HOROSCOPES: Which star sign is allowed to want more?
24 July-23 Aug The most important changes are not necessarily the most obvious ones. Mars is supporting you to win hearts with charm, and a slow but powerful shift is occurring in your relationships that highlights a situation you've now outgrown. Show up and keep shining. CALL 0905 789 0405*
VIRGO
24 Aug-23 Sept They say sharing is caring, but it can also be complicated. This week asks for more softness than strategy when it comes to working out what you want. Things will soon feel clearer – be patient with yourself in the process and keep your faith. CALL 0905 789 0406*
LIBRA
24 Sept-23 Oct Mars steps into your sign this week and gives your momentum a welcome boost. Don't burn it all up at once by fixing things for other people – focus on making things work better for you. Deeper issues are being gently encouraged to surface. Be patient. CALL 0905 789 0407*
SCORPIO
24 Oct-22 Nov Although hindsight is often clearer, sometimes echoes from the past can be distorted. You don't have to justify every decision, but reflecting on what has changed is wise this week. If something keeps coming up it may need closure – be gentle with your emotional repair. CALL 0905 789 0408*
SAGITTARIUS
23 Nov-21 Dec Candles burned at both ends don't last long. If you experience a dip in energy this week, look at what is draining you. A more sustainable way to channel your efforts is being revealed and will help you make time for what really matters. CALL 0905 789 0409*
CAPRICORN
22 Dec-20 Jan You are deeply aware of how others are feeling, but have you checked in with your own heart? You have more to offer yourself than you may be giving. This week, self-love will help you see exactly who and what is really worth your time. CALL 0905 789 0410*
AQUARIUS
21 Jan-19 Feb Not every storm ends suddenly. Sometimes a break in the clouds is all it takes to remind you that nothing lasts forever – even if the rain goes on longer than you would like. Listen closely to your heart and know that better weather is on its way. CALL 0905 789 0411*
PISCES
20 Feb-20 March They say when it rains, it pours – but even drizzle can get you damp. You don't have to solve everything this week, or soak up emotions for anybody else. If something feels heavy let it go – and trust that your umbrella can handle what comes. CALL 0905 789 0412*
ARIES
21 March-20 April If you have been feeling unsure where your next steps need to take you, don't give in to worry. A pause is not the same as being immobilised. Your ruler Mars moves into Libra and reminds you that you're not on this journey alone. CALL 0905 789 0401*
TAURUS
21 April-21 May As Mars shifts signs this week you may feel like you're being nudged out of your comfort zone. The cosmos is encouraging movement, which will breathe life into a situation that's been left alone long enough. Venus, your ruler, urges you to choose with your heart. CALL 0905 789 0402*
GEMINI
22 May-21 June Uranus continues to bring surprising insights your way. With the Moon swinging through your opposite sign at the start of the week, a fresh take on a relationship opens your heart. What lands now might just be better than what you were chasing. CALL 0905 789 0403*
CANCER
22 June-23 July Your heart is soft but that doesn't mean it has to be squished to fit anybody else's expectations. You're allowed to want more. As Jupiter expands your sense of worth, try not to downplay what you feel. Your needs matter – honour them this week. CALL 0905 789 0404*
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