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| And now… direct from the crow's nest of the Black Pearl, presently afloat somewhere in the Caribbean… your correspondent (at great expense to himself in terms of the official pirates costume resplendent with shiny earrings) wields his sextant and points it at the stars to bring you - this issue's Horoscopes. |
| by Anand |
| Oooh! The Full Moon is in your sign so this could see you wanting to make changes in your love life. Those single crewmates should take advantage of Mercury's passage through your bulwarks and do a little sweet-talking to those who take your fancy. Joint financial arrangements are all up for review as you get a heavenly change to start all over again, cashwise. Lock up your doubloons before your loved ones empty the treasure chest. |
| You need to work on your daily health and work routines. Suggest you go and annoy Captain Jack and get yourself a good keelhauling. That should give you plenty of exercise and a thorough soaking into the bargain. The skies suggest you'll by swept away by romance by the end of the month but just remember to exercise some caution, Taurus. It is the hurricane season, after all. |
| If you've been treading water professionally lately, you'll find the all the astrological help you'll need to get you back in the swim. Mars is going full steam ahead in your work zone and Saturn will offer you a chance to restructure your finances to provide a more secure future. Just don't invest in the Spanish Inquisition. They'll squander all your hard earned doubloons on dubious shiny instruments. |
| Hmm. Saturn is retrograde in your sign, giving you a chance to be taken seriously and show everyone how grown up you are. Better hide those comics. Loose hold of that thing you think is a life raft, it's really nothing more than flotsam. You also have a gift coming from magnanimous Jupiter - positive thinking. So if you want to get away overseas, hang around the docks and you'll be sure to be pressganged pretty promptly. |
| Domestic issues will be a major theme this month but Venus will allow you to overcome all obstacles and build that bridge over troubled waters. Or you could always hit your partner over the head with the nearest cooking pot for instant calm seas. Don't worry as you get plenty of help from Mars over finances but don't pour oil on those troubled waters as Uranus will soon be in your sign causing all sorts of problems so sort them out NOW. It's not called that for nothing, you know. |
| Flying Albatrosses! There's a cash cycle about to start and you may need to keep a level head about it. Don't panic, Virgo, but think about how you can make your cash work for you. One brainwave could be all it takes to reach a safe harbour. On the other hand, Mars is moving in your chart now, having been becalmed since July, so off come the love brakes and its time to rev up those engines. |
| Here's your annual overhaul, courtesy of the Sun. Consider your image and sail the extra mile to create a good impression. The heavens support you in whatever you decide to makeover. You can expect to feel more motivated as Mars has now changed direction in your sign. Time to hoist the main brace, sweep the poop deck and mount the binnacle. Take care! |
| Whoot! Venus is in your sign in a big way so this is your annual chance to wipe the slate clean and to start again. The planet of charm and seduction gives you more gorgeousness than you deserve. In addition, Mars starts up the engines and you set sail for romance. The New Moon in Scorpio can only assist. The planets are on your side and you have all the power. All you need to do now, Scorpio, is to light the fuse and let those celestial fireworks brighten up the sky. |
| If you have a domestic dilemma, know that the main part of the storm is coming to a close very shortly, leaving you to clean up the debris. Just be prepared to invest some energy and determination into sorting it all out. Saturn retrograde suggests that you need to check over your finances to provide more security. Its not all doom and gloom though, Venus offers you a break with peace and quiet towards the end of the month. Don't just daydream about love, go out and find it. Starboard, not Aft, should be your watchword. |
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| AQUARIUS (Jan 21 - Feb 19) What a good sign for a seafarer, fresh water always on hand! Jupiter has been in your chart, hopefully bringing some relief to your financial situation. If not, well don't worry, because Mars is now going forward after months of stagnation so if you put in a little effort, all can be straightened out by the end of the month. Work may even be a source of romance, although first you have to let go of one idea that has run its course. Then you have to think about restructuring your daily working life. After all that the only Mess you should be in is the dining room. |
| Venus enters your 9th house so travel, adventure and romance are all open to you. I suggest you enlist on the Black Pearl and enjoy yourself. A fling with a foreigner is a distinct possibility. Meanwhile, the forward motion of Mars allows you to stand up for yourself and go racing ahead. If you've been at an impasse with certain people but didn't know why you were, the retrograde Mars is the reason. Now you'll soon make tracks in the right direction. Sail on towards a beautiful sunset. |
| "WHAT? Speak up; I can't hear what you're saying up here. It's the wind and the wretched gulls squeeing all over the place. I have to go down below? Who with? Oh, I see - it's dinnertime. Right ho, me hearties. I'll be there just as soon as I've dealt with my theodolite. Urrrrgh." |
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| ARIES |
| (Mar 21 - Apr 20) |
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| (Apr 21 - May 21) |
| TAURUS |
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| (May 22 - June 22) |
| GEMINI |
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| CANCER |
| (Jun 23 - Jul 23) |
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| LEO |
| (Jul 24 - Aug 23) |
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| (Aug 24 - Sep 23) |
| VIRGO |
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| LIBRA |
| (Sep 24 - Oct 23) |
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| SCORPIO |
| (Oct 24 - Nov 22) |
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| SAGITTARIUS |
| (Nov 23 - Dec 21) |
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| It's time for Capricorns to get out and play as luscious Venus ensures your popularity. Maybe a special friend will turn into a lover or a current relationship will give you even more reasons to be cheerful. One caution, though. Mars is stationed firmly in your communications area. So control your tongue, shipmate, as words can cut as sharply as any sword. If you've been working hard, you could be due for a promotion. Get scrubbing that desk and maybe Captain Jack will notice your endeavours. |
| CAPRICORN |
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| PISCES |
| (Feb 20 - Mar 20) |
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