drinking-saucer reappears. Lucky treaty: 1821 Franco-Prussian alliance Lucky nightmare: Wolves under the bed C ANCER Seventeen pints of Green Chartreuse shandy and a Prawn Bhuna with Eamonn Holmes is never a good way to end a Saturday night, so you might be feeling a little fragile this week. On Wednesday, Pluto opposing your birthsign indicates that you will meet a large man with bushy eyebrows who will pass on a red-hot tip. Lucky fruit: Avocado Lucky library: British L EO Those awkward clashes with someone near you could turn into a full-blown power struggle on Tuesday when your ruler the Sun is in dispute with Pluto. Try not to worry, as on Thursday you’ll be offered a job as lead singer in a Showaddywaddy tribute band. Lucky philosopher: Thomas Aquinas Lucky matches: Swan Vestas V IRGO Uranus has an unusual aspect this week, which might put a bit of a damper on romance. Use the free time wisely. It’s high time that you did something more for your body than occasionally slumping over the arm of the chair to burp it. This will also help to ease the pressure sores. Lucky thread: Whitworth Lucky lunch: Liver and bacon L IBRA Your ruler turns retrograde on the same day that the Sun moves into Libra, which, as you know, means a recurrence of the bracket-fungus right where your sock elastic goes. On Wednesday the cause is finally tracked down to the traditional hand-painted wooden trousers you wear for the village Goose harvest. Lucky currency: The Turkish Delight Lucky decoy: Swanee Whistle S CORPIO There could be some disruption this week. You may find yourself inundated with visitors, and then discover that a fuse blows or there’s a flood. The good thing is that you are at your most inventive, and can rise to the occasion with aplomb as you bought a gross last Christmas. Lucky blemish: Stigmata Lucky yearning: Horlicks tablets S AGITTARIUS It is a sad fact that today’s generation doesn’t even seem to know the meaning of longanimity – try not to let it get to you. On Thursday, a rare and wonderful trine between Mars and Neptune means that at long last, it appears that Barcus is willing. On Friday, you will pick up a set of beautifully marked Knopflers at a local boot-sale. Lucky crisps: Eucalyptus Lucky foible: Catnip C APRICORN Your irritable mood looks set to continue until Thursday when you take delivery of a matching pair of garden mood-swings. The good news is that you are at your most inventive, and on Wednesday discover a cure for solar-power. Lucky motion: Brownian Lucky collar: Astrakhan A QUARIUS You have always imagined yourself to be popular – someone to whom others look up and admire, a disciplinary force to junior colleagues, and a trusted confident of those in authority. So you would do well to pay heed to rising Saturn if you want to maintain your position – and for goodness sake stop putting your hair up in that ghastly hand-knitted snood. Lucky marinade: Sherry and soy sauce Lucky alkali: Potash P ISCES Neptune is still influencing your mood this week so try not to be quite so sensitive. When the lady in the cake shop asks if you had a ‘tiddler’ on Thursday, she will be asking for change. Pulling her over the counter by her lapels and providing tangible evidence is probably an over-reaction. Lucky heron: Roll-mop Lucky cake: Wayward slice
W EEKLY F ORECAST FOR 14 TH TO 20 TH F EBRUARY A RIES On Wednesday, Mars rising indicates that although you may feel on top form, other people might see you as stern, or even dour. An acute angle between Venus and Pluto means a clash with a Chinaman in a knitted frock coat over the bet you were supposed to put on for him on Saturday. Lucky drupe: The plum Lucky biscuit: Garibaldi T AURUS Your ruler Mercury goes trine on Wednesday, which means that you’ll make significant progress with that new admin assistant who asked for a slice of your Australian upside-down cake. Play your cards close to your chest until