FLAIR - POT POURRI

ARIES
(21 March - 20 April)
You may be a tower of strength, but every so often you have to look after yourself. There is too much to achieve at the moment to waste your time bailing out people who have made a mess of things, and who should have known better. By the weekend, you’ll have a whole new purpose to life.

TAURUS
(21 April - 21 May)
Developments on the work front are likely to call for some quick thinking over the next few days. The fact that you may have to take decisions on the spot doesn’t mean that they should be hasty or ill considered. Some of your financial worries could well be sorted out by Thursday.

GEMINI
(22 May - 21 June)
You may begin to reconsider a professional commitment, although all indications are that it is a partner, and not you, who is primarily affected. As far as you are concerned, legal or financial questions should be paramount. You’ll also answer an age-old romantic question.

CANCER
(22 June - 23 July)
The way to resolve a personal problem is to be firm and supportive of others, and at the same time also to recognise that the way things were done in the past is not necessarily how they should be done in the future. Your financial situation should improve by Wednesday, all things being equal!

LEO
(24 July - 23 August)
There’s a new, slightly extravagant note in your chart, reflecting the fact that certain expenses have been incurred and now need to be settled. You may still wish to rely on someone else rather than dealing with your own affairs. You may expect delays at work, by the way. The trick would be to turn them to your advantage.

VIRGO
(24 August - 23 September)
Something will make you sit up and take notice of other people, but if, having checked out what they are saying, you decide to ignore it, that is your choice. Your main priority must be to pursue one particular goal to the bitter end, without distraction. You’ll earn fresh respect from loved ones.

LIBRA
(24 September - 23 October)
A decidedly disruptive relationship between Venus and Pluto could be very useful. By creating emotional confusion it could open you up to fresh possibilities, perhaps with very welcome consequences. An educational opening should be seized without delay, if you know what’s good for you, that is!

SCORPIO
(24 October - 22 November)
It is only fair to warn you that other people will be almost wilfully misunderstanding you. The fact that the Moon is so very sensitive should save you from any resulting complications, but you should nevertheless make a point of explaining yourself as best as you can.

SAGITTARIUS
(23 November - 22 December)
CURIOSITY is still a vital motive and you shouldn’t be afraid to ask silly questions for fear of being thought stupid. You may feel slightly disturbed or uncertain early this morning, but it’s only your unconscious struggling to digest recent experiences.

CAPRICORN
(23 December - 20 January)
Home and family affairs offer a welcome break from stressful things such as deciding what to spend your money on. Actually, your stars have seldom looked better for a well-deserved increase in your earnings. In love matters, your partner will finally agree that you are right.

AQUARIUS
(21 Janury - 19 February)
If others had been more open you would gladly have apologised, but in your opinion you have little to be sorry about. You may be right, you may be wrong, but in the final analysis, all that matters is that you achieve your ends and do the best for a loved one. Wednesday is your key day for success at work.

PISCES
(20 February - 20 March)
Your lunar patterns are very welcome and put you in a very strong position. You may put your worries to one side. Don’t feel guilty and realise that if you don’t help yourself, nobody else will! Just take a look at the way your week unfolds — Monday is busy, Tuesday is best for romance, Wednesday highlights cash and Thursday favours adventure.

Sunday, October 22
There are certain important guidelines for the coming year. You’ll accomplish more by being friendly than by doing it alone, or by resenting the world for being mean to you. If there are rewards to be handed out, you must be sure to get your fair share.

Monday, October 23
Neptune is the key planet of the moment, so visionaries, artists and mystics should enjoy their massively enhanced imagination. All of you should watch out for hidden pitfalls, banana skins and utterly unforeseen errors. Why not leave important matters to the experts?

Tuesday, October 24
Indecision is inevitable, even desirable. You’re still dwelling on financial questions. Do you have enough money? If so how should you spend it? Are long-term investments more favourable than short-term spending? One thing is certain: there are no easy answers — only imaginative and colourful ones.

Wednesday, October 25
Your intense, emotional nature is softened by a practical dose of careful common sense. Yet if you have a weakness, it’s that you’ll be swept away by feelings beyond your control. But your strength, both now and over the next year, lies in your creative, artistic, generous and soulful imagination.

Thursday, October 26
You may have one or two secret worries, but mainly because you’ll feel that you can’t control the outcome of certain personal proposals. You may seek whatever reassurance you need and secure assistance from the experts. Make sure that you strike a reasonable balance between things you have to do and those you want to do.

Friday, October 27
You have been blessed by a New Moon in your sign in what we astrologers call your ‘solar return chart’. This is about the most certain indication you can have that you’ll be giving up some bad habits, shuffling your relationships, changing your job and generally making a fresh start over the next twelve months.

Saturday, October 28
Every relationship almost always comes with a price tag. It’s going to be an enjoyable rather than a profitable moment, with plenty of interest in your affairs from people close to you. One word of advice is to continue to take extreme care in all monetary matters, at least until next week. Concentrate on your favourite friendships over the next year, especially ones you’ve ignored for too long!

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WHAT TO DO AND WHEN TO DO IT

Entertainment and romance 22
Domestic and family matters 26
Bargain hunting and shopping 25
Selling 24
Sports and outdoor life 23
Travel 25

INVESTMENT GUIDE
Sign new contracts, start new ventures 24
Avoid new commmitments -
Arrange business meetings and interviews 24
Note tips and hunches 22

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SCORPIO
THE MONTH AHEAD

In many ways, Scorpio is an amazing sign, difficult to pin down and always heading for the nearest exit sign as soon as the word commitment is mentioned. Yet, one way or the other, you’re going to have to face up to a responsibility, perhaps one you incurred a long time ago. Of course, one option will be to make a complete break and this might well be for the best, just as long as you’re sure about it. Yet, if you decide that things must carry on as before, you must pull your weight in future. Some Scorpios are so weighed down by responsibilities that they have little time for anything else! This could be excellent news because you will be tackling matters which are absolutely essential to your well-being. An intriguing alignment from Venus to Uranus in mid-December will act like a mild irritant on your relationships, stirring up intense feelings. The full moon on December 11 favours marriage and relationships, so you can afford to be optimistic. Looking ahead, 2001 could be a year of amazing opportunities.