LIFE & CULTURE

Your Weekly Horoscopes Are Here! November 1st – November 7th

Welcome to retrograde
If you celebrate your birthday this week:
 
 
Your Year Ahead
 
Saturn continues to be your best ally in all matters professional this year; and with lucky Jupiter alongside, there’s surprisingly little resistance to your plans.  Be ready when offered a few unusual opportunities, along with possible travel.  And through exploring unchartered territory, you’ll rediscover your true potential.  If there’s cash to spare, think about investing in bricks and mortar.  You may also find fruition in a project or idea instigated seven, or even 14 years ago.  This time, have more faith in its chance of success.   Always expect the best, Scorpio!  In matters of the heart, singles expand sexual frontiers.  Couples become more risqué.
 
 
Aries (March 21 – April 20)
Best Day:  Sunday 3rd
 

With last week’s uncertainty out of the way, this is a much easier week to navigate.  Aside from some chaos caused by Mercury’s mischief, you glide through the next few days with barely a glitch, and with the Sun in your financial sector hopefully bringing extra cash.  Just don’t spend it all on luxuries –  you do need to eat.  

Taurus (April 21 – May 20)
Best Day:  Friday 1st
 

Your outlook on life is undergoing a major revision right now, particularly as pensive Mercury leads you to reassess relationships.  If you no longer share the same values, replace your friends for those that truly understand you. Indeed, expect associates to come and go for a while yet.  Life may feel unsteady, but you will also feel unburdened.

Gemini (May 21 – June 21)
Best Day:  Wednesday 6th
 
Time and distance are valuable when you want to put something behind you.  But occasionally you run headlong into the past.  Just accept the situation and work towards closure.  This week, it seems as though everything needs fixing – from your bank balance to your love life.   Take heart in the knowledge that all will eventually fall into place.
 
Cancer (June 22 – July 22)
Best Day:  Tuesday 5th 
 

Life and love are balanced in the early week but after the 6th, prepare for major changes.  Fiesty Mars squares up to Venus, and all your partnerships as well – be they personal or professional.  With Mercury retrograding through your love sector until the 22nd, someone from the past may play an important role in the present.  Intriguing, indeed.  

Leo (July 23 – August 23)
Best Day:  Sunday 3rd
 

Expect a communication breakdown this week, Leo.  A mischievous Mercury turns retrograde, making it harder than usual to get your message across.  You may have projects and potential deals in the mix, but hold off signing documents for a few weeks.  You may also suffer some insensitivity-syndrome, so think before you speak.  

Virgo (August 24 – September 22)
Best Day:  Monday 4th
 

For you, the idea of financial disorder is a nightmare.  But does Mercury care?  Not one iota.  This capricious planet is happy to slide you back into uncertainty.  There’s also emotional interplay at work.  Expect an office romance or personal versus professional conflict.  Perhaps more self-confidence would help you take bolder strides.

Libra (September 23 – October 23)
Best Day:  Thursday 7th
 

Mercury causes stress-overload for many Librans this week, so it’s hardly surprising that your energy levels are low.  Stop being in denial.  You’re a powerful life force, but even you can occasionally overtax your strength.  And ease off the junk food.  Your body is meant to be kept like a temple, not a rubbish bin.

Scorpio (October 24 – November 22)
Best Day:  Saturday 2nd
 

Mixed messages could cause confusion this week.  With Mercury retrograding through your sector of self, don’t say anything unless you really mean it.  You might vent something on a whim and then come to regret it after the cosmic dust settles.  Think carefully before you say something that could cause others pain.

Sagittarius (November 23 – December 21)
Best Day:  Monday 4th
 

With Mercury sliding backwards this week, don’t start anything new.  To avoid errors, double-check your finances, reconfirm appointments, have everything ready before a deadline and leave extra time for unexpected events.  Another warning: the past has a cute way of reappearing on your doorstep when you least expect it.  

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20) 
Best Day: Friday 1st
 
You have grand plans, but you might be a little hazy on the execution this week.  Don’t force something to happen.  Even if you’re eager for results, there are different details or people to bring together before your plans can really fly.  Meantime, meditate, journal, doodle, free-write.   A sudden inspiration presents an “a ha” moment.
 
Aquarius (January 21 – February 18)
Best Day:  Wednesday 6th
 
Mercury comes to a standstill, which results in your zodiac neighbours being more cautious, but not you:  you’re determined to take a leap of faith.  Go for it, Aquarius.  You now have planetary permission to take what’s yours – but you should also start demolishing any obstacles that threaten progress. 

 

Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Best Day:  Saturday 2nd
 

Mercury goes into hibernation, inviting Pisceans to do the same.  This looks like a quiet week.  Talk could turn towards moving house or the need for DIY to a residence or relationship.  Of course, life would be more exciting with the thrill of passion.  Don’t fret – someone special is nearly within kissing distance!

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