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Have you been shopping up a storm when you should have been saving or paying off debt?

Expect a financial hiccup as the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus highlight money matters (and also bring up issues involving your personal values and self-esteem). You’ll find the less you base your core self-worth on money, status, image, physical appearance and unrealistic media expectations of what beauty is, the happier and healthier you’ll be.

TAURUS (Apr 20 – May 20)

It’s time for Bulls to bewitch and bewilder! With the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus all lighting up your sign, your positive and negative Taurean traits are boosted this week. So expect to be more sensual, stable, patient and dependable … and more possessive, pedantic, slow-moving and stubborn! Your motto for the moment is from iconic Taurus actress (and birthday great) Katharine Hepburn: “My greatest strength is common sense.”

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20)

Communicating with others becomes complicated and nuanced, as the New Moon urges you to dig beneath the surface and get to the bottom of an old emotional issue. You’re also keen to assist someone in need but resist the urge to indulge in gratuitous gossip. Courtesy of the Sun/Saturn link, Tuesday favours being as disciplined and organised as you possibly can, especially at work. Whereas Wednesday is all about escaping through the power of your imagination.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22)

Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the New Moon activate your hopes-dreams-and-wishes zone, so divert your attention away from current problems and draw up a wish-list for the rest of 2024. Don’t waste the opportunity to escape into your imagination, set intentions and dream ambitious dreams for the future. The Sun and Saturn stimulate your travel and education zones, so it’s important to keep in touch with school mates, college friends and/or international contacts.

Your career is about to get a welcome shot in the arm as Venus, Jupiter, Uranus and the New Moon all barnstorm through your work zone. So it’s time to show your boss, colleagues and competitors what you are truly capable of. With an extra boost from the Sun/Saturn link, it’s definitely time to be brave, bold, organised and businesslike. Draw inspiration from Hollywood movie star (and birthday great) Katharine Hepburn: “Without discipline, there’s no life at all.”

VIRGO (Aug 23 – Sep 22)

Most Virgos have very high expectations. On Tuesday the Sun connects with Saturn, which will amplify your perfectionist streak. Which could lead to unwanted stress when you have to deal with New Moon changes, unfamiliar situations and/or updated information. You’ll discover that perfection is hard to find! So your motto for the week is from Spanish painter (and birthday great) Salvador Dali: “Have no fear of perfection … you’ll never reach it.”

LIBRA (Sep 23 – Oct 22) Prosperity planets Venus and Jupiter (plus Uranus and the New Moon) are transiting through your ‘money-from-others zone’. So some lucky Librans will benefit from an inheritance, gift, bonus, divorce settlement, insurance claim, bumper tax return or superannuation payout. Make sure you spend any windfall wisely, with a view to future financial security. Mars and Mercury are in your relationship zone, so be proactive about communicating with others.

SCORPIO (Oct 23 – Nov 21)

The Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus are all transiting through your partnership zone. So, when it comes to relationships (of the romantic and platonic variety), expect the unexpected! But avoid being a stubborn Scorpio. Instead, loosen up, go with the intuitive flow, and keep your negative thoughts to yourself. As Joni Mitchell (a fellow Scorpio) observes: “There are things to confess that enrich the world, and things that need not be said.”

Sagittarians can be very scattered, but this week the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter (your power planet) and Uranus are all transiting through the earthy, steady sign of Taurus. So you will feel more grounded, focused and settled than usual. The mid-week New Moon also suggests a fresh start involving work or health as you commence a new job, devise a more nutritious diet, or reboot your fitness routine. Tuesday is terrific for work matters and family functions.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19)

The Sun makes a positive connection with your ruler Saturn, so concentration is high, your attention to detail is even better than usual, and any work you do will be of an extremely high standard. Coupled Capricorn – it’s a wonderful week to work on deepening the love and commitment between the two of you. If you are looking for lasting love, don’t accept second best. Be discriminating, as you patiently wait for the right person to come along.

AQUARIUS (Jan 20 – Feb 18) With the Sun, New Moon, Venus, Jupiter and your ruler Uranus visiting your domestic zone, Home Sweet Home is the place to be this week. Expect a fresh start involving a relative, a renovation or DIY project, a new home or an additional family member. Or perhaps you’ll receive some surprising news about a pregnancy, engagement, marriage or divorce! A financial matter looks solid, as long as you’ve done your homework and got a second opinion.

PISCES (Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Have you been pandering to other people, Pisces? The Sun and Saturn encourage you to stand strong and make decisions that suit you. A current situation (or problem) has more flexible options than you previously thought. Past mistakes can be fixed, contracts can be cancelled, and agreements can be broken. Your motto is from birthday great, singer and activist Bono: “The world is more malleable than you think, and it’s waiting for you to hammer it into shape.”