Horoscopes: 23rd February- 1st March
Cherishing friends and allies (such as by responding promptly to texts, emails or voicemail) pays off. A person
of influence in a group or business that you’re linked to is about to draw something to your attention that proves financially very interesting or at least beneficial. It is your personal qualities, not just talents, which are being applauded.
You can’t please everyone. Plough on regardless because there are bigger issues to deal with than a few upset egos. Some awkward decisions have to be made – but be reassured that actions you take either meet with approval from authority figures or empower you, professionally or socially. Take a deep breath and just do what must be done.
Personal magnetism is on a high – you’ll be able to tell by the number of people who suddenly turn to you for advice or favours; or just seek you out to bathe in your warming aura. All social occasions are greatly blessed by the skies and it is likely you’ll find yourself among people in celebration. Enjoy yourself.
Though there’s the risk of friction with someone of the opposite sex, don’t let that detract from generally marvellous trends in your work life. Recent hard toil at last gets properly rewarded, either in the form of a bonus or some other type of recognition. The greater likelihood is that a financial or professional boost has a long-term quality.
For singletons, still with a pulse for passion, romantic opportunity is strongly indicated – and this should be no passing fancy. And if you’re already happily hitched, joys lie ahead overseas, perhaps on a holiday: nothing deepens a bond more than a shared adventure. As for the rest – a very new, unexpected experience proves to be most inspiring.
A metaphysical or healing practice is what you need, and not just to improve bodily health. The mind hungers to absorb new spiritual or philosophical insights which can have the power to alter a life. In this state of mind you’re urged to delay making cash, business or property choices for a short while. Indulge soulful longings.
One of those odd weeks when being a bit selfish actually will do you a power of good. The typical Virgo finds this a challenge because self-criticism and self- reproach are bound up with the star sign. Well, break the habit! Someone close may think you’re spending too much time on a personal project. Tell them to mind their own business.
‘Lucky’ Jupiter remains in your house of income, and this week it links most wonderfully with money planet Venus. The skies really are doing their best to enrich you. No big promise can be made except this: honest work, and/or a responsible attitude to others, generates a positive in your finances. How much depends on how good you’ve been.
Those with a creative, theatrical or athletic gift come into their own this week – any project or activity that falls broadly in one of these categories will be the subject of very progressive news. There’s every reason to be cheerful, though of course real life always offers something to worry about: beware the temptation to overspend.
The instinct to change your domestic environment intensifies – you may very well have got carried away by a vision of an ideal home, as spotted in a glossy magazine or movie. While fantasy is not to be encouraged (when it costs) a financial development enables you to start thinking about a home improvement that’s achievable.
One of your great strengths is that you rarely say what you don’t mean. And circumstances now favour your speaking out on a matter you care profoundly about. There’s immense power in the words you choose – either in a talk, letter or broadcast. This also applies to commercial activities: the sales-people among you will be on a roll.
A change in how you earn your living is entirely possible – or alternatively, recent analysis of income produces a refinement which improves matters. More than likely, a happy professional or social-standing development lies at the heart of progress: travel may also be part of this. Amazingly, you are showing more respect for the world of horrible commerce.