Your Stars for the week with Russell Grant

A loving relationship stirs up all sorts of dramas this week when your partner questions everything you hold dear. You’ve always been very certain about your values, but there’s something about your other half that shatters confidence. A childish outburst only adds to your dismay. It’s been a long time since you’ve felt this emotional. Maybe that’s a good thing. Not everything can be approached through logic. Love forces you to operate on instinct.

Working with a friend or partner reveals some hitches in your relationship. You may not be able to contain your anger, heated words could fly, and it’s possible that things will never be the same. Be prepared to face the future on your own. If you do manage to stay together, some fundamental things need to change. For one thing, you’ve got to stop burying your feelings beneath a polite veneer. Assert yourself, defend your beliefs, and admit your insecurities.

A physical injury could be a blessing in disguise. Don’t despair if you’re forced to change your daily routine in order to heal. Slowing down and smelling the flowers may be more important than staying in tip top condition. At times, you will be frustrated that you can’t do as much as you’d like. Make up for the loss by spending more quality time with your nearest and dearest. This is also a good time to take up a spiritual practice or study.

The arrival of a child or lover in your life could result in quite a few upsets. Maybe you don’t have sufficient funds or friends won’t approve of your amour. Whatever the source of irritation, you need to take a deep breath and assess the situation rationally. It may be necessary to throw time honoured beliefs out the window and try something new. An unconventional job or an offbeat living arrangement could ease this adjustment. Go against the grain.

A new living arrangement may be imposed on you quite suddenly. It’s possible you’ll have to find another place or move out of your home temporarily. You may even have to live overseas to fulfil a work assignment overseas. Although the initial blow will be shocking, you’ll gradually come to appreciate the change. Getting a little distance from an oppressive relative or roommate will free you to become more organised.

You may have to learn a subject by being thrown into an unfamiliar setting. Although an authoritarian expert will probably get on your nerves you would be wise to listen to their advice. There could be something about this instructor that makes you angry. Perhaps their attitude is overbearing. Maybe he reminds you of a terrible teacher you had as a child. Whatever the source of this frustration, you need to overcome it for the sake of something bigger.

A new source of income could be coming your way soon, but you’re not sure if you really want this money. There seem to be lots of strings attached to it. You may be enlisted to collect debts from underprivileged people. Alternatively, you could be forced to call in a loan you made to a friend. While it pains you to go to these lengths, it is important to get what you are owed. Don’t let your generous instincts undermine your own financial security.

You’re about to undergo a profound personal transformation, and it won’t be easy. It’s possible a partner or relative makes a remark about your appearance that really stings. If you’ve gained a lot of weight or have neglected your looks, you need to turn things around. Granted, you’ll have to make some painful sacrifices. Cutting out fat, sugar, and alcohol could make a dramatic difference, but don’t expect overnight results. If you stay disciplined, you’ll see a beautiful change in six months.

Breaking away from public life may be the only way to heal your broken heart. It’s simply too painful to go to the places you visited with a former lover or friend. The positive thing to come out of this situation is a new appreciation for solitary pleasures. Taking up yoga or meditation can put you back in touch with your spiritual side. Ordinarily, you gain your strength from other people. Now it’s time to turn inward and discover your hidden depths.

You could be thrust into a group of unfamiliar people, which is really disorienting. These people hold beliefs that seem to be the polar opposite of yours. To add insult to injury, they seem to want to delve into your private life. Before you lash out against these folks, consider how they could ultimately benefit you. True, they are not the most pleasant companions, but they could help you find a job that is worth your while. Learn to grin and bear their idiosyncrasies.

You may be called to account for something you have done that’s really irritated a relative or partner. Although you hate being forced to defend yourself that is just what you have to do. Be ready to admit your mistakes. Pretending you are blameless will only make folk more suspicious. This week marks an important turning point with regard to your reputation. Take responsibility for your actions, make a sincere apology, and work to do better.

You feel like a fish out of water this week. Others may mock your awkwardness, but don’t let that deter you from making the best of a difficult situation. You’ll eventually win their admiration by holding your head high. A shocking bit of news involving a relative or neighbour could reach your ears. Try not to jump to conclusions it’s still early days. Keep your distance from an overly aggressive colleague who wants to impose their will on you.