Tonight, across much of central Europe, children make offerings to Krampus: a clawed, goat-monster who rewards well-behaved kids (and punishes naughty ones).
So, since I’m ‘off duty’ this week, please excuse me, as I head off to try on my Krampus-suit! My cousin Jemima Cainer is writing your forecasts today.
With Venus in enigmatic Scorpio, linking to Saturn, she’ll help us find values hidden in old traditions.
ARIES
March 21 – April 20
Ask any relationship or self-help guru, and they’ll talk about the need to have good boundaries. But what do they mean? That we should build protective fences around our hearts? Boundaries are meaningless if there are no consequences to crossing them. Like lines drawn in the sand, although the intention might be to prevent something from happening, in practice nothing changes. Today, as Venus connects with Saturn (the cosmic teacher), the lines of operation in your world can be adjusted to your benefit.
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TAURUS
April 21 – May 21
Young kids sometimes enjoy the excitement of a minor injury. A papercut, or a hurt finger, means they get to wear a special plaster and show everyone how brave they are. As adults though, making a fuss about a minor issue is less adorable. And attaching ourselves to the memory of pain is a recipe for further suffering. There’s an issue you need help to let go of. It’s time for a hurt you’ve endured to be released. Today, as Venus makes an important link with Saturn, it brings a chance to heal an old wound, and move on.
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GEMINI
May 22 – June 22
What do you need to be concerned about? Are you sure? Suppose you’re wrong? Recently, your ruling planet Mercury entered earthy Capricorn – which has led to some serious thinking on past mistakes. But as Eckhart Tolle teaches, what’s important is happening in the ‘now’. Even the future only exists in our imagination. By the time we get there, it will have become ‘now’! The truth, is that ‘living in the moment’ is all we can ever do. And if you manage to wrap your head around that, you can definitely handle whatever today brings!
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CANCER
June 23 – July 23
If only excessive fretting could be turned into electricity: at times, you could power the entire planet! It’s not just your own situation that has got you feeling anxious, it’s what everyone else is doing too. And since all that worrying will only lead to weariness, you need to find a way to stop. Today, try making a note of each concern and the amount of power you have to change it. If there are things on your mind that you can’t influence, forgive yourself for not being some kind of superhero, and put them aside. You can only do so much.
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LEO
July 24 – August 23
We’ve been subjected to a bizarre mistruth. For some reason, we think that great opportunities only come ‘once in a lifetime’. That chances are finite and can somehow be ‘missed’. In truth, life on planet Earth has the potential to manifest endless opportunities for change and positive outcomes. There’s no reason to worry about missing the boat today. When it moves from the dock, it makes space for another to take its place. If you feel like you’ve missed something, it’s because a better opportunity is on its way.
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VIRGO
August 24 – September 23
We hear about people who fight against waves of opposition and create tidal waves of change. They demonstrate that with willpower, miracles can manifest. Today though, there’s good reason to allow yourself go with the momentum that’s moving you along. You don’t need to overexert yourself to achieve what you’re hoping for. This is a journey towards spiritual growth. The Moon in Virgo encourages you to go with the flow and adapt to the opportunities coming your way. You’ve got all you need to surf these waves.
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LIBRA
September 24 – October 23
Sometimes, we have to draw a line under what we wish would happen in order to accept what’s actually happening. I’m not suggesting you need to let go of hoping that you’ll be able to transform the situations you’re dealing with. As my Dad used to tell me, if something is truly right for you, it will come back. Today, as your ruling planet, Venus, connects with Saturn (the cosmic teacher), its healing powers are being enhanced. You can handle anything that looks like a loss. And trust that what’s meant to be, will be.
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SCORPIO
October 24 – November 22
Scorpios are much more forgiving than people think. Your ability to understand others: to intuitively pick up on their inner workings, means you can’t help but share the kindness you keep tucked away in your heart. It’s just that you do it in subtle ways. Today, Venus, the planet of pleasure (which is currently in your sign), makes a powerfully positive connection with Saturn (which is in compassionate Pisces). It’s an opportunity to allow the generosity of your wisdom to flow freely to someone who feels misunderstood.
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SAGITTARIUS
November 23 – December 21
Given your unique ability to say the wrong thing at the wrong moment, you’ve got much more wisdom than you sometimes seem to have! Sagittarians might be known for their tendency to ‘put their foot in it’. But it’s never because you don’t care: it’s that you can’t help but point out the obvious (which so many people seem to miss). Naming the elephant in the room doesn’t always go down well. Today, it might be wiser to keep quiet until you’re absolutely sure that the elephant you want to bring into a discussion is ready to be identified!
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CAPRICORN
December 22 – January 20
There are times when your natural efficiency makes people wonder if you’re some kind of robotic hybrid. You’re never ruthless without good reason, but your mind tends to reduce even complex problems down to their basic parts. This is what makes you so capable. And it’s also what causes others to feel a bit intimidated. Your prowess makes them aware of their sense of inadequacy. Today, the link between your ruling planet and Venus allows you to show your gentlest side. You can be efficient, and encouraging. Perfect!
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AQUARIUS
January 21 – February 19
Many of us were brought up on the phrase ‘if you can’t think of anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all’. But sometimes, reading into the silence of words unsaid allows our imaginations to go into overdrive, and we think things are worse than they are. If only it was as easy to quieten our thoughts as to keep our mouths shut! You’re usually your own worst critic. Today, as Saturn and Venus link, you’ll find it easier to practise some much-needed self-compassion. You can reframe any self-criticism into a kinder narrative.
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PISCES
February 20 – March 20
When we see a closed door, it’s easy to assume there’s no way through it. Even if we can’t see any bolts or locks, we don’t think about trying to open it. Today, as Venus and Saturn connect, a gateway of potential opens in your world. The barrier between your current circumstances and your creative purpose is lower than it has been for a while. This is an opportunity to knock on a door that’s been closed. If you find the courage to push against it, you’ll find that it opens and takes you to a future where things feel a little easier.
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