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Aquarius

Last week’s healing conjunction is still buzzing and Venus escalates the love midweek, so expect some annoying social obligations to be more successful and delightful than you predicted. Say yes to every opportunity, within reason.

Pisces

Gordon Brown has the kind of irrational optimism we can expect from Pisceans this week as you are revved up to win despite the odds, or the evidence. Use your inexplicable confidence as a propellant and don’t let anyone talk you down off that unstable cloud.

Aries

Aries Barnaby Joyce is at least making Parliament entertaining with his fumbles, but this week your mistakes land you in some hot water. By all means celebrate Chinese New Year with a tiger motif, but please remember that bouncing, haycorns and fireworks don’t mix.

Taurus

Taureans should already be settled into their routine for the year by now, but if you are still undecided, this is a week to figure out a family constellation which will match your home furnishings. Grandma may have to move into the garden shed. I won’t tell DoCS if you don’t.

Gemini

The G7 has picked up on messages of generosity and goodwill by forgiving earthquake-stricken Haiti its debts. It’s highly likely the deal was devised by a Gemini, because there are so many complications and sub-clauses that the only person better off after your noble sacrifice is you.

Cancer

Cancerian Anna Bligh is happily selling more Queensland coal-holes to China. You don’t have the answer but Sunday’s new moon will resolve some of your short-term cash flow problems and bring more energy to the parts of your life where you get to wear a hardhat.

Leo

Mars is still retrograde and that means Leos miss the mark. This week your reality explanations will be so far off target and your interpersonal skills so horrifying that you’re a shoe-in for the National Party. So I guess you need to start working on your hay-chewing.

Virgo

With Virgo Beyonce cleaning up at the Grammys, you are reminded that your achievements are substantial, and even deserved, but maybe you could pretend to be a bit surprised, as just going ‘hmm, thanks again’ is starting to appear smug.

Libra

Librans are feeling pretty swamped, with all these work and family obligations, and that means your Valentine’s Day romance will probably take the form of a sincere apology to your significants as they drag you through the sludge. Invest in a decent tow rope.

Scorpio

Scorpios are still harping on about last year’s issues. As Tony Abbott plays the worn old refugee card, it’s worth asking yourself what you’re really afraid of. For example, when you think about your political future, does any of it take place on a raft?

Sagittarius

Sagittarians are supposed to be lucky, but lately you’ve been feeling all but cursed. Well, this Thursday you will have an epiphany about how subtle shifts in your environment can make radical alterations possible. If you can’t change your life, move the furniture.

Capricorn

Capricorns will find it easier to ask for help this week, and to your surprise people are actually cheering you on. You discover the joys of having collaborators on your project and the advantages of blaming them when it explodes in your face.