2017 horoscopes: Love life, sex life and family - what YOU can expect this year
GETTY Make 2017 a family affair, says Lori Reid
ARIES MARCH 21 – APRIL 20 With so much emphasis on love and relationships, it’s not surprising that home and property are secondary this year. Aries like Victoria Beckham, below, prefer to be out and about in the world and are not especially known for their domesticity. Nevertheless, eclipses in your creativity sector throw the spotlight on children’s affairs highlighting drama and developments in their lives. February, July and August point to key involvement that affects offspring. You’ll be too busy earlier in the year for any substantial spring cleaning. The mega blitz, refurbishment or heavy spadework takes place in June. You may have some juggling to do in early August but there will also be time to mellow into happier family times. It’s later in the year that duty calls as the lives of family elders undergo change and you may need to take charge. STARLINE: 0905 789 3701* -------------------------------------------------------------
TAURUS APRIL 21 – MAY 21 If little changed in your domestic circumstances last year, 2017 will see some new developments as children and other family members make their individual ways in life. It’s the eclipses in February and August that give you a hint of things to come and will also encourage you to closely examine your attitudes towards your roots and attachments. Over the spring months, you’ll be digging deep into your memories, perhaps reconstructing your family tree, writing up your life story or gathering together the far-fl ung members of your clan for a major reunion. It’s an ideal time to open your heart and, if there are any family rifts, to heal them. Expect grown-up children and other visitors to stream back home this summer. In August make a point of checking up on loved ones at a distance who may have health news. Book a trip to see them towards the end of the year. STARLINE: 0905 789 3702* -------------------------------------------------------------
GEMINI MAY 22 – JUNE 21 This is a year when the good times roll as relationships across the generations are set to become easier. Geminis like actress Dame Joan Collins, can expect fun times with children as cheerful Jupiter raises spirits and, chances are, either through births or marriages this planet will also increase your numbers. The signs are that children of Gemini parents will prosper in 2017. At school they will earn distinctions, prizes in sports and competitions, promotions at work. Be prepared to get more involved in their activities. Children and grandchildren will prove expensive this year but it’s worth it as, not only will their achievements make you proud, they will also open a world of adventure for you. No year is wrinkle-free but if you stay one step ahead you’ll avoid potential fi nancial clashes in March, August and late September. STARLINE: 0905 789 3703* -------------------------------------------------------------
GETTY Geminis like actress Dame Joan Collins, can expect fun times with children
CANCER JUNE 22 – JULY 23 House and property affairs come under a bright star this year which couldn’t be happier news for a home-loving Cancerian like you. Jupiter, the planet of bigger and better things, will be infl uencing all matters domestic in 2017 making this an auspicious time to move, add an extension or make an addition to your family. Expect a busier than usual time if you work from home. Keep records and put security first especially on March 30, August 4 and September 28. One thing’s for sure: you’re discovering how to be more creative in the way you live. You’ll entertain more, enjoy big family gatherings, have friends coming to stay. Luck plays a big part in your family fortunes this year, and even more so in 2018. So go all out to feather your nest, spend on furnishings and bring your home up to the standards you aspire to because Jupiter won’t be back in these skies again until 2028! STARLINE: 0905 789 3704* -------------------------------------------------------------
LEO JULY 24 – AUGUST 23 Home and family life are due for some pleasing changes in the course of 2017. Dour Saturn that has been squatting over your children’s skies for the past couple of years will slowly shuffle away. He will take with him the shadow he’s cast since 2014 whether that has been over their health, behaviour, relationships or life chances. Expect a lot of activity through the year as your youngsters – and you – acclimatise to the new situation. Even though financially there is some turmoil in the markets early in the year, once matters stabilise in early summer, your thoughts will turn to home improvements. With expansive Jupiter sailing into your home skies in October, if you’re not improving, you’ll be thinking of moving. But if you’re not relocating nor embellishing your lair, it may be news of a different kind of expansion that arrives this autumn: an addition to the family. STARLINE: 0905 789 3705* -------------------------------------------------------------
Prince Harry in pictures Thu, December 8, 2016 Prince Harry royal visits around the world and a mixture of all the charitable work he's done. Play slideshow PA 1 of 320 Prince Harry joins City brokers ICAP and celebrities from the world of sport, television and entertainment on their trading floor in the City of London for the firm's 24th charity fundraising day.
VIRGO AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 23 Domestic affairs have taken greater prominence since autumn 2015 and although these continue to preoccupy your mind, stresses and pressures should ease over the coming months. Chances are your house has needed seemingly unending repairs. If so, roll up your sleeves in January when further maintenance is required. Make your New Year’s resolution to tackle outstanding jobs and get to work as soon as the decorations come down. Perhaps you’ve taken on extra family responsibilities, are looking after elderly relatives or have had extra duties running a busy household. It’s all kept you pretty much tied to the home. The good news is that by now you’ve settled into a routine and have learned a few shortcuts. You will shed many of these burdens through the year. By December Virgos like Prince Harry, will have much more room to breathe. STARLINE: 0905 789 3706* -------------------------------------------------------------
LIBRA SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 23 Having grown accustomed to the slow on-going changes that rumble away in the background, you now know how to stay one step ahead of domestic problems. Apart from March 30 and August 4 when the stars advise you to use charm rather than heavy-handed tactics to diffuse a potentially tricky situation, 2017 gives you a chance to draw breath. It gives you a chance, too, to capitalise on whatever opportunity – and there will be several – that comes your way to improve your income and stash some cash away for house repairs later in the year. December focuses your energies and attention more fully on home and family. On the plus side, annoyances in your immediate environment, with neighbours, local developments or the street where you live, will at last fade away. Slow down as the year comes to an end: pace yourself and be prepared to devote time to kith and kin. STARLINE: 0905 789 3707* -------------------------------------------------------------
GETTY Scorpios like Julia Roberts, should avoid engaging workmen or hired assistants in March and April
SCORPIO OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22 Perhaps you’ve spent the last couple of years shelling out your hard-earned cash on home repairs, you’ve toiled to get your garden into shape or have lovingly been restoring furniture. The good news is: you’re nearly there! The better news is that once lucky Jupiter moves into your sign in October you’ll have more space, time, energy and money to take your domestic plans further. What you are enjoying this year is the artistic embellishment of your projects. Turning a room into a studio or special workshop at home may bring pleasure and, more importantly, scope for extra income towards the end of the year. Working with your children gives joy and delight, especially in spring. If possible, Scorpios, who include actress Julia Roberts, should avoid engaging workmen, home help or hired assistants in March and April when problems could arise. STARLINE: 0905 789 3708* -------------------------------------------------------------
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GETTY Sagittarians such as actor Brad Pitt should expect plenty of comings and goings right from the start
SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21 With a solar eclipse targeting your domestic skies in February, 2017 will undoubtedly bring changes to your home and family life. Sagittarians such as actor Brad Pitt, right, should expect plenty of comings and goings right from the start. If you’ve been looking at the same décor for too long, enough is enough. Hit the sales! Clear the clutter, rearrange the furniture, change colour schemes – give your place a facelift. A home offi ce, too, if that’s where you work, will benefi t from a fresh look. Venus and Neptune, planets of Art and imagination are on hand to encourage creativity to flow as you spruce up your environment. You may be lending a hand to help redecorate the house of an offspring. If you’re getting your own house ready for the market, wait until after April before you put it up for sale. Relatives living abroad? Their lives are changing, too. STARLINE: 0905 789 3709* -------------------------------------------------------------
CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20 Your house, home and family have seen plenty of changes since the beginning of the decade – a theme which continues to pepper its way through 2017. February spearheads this year’s developments either with building works or more refurbishments taking place. Hold off engaging workmen or making expensive purchases in March and April. What you’re likely to commit to could prove costly. It’s worth waiting until mid-May if you’re contemplating buying or selling property. Expect a good deal of flux and fluidity this spring: keep your doors open, the spare room ready and the larder stocked up as family members come and go. It won’t be until late May, early June when youngsters find their feet and calm is restored. The lives of elderly relatives enrich but they may need a helping hand in March, August or September. STARLINE: 0905 789 3710* -------------------------------------------------------------
AQUARIUS JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 19 Good news for Aquarians like singer Harry Styles. Your home skies are comparatively clear this year giving you free rein over your personal empire. Fed up of your old-fashioned décor? You’ll be tempted to splash cash on your property. The ideal time to shop is between January 8 and February 3. Avoid major house purchases from March to early May – times when you’re tempted to buy on impulse. Beware this time if you’re hiring workers as you may not be satisfied with their handiwork, find the costs escalating or worse, end up with cowboys. Be on hand in March and September when developments require some quick decisions or family far away need extra support from you. There may be more comings and goings over the spring as people you haven’t seen for a while come to stay. June is a happy month to host visitors. Neighbours who have grown close will remain friends. STARLINE: 0905 789 3711* -------------------------------------------------------------