HOROSCOPE 2017 By Quinn


ARIES (March 21st to April 19th) This will be a year of many challenges and you will have to keep your wits about you if things are not to get out of hand. The first big test should come at the end of January when the family tries to pit their will against yours. Don’t be bamboozled into letting them have their way, it will not only be expensive, it could prove damaging socially. If you are really clever you will think of an alternative plan that will look a great deal more attractive to each and every one of them. Later in the year, May or June time, you may be offered a gift in return for a small service. Think twice before accepting. Another word for a gift is a bribe, and you must not become involved in even a whisper of scandal.


Autumn should be an opportunity to travel to pastures new. Don’t be a stick-in-the-mud. Accept the invitation and go see what’s on offer. You might find it’s a chance to change your lifestyle completely, just keep an open mind. Friends may not come up to your expectations when a crisis threatens. Still don’t worry. At least you’ll know where you stand and when they need you, you’l know what to do, or not, as the case may be!


TAURUS (April 20th to May 20th) All sorts of changes beckon you in the coming year. Some will be advantageous in the extreme, some less so. One opportunity offered should be turned down flat, it will lead nowhere. As the year progresses you may find your circle of friends diminishing as a result of you being tied up with other things. Try not to let them all go however, friends are precious commodities and you can’t afford to lose them, especially not now. There are signs of a new romantic influence in your life. This may not be welcome in view of your present association. Try to resist falling head- over-heels with the unknown. You owe someone a lot and you mustn’t let them down for a ‘passing fancy’.


Come autumn, take care with long distance travel. It could be you will be heading in the wrong direction and it might be difficult to make a U-turn when you eventually discover your mistake - unless of course, it turns out not to be one! Don’t be afraid to ask an older colleague for advice. Sometimes an alternative view on a situation can show up an unsuspected truth.


GEMINI (May 21st to June 21st) As befits a slightly split personality, you will find yourself pulled in two directions several times in the coming year. Mind you, they won’t necessarily be opposing directions which will make it all the harder to make a sensible decision. A partner can be an invaluable asset in such cases so don’t underestimate the sense of asking for advice when you are yourself unsure.


This is the year when your holiday plans take on rather more importance than normal. Choose the destination with care. Prepare well in advance. Be sure of every aspect of the journey, the destination and what you will do when you get there. And don’t forget the aspirin! Pets could cause you some irritation come summer, especially if they are not yours. Don’t over-react however, they are only animals after all and they don’t necessarily know what they should or shouldn’t do on your premises. A quiet word with their owner might put things right. Many matters are very much to the fore all year long but July and August may see some pretty solid spending going on. Don’t penny-pinch just try to spend wisely. If you are offered an investment around next September, remember September of 2015 and act cautiously. Take professional advice if you are in any doubt but don’t throw good money recklessly at the unknown, or you could lose it all. In fact if you intend to put money away for a rainy day, be careful, don’t look for ‘get rich quick’ options - they don’t exist any more!


CANCER (June 22nd to July 22nd) You may find a great many ‘offers’ around as the Old Year gives way to the New. Well have fun but don’t take things too far. What you have is worth far more than anything that will be on offer, so remember that and control that ‘wandering eye’.


As spring blossoms into being you may find yourself suffering digestive problems. Don’t leave things to ‘sort themselves out’, go get professional advice and treatment if necessary.


Motoring looms large on your professional horizon this coming year. There may be problems here. Not in terms of disasters but in the mechanical area. If you are thinking of buying a car whether new or used, take great care over pre-purchase inspection - yes, even new vehicles can provide mechanical problems so look carefully at what warranties offer and take nothing for granted. If you are bargain hunting in the Sales, again be careful. You may be tempted into buying something just because it’s cheap. Ask yourself if you really need the item and only buy if the answer is ‘Yes’.


Health matters will need attention in the summer. Don’t expose yourself to risks of any sort and take great care when out in the sun.


LEO (July 23rd to August 22nd) This is the year you will have a chance to right a wrong you were instrumental in causing. It won’t be difficult to do and you will probably find it quite rewarding. Be sure you will gain more than you fear you might lose. The main chance should occur as the New Year dawns, so be alert. Finances could be a problem around the time of your summer holiday. There are two ways of avoiding this, book a less expensive holiday or start putting money aside now. The unknown quantities here are your family or partner, both of which could be spending money without your knowledge. Now as you are rather attached to the material things in life, you could be tempted to ignore the appearance of new things but you will have to take control, or come that vacation you will be very short of spends.


There will be a lot of doors opening to you this year. The opportunities will be many and various so decision making will be difficult. Try to consider the adjustments that will have to be made and assess how they might affect your family. Money is of course a big consideration but it’s not always the most important. Sometimes convenience, autonomy and self-direction can be more valuable. Career-wise you should be seeking something on your own level though a challenge is always worth the effort. So, if you are making a choice, look very carefully at all aspects of any offer you may consider accepting and, as a further precaution against a wrong move, talk it over with your nearest and dearest.


VIRGO (August 23rd to September 22nd) From time to time you veer from being a sensible, sober individual into a real raver attracted to fun and adventure. At such times, if your urges are thwarted, you fret and suffer quite considerably. This is something you will have to control because when you are in such a mood, you tend to ignore the potential for harm to yourself and those close to you. If this mood comes upon you in the first three months of the year, fight your inclinations, no good will come of them. Socially this should be a fun year. There are lots of outings in the offing and a few exciting trips to look forward to. If you haven’t booked your summer holiday, now is the time to do so but be a bit less adventurous than usual. Try your home country for a change, you may be surprised how much it has to offer. You may even discover a romantic connection - awkward if you are already attached but then that’s a choice only you can make! Think hard however, before you disturb the status quo! Take time to consider an offer that take you away from home for a while. The opportunity could have long lasting effects on you and your family - some good, some not so! If you feel inclined, take advice from a close friend. He or she may think up an aspect that might not be immediately appropriate to you. It’s a matter of new ways of looking at things! Finally if your are changing location or job, look round carefully for something new. However, do not think of going back to something - it’s never a good idea.


LIBRA (September 23rd to October 23rd) You may be in for a big surprise quite early on in the New Year. It may not be all that pleasant but in the long run it could work out very well for you, so try not to over-react when you get the news. Pets and their affairs loom large as spring peeps over the hill. This may prove a distraction and a nuisance. It may be time to consider whether these creatures should figure in your life at this time, you are very busy and they need your attention. Something will have to give and as things stand, you need your career.


If you are a parent you could find yourself driven almost to distraction throughout the year, by your offspring and their odd ways. Just tell yourself it’s another phase, bite your tongue and don’t rise to torment. The only comfort anyone can give you in this respect is that it won’t last for ever - hopefully! Autumn will bring a chance to try out new ground. Your family may be sceptical but you should ignore them and be adventurous, you won’t regret it. Keep aware of health matters throughout the year. Be careful about your diet, take plenty of exercise and don’t ignore symptoms. Nothing really serious threatens, but ill health can be a nuisance and you have more important things to worry about.


SCORPIO (October 24th to November 22nd) Your over-riding tendency is to put things off till you are forced to deal with them. ‘Tomorrow’ is really your key word. In the coming year you are going to have to change all this. You won’t be able to ignore what’s going on around you because your life is about to change quite considerably. As the months pass you will take on more responsibility, work harder and longer hours and generally fill your life with activity. If you don’t deal with matters as they arise you will get into one unholy mess. All this extra activity means you will need stamina and good health in order to cope. Don’t burn the candle at both ends. Don’t over-indulge in food or drink and don’t let your eyes ‘wander’. You’ll have your work cut out managing it all. Be particularly attentive to your nearest and dearest this year because you don’t want to engineer a rift. If you do however, it will probably be a permanent break and you could live to regret it. Friends may not be as dependable as they have been in the past. This is not your fault, just the way their lives are going but you will have to bear this in mind if you want help and support at any time. Be warned therefore, self-sufficiency will be the order of the day throughout this coming year, of course new friends are there for the making but don’t just use them. They are a precious commodity that should never be abused.


SAGITTARIUS (November 23rd to December 21st) This year may see the end of some aspects of your life that won’t be mourned. A few of course will be a cause for regret but what is past is past and your main preoccupation should be to look forward not back. This year should mark a whole new set of beginnings for you and let’s face it, you deserve it. Perhaps with all these fresh challenges, a new person should be on the cards so why not celebrate the arrival of the new year with the new you? Go for a make-over. Change your style. Take up a new hobby. Look for a new challenge. Whatever you decide, do it whole-heartedly and with enjoyment. Your partner will enjoy the change and you too, though perhaps you won’t feel like admitting it.


On the subject of your partner, they may experience a change of heart come the spring. Don’t worry though, it shouldn’t involve you and the result should be for the best for all concerned. The result could be a touch more leisure time which you could spend together. Perhaps an extra holiday could be on the cards? If you can, grab any last minute bargains on offer and slip away to enjoy yourselves. You both deserve it. A business proposition of a dubious nature may come your way around June. Don’t even think about it. The consequences of being seen to be involved with the person concerned, not to mention their ‘scam’, are too horrendous to contemplate.


28 - Friday 6th January 2017 – Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser


CAPRICORN (December 22nd to January 20th) Your problem is you are too dogmatic. You will only accept your own view of life and you stubbornly refuse to acknowledge that there are others that are just as valid. This attitude will lead to heartache as the New Year matures. Someone very dear to you will get fed up and look elsewhere for companionship simply because they are tired of always being put in the wrong. It may be too late for you to rectify the situation but you should try if only for your own peace of mind. If you are really serious, try to recruit an older person to help. They may well succeed but you will have to change, fast, or it will all blow up again in another month or two.


The health of a family member may give cause for concern around May/June. Try to persuade them to seek professional advice as soon as possible. Often quite serious symptoms turn out to be less serious conditions - if they are caught in time. You may have to be a great deal more assertive than is your want. Never mind, it’s all in a good cause. Money may be at the back of your mind this year. If you are short, don’t try to borrow your way out of trouble. - it seldom works. You would be better advised to curtail your spending instead. That way you won’t end up paying large amounts of interest. An unexpected invitation may come your way in October next. Don’t turn it down. It could be the chance for a reconciliation that’s long overdue.


AQUARIUS (January 21st to February 19th) Your tendency is to harp on about things your partner/friends/family did to you in the past. Well that might be so but you can’t hold a grudge for ever. There’s no point. Try to live in the present, to look forward and to accord those close to you, some credit rather than constant blame. You may find yourself somewhat accident-prone this year, nothing too serious mind you but annoying just the same. Employ a policy of care in all your activities and you should cut down on the annoyances if not on the petty injuries. Someone holds a grudge against you and in your career this can be a bit of a problem. Try to be as open in all your activities as you can so you don’t lay yourself open to blame of any sort. It’s the only way to thwart any intended spite aimed in your direction. From the financial situation, this should be a little better than of late. However don’t let it go to your head. Life is made of ups and downs and when you are on the up, a down may be round the corner. Salt as much away for a rainy day as possible and ensure the next ‘down’ is as comfortable as possible. You might be surprised just how fast your fortunes can change. Be prepared for such a change, temporary though it might be, sometime around summer.


PISCES (February 20th to March 20th) Yours should be a year of surprising changes, some good, some not so good, but all advantageous in some way or another. You look for promotion and it may well come but the extra responsibility, not to mention the work, may be a real bind. You will probably have to give up one of your more enjoyable activities to accommodate it all.


Money will continue to flow in though with your attitude to it, it will carry on flowing out just as fast. It would be best all round if you could curb this tendency. Although a rainy day doesn’t appear imminent, it will come as inevitably as day follows night and you will need to be prepared. Your partner may experience difficulties, especially in view of your work changes. Try to compensate their feelings with more attention from yourself. Watch your health. You are inclined to ignore obvious symptoms which usually do you no harm but which may well be dangerous come the spring. A healthier regime would be an advantage to you especially if it includes weight watching and more regular exercise. Although you will be running around in your job, it isn’t the regular, rhythmic exercise that really does you good.


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