HOROSCOPES: This week's New Moon is offering one star sign a cosmic clean slate
TAURUS
21 April-21 May It's your New Moon and this offers a cosmic clean slate for you. What you want from life and who you want to be are ready to be defined. First, though, you may have to release an outdated pattern, especially in relation to power or pressure. CALL 0905 789 0402*
GEMINI
22 May-21 June This week you bridge the space between what is being said and what is really going on, as the New Moon helps you catch up with reality. Meanwhile, a Mars-Pluto opposition could stir drama in conversation or digital spaces. Avoid power struggles over opinions. CALL 0905 789 0403*
CANCER
22 June-23 July The New Moon invites you to focus on the life you're building. What good is a vision without somebody to share it with? You've been quietly craving like minds and now you can start to find them. But first, Mars and Pluto stir up intensity around power dynamics. CALL 0905 789 0404*
LEO
24 July-23 Aug Mars moving through your sign is empowering you with confidence, but this week you have a reckoning about how much influence others have over your direction. Steer clear of battles for dominance or trying to force your way through resistance. Just do what feels right. CALL 0905 789 0405*
VIRGO
24 Aug-23 Sept The New Moon in your fellow earth sign Taurus is a blessing, as it opens doors for you to learn more about yourself and think big about your future. Set intentions to broaden your mind and horizon to make the most of this opportunity for happiness and fulfilment. CALL 0905 789 0406*
LIBRA
24 Sept-23 Oct This week you're being asked to make space for truth, clarity and freedom. The New Moon in Taurus emphasises your emotional transformation as something deeply empowering begins. If power plays feel tough, trust that authenticity will win through. CALL 0905 789 0407*
SCORPIO
24 Oct-22 Nov Your relationships and romantic connections receive a fresh start this week, as the New Moon in Taurus helps you transform how you relate and commitments begun now are blessed. You can be strong while opening up. True transformation comes from courage, not control. CALL 0905 789 0408*
SAGITTARIUS
23 Nov-21 Dec This week's New Moon brings a quiet but powerful nudge that helps you refresh how you care for yourself and show up for your work. Avoid the temptation to argue just for the sake of being right. Choose alignment over ego and live your truth. CALL 0905 789 0409*
CAPRICORN
22 Dec-20 Jan The New Moon in Taurus brings joyful new beginnings. But to reap the benefits you must believe you're allowed to enjoy your life and make a commitment to seek happiness without unnecessary delay. Transformation is inevitable, so prepare for the best outcome now. CALL 0905 789 0410*
AQUARIUS
21 Jan-19 Feb A powerful emotional current runs through this week, as Mars opposing Pluto in your sign brings intensity in your relationships and pushes a truth to the surface. Something's shifting – don't try to ignore it. Whatever you focus your energy on now will be transformed. CALL 0905 789 0411*
PISCES
20 Feb-20 March The New Moon in Taurus helps change to be communicated and blesses you with much-needed mental clarity. If the pressure feels intense in your work or health, trust that this will soon shift. Make the small changes now that will lead to greater relief later. CALL 0905 789 0412*
ARIES
21 March-20 April You're not one to tiptoe around tension and this week you may feel especially fired up. Mars, your ruler, is blazing through Leo and opposes power planet Pluto. This stirs intensity and a sense of competition, but don't let pride write cheques your heart can't cash. CALL 0905 789 0401*
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