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It may seem natural to focus on a special relationship, but you must not ignore the demands of business, finances or contracts.

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CAPRICORN   

DEC 22 - JAN 20

It may seem natural to focus on a special relationship, but you must not ignore the demands of business, finances or contracts. If your head is in the clouds, you could miss out on an opportunity that may never come round again. Remain alert, no matter how much you simply want to have a good time.

AQUARIUS 

21 JANUARY – 19 FEBRUARY                                                         

Your work ethic will persuade you to take on extra responsibilities, and somebody watching from the sidelines will realise that you should be rewarded quite generously. If this brings out a jealous streak in rivals or competitors, tough it out and refuse to feel awkward or embarrassed. Think in terms of just rewards. 

PISCES 

20 FEBRUARY – 20 MARCH

Why some people challenge your off-beat ideas will be a mystery to you. Perhaps with Mars in your sign allied to your ruler Neptune, you’re coming across as airy-fairy rather than creative, which is how you would like to appear. Listen to a well-informed individual who will suggest how you might gain the support you crave. 

ARIES   

21 MARCH – 20 APRIL 

In a bid to accommodate some demanding individuals, you may desert on-going responsibilities. That’s fine, provided you are fully in control of business or financial developments from 12 January onwards. You sometimes allow yourself to be governed by your soft heart rather than the rough, tough world outside. 

TAURUS 

21 APRIL – 21 MAY 

Colleagues or associates have made empty promises in the past and you’ve been disappointed that your progress hasn’t been as speedy as you had hoped. That must not prevent you from trusting incoming news regarding a promotion or boost to your finances. You need to give someone a chance to do right by you. 

GEMINI 

22 MAY – 21 JUNE

Resist the urge to come down heavily on those failing to comply with you and your plans to enhance their lives and your own. True, their attitude will prove discouraging but that’s no excuse to let a Sun-Pluto connection bring out a judgmental streak in you. If others behave badly, they’ll lose out, not you. 

CANCER   

22 JUNE – 23 JULY

Be patient with those who are meant to pamper you in return for all you’ve done for them. They mean well but won’t be in a position to make a fuss of you until halfway through the month. Let them off lightly rather than remind them they’ve fallen short. Your forgiving side must speak for itself. 

LEO   

24 JULY – 23 AUGUST 

Having had to bear heavy responsibilities, you should feel relieved as Mercury’s retrograde phase ends on 8 January. You’ll no longer be torn between things you ought to do and those you would like to do. Time to indulge in something heart-warming that is far removed from your usual routine? 

VIRGO   

24 AUGUST – 23 SEPTEMBER

No matter how many projects have been lined up for you, don’t panic. If, and when, you’re under pressure to perform with great speed and accuracy, you’ll suddenly find you can do it. You’re more energetic and resourceful than several of the people close by, which is proving to be of enormous benefit to you. 

LIBRA   

24 SEPTEMBER – 23 OCTOBER

Don’t allow partnership or domestic upsets to linger. By around 10 January, when the Sun clashes with Uranus and, shortly afterwards, with Jupiter, promise yourself that you will put right whatever’s gone wrong and then insist that everybody moves on. Just make sure that your tone is assertive but without any hint of aggression.  

SCORPIO 

24 OCTOBER – 22 NOVEMBER 

Ignore anyone suggesting that you’re too ambitious for your own good. But do check to make sure that you are not taking on more than you can comfortably manage, purely to get yourself noticed. Wearing yourself down could, in the long term, do a lot more harm than you think. Have you got your priorities right? 

SAGITTARIUS 

23 NOVEMBER – 21 DECEMBER

At one point recently, you probably thought that a partnership stood very little chance of surviving. However, one or two glimmers of hope should lead to a far more optimistic attitude on your part. Keep discussing factors that could still become deal- breakers—some things cannot simply be swept under the carpet.