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22May, 2003 Online: www.thisisthenortheast.co.ukYOUR STARSby JUNE BAKER-HOWARDAries(March 20-April 19)Although itmay meanhaving to change thehabits of many years,there is no doubt that anew set of rules isneeded in a verypersonal corner of yourlife. Once you have setthese, they will haveimplications for the wayyou spend your money,as well as your time.Fortunately, the scene isset for you to becompensated for anysense of loss or missingout that you have hadrecently.Taurus (April20-May 20)The totaleclipse of theMoon at the partnershipangle of your chart, onthe 16th, is unlikely topass without incident.Therefore, expect tobecome involved in atleast one loadedconversation, which willeither bring you closer toan emotional or businesspartner, or act as awedge to widen thegap between the two ofyou. The main thing isto understand that it is atime for new beginningsand resolves, and formaking the most of allopportunities.Gemini (May21-June 20)Due to theretrogrademotion ofMercury, your planetaryruler, the pattern couldbe one of delays,cancellations andmisunderstandings untilthe 20th. Later in themonth, the picturebrightens considerablyand the arrival of theSun in your birth sign,also on the 20th, shouldboost your confidenceand sense of purpose.Most importantly,someone or something isabout to make it possiblefor you to free yourselffrom a long period ofanxiety or uncertainty.Cancer (June21-July 22)This has themakings ofbeing a very merry May!There is a strong socialtheme in your chart andthe planets also indicatethat it's your turn to beon the receiving end ofthe good things in life.Friends, lovers, businesscontacts and colleaguesdominate yourhoroscope, indicatingthat there is someserious socialising to do.Leo (July 23-August 22)The journey ofthe Sun, overthe top angleof your chart, urges youto promote yourself andat the same time protectwhat you haveestablished already.Someone you meet in theprocess is likely to be thesource of a usefulreference, introductionor opportunity.On a personal level, themood could becomedistant or strainedunless you make lovedones feel needed.Luckily, yourfortunes improve as themonth of Juneapproaches.Virgo (August23-September22)Do your best tobe enterprising andimaginative, and readyto explore allpossibilities. It will payyou to take the initiativeto try and make goodthings happen foryourself, rather thanwaiting for others towave a magicwand or hand things toyou on a plate. Theplanetary emphasis is ontravel, distant horizonsand expansion ratherthan contraction, sothink big.Libra(September 23-October 22)Out of asituation thatappears to besurrounded by allmanner of questionmarks, and which ifpursued, would involvehaving to compromiseinitially, something ofreal value is due toemerge. Much will berevealed after the20th, when you benefitfrom a flurry ofsupportive planetaryactivity, whichwill allow more than onething to fall into place inthe way desired.Scorpio(October 23-November 21)'All thatglitters is not gold' is thequote for this monthbecause a total eclipse ofthe Moon in Scorpio, onthe 16th, plus aretrograde Mercury, theplanet of conversation,in direct opposition toyour birth sign, warnsyou to proceed withcaution in all things. Ifpossible, avoid makingimportant commitmentsuntil the 20th issafely behind you.Sagittarius(November 22-December 21)Work and loveare under the planetaryspotlight, and in anideal world you wouldnow be working withsomeone you love andyou would also loveyour work. If thesecriteria do not apply, itis worth giving somethought as to how thiscould be achieved.However, do not expectrapid results ineverything that you dobecause there is aplanetary brake onsome of your actions, aswell as on the channelsof communicationgenerally.Capricorn(December 22-January 19)You have agreat deal going for youplanetary wise so it'swell worth askingwhenever you seek afavour or have any kindof request to make.However, endeavour toobtain firm guarantees ifyou conduct importantbusiness prior to the20th because the adverseposition of Mercury,could add a touch ofvagueness to written andverbal agreements, aswell as travelarrangements.Aquarius(January 20-February 18)You could endup bemused, botheredand bewildered unlessyou can stay completelyfocused on your mainobjectives. The militantplanet Mars ismarching through yourbirth sign stirring youup to put your world torights. However, as if toconfuse matters, severalother planets urge you totake a more passive roleand wait until you haveseen what comes to passmid month, when thecosmic tensions areliable to bring somedisruption. Thereis no doubt that yourchart improves as themonth progresses, soplay for time whenappropriate.Pisces(February 19-March 19)Theemphasis in your chartis on communicationbut, sadly, an afflictedMercury means thatuntil the 20th, themessages andinformation you receivewill not always bereliable, so it is vital tobe extremely analytical,if not sceptical at times.It could also take awhile to appreciate thepotential of oneparticular offer orsuggestion.As the forceful planetMarsis passing across themost sensitive angle ofyour chart, you mustguard against beingyour own worstenemy by turning downan offer you could dowith.easy coffee-time crosswordDOWN: 1. Harsh; 2. Fatal; 3. Fore; 4. Havoc; 5. Acne; 6.Shawls; 9. Attain; 11. Tap; 12. Globe; 13. Venison; 15. Sir;16. Eke; 18. Dorset; 20. 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