Leo (July 23 — Aug. 22)

Over the next few days it will slowly become safe to stand up. Emotionally, it's as if you've have been crouching in the presence of someone. Armed, now, with a valuable insight and fired by a new determination to assert your rights, you have the power to stand tall.

Gemini (May 21 — June 21)

Venus is occupying a most favourable section of the sky, so think about what you want in the coming days from this planet of love and money. Inspiring ideas and brilliant plans will be hatched.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 — Nov. 22)

You have wrestled long enough with a tough dilemma. You will get no further by continuing to mull it over. Your best bet now is to trust what you feel most strongly and act on it. Proceed in the best direction you can see.

Pisces (Feb. 20 — March 20)

The planets insist that you are being taken on a magical tour. You may think things look pretty normal. Whatever you think, you're not quite seeing the full picture. Certain things have to happen now, so that certain, more desirable things can come about.

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