SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 2023
ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last
April 16 – 22, 2023
ARIES (March 21-April 19): Check out unique options regarding where to put or how to handle your finances on the 16th and 17th. Inside information from a rare source will be valuable. You’ll have plenty to choose from on the 18th and 19th. Look for opportunities that can improve your lifestyle, where you live and how well you get along with family. Resolve issues with someone who influences you. Cut ties if it’s beneficial to you. Pick up where you left off on the 20th and 21st and build the foundation that offers peace of mind and better relationships with the people who mean the most to you. Attending a reunion or touching base with an old friend on the 22nd will give you hope for a brighter future.
TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Take time to help a friend or relative on the 16th and 17th and the rewards will lift your spirit. What you do physically to make someone else’s life better will far exceed a cash donation. Be secretive about your intentions on the 18th and 19th until you have everything in place, and you’ll avoid interference meant to spoil the outcome. Speak from the heart on the 20th and 21st and you’ll enjoy a captive audience and bring about change that will make a difference to how you reach out to others in the future. Trust your instincts and stick to your principles. You’ll have the momentum to turn your ideas into something tangible on the 22nd. Refuse to let someone’s selfishness stop you from pursuing something you love.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Check your vulnerability on the 16th and 17th before you enter a situation that can cause illness or injury. Pay attention to detail and figure out a safe way to get things done or to help others without jeopardizing your well-being. Don’t overlook an opportunity on the 18th and 19th that can make a financial difference to how you live, earn or handle your money. Don’t pay for someone else’s mistake. Work alone on the 20th and 21st and you will accomplish your goal. Learn to count on yourself and to create opportunities that make life easier. Your emotions will be stifled on the 22nd if you let someone take over or speak for you on the 22nd. Share your feelings and stand up for your rights.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Use your imagination on the 16th and 17th and you’ll find a way to make the most out of an opportunity. Seize the moment and make changes that are beneficial to you as well as others. Size down, pull back or reduce indulgence on the 18th and 19th. Your power is in your ability to say no and walk away from temptation. Put your energy into self-improvement, health and well-being. A change of plans on the 20th and 21st will end up being in your best interest. Be quick to agree and pursue; your dreams and rewards will follow. Handle elders and authority figures with care on the 22nd. Listen carefully and do what you can to help. A gift or winning looks promising.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Make room for research, educational pursuits or reinventing yourself on the 16th and 17th. Stay focused on what’s important to you and hone your skills to target exactly what you want to achieve. Step into the spotlight on the 18th and 19th and display what you have to offer. Enrich your peers visually; let your experience and unique ability speak for you. Be careful what you say and do on the 20th and 21st. If you overstep your bounds, you will insult someone, and if you don’t do enough, you’ll disappoint. Trying to please everyone is impossible, but dedication and effort on your part will be appreciated. Don’t let money or protocol limit what you can accomplish on the 22nd. A call for help will be met with affirmative action.
VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Confusion regarding money matters, health and contracts can be expected on the 16th and 17th. Do your due diligence before you agree or sign up for something that has hidden costs. Take a moment to clear your head on the 18th and 19th. Evaluate your circumstances and reset how you plan to move forward. A change will have a favorable impact on your life and how you choose to spend your time. You have more leverage than you think on the 20th and 21st. Use intelligence, insight and experts to help you reach your target. Convincing others to pitch in and help will pay off. Don’t share private information on the 22nd. Someone will bend over backward trying to discombobulate your plans if you are too accommodating.
LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Rearrange your workspace on the 16th and 17th to suit your needs. Having everything in its place will help you make the most of your time. Personal growth will come at a cost. Tune in to your inner voice and reconsider your plans. Opportunity knocks on the 18th and 19th, but you mustn’t overload your schedule. Agree only to what you can handle. Do a great job. Put quality before quantity. Address money matters quickly on the 20th and 21st. If you hesitate, you will end up spending more than anticipated. Consider what’s necessary and purchase only what you need. Consider what’s best for you on the 22nd. It’s OK to put yourself first. Share your feelings and intentions but not your secrets.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Choose to do something new and exciting on the 16th and 17th. Taking up a pastime that introduces you to new people or allows you to use your skills diversely will encourage you pursue what makes you happy. Be careful on the 18th and 19th. A lack of organization and preparation can lead to insult or injury. Simplify your life and cut back on things that aren’t important to you anymore. Share your ideas on the 20th and 21st. A change will spark your imagination and encourage you to concentrate on what makes you happy instead of what others want from you. Someone or something will cost you on the 22nd if you aren’t diligent about how you handle the people and projects that affect your home and lifestyle.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Looking for opportunity, being a good listener and being a patient partner on the 16th and 17th will help you understand what others are going through and what’s possible if you are willing to work with others. Take a lighthearted approach to life on the 18th and 19th and gravitate toward the people and pastimes that bring you joy. Don’t look back or live in the past when the opportunities are in front of you, not behind. It’s up to you to make a move or change on the 20th and 21st if that’s what you want. Sitting around waiting for someone else to get the ball rolling will put you second in command. Take the lead and stay there. Make your move on the 22nd and share your intentions.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Take a moment on the 16th and 17th to organize and plan your next move. An unexpected change will have an impact on the way you live. Don’t take a risk with your money, position or reputation. Don’t pay for someone else’s mistake. You’ll be tempted to take on too much on the 18th and 19th or someone will try to take advantage of you. Say no to anyone trying to goad you into something you don’t want to or shouldn’t embrace. Make your home functional on the 20th and 21st and you’ll find it easier to get your chores out of the way. Emotional spending on the 22nd will lead to stress and regret. Manage your money and pay only for what you need.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Don’t expect everyone to agree with what you do or say on the 16th and 17th. Take a back seat, be a good listener and don’t change anything that involves risk. You’ll come across interesting opportunities, job offers and interference on the 18th and 19th. Before you join forces with someone, consider if there is something you can handle yourself. Joint ventures will lead to mixed emotions. Back away from controversy on the 20th and 21st. You’ll gain the most if you target your energy precisely and pay close attention to detail. Refuse to let anyone disrupt your plans. Fixing up your personal space on the 22nd will ease stress. Romance is on the rise and will enhance your life and improve your living arrangements.
PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): You’ll be in a creative headspace on the 16th and 17th. Enjoy the ideas that flood your mind, and make changes based on what you must do to turn your thoughts into a reality. Plan every step carefully to avoid pitfalls. Someone will take advantage of you on the 18th and 19th if you are gullible or overly generous. Offer suggestions, but don’t take on a burden that doesn’t belong to you. Turn an idea into cash on the 20th and 21st. Invest in yourself and develop skills that will keep you updated with trends. Distance yourself from anyone looking to interfere with your plans. Emotional matters will escalate on the 22nd if you discuss sensitive issues with a friend or relative.
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