When the date of 'World Press Freedom Day' was chosen, did the decision-makers realise that today is also the anniversary of the first spam email?! These days, it's hard to discern fake news from genuine articles. And this weekend, as the Sun links to imaginative Neptune, it will be easy to get pulled in by clickbait headlines and tales too good to be true. But any confusion won't be permanent; the Mars/Pluto link equips us to dig deeper, research our arguments, and be the authors of our own stories.
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ARIES
How lucky are you feeling? If you're expecting to win the jackpot this weekend, there's a good chance you're overestimating your luck. But if you're worried everything's going to go pear-shaped, you've swung to the other extreme. Your ruler, Mars, in your sign, is positive. It's empowering you with the energy to address a persistent source of angst, and implement change. If you stop focusing on the potential negatives, and adopt a more gung-ho approach, you'll find a surprising way of turning a tricky situation around.
TAURUS
So, how's life going to change now that Venus, your ruler, is in your sign? Are you hoping to fall in love? Or for someone to fall in love with you? Do you want to make new friends? Experience an upturn in your finances? How about discovering a creative outlet that brings pleasure and satisfaction? It's unlikely all these will happen this weekend! But, if you find yourself in a situation you don't want to be in, you've got the power to change it. Listen to your heart. It will lead you in the best direction. The possibilities are exciting.
GEMINI
How are we meant to tell heroes from villains? Old films did the work for us. The costume designers made it crystal clear. The 'good' characters were dressed in white; the 'bad' ones in black. It would be easy if these reductive binaries worked in real life. But we don't wear our intentions on our sleeves. And goodness manifests in many different ways. Don't jump to conclusions this weekend. Your expectations could do with some revision too. If you go beyond first impressions, you'll make a connection that enhances your life.
CANCER
You know you could use some advice. But do you know where you're going to get it from? If someone's just popped into your mind, good. But there's someone else, who you haven't thought of. Advice from expected quarters is expected advice; you can be pretty sure about the response you'll get. So look elsewhere this weekend. Seek someone whose views are different. And then, listen carefully. Let their ideas percolate. If you reconsider your options in light of an enhanced perspective, you'll make an excellent decision.
LEO
While it's true that opposites attract, it's important to remember that like attracts like and that dislike attracts dislike. When we treat other people kindly, it's hard for them to respond with unpleasantness. And if we're feeling angry, even if we try to hide our negative feelings, on some level, people sense our anger. In order to maximise your chances of success this weekend, be as kind-hearted and generous-spirited as you can be. As your ruler, the Sun, links with Neptune, by being sensitive to others, you'll get the support you need.
VIRGO
Courage, open-heartedness, and generosity are so much more valuable than closed-mindedness and selfishness. But you know this. You're also aware that being vulnerable is a gift. But when you feel insecure, it's hard to remember this. You're feeling uncertain about an issue you thought you'd sorted. But rather than seeing it as a reason for doubt, relish this as an opportunity for more investigation. The weekend brings a chance to secure greater success than you thought possible. Then, you can leave your doubt behind.
LIBRA
Life on this ball of rock offers so many opportunities and possibilities that it's easy to feel overwhelmed. We just don't have time to take advantage of them all. So, to narrow down our choices we create reasons why we don't like certain activities (or people). It makes sense. Yet a side-effect is that we invent fake reasons for not getting involved in certain situations (and relationships). And this limits our potential. Reconsider your options this weekend. A more broad-minded approach will lead to an exciting discovery.
SCORPIO
Imagine that you've recently transformed into a butterfly. You feel fabulous; but you're nostalgic about your old lifestyle. So rather than using your wings, you're trying to work out a way to keep crawling around. Plus flying seems risky. Suppose you mess up the landing? If you stick to what you know, at least you'll be safe. Wrong mindset! Your recent learnings need to be put to use. With your ruler, Pluto, retrograde, you can use its transformative powers to instigate positive change, soar above old problems, and have fun.
SAGITTARIUS
How can you be happy when there are so many problems going on? Just a glance at a newsfeed is enough to depress even an optimistic Sagittarian. What right does anyone have to feel good? Of course, you need to be sensitive to people's troubles this weekend. But, as the Sun links to Neptune, you can be beacon of hope and light. A smile might not seem like much, but we never know how far it will spread. And you've got reasons to be cheerful. By sharing your joy, you share hope. And someone in your world will appreciate that.
CAPRICORN
Some promises are easy (even effortless) to keep. We want to make them. We see that following them through will improve our lives. Imagine the surprise when life has other plans. It brings distractions and irritations that grab our attention. We take our eye off the ball and fall back into our old ways. Yet we're not back at square one. The weekend brings proof that although a hiccup has proved that old habits die hard, the new way you've been working on is better. Here comes a chance to return to a positive routine... and stick to it.
AQUARIUS
The right combination of dark rain clouds and sunshine produces a rainbow. Sometimes, it's by facing difficult challenges that magical situations arise. A quick-fix high is enjoyable. But it's nothing in comparison to the delight of feeling positive after a time of low spirits. You've had more than a few difficulties to deal with recently. But amongst the struggles, a ray of hope has started to shine. With transformative Pluto now retrograde in your sign, if you focus on that aspiration (and overlook any irritations) this weekend brings a gift.
PISCES
We construct filters that prevent us from receiving too many signs and signals. It's a normal, healthy self-defence mechanism. But inevitably, hidden among the ideas we reject, are possibilities that deserve our attention. We limit our choices. This weekend, with your ruler, Neptune, being empowered by the Sun, be aware of options you might normally disregard. Your sensitivity is being heightened. And with your imagination working at its best, if you explore beyond your normal remit, you'll discover a passion that inspires you.
