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Globe and Mail
3 days ago
- General
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: June 4, 2025
The only thing that can come between you and your dream is the irrational belief that you don't really deserve to succeed. Not only do you deserve it but even your rivals can see it is your turn to sit on top of the world – so get climbing! You may think that a problem of some sort requires a complicated solution but you could not be more wrong. Stand back from the situation and view it as a whole rather than from one particular angle. The answer will jump out at you. Your desire to help a friend or work colleague get themselves out of a hole may be well intentioned but the planets warn you would be wise to keep your distance. This is one mess they must be encouraged to clear up themselves. The moment a negative thought enters your head you must grab it and eject it and refuse to let it creep back into your thinking. A positive attitude is an absolute must today, especially when dealing with matters of a personal nature. Listen to your inner voice today and make sure you follow what it tells you to the letter. Ignore those who say you should be doing this or doing that and trust the higher part of your nature that already knows the answers you need. You will have to split your time between working on a creative task you enjoy and a chore you dislike. Put as much effort into the latter as you do the former, otherwise you may have to go back later on and do it again. You are right to have your suspicions that a friend or colleague is being less than honest with you, so keep your wits about you and don't let them get away with anything illegal or unethical. Your reputation is on the line as well. The more you know about a new partner or colleague the less likely it is their actions will take you by surprise, so do some research and make sure you are well prepared. The planets warn you cannot afford to leave anything to chance. The cosmic wheels are turning in your favor again and between now and the start of next week your outlook on life will improve by leaps and bounds. Start thinking about your next big adventure, and who to take with you on the journey. Focus on improving a personal relationship and put anything to do with your money situation or your career on the back burner. Someone you love dearly feels you have been neglecting them of late, so make amends over the next 24 hours. A challenge of some kind needs to be dealt with immediately, so put your social life on hold for the rest of the day while you sort it out. The more of an effort you make now the less likely it is to flare up again later on. Do what you can to impress someone in a position of power but don't go too far and fall all over yourself to get in their good books. They can sense a fraud a mile off, so be honest about your intentions and don't overstate your abilities. When both Mercury and Jupiter move in your favor at the start of next week you will feel much happier about your long-term prospects. Until then, keep a low profile and work on improving your mind rather than your reputation or bank balance. Discover more about yourself at
Irish Times
4 days ago
- Health
- Irish Times
Brian Mooney's Leaving Cert survival guide: Get seated 30 minutes before the exam – and don't wear a smartwatch
Take a deep breath: it's just hours before Leaving Certificate English paper one lands on exam desks at 9.30am on Wednesday. If you are feeling anxious, you are not alone. It is normal for Leaving Cert students (and their parents) to feel stressed. As a guidance counsellor for many years, I have seen how some simple tips can help calm nerves and help candidates feel they are ready to step up to the challenge. [ Classroom to College: our essential newsletter to navigating the Leaving Cert for parents, guardians and students Opens in new window ] Trust Anxiety comes from fear of the unknown. Any situations where you are assessed under pressure – such as a job interview or an exam – can amplify this uncertainty. It is easy to feel consumed by the unknowns and immobilised by a lack of control over the outcome. This can result in panic – especially if you feel flustered by a question. The key is to trust your process. Nurture your own self-belief and remind yourself of all the hard work you've done. Organise READ MORE If you haven't done so already, arrange your revision notes for all the exam papers in each subject. Try organising them backwards, starting from your last exam, identifying the periods of time available before each paper to review your notes. When you have completed this process, you will have an idea of how you are going to use the remaining time available. Doing this will give you back a sense of control over the exam and reduce excess stress. Check Make make sure to bring blue or black ink pens, only, and pencils (for diagrams only). Make sure it's dark pencil; the light ones may not scan well when the exams are digitised for marking. If required, bring your calculator. A clock will be on display in the centre so you do not need a watch. There is a prohibition on smart watches and other devices so do not bring them. Check your other daily requirements such as water, food and transport costs, where appropriate. Timing Students will be required to be in their assigned seat in the exam centre 30 minutes before the start time of exams on day one, and at least 15 minutes in advance of their exams on subsequent days. Remember: candidates are not allowed to enter exam centres if they arrive more than half an hour late – and you are not allowed to leave the exam centre within the final 10 minutes. Plan When the invigilator arrives at your desk, you will be offered a choice of subject level in that exam subject. Opt for the paper you have prepared for. Never attempt to change levels at the last minute; this is typically a negative side effect of exam nerves. Once you receive your paper, read it carefully before you do anything else. Start to sketch out the outline for your answers to every question you plan to answer at the back of your answer book. Your brain will continue to reflect on all the questions as you begin to write. Start working on the first question, selecting the one you feel most comfortable with. Review If you still have a few minutes left at the end, try boosting your chances of getting a few extra marks by rereading your script. As any writer knows, a first attempt is always improved by rereading. Leave at least half a page free at the end of each question so you can add extra material – if you want to – at the end of the exam. New ideas may occur to you as you read back your answer. Options If the exams go badly, remember, the CAO race is not like Becher's Brook anymore. There are more pathways than ever to pursue your chosen career, whether through university, a tertiary degree programme or Post-Leaving Cert course. Many end up with the same qualification. So, remember, you have lots of options. Support Parents can play a crucial role by familiarising themselves with the exam schedule. Pin the timetable up prominently at home and highlight each exam that is due to be taken. In the stress of the exam period you need to be aware when your child must be in the exam centre. After each day's exams, allow your son or daughter to recount their daily story. If they feel they have made mistakes or omissions, do not be tempted to review them in detail. Simply allow them time and space to tell their story and move on to the next challenge. It can be helpful to your son or daughter to focus on the next paper immediately ahead. Simple questions around the nature of the exams can be useful in switching the focus. Love As a parent, there is no need to overhype the importance of any exam. Just remember that some young people taking the Leaving Cert can mistakenly believe their standing in their parents' eyes is dependent on their success in the exam. Ensure your son or daughter is clear that your love for them is in no way dependent on how they perform. This affirmation is one of the greatest gifts you can give them at the start of the exams.
The Sun
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Horoscope today, May 27 2025: Daily star sign guide from Mystic Meg
OUR much-loved astrologer Meg sadly died in 2023 but her column is being kept alive by her friend and protégée Maggie Innes. Read on to see what's written in the stars for you today. ♈ ARIES March 21 to April 20 What the new moon means is up to you – but the energy to keep on reaching out, at work or at home, is so strong all day. Just making one small change to a question, or request, can take you towards the answer you require. The choice is yours – and negative voices no longer control you. Luck counts up in threes. 2 ♉ TAURUS April 21 to May 21 Sticking to your own values – of trust and loyalty – may have been feeling harder lately. But the new moon helps you try a new tactic, or simply reinforce your inner strength. Pluto's tendency to disrupt is at work in your success sector, but the cool eye of Mercury counteracts this, keeping you on track for a 'P' goal. Get all the latest Taurus horoscope new s including your weekly and monthly predictions ♊ GEMINI May 22 to June 21 A surge of self-belief is the highlight of your chart. You can apply this how you choose – but do use it. From love to work, you have more influence than you think, and it's time to test this. Mars heats up your connections chart and all shyness goes when you see someone so perfect you'd love to know better. Get all the latest Gemini horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♋ CANCER June 22 to July 22 Keeping one or more secrets has become a burden, and now at last you can let some of them go. Protecting other people is fine, but you also need to protect yourself. When you think this through, you'll know what to do. Passion needs to set new goals, but do try to make sure these are achievable ones. Get all the latest Cancer horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♌ LEO July 23 to August 23 A new local group of colleagues, friends – or both – can be a big part of your luck factor. So choose wisely who you spend time with today. The right people are not always the loudest, or most confident. Love and drama may feel like a combination you can't escape, but Saturn helps create space for change. ♍ VIRGO August 24 to September 22 Letting one goal go may be a difficult choice – but your chart suggests something bigger and better is waiting. As soon as you free your mind and heart to look, you can see it If you're in a relationship, trusting that feelings stay the same inside, despite challenges, keeps a couple close. New love wears a vintage watch. Get all the latest Virgo horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♎ LIBRA September 23 to October 23 A travel destination that has been in your heart for ages can move closer to reality today, as the new moon sparks plans. The schedule may be different, but the end point is the same. A ticket question can be your love link, whether you are asking it or answering it. The luck factor opens a pale-blue envelope. ♏ SCORPIO October 24 to November 22 The person you long to be can be so close to the person you are – when you focus on positives rather than negatives. Recent demands may have felt overwhelming but have left you stronger. Now you are ready to use this power. Mars fire may rush a set of work steps but do balance this with research. Get all the latest Scorpio horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♐ SAGITTARIUS November 23 to December 21 This can be a brilliant day for new deals and romance – all fulfilled by the new moon. But you must play your part by being ready to listen and learn – especially in terms of someone older. You love your freedom, but Saturn's assistance to stay in the moment and keep your full attention on a task is so valuable. Get all the latest Sagittarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♑ CAPRICORN December 22 to January 20 Your work style is in the star spotlight – and a more direct way of asking and answering questions can be the result. This can speed up a process and get a decision sorted. Best of all, it ends a sense of frustration. As for love, feelings can suddenly hit home, and you see how deeply you deserve a particular future. But the ultimate choice, is yours. Get all the latest Capricorn horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions 2 ♒ AQUARIUS January 21 to February 18 Parents and children can communicate in a new, refreshing way when you harness the energy of the new moon. This may mean wiping the slate clean and starting over. A love or loyalty triangle could turn into a satisfying circle, with one well-planned message. So work out what to say, then get it out there. Get all the latest Aquarius horoscope news including your weekly and monthly predictions ♓ PISCES February 19 to March 20 Trusting your own security to one person or situation may leave you vulnerable – but today you have ability to take back some power. So do accept this chart offer. At home and work, you have the inner strength to be more independent. Love may feel one-sided but taking more control of your heart can balance it.
BBC News
12-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Kent man walks from London to Brighton for mental health awareness
A man who walked from London to Brighton without sitting down along the way said he wanted to encourage people to talk about their mental health and believe in Sandhu, a mindfulness coach from Gravesend, Kent, has previously trekked from London to Wales and London to Edinburgh to raise money for the charity latest challenge saw him set off from Trafalgar Square in the capital at 20:00 BST on 19 April and walk continuously for 100km (62 miles) to Brighton Palace Pier, where he arrived at 17:00 the following day."People do stop me when I'm walking and we talk about mental health, so it's good to see," said Mr Sandhu. "One thing I want is for people to talk about their mental health problems, but people are scared."It has to change, but nothing much is happening."Later this month, Mr Sandhu will be walking the entire 298km (185 mile) Thames Path as part of his "million step May".It is all in preparation for his planned walk from London to Paris in August, which will also be in support of Mind.
Globe and Mail
12-05-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Your daily horoscope: May 12, 2025
horoscopes Taurus iStockPhoto / Getty Images Your willingness to reach out to other people, both at work and in your private life, will determine what kind of year this is going to be. Just because friends and loved ones and work colleagues are demanding does not mean you cannot get along. If you can think it you can do it, even though today's full moon will place obstacles on the path between you and your goal. Plan long-term and move toward your ultimate objective a step at a time. Make progress each and every day. Although there is a full moon in your opposite sign today that does not mean you can withdraw into your shell and wait for the storm to blow over. The more you interact with other people the more you will understand their behaviour. Success is yours if you want it but it won't come easy. Cosmic activity in the work area of your chart means you will have to push hard to make progress but if you are willing to put in the effort the universe will richly reward you. Make sure you are in full control of whatever situations you find yourself in today because someone who resents your popularity won't hesitate to take advantage of any mistakes you may make. Watch your back but watch where you are walking as well. As today's full moon takes place in the domestic area of your chart you should aim to spend more time with loved ones and less time on getting ahead in the world – for now. You can make up lost ground on your rivals later on. Self-belief is a must today as some of the things you hear being said about you could throw you off course if you take them to heart. Pay no attention to other people's criticisms and push ahead with your plans with courage and confidence. Your material and emotional values are likely to be at odds during the early part of the week and you will need to find ways to satisfy them both. If helping other people costs you money then so be it. Doing the right thing is its own reward. The full moon in your sign means you are going to be at loggerheads with people whose outlook on life is the opposite of your own. If you can, keep some distance between you. If you can't, try not to let their stupidity enrage you too much. Don't take anything for granted over the next 24 hours because the full moon is going to throw everything up in the air and there is no telling where it will all come down again. This a time to hedge your bets rather than take a gamble. The more others say you need to get in on the latest big thing quickly, or lose out to your rivals, the more you should hold back and wait to see how the situation develops. It could be that the latest big thing is the last thing you need. No matter how ambitious you may be you need to be cautious today as the full moon will pressure you to take chances that could prove destructive. It won't be until much later in the week that it becomes clear what your next move should be. If you leave tasks that need to be done to the very last minute today the results will be anything but satisfying. Push yourself to get on top of your workload early in the day, then relax later on while your rivals are still struggling. Discover more about yourself at
