Horoscopes 2018: What do the stars have in store for your health?

ARIES (MARCH 21 – APRIL 20)

YOU like to feel you are making a positive difference in other people’s lives. Your self-esteem will be linked to your job and community affairs.

Helping others can make you feel better about yourself but, if uncertainty or insecurity is holding you back, find new ways of building your confidence.

Paying off your debts in the summer and putting some funds into savings will boost your self-esteem and make you feel more in control.

September is a time of hectic intensity with everyone piling more work on your shoulders. This will drain energy levels so watch your health and eat well.

Find time to relax in the autumn with a change of scenery and some alone time to rest and ruminate. 

TAURUS (APRIL 21 – MAY 21)

TAUREANS like ex-footballer David Beckham should try not to dwell too much on disappointments or setbacks from mid-January to the end of the month.

If you start to feel fed up and frustrated, focus on the bigger picture and the new, exciting opportunities on the horizon.

While results from a new health regime are slow, you need to be patient and keep it up. As you’re prone to allergies, remember to take your medication in spring.

The summer will be full of fun-loving people who help you keep your energy levels high and a positive mindset.

You could be lucky in love and money. Changes and challenges in the autumn mean you will need to have a clear and focused mind.

GEMINI (MAY 22 – JUNE 21)

INTENSE emotions could start to affect your health as the year begins.

They have built up over time and it feels as if they have nowhere to go. You will need to get rid of old angsts and hang-ups as the deepest and most potent begin to play an increasingly bigger part in your daily thoughts.

This is a time for positive changes. Break away from old routines and things that no longer serve their purpose. Take some time in January to gather your thoughts and re-evaluate what you really want from life.

Avoid over-indulgence and impulse spending from March to July, as money worries could also affect your health.

As the year ends, a change in your career path will lift your spirit and mood

CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 23)

MAINTAIN a watching brief on your health during February and the end of the year. Cancerians such as actor Benedict Cumberbatch could be feeling overwhelmed due to work-related pressures and heavy social demands.

All you want in spring is some peace and quiet and to be left alone to do your own thing. Friends will flock around and give their advice, even though you didn’t ask for it.

You will need to step off the social merry-go-round in June to recharge your batteries.

This could mark the start of you changing your lifestyle to become healthier.

Some simple steps such as reducing sugar and fat intake and eating more lean protein, fresh fruit and veg will have a significant impact on wellbeing and productivity.

LEO (JULY 24 – AUGUST 23)

YOUR health may be more sensitive and unpredictable than normal during the middle months of 2018 so Leos such as Meghan Markle should take note.

You will be susceptible to ailments associated with professional pressures and other responsibilities.

Emotional upsets and stress-induced illness are more likely if you don’t make time to relax. Allowing things to build up until they explode affects wellbeing.

Ask for help and support in the spring to discuss how your workload can be shared to relieve pressure before it overwhelms you.

Exercise allows your mind to relax and your body to build strength. Walking, yoga and swimming are good for you, especially in summer.

VIRGO (AUGUST 24 – SEPTEMBER 23)

AS the year starts you are very sensitive to other people’s moods and reactions.

You find it hard to say no as you don’t want to hurt their feelings or let them down.

Caring about those around you is important but at some point you need to accept that your feelings are just as important too.

Escape to new pastures in May so you can rest and relax in peace. A break from routine will do wonders for your mind, body and spirit.

June will be a hectic month, giving you a surging energy boost when you need it the most to complete everything in hand.

This could finally be your chance to realise a cherished dream that you always felt was beyond your reach and most unlikely to happen. 

LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 24 – OCTOBER 23)

YOU’LL seem to have endless energy between January and March and your health will be on tip-top form.

After some recent issues, you now feel more in control of your emotions and are able to cope with most things with a fresh perspective and a definite, decisive approach.

Librans including actress Kate Winslet should continue to be mindful of emotions between June and November as tension could start to build and it’s important to recognise the early signs so you can take action.

Responsibilities at work and home are heavy, but you shouldn’t devote your time and energy to duty.

Make space for fun in your life and spend time with friends. You’ll feel much happier and healthier.

SCORPIO (OCTOBER 24 – NOVEMBER 22)

2018 WILL be a year of genuine optimism, confidence and soaring high hopes.

Many areas of your life will show signs of growth and improvement and by the spring you’ll feel as if you’re exactly where you want to be in life with those closest to you.

Everything will be falling into place for you and you are eager for this momentum to continue.

You want to do your best in everything you do but be wary between March and July as there is a danger that you’re misusing energy and wasting valuable time.

Try to take advantage of what could be an extremely positive and potentially packed year by putting your dreams and hopes into purposeful and productive action.

SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 23 – DECEMBER 21)

TRY to relax and do your own thing as January ends. You may feel rather restless and sleep may elude you.

Blend your restless energy with your artistic skills to create a painting, write poetry or compose music.

Try to put your worries and concerns relating to work and money on the back burner in February.

Take a step back and try to look at things from a new perspective. Some people will expect too much from you in summer.

You are always happy to help friends and neighbours but they are asking too much of you.

Your health could suffer if you continue at this pace, so take a break. Changes to your diet and exercise routine will help ease any medical concerns at the end of the year.

CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 20)

2018 WILL help you to accept and deal with situations as they actually are, rather than how you would like them to be.

You will be faced with some demanding decisions and harsh realities.

There will be no shortage of challenges to face but things will turn out well if you stay focused and don’t crumble at the fi rst hurdle.

To remain on target you may need to delegate some work to others to free up some time.

During April, August and later in November, Capricorns such as the Duchess of Cambridge should make time for hobbies and pastimes that bring joy and pleasure.

Your creativity will be inspired when you spend time with imaginative and fun people.

AQUARIUS (JANUARY 21 – FEBRUARY 19)

UNRESOLVED emotional issues and feelings will come to the forefront of your consciousness mid-February.

Spending time alone in contemplative refl ection will help heal your soul. Forgiveness is a powerful emotion you could consider.

Your wellbeing could be helped by sharing your thoughts with a professional counsellor or therapist as they can take an objective view.

You may need to sit down and have a reality check on a dream you’ve been chasing. A Virgo friend will help you develop a more realistic plan and offer their help too.

The autumn will be the season to pursue people, plans and projects you love and move forward in all areas of your life, work and relationships.

PISCES (FEBRUARY 20 – MARCH 20)

TRAVEL, learning and study will prove to be a big turn on and driving force for Pisceans such as actor Daniel Craig as you feel events are nudging you to follow your dreams in 2018.

If you have been thinking about moving to a new area then spring would be a perfect time to up sticks and move on.

However, make absolutely sure that you take the time to think about what you really want, before making such big decisions that could turn your world upside down.

This persistent desire to get away from it all will increase in intensity during the autumn but, at the same time, a growing level of responsibility will place an additional weight on your shoulders.