Oscar Cainer: Start 2023 with optimism and hope. Don’t miss your year-ahead forecast 

Following Mercury retrograde’s encounter with the Sun over the weekend, new information forces us to reassess priorities. Since this is how the cosmos makes sure we’re ready to progress, there’s no need to shoot any messenger, even if we don’t appreciate the message being delivered! It is by listening carefully and looking for subtle cues that we will find skillful ways to make adjustments that lead to lasting improvements.

Aries March 21 – April 20

Some people just can’t seem to stop talking nonsense. Even when they share essential information, they convey it in a way that leaves us feeling like something is missing. Or they divulge seemingly innocent knowledge with a whisper of innuendo. You are usually pretty good at spotting this type of behavior and can protect yourself. Just be aware today. Stick with what you know in your heart to be right and true. And take any comments off the field with the pinch of salt it deserves. Start 2023 with optimism and hope. Don’t miss your forecast for the coming year. For inspiring news, call 0906 751 5601.

Taurus April 21 – May 21

Could you be living in a dream world? It feels a bit like you are. And if not, perhaps you should allow yourself to believe that this is the case and try some lucid dreaming. If there is an otherworldly and unreal quality in your life, you can make it work in your favor today. Instead of wondering what unlikely thing is going to happen, try conjuring up an image of the experience you would most like to have. And then go on with your day. Your ruler’s links to Mars and Neptune suggest that something magical may unfold. 2023 will be a much better year than you think. For news on what to expect, call 0906 751 5602.

Gemini May 22 – June 22

Your list of worries, worries, and concerns is almost as long as your arm. What’s new! You are used to juggling many different dishes, and you are good at it. Variety, they say, is the spice of life and nothing frustrates you more than being tied to one subject for too long. That’s when you start to lose patience and interest. And just because your period is retrograde, doesn’t mean you can’t progress. Mars, in your sign, is preparing to turn direct. That is the energy you need to turn around an exhausting situation. Do you want to know what 2023 holds for you? For inspiring news about the coming year, call 0906 751 5603.

Cancer June 23 – July 23

MOVIE directors use subtle (and sometimes blindingly obvious) techniques to inform their audience which characters are good and which are bad. In real life, it’s not that easy to distinguish between heroes and villains. People have good qualities, but they also have less desirable ones. We are never more aware of this than within ourselves. We know when we are lying or excusing behavior that we would not accept from others. You may need to encourage someone close to you to reflect and be more honest today. 2023 has great potential for you. For a detailed guide to your annual outlook, call 0906 751 5604.

Mars, by the sign of Gemini, is preparing to turn direct. That is the energy you need to turn around an exhausting situation.

Leo July 24 – August 23

How do we know that ‘curiosity killed the cat’? It’s one of those sayings people use to stop probing questions. The implication is that if someone keeps asking, he’s going to get in trouble. But since cats have nine lives, they can presumably be extremely curious before anything untoward happens. It is important that today you do not give in to fearful thoughts. You have a question. And you need an answer. Just because someone isn’t willing to share information doesn’t mean you should stop your research. If you need to probe, probe! Don’t miss the annual forecast and financial outlook for 2023. For inspiring news, call 0906 751 5605.

Virgo August 24 – September 23

Life is not just a series of isolated events. What you did in the past has shaped the way you are today. And whatever you do now is helping to shape your future. With that in mind, the recent link between your ruler and the Sun allows you to focus on personal development. You may find yourself scrutinizing your ideas about what certain aspects of your world (particularly your relationships) mean to you. This will not only allow you to shape your future, but it will help you define who you are and how you want your life to be. There are good reasons to be optimistic. Things may turn out well in 2023. Call your annual forecast: 0906 751 5606.

Libra September 24 – October 23

You are trying to make a decision on an important issue. It’s quite challenging because every time you think you know what you’re going to do, you discover new information. Or you realize that you can approach the matter from another point of view. This is partly because you are reluctant to face a specific fact. But also because you’re worried that if you really evaluate it, you’ll see something you’d rather not see. As long as you don’t try to hide a truth from yourself, a satisfying path forward will become clear. The cosmos is on your side in 2023. Find out how you can benefit from the luck and fortune it brings. Call 0906 751 5607.

Scorpio October 24 – November 22

Something is starting to affect you. You are so excited, fascinated, or obsessed that you have trouble thinking clearly. You are either hungry or angry. Passionate or envious. Whatever it is, it is unproductive. Today, you can lower your feelings a little (or three). While it’s good to feel motivated, it’s not healthy to manipulate a situation just to suit yourself. Try to worry a little less. It could well be that the only way to get what you want is to let it go. Try it. Give up. And trust that if something is meant for you, it won’t go unnoticed. Let 2023 bring the change you desire. For encouraging news about your fortune, call 0906 751 5608.

Sagittarius November 23 – December 21

Are you too kind, too loving, too soft, and too understanding? No. Although you possess a great deal of these qualities, you do not have them in excess simply because it is not possible to have too many. However, if you are going to use those attributes to the best of your ability, you must be sincere and committed. You even need to be assertive in the way you highlight them above other aspects of your world. There is no need to apologize for how you are. Or who you are. Be proud of yourself today. Gain power over your future. The New Year heralds an opportunity for you to transform your life. Call 0906 751 5609.

Capricorn December 22 – January 20

Seeing an artist is impressive. His dexterity of touch. The smallest highlight that brings a work to life. They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery, and while we may not be able to replicate that talent, we can be inspired to try. You have been observing someone and absorbing information. You would be surprised what you have learned. It is time for the student to boldly take up the metaphorical brush and begin to use his abilities. You can positively influence a situation that means a lot to you. For news to help make 2023 the year your dreams come true, call your annual forecast: 0906 751 5610.

Aquarius January 21 – February 19

If you were locked in a room and given nothing to eat except fruit, you would wonder what you would have done to be so private. But if she was going away for a New Year’s stay at a spa, she would gladly pay for that treatment! We don’t like to have our choice taken away. We like to feel in control. And if we must give up some of our power, we want to know that we are doing it for a good reason that will benefit us. The unwanted restriction you are dealing with will turn out to be a blessing. For surprisingly encouraging news about his prospects, call his 2023 forecast: 0906 751 5611.

Pisces February 20 – March 20

How does someone really make you feel? Although I can’t wave a magic wand and heal the pain of a broken heart, there may be better and kinder ways to approach a challenge in a relationship. After all, if we have a physical ailment, there are many different treatments to try. And you don’t have to be a doctor to know that you could use a little TLC. This is not to say that you should neglect other people’s needs (that’s not your style). But you can find a way to deal with someone who will give you the kindness you deserve. There is hope on your horizon. There is valuable news in his predictions for the coming year. Call 0906 751 5612.

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