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Find words of four letters or more. Every word must include the centre letter and each letter is used once only. Find at least one nine-letter word. No colloquial or foreign words, capitalised nouns, apostrophes, hyphens. No verbs or plural words ending in ‘s’. Solution list is not exhaustive. Ref: Macquarie Dictionary

ARIES (Mar 21 – Apr 20)

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It’s a terrific time to travel, teach, publish, study, nurture a close relationship, learn something new or share an adventure with someone special. Plus keep yourself mentally sharp and physically strong. Then you can bounce back from any stressful setbacks that come along. There’s a fiery Full Moon in Aries on Friday, so do your best to get the ratio right between personal requirements and relationship responsibilities. The buzz word for the week is Balance.

TAURUS (Apr 21 – May 20)

Expect an emotional rollercoaster ride this week, Taurus, as disruptive Uranus stirs up problems in a partnership or unpredictable moods at home. And you may have to deal with a gob-smacking surprise that really rocks your world! So be patient and avoid making any important long-term decisions until things settle down. The weekend looks promising, as the universe provides an opportunity for you to do something creative or learn something new.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)

This week is all about learning, education and communication as your ruler, Mercury, links up with clever Jupiter and curious Uranus. It’s also time to dream big – and often – as Friday’s fiery Full Moon activates your ‘hopes, dreams and wishes’ zone. Be inspired by Superman actor and birthday great, the late Christopher Reeve: “So many of our dreams at first seem impossible, then they seem improbable. And then, when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.”

CANCER (June 22 – July 22)

It’s Full Moon week! Time to connect with colleagues and clients at work, plus family and friends from within your local community as you talk, text, tweet, publish, podcast or post up a storm. Other people are expecting you to come up with some clever ideas and smart solutions, so put on your thinking cap, Crabs! And don’t persist with outdated old ways of doing things. Be proactive about initiating exciting,adventurous and creative new strategies.

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LEO (July 23 – Aug 22)

The sparks are set to fly as Venus (in your sign) plus temperamental Uranus and the fiery Full Moon all amp up your feisty side. Expect some annoying frustrations and delays on Friday, especially involving a personal project or a work matter. You’ll have to dig deep to find a quality that you usually have in short supply … patience. Monday and Saturday are the best days to push an ambitious project ahead with renewed motivation and plenty of Leo passion.

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sept 22)

Virgos love things to run smoothly but there’s unpredictable planetary energy about this week and carefully-laid plans could veer off in unexpected directions. Which could be wonderful or stressful, depending on the circumstances. Whatever happens, drop the perfectly-planned schedule, and go with the flow. When it comes to money matters, joint finances, taxes or trust issues, avoid being uncharacteristically rash. Slow down and take a second look.

LIBRA (Sept 23 – Oct 23)

Unpredictable Uranus is disrupting relationships or finances, so tread gingerly with a sulky partner, an unreliable lover, a grumpy housemate, a frustrated family member or a cranky client. The more diplomatic you are, the less stressful the week will be. Don’t let other people deter your ambitions or derail your dreams! Be inspired by Libran birthday great, actor and disability rights activist, the late Christopher Reeve: “Don’t give up. Don’t lose hope. Don’t sell out.

SCORPIO (Oct 24 – Nov 21)

You’re keen to power ahead with a romantic relationship, a business partnership or a joint venture. But expect some disruptions as Uranus upsets the applecart. Don’t stress, Scorpio! Review your approach and reassess your plans. The Full Moon fires up your wellbeing zone, so it’s a good week to exercise, hit the gym, play sport, participate in a Fun Run or enjoy bushwalking. As birthday great, the late Olivia Newton-John reminds us: “Let’s Get Physical!”

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21)

There are two ‘lucky’ aspects this week. Jupiter (your power planet) trines Mercury, which gives you the gift of the gab and is particularly good for work involving writing, teaching, performing, publishing and public relations. And then Uranus trines Mercury, which is fabulous for original ideas and exciting new friendships. Throw in a fiery Full Moon and you’re set for an action-packed, stimulating week! If you want to last the distance, pace yourself.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The Sun and Mars are both moving through your career zone, which boosts your capacity for hard work and your ability to lead others. But don’t do so at the expense of your home and family life. The Full Moon highlights the importance of getting the balance right between professional success and domestic harmony. Be inspired by fellow Capricorn, writer A. A. Milne: “You’re braver than you believe, and stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.”

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18)

This week, restless Uranus and the fiery Full Moon boost your bohemian side and your adventurous nature. You’re itching to explore! But avoid being too recklessly impulsive (especially on Friday) otherwise you could find yourself involved in an argument, accident, financial fiasco or domestic drama. Astute Aquarians will choose creative problemsolving over unpredictable shenanigans, as you slow down and think things through before proceeding.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20) pier, pile, pilsner, pine, pirn, plenish, plier, preen, prese, prise, repel, repine, REPLENISH, reship, ripe, ripen, seep, sheep, ship, sleep, slip, snip, snipe, sniper, sphene, sphere, spier, spile, spin, spine, spinel, spire, spleen, spline, spree. help, helper, herpes, leper, lisp, lisper, neper, peel, peen, peer, penile, penis, pensile, peri, peril, peris,

You could be walking on a financial or communication tightrope this week! With the Sun, Mars and the fiery Full Moon stirring up your money and intimacy zones, you’re primed for a spontaneous spending spree or a relationship glitch. In order to avoid messy (and unnecessary) problems, make sure you pause before you spend … and think before you speak. The Mercury/Jupiter/Uranus trines encourage being proactive and inventive within your local community.