Horoscopes

ARIES (21 MARCH–19 APRIL)

Your social life is stimulated this and plenty of opportunities to express yourself uniquely will present themselves. Pleasureseeking activities, recreation, and amusement are increased. You’ll be at your strongest if you tame impatience and work on career plans that need finetuning rather than taking on new things.

TAURUS (20 APRIL – 20 MAY)

You feel more enthusiastic and want to try new things. You could find you’re put in the spotlight for something, or get recognition for work you’ve done. You’re finding more than usual enjoyment from group or friend activities. Your personality could be more nurturing or encouraging.

GEMINI (21 MAY – 20 JUNE)

This is a good time to clear things out of your life that you no longer need to make room for the good things to come. An exciting friendship connection could be made in that opens up doors for you–but do watch for deceptions and self-deceptions.

CANCER (21 JUNE – 22 JULY)

It’s time to make a change in your life, not a small one, but one that really transforms you and/or your life. You are radiating energy that makes you more attractive, and, as a result, opportunities are that much stronger for romantic attention.

LEO (23 JULY – 22 AUGUST)

This could be a good time for you to look for a new job or get a second job, try to get recognition at work, or improve your working environment. You may see things that you’ve been working on for a long time finally come to fruition now.

VIRGO (23 AUGUST – 22

SEPTEMBER) Your goals and wishes tend to be broad and perhaps unusual or ahead of the times just now. You may particularly enjoy dreaming up ideas for the future. Others especially value your advice and often turn to you for help.

LIBRA (23 SEPTEMBER – 22

OCTOBER) You are more determined to achieve your personal goals, and more strategic in the manner you go about doing so. Pouring your heart and soul into your efforts comes naturally now. Income from your business or career is likely to increase.

SCORPIO (23 OCTOBER – 21

NOVEMBER) You could have an easier time dealing with your career. Any moves you make have a greater chance of going well. Those of you in business for yourself could see an especially profitable month. You are ready to pursue romance and to take the lead.

SAGITTARIUS (22 NOVEMBER

-21 DECEMBER) Fortunate

events occur as a direct result of your willingness to entertain the unusual and to think outside of the box. You are feeling brave, positive, and optimistic. New opportunities through friendships, group associations, and other forms of networking might arise.

CAPRICORN (22 DECEMBER

– 19 JANUARY) It’s a good time for creative communications and pleasure. Your mind is quicker, sharper, and you come up with ideas faster. Surprising events occur now that serve to jolt you out of your usual routine, particularly when it comes to friendships, finances, and career.

MANISH’S ZODIAC PREDICTIONS

MANISH KUMAT ARORA EMAIL: manish@ manishastrologer.com

AQUARIUS (20 JANUARY – 18

FEBRUARY) You are open to new energies, approaches, and attitudes. You’re likely to feel more hopefulness, faith, and confidence, particularly with your career or life direction, long-term goals, and career prospects and outlook. It’s a terrific time for collaborating or enjoying more interaction with someone special as well.

PISCES (19 FEBRUARY – 20

MARCH) This is a time when you invest in yourself and in the people around you that you respect. Projects begun now can have longterm benefits. Finances are likely to be quite reliable or under control now. You could become more active with friends or in your community.

DARREN LAWRENSON

The Happiness of Pursuit

TOP PERFORMANCE COACH AND BUSINESS CONSULTANCY LEADER.

I am a business owner and director of Dasala Ltd a performance coaching and business consultancy business. I work across all sectors with a focus on leadership and senior management with a mind to always help individuals and teams to perform at their best. I speak across the UK and Europe as a keynote speaker to audiences of managers and leaders from business. PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

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