Your weekly horoscope for 20 to 26 April

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Everything you need to know for your upcoming week

ARIES

Prepare for the focus to shift to your love life, values and money over coming weeks. The recent Full Moon will continue to shine on your relationships, prompting you to rekindle some. Take time out this weekend to reboot health, too.

TAURUS

Your energy levels should improve this week and moving forward. This weekend, someone may need your help or vice-versa. A surprise or a change of routine towards midweek will provide the chance to review a travel plan or a relationship.

GEMINI

Key developments could be decisive this week, especially to do with work, a health matter or a long-term choice. You may be surprised by news or a development in connection with a group, friend or an organisation midweek.

CANCER 

A trip will certainly boost your feel-good factor. News or developments may take you into a deeper understanding of someone – or even of yourself. A change of focus at work or in your direction will be refreshing if out of the ordinary.

LEO

You like to shine so you’ll enjoy your week as you’ll get the chance to help someone or to be a true friend. Developments may even be therapeutic. You’ll enjoy a change of pace midweek. A friend or partner may surprise you.

VIRGO

Frank talks and get-togethers this weekend will shed light on a key relationship. News midweek could involve a development at home, with family or property that will prompt a new way to invest in the domestic arena or in your future.

LIBRA 

You’ll appreciate the opportunity to boost your looks, finances and wellbeing. A change of schedule may arise this weekend, and this should enable you to boost your health. A get-together midweek may be revealing and enlightening.

SCORPIO 

This weekend’s Scorpio Moon will boost your wellbeing. It is a good weekend for a health or medical appointment. You may be surprised by developments at work midweek or by a change of schedule. Romance could blossom.

SAGITTARIUS 

There is a healing aspect to your weekend: you may be asked to help someone, or may need to ask for help yourself. You’ll appreciate the support. A change in your personal life or your routine midweek could be a surprise.

CAPRICORN 

Big-picture developments will shine a light on consequences at home or regarding a property or family this week. A trip may be therapeutic or even healing in nature this weekend, but you must avoid misunderstandings and mix-ups.

AQUARIUS 

You are a sensitive soul, but you rarely broadcast the fact! This weekend, your vulnerabilities may emerge, so consider who you could ask for help so you can progress, especially regarding financial, health or personal matters.

PISCES

You are a dreamer, and so sometimes when the harsh realities of life hit home, you can take these personally. This weekend, you’ll enjoy taking time out to boost self-esteem and personal relationships. You may be surprised by developments midweek.

By Patsy Bennett

Your weekly horoscope for 13 to 19 April

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Everything you need to know for your upcoming week

ARIES

To gain a sense of accomplishment, aim to overcome a battle of wills in practical, assertive and kind ways. You are supported by those who matter. A lovely break will be well deserved. A fresh phase in a partnership will begin.

TAURUS

A lovely get-together will nurture the soul. You may feel challenged to be the best you can be; to overcome other people’s narrow-mindedness and, along the way, to show just how wonderful you are. A new work or health phase will begin.

GEMINI

Certain duties will need to be completed; and you will rise to the challenge. Luckily, an upturn on Sunday will please you and Friday’s Full Moon will spotlight the need for more balance in your family, creativity or your love life.

CANCER 

You are a master at asserting yourself, especially when you feel challenged. Ensure this week that you are not tempted to forego your values in your effort to defend your actions. A friend, expert or authority figure will support you.

LEO

The easy way to move forward this week is to agree with everyone! But you have principles, and these will be put to the test. You will need to uphold them, although not without good cause. Be guided by your values.

VIRGO

You’ll enjoy a lovely get-together with someone special this weekend. Avoid a battle of egos but be ready to maintain your principles. A trip or financial commitment may require a tweak. Your creativity and love life could blossom, so take the initiative.

LIBRA 

Friday’s Libra Full Moon will kickstart a fresh phase in your personal life. Approach talks and domestic arrangements carefully with a view to a better future. A work or health matter should progress for the better, despite initial hiccups.

SCORPIO 

This weekend, plan to work on good relationship skills to avoid burning bridges with someone important. You’ll enjoy a change of pace. Finances are best approached carefully early in the week. Aim to find more balance at work and health-wise.

SAGITTARIUS 

Disagreements can arise from fundamentally different values. Take your time to work out which battles you will fight; and which are simply a case of large egos and small minds. Avoid locking horns. Spend time with those you love.

CAPRICORN 

You will enjoy the company of a loved one, although some logistics this weekend may be tougher than expected such as a change of environment. Consider adopting a fresh perspective to someone at work or at home to find balance.

AQUARIUS 

You’ll enjoy a reunion and the chance to catch up at work. You may need to compromise your plans or attend to logistics, so be practical. Keep an eye on finances midweek. A venture, trip or study will provide more balance in your life.

PISCES

You’ll enjoy catching up with loved ones this weekend. Your relationship with a group or friend may by trying, but if you remain true to yourself, you will overcome challenges. You’ll gain balance in a shared financial or personal matter.

By Patsy Bennett

Your weekly horoscope for 2 to 8 March

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Everything you need to know for your upcoming week

ARIES

A fresh work initiative or project could be ideal, but you must ensure you gain all the facts before committing to an agreement. You should begin to experience more stability and security, especially financially, though a mystery may arise first.

TAURUS

A friend or organisation may inspire you to gain ground in your interests and activities. The romantically inclined may find this a particularly inspiring or eye-opening week. Be ready to make changes at work or in your health schedule.

GEMINI

Thursday’s Pisces New Moon signals the chance to broaden your horizons. For some this will be via a relationship; for others it may arise through work, study, a spiritual encounter, a trip, or a legal matter. Be inspired, but ensure you’re practical, too.

CANCER 

You’ll relish the impression that life’s many developments and pathways are beginning to represent more stability and security. You could see a fresh start in the area of work or home.

LEO

You’re likely to enter fresh territory this week, possibly in association with someone close or a partnership. Be ready to make agreements that are mutually beneficial. Do not be afraid to ask for clarity where there is uncertainty.

VIRGO

A fresh partnership, business or personal, is on the way, especially if you were born September 8th-10th. All Virgos will relish the chance to revitalise a relationship, move into a fresh work phase, or boost health and wellbeing.

LIBRA 

A fresh daily routine may appeal. Ensure you are being realistic with your work and domestic plans. A fresh health or beauty treat could suit you or someone close. A partner’s changing circumstances may have a strong influence now.

SCORPIO 

Thursday’s New Moon will kick-start a fresh phase in your personal life. Singles should mingle: you may meet a romantic character. Creative or spiritual Scorpios could deepen your interests. A fresh work schedule or healthier phase will appeal.

SAGITTARIUS 

This is an excellent week to consider how you might beautify or change your domestic circumstances. Spiritual Sagittarians may find this a truly inspiring and uplifting week. Investment in yourself and your environment will be enriching.

CAPRICORN 

Domestic and personal peace, calm, stability and security will increasingly appeal. You may need to change some aspects of your life to ensure you gain these qualities. Talks, a trip or negotiations this week will set the ball rolling.

AQUARIUS 

Thursday’s New Moon will be in your money zone, and signals the chance to establish a solid budget. Avoid ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes. A development in your personal life may be ideal; but if not, focus on building yourself a solid foundation.

PISCES

This week’s Pisces New Moon signals the chance to boost your appearance, profile, wellbeing and also romance. You’ll find out if you’ve been unrealistic about someone or a venture. If so, you’ll get the chance to focus on building more security.

By Patsy Bennett

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