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Interest in astrology has gone stratospheric with millions of us turning to the zodiac to consult our cosmic compass.
Whether you want to know what job you should be doing, where to get a tattoo or if Roger from HR is ever going to propose, the answer could be written in the stars.
Astrology has been around in various forms for thousands of years, but now horoscope junkies like us want to know more about the zodiac than ever before.
So whether you're a limelight loving Leo, sultry Scorpio or MI5-minded Virgo (she keeps receipts), reach for the stars and tap into what the universe is trying to tell you.
Read our horoscopes live blog below for the very latest on what the stars have in store for YOU…
- Ellen Jenne
WHY MORE MILLENIALS ARE RELYING ON HOROSCOPES
Astrology has been around in various forms for thousands of years, but now horoscope meme machines are amassing more interest than ever.
Tarot queen Kerry King tells us: “For some years now, astrology has played the role of therapist, counsellor and decision making aide for millennials.
“Every generation tends to discover the stars at some point, but, for this generation, it is more than curiosity.
“Birth charts are analysed, events like Mercury Retrograde are planned around, dating apps using astrological matching are sought.
“In what is a very uncertain and volatile world, astrology offers structure and sense.”
- Ellen Jenne
WOULD YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE BY THE STARS?!
Stephanie Trussler, from Worcestershire, admitted she is such a fan of the zodiac she’s made huge life decisions based on what they advise.
From dating and dumping blokes to moving countries, Stephanie loves her horoscopes.
‘I know people think I’m bonkers,’ she laughed.
Read the full story.
- John Hall
WHAT ARE THE STAR SIGN DATES?
Aries star sign dates: March 21 – April 19
Taurus star sign dates: April 20 – May 20
Gemini star sign dates: May 21 – June 20
Cancer star sign dates: June 21 – July 22
Leo star sign dates: July 23 – August 22
Virgo star sign dates: August 23 – September 22
Libra star sign dates: September 23 – October 22
Scorpio star sign dates: October 23 – November 21
Sagittarius star sign dates: November 22 – December 21
Capricorn star sign dates: December 22 – January 19
Aquarius star sign dates: January 20 – February 18
Pisces star sign dates: February 19 – March 20
- Ellen Jenne
EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE CHINESE HOROSCOPE
The Chinese zodiac consists of 12 animal signs and the Western zodiac consists of 12 star signs.
The story about how the Chinese Animals came about is that a race was organized by the Jade Emperor – one of the most important gods in traditional Chinese religion.
The Emperor invited all the animals in the world to take part. As a reward for turning up, the Emperor named a year in the zodiac after each one, while the race would determine the order each animal would be placed.
Chinese Animals in order: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, Pig.
The ancient Egyptians contributed the idea that patterns of stars made up constellations, through which the sun appears to “move” at a specific times during the year. It's thought that all of these ideas came together when Alexander the Great conquered Egypt around 330 BC.
- John Hall
WHAT IS A VENUS SIGN?
Basically, the function of Venus astrologically is to tell us how we gel with people and give and receive love.
The planet of beauty, love and extreme pleasure tells us a heap of things about the kind of person we are, who we are attracted to and what turns us on.
It tells us what type of relationship we really need and all the things that give us butterflies.
- John Hall
HOW MANY KIDS CANCER, LEO, VIRGOS WILL HAVE, ACCORDING TO STAR SIGNS
Cancer
This is the sign astrologers most associate with family, motherhood and homemaking so it’s fitting they’d be inclined to have a huge brood..
The stars predict that a Cancer mum will have two children, but they will probably be born several years apart.
Leo
Leos love showing off their star power, so they’re more likely to want several kids who lap up the limelight, too.
The stars have two to four kids planned for Leos, who will take real pride in raising their pack of cubs.
Virgo
Having too many kids could be stressful for detail-driven Virgo, so having one mini-me may be perfect.
With their lives planned to precision expect Virgo’s child to be well-behaved and polite, well, most of the time anyway.Find out about your sign here.
- John Hall
WHAT IS THE RAREST ZODIAC SIGN?
There's no better bond than sharing the same star sign as someone – similar traits and common ground can form the best of friendships. But for some signs, it can be hard to find someone with the same star as you.
Some signs aren't as common as the rest – according to YourTango, Virgo or are the most common zodiac signs, with the most common birth month said to be September.
The rarest sign? That's Aquarius – it's the shortest sign astrologically (January 20 to February 18) which means it has fewer birthdays.
- John Hall
WHY IS INTERNATIONAL ASTROLOGY DAY IMPORTANT?
Astrology has its own legion of fans all across the globe, so it's no surprise that it's been given its very own special day.
International Astrology Day usually falls sometime in March, with this year's celebration taking place on March 20.
Sure, it's an excuse to talk all things astrology and the zodiac, but the day actually holds huge importance to astrologers. They consider the day to be the beginning of the new astrological year.
That's why, if you hadn't noticed, horoscope pages always start with Aries.
- John Hall
SIGN MOST LIKELY TO PICK THE RIGHT BALLS IN THE LOTTERY?
The moment we’ve all been waiting for. Which sign is most likely to win the lottery? Well, it’s good news if you’re born in February or March.
According to research from Lott and MailOnline, dreamy Pisces is the luckiest sign of the zodiac when it comes to winning the lottery.
The data, which was based on those winning the top lottery jackpot, found that 11.6% of the winners were Pisces – meaning, on average, they were more likely to pick the golden ticket.
Go-with the-flow Pisces will stumble upon extraordinarily lucky breaks and often find themselves effortlessly attracting most things on their wish list.
- John Hall
INTERIOR DESIGN ACCORDING TO YOUR SIGN
Interior design experts have shared their tips on how to style and furnish your home according to your star sign.
Whether you like bold colours or a white and minimalist scheme, it turns out your tastes are more influenced by your star sign than you think.UK-based firm, The French Bedroom Company, have revealed what furniture, colours and fabrics you should use to decorate your home.Writing in a blog post, they said: “By using your star sign to help make interior design decisions, you can create a warm and welcoming space that truly reflects your inner character. Read more here.
- John Hall
THE MEANING OF NEPTUNE IN ASTROLOGY
We all have 10 planets in our birth chart, and Neptune is one of them.
Your sun sign shows what you want, the moon reveals what you need and Mercury reveals how you think, but what exactly does Neptune uncover?
According to YourTango, the blue planet Neptune is associated with dreams and spirituality. It's all about tweaking our compass (sounds painful) to better ourselves.
However while full of fantasy and whimsy, Neptune is not all fun time Frankie.
While the planet can inspire exhilarating idealism, if we fail to reach its dizzying heights the come down can be heavy.
However, reasoning and reality are anathema to Neptune because it's basically in charge of our hopes and dreams.Blimey, it sounds intense. To find out which sign your Neptune is in, just check in with your birth chart here.
- John Hall
MOST EMOTIONAL STAR SIGN REVEALED
Most astrologers will agree that Cancerians are the most emotional sign of the zodiac.
We all have intense feelings, but Cancers feel emotions so strongly that wearing their heart on their shell is normal comes as second nature.
Despite their hard shell they need a lot of reassurance, so if you're dating a Cancer, tell them how they much they mean to you and tell them again.
We give you the same advice if you're dating a Leo, but that's because they love to hear it not because they need to.
Even though Cancers are classic water signs, which basically means they're all up in the feeling all the time, they won't let anyone take them for a fool.
- John Hall
WHERE ARIES & GEMINIS SHOULD GO ON HOLIDAY
Astrologer Lisa Stardust and Foxy Bingo have put together a list of perfect trips according to your star sign and you don't even need to leave the country.
Gemini: Connected traveller
Lisa says: “Being a dualistic sign, Geminis like to experience the juxtaposition of the country and the flair of big city life when travelling with their ride or die BFF. Paris is an amazing place to visit once international travel is allowed, as the countryside is a short train ride out of the bustling city giving you both in one trip.”
Until Paris is back on the cards, Geminis should try visiting the city of Edinburgh. This way they can enjoy all the best parts of city life while being just a walk away from the beautiful Scottish countryside.
Aries: Independent traveller
Lisa says: “As the most passionate sign of the zodiac, Aries will want to travel solo around the world on a budget, while documenting all the seven wonders of the world on Instagram. They’ll have the vigour to make new friends as they explore and see the wonderful places they’ve dreamed of.”
While waiting for the world to reopen, Scotland is a great UK destination to get yourself some solo exploration. With sights such as Ben Nevis, Inveraray Castle and the Falkirk Wheel, your Instagram feed will be the envy of all your friends.
- John Hall
WHAT IS A STELLIUM IN ASTROLOGY?
According to elitedaily, a stellium occurs when you've got a collection of the same type of energy within your birth chart.
This is when you have three or more planets in one specific zodiac sign or astrological house.
A stellium affects our personality by making certain qualities, characteristics, and themes in your life more apparent than others.
It makes your personality a lot stronger. In fact, a stellium is so powerful that it can potentially reduce the strength of your sun sign — if it's not in your stellium.You can find out if you have a stellium by entering your details into this natal chart from the AstroTwins.
- John Hall
WHERE YOU SHOULD HONEYMOON BASED ON YOUR STAR SIGN
WE reckon the honeymoon is the best bit of a wedding and with the world starting to open up, we thought we'd look at the perfect place to wear your matching swimsuits according to your star sign.
From a highland fling in Scotland to a vacay in Hawaii that simply screams Instagram, according to jetsetter where you'll get to spend quality time as a couple could be written in the stars.
Aries: South Africa
Taurus: Amalfi Coast
Gemini: Hawaii
Cancer: Scotland
Leo: Turks and Caicos
Virgo: Petra
Libra: Spain
Scorpio: Ecuador
Sagittarius: Sri Lanka
Capricorn: South America
Aquarius: Iceland
Pisces: Bali
- John Hall
PERFECT DATE LOCATIONS BASED ON YOUR STAR SIGN
WELL, dear friends, the time has almost come for us to slip on our sandals and gaze into bae's eyes without the lashing rain betraying our fake tan.
As we get ready for some long-awaited freedom we thought we'd take a look at the perfect dates according to our star signs and if you think we're even considering a Zoom call, think again!
Aries – Salsa Lessons
Taurus – Fancy Restaurant
Gemini – Drive-in Movie
Cancer – Home-cooked Meal
Leo – Karaoke Bar
Virgo – Bowling
Libra – Art Gallery
Scorpio – Treasure Hunt
Sagittarius – Foreign Film
Capricorn – Spa Day
Aquarius – Science Museum
Pisces – Picnic
- John Hall
WHAT DO THE 12 HOUSES OF THE ZODIAC REPRESENT?
Each house represents a different aspect of life, from romance tocareer, and every planet in your chart is nestled in both a sign and a house.
These two placements highlight how a planet’s influence can affect your life.
Now even we're getting a bit confused with all of this, but according to wellandgood a good place to start is to find out which house your sun sign is in.
To do this, just put in your birth time, place, and location into a natal chart, like this one online, and scroll down to the description of your sun sign. There, you’ll find out what house it’s in.
According to astrologer Chani Nicholas: “The house that the sun is in within your chart tells you a key area of life in which your essential life purpose is lived out and where you need to express yourself.”
- John Hall
THE STAR SIGN MOST LIKELY TO GET MATCHES ON DATING APPS
According to Tinder, 18-25 year olds are 29% more likely to match with someone based on a star sign than members over 25.
What's more, those who straight up identify their sign in their bio consistently rank as a top profile feature.
Leos may be vain, as demonstrated by the camera emoji often included in their bios, but when it comes to Tinder, they’re definitely at the top of the dating game.
They are the only sign to list CEO as their top job – and they’re also most likely to "Flex" in their bios.
They get the most "likes" and are the most likely to name their star sign in their bio. So it's safe to say they're killing it at this online dating thing.
On the flip side, Capricorns are the least likely to include their sign in their bio.
They’re ambitious, frequently touting their determined nature in their bios, with the inclusion of the "working out" emoji in their bios, which doesn’t leave them with much time for swiping.
They have the fewest swipes (right or left) of any sign.
- John Hall
THE STAR SIGN MOST LIKELY TO GET MATCHES ON DATING APPS
According to Tinder, 18-25 year olds are 29% more likely to match with someone based on a star sign than members over 25.
What's more, those who straight up identify their sign in their bio consistently rank as a top profile feature.
Leos may be vain, as demonstrated by the camera emoji often included in their bios, but when it comes to Tinder, they’re definitely at the top of the dating game.
They are the only sign to list CEO as their top job – and they’re also most likely to "Flex" in their bios.
They get the most "likes" and are the most likely to name their star sign in their bio. So it's safe to say they're killing it at this online dating thing.
On the flip side, Capricorns are the least likely to include their sign in their bio.
They’re ambitious, frequently touting their determined nature in their bios, with the inclusion of the "working out" emoji in their bios, which doesn’t leave them with much time for swiping.
They have the fewest swipes (right or left) of any sign.
- John Hall
HOW TO MAKE MERCURY RETROGRADE POSITIVE FOR YOU
Communication is vital, and you may have to work doubly hard to get your point across and make sure you understand theirs.
Don’t leave things unsaid, don’t drift into mixed signals or unspoken frustrations.
Air your feelings, write them down ideally so there can be no crossed wires. Invest in compassionate, kind and calm open dialogue with your other half.
Whilst the retrograde is taking place, turn your home into a personal sanctuary. Candles, crystals, flowers, low lighting, cosy corners… take refuge and chill.
- John Hall
HOW MUCH SLEEP YOU REALLY NEED, ACCORDING TO YOUR STAR SIGN
After a year of living with uncertainty in lockdown, it’s no wonder many of us are struggling to sleep.
So why not take inspiration from your star sign and find the perfect formula to help you relax and drift off into a slumber?
Whether you like to sleep surrounded by crystals or with aromatherapy oils in the air, bed specialist Time4Sleep has teamed up with astrologist, Lisa Stardust, to reveal how your sleeping habits are connected to your zodiac.
Lisa has revealed the top tips to follow in your pursuit of eight hours of rest – or 11 (we’re looking at you Pisces!)
Aries: 6-7
Taurus: 8-10
Gemini: 8
Cancer: 6-8
Leo: 10
Virgo: 7-8
Libra: 8
Scorpio: 8-10
Sagittarius: 5
Capricorn: 7 (with a 30-minute power nap)
Aquarius: 9
Pisces: 11
- John Hall
THE BEST HEN DO'S FOR ARIES, TAURUS AND GEMINI REVEALED
Aries
Fast paced fun is a must for an Aries and an activity-based hen do is perfect.
Whether it's a boot camp style workout or practising extreme sports such as white water rafting where they can practice their leadership skills, a jam-packed schedule that sees them learn new skills will accommodate an Aries perfectly.
Taurus
An activity such as an escape room willgive a Taurus the opportunity to use their analytical skills whilst leading their friends to victory.
A hen that sees a Taurus use their brain to problem solve will ensure that they have a good time whilst learning new crafts.
Gemini
Never ask a Gemini to act their age as they do not have an off-button and they like to party, party, party!
Cocktail making classes, drinking games and bar crawls, prepare for little sleep and lots of partying with a Gemini.
A Gemini will want to say goodbye to singledom by giving a nod to the social antics of their single glory days.
- John Hall
WHY MORE MILLENIALS ARE RELYING ON HOROSCOPES
Astrology has been around in various forms for thousands of years, but now horoscope meme machines are amassing more interest than ever.
Tarot queen Kerry King tells us: “For some years now, astrology has played the role of therapist, counsellor and decision making aide for millennials.
“Every generation tends to discover the stars at some point, but, for this generation, it is more than curiosity.
“Birth charts are analysed, events like Mercury Retrograde are planned around, dating apps using astrological matching are sought.
“In what is a very uncertain and volatile world, astrology offers structure and sense.”
- John Hall
WOULD YOU MAKE FINANCIAL DECISIONS BASED ON YOUR HOROSCOPE?
More than half of Brits admit to turning to their horoscopes before making important financial decisions and life choices based on ‘advice’ associated with the zodiac sign.
Astrologer, Francesca Oddie, said: “People really identify with their star sign and consider astrology a reliable tool for guidance.
“When it comes to our finances, our horoscope can help us to understand characteristic traits that are reflected in our money management style.”
In a poll of 2,000 adults, 48 per cent said they are influenced by their star sign’s predictions, with one in three adults using the advice from their sign to make life decisions.
The research, commissioned by Barclays, found that Aquarius is the most financially confident star sign – with 42 per cent feeling happy with their money managing skills, compared to just 25 per cent of Libras.
Meanwhile, Virgos are most likely to meet the financial goals they set for themselves and Sagittarians feel most out of touch with their finances as they avoid looking at them.
- John Hall
HOW WILL MERCURY IN RETROGRADE AFFECT WORK?
In terms of your work world, this is a time to be cautious, play it safe, leave no room for error or mixed signals.
Be clear, be focused, be super vigilant, double check all data, save all emails, do things twice vs leaving anything to chance.
Don’t take on any big, new or complex projects, if you can avoid it. Now is the time to focus on what you’ve already got going on, and ensure all of your communications are crystal clear.
It’s not the perfect time to ask for a raise, or a promotion, or to tackle a sore spot with another colleague.
Mark ‘June 23’ on your calendar as your Day Of Action, normal service will be resumed.
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