The Mercury

You&the zodiac

- WILLIAM SMITH’S Star Guide

ARIES: Mar 21 - Apr 21: It is difficult to play the game of life on the level when it is plagued with ups and downs, yet try to think and act sensibly. Evolve a plan and endeavour to bring prevailing difficulti­es into line with it. You can make some headway. (083 9140 701) TAURUS: Apr 21 - May 21: Wishing will not bring you the things you would like to possess. Only work and common sense will reward you at this time – albeit not overly well. Cash goes out too quickly as unschedule­d expenditur­e and costly treats take their toll. (083 9140 702) GEMINI: May 21 - Jun 22: You must concentrat­e fully on the task at hand – which may be easier said than done because you currently seem to be prone to mental lapses. You may have to postpone important endeavours if you cannot get your thoughts in better order. (083 9140 703) CANCER: Jun 22 - Jul 23: You may expect to experience some tension in your domestic domain during this inharmonio­us interval. Friction could arise over what you propose to do if it clashes with the broad family plans. Feelings might be drawn out quite a bit. (083 9140 704) LEO: Jul 23 - Aug 24: If you are single, or perhaps thinking of changing partners, a new romance is a strong possibilit­y. It could actually come about through a friend’s actions, but you should not take it too seriously as it will likely not last very long. (083 9140 705) VIRGO: Aug 24 - Sep 23: This is when the pace of life becomes rather strenuous. You must obviously be healthcons­cious and should try to conserve your energy by being selective regarding your activities. Keep yourself safe by avoiding likely hazards. (083 9140 706) LIBRA: Sep 23 - Oct 23: Breaking away from an associate whose influence in your affairs has not given you any benefit could be your biggest challenge now. Support will be forthcomin­g from somebody who cares about you and whose advice can be trusted. (083 9140 707) SCORPIO: Oct 23 - Nov 23: Expect this period to begin with a surprise. It may also end with a shock unless you are able to do something meaningful in between. Conditions are hardly conducive to finding an apt solution to the dilemma that is set to bother you. (083 9140 708) SAGITTARIU­S: Nov 23 - Dec 22: Protect yourself from overly persuasive people, otherwise you will soon enough be the poorer for letting your guard slip. You yourself could even become your own worst enemy should you entertain over-ambitious plans or risky speculatio­n. (083 9140 709) CAPRICORN: Dec 22 - Jan 21: You may get at odds with someone who has authority and will not be questioned. It would be unsurprisi­ng if you became nervous or angry as a result. You will probably have to back off and wait for another chance to broach the subject. (083 9140 710) AQUARIUS: Jan 21 - Feb 20: Sudden and transitory happenings characteri­se friendship. You need companions­hip, yet something untoward comes between you and happiness. You may have to fend off trouble caused by another’s jealousy or criticism. (083 9140 711) PISCES: Feb 20 - Mar 21: You are certain to benefit enormously in sharing emotional thoughts and feelings with the universal power; should gain enlightenm­ent and inspiratio­n which enables you to resolve your worries and capitalise on your chances. (083 9140 712)

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