spend a little time going through perfectly ordinary cash transactions and obligations before Tuesday. You’ll have loads of time to deal with emotional complications later in the week, and a loved one will appreciate your help and understanding.

TAURUS
(21 April - 21 May)
As the Moon swings through Taurus on Monday, the nature of your advantages and gifts will shift and one set of difficulties will be removed for ever. A refreshing change will therefore lead directly to an easier life, with overdue benefits in all areas of existence.

GEMINI
(22 May - 21 June)
You’ll spare a little time for quiet contemplation as the week winds down. The Moon will be in your house of dreams, inspiring you to new feats of romantic imagination, while your saintly idealism could lead you to do charitable work. In love, fantasy will dominate your desires.

CANCER
(22 June - 23 July)
The spotlight will soon be firmly on your sign and on your most personal affairs by the end of the week. Before Wednesday, you’ll relish peace and quiet, but after that you’ll be rising to a new romantic challenge. At work, people for whom you are responsible will ask for assistance around Thursday.

LEO
(24 July - 23 August)
That Id planet, Mars, is waging war on your bank balance. You have right on your side, if not might, and you’ll earn respect. In love, only the best will do, but will the lover play ball? The answer is yes — but with a little persuasion. You must be as charming as possible.

VIRGO
(24 August - 23 September)
You now seem much more certain and assured and it was never more true that optimism breeds success. Even in affairs of the heart, you will be hitting new highs and the more you get out and about, the more likely that your desires will be met. Wednesday’s financial stars are profitable.

LIBRA
(24 September - 23 October)
Enjoy all that positive cosmic energy while it’s coming your way. In love, you can reach for the stars, but first you must overcome all those old doubts and rejections. Have faith! Your money stars are lucky — to a point — but don’t bend the rules, otherwise you will probably lose out.

SCORPIO
(24 October - 22 November)
Not for the first time does your solar chart highlight money and cash, in short, your prosperity in the future. Happily, you’re now in an excellent frame of mind and you’ll be taking quite a number of wise decisions. Your social stars look very strong mid-week, but you may prefer to stay in with your favourite people rather than going out of town.

SAGITTARIUS
(23 November - 22 December)
Take it easy, Sagittarius. If there’s one sure prediction at the moment, it is that anyone to whom you are emotionally linked with will take the lead. You, meanwhile, can fall in line, take their suggestions and let them take the strain! Only at work should you set the pace.

CAPRICORN
(23 December - 20 January)
The typical Capricorn has not had it easy recently, but a major source of problem has been your failure to take risks. The overly-cautious person that you are, you tend to ponder over all possibilities but at times you miss opportunities in the process. However, you’re now laying the groundwork for success in an affair and, before long,a new job offer. At home, only minor adjustments are necessary in a practical arrangement.

AQUARIUS
(21 Janury - 19 February)
This is a marvellous moment, for a poetic planetary picture in your house of love and pleasure is highlighting frivolity and fun. Even if you’re not taking time off at the moment, you should make time for a jolly good rest. Professional matters can be delayed.

PISCES
(20 February - 20 March)
It's time to brighten up your home environment, whipping out the paint pot, scattering some flowers around and lifting your morale by surrounding yourself with beauty. Plus, a family gathering looks set to be enjoyable, especially if there are joint financial arrangements to discuss.

IF IT’S YOUR BIRTHDAY

Sunday, August 20
Do be careful not to trip over your feet and generally drift around in a fog. Too much pressure can jangle your nerves, so try and set aside enough time for rest and relaxation. You will be no use to anyone if you are frustrated or worn out, but I’m sure you don’t need me to tell you that.

Monday, August 21
Over the next year, you could have an uncanny ability to get the best out of whatever comes your way. Your weakness may be a reluctance to change, but your strength could be an admirable loyalty to your friends and principles.

Tuesday, August 22
You may be taken by surprise by your partners’ continuing erratic behaviour, but what really seems to be the issue at the moment is a joint financial endeavour. The psychological issue is based on your own need for security. Family matters will take a turn for the better soon — perhaps thanks to your best efforts.

Wednesday, August 23
YOU are about to experience a set of lively lunar alignments. This is always an important moment, allowing you to go in for a spot of emotional transformation. In the long run, you are now beginning a new personal cycle, one which will be fruitful and satisfying.

Thursday, August 24
Mercury and Pluto are about to make one of their periodic profound alignments, sending sparks flying in all directions. You’ll be standing up for yourself, arguing your case and going in for original solutions. But you may be torn between conflicting loyalties.

Friday, August 25
The key to the moment is pleasure. This doesn’t mean that life should be one endless party, but that you should make a point of enjoying everything you do, including the most routine chores. This is not an impossible dream. Even at work, you can develop your creative skills.

Saturday, August 26
FOR the next three weeks, the dominant planetary position will be applying continual pressure on your home life and professional connections, but all because you’re on a quest for the truth. One possibility is that a partner’s working hopes and ambitions will start to raise pertinent questions about the family and domestic arrangements.

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