Aries
Be prepared for fate and fortune to bring twists and turns that will upset plans you had made for the future, but be confident these changes will be for the best.
Taurus
Things may not be running as smoothly as you would like and you could feel others expect too much of you. Take time out for relaxation to offset these stressful times.
Gemini
Most of you should be feeling popular but overworked. Be aware that travel with associates could bring some inspiring new ideas so don't refuse to share a short trip.
Cancer
Health or legal issues take up time and energy and this impacts upon work and daily routines. Plan a medical check and new daily routine to feel more in control.
Leo
You love entertaining people and being centre stage with those you trust, so the 25th should bring an exciting time where you feel admired and appreciated at last.
Virgo
Travel for diverse reasons has left you neglecting those at home, so this week you will be focussing on family and friends and domestic affairs to catch up with everything.
Libra
Create space to catch up with new ideas, stop the self searching and getting out and about to speak to friends and neighbours you've been ignoring for a while.
Scorpio
Family and fortune as well as partnerships need micro managing to ensure you establish priorities to help navigate the conflicts of interests that hold you back.
Sagittarius
A good time to go out actively seeking that job or opportunity you have felt has passed you by this year. A flurry of flattery gives a much needed ego boost.
Capricorn
Secrets should remain hidden especially where scandal is involved, but it could be you have no control over what comes to light in the week ahead.
Aquarius
Enjoy creating an active social scene by joining new groups or taking part in new activities that can bring new friends and possibly a romantic encounter.
Pisces
Although some people are being provocative Jupiter helps you counter hostility and ensures you have new friends to replace those who are no longer around.
25th November brings a partial solar eclipse in the sign Sagittarius. The earliest account of a solar eclipse comes from ancient China recorded as 22nd Oct 2134 BC
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Campaigns & Issues
Lobby for libraries
The NPC officers have given their backing to a lobby being organised by UNISON, the National Federation of Women’s Institutes (NFWI), Voices for the Library, The Library Campaign, Campaign for the Book and the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) which will call on politicians to protect vital library services.
News
WRVS response to Health Committee report on social care
WRVS calls for a decisive leap towards joining up health and social care responding to the Health Select Committee inquiry report.
David McCullough, Chief Executive of WRVS said: “Delivering 21st-century health services will hinge on us switching considerable resources into keeping older people in their own homes and breaking the cycle of isolation that faces many people from their seventies onwards.
Competitions & Fun
Win a signed copy of Citizen James on DVD
CARRY ON’S inimitable Sid James is Citizen James in the hilarious 1960s BBC comedy, which finally comes to DVD for the first time. This long-lost classic comedy series makes its DVD debut, featuring the only known surviving episodes, the complete series one, and two episodes each from series two and three. They will be released as a two-disc set on 6 February 2012 courtesy of Acorn Media.
In series one written by Alan Simpson and Ray Galton (Hancock, Steptoe & Son), Sid (Sid James) is a hard-working layabout, gambler and con-artist, hanging out on the streets of Soho with his sidekick Bill (Bill Kerr), in Charlie’s Nosh Bar and occasionally paying a visit to his long-suffering fiancée Liz (Liz Fraser), to borrow money to pay off his gambling debts and cons gone wrong.
Advertorial
February is travel love month with Silver Travel Advisor
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Silver Travel Advisor is a friendly website packed with advice, tips, information and honest reviews written by and for silver travellers (aged over 50). A team of advisors are on hand to answer queries (for free), and you can share your own experiences too.
February is Travel Love month at Silver Travel Advisor, and there is a whole range of prizes to be found including the star prize:
Viking River Cruises – win £1,000 cruise vouchers
Health & Wellbeing
Scrap the government's health bill, say BMJ readers
More than 90% of British Medical Journal readers responding to a poll published today think the government's health reforms should be scrapped.
The poll asked: "Should the Health and Social Care Bill for England now be withdrawn?"
Property & Finance
Did you miss the Self Assessment deadline?
If you have missed the deadline for submitting a Self Assessment (SA) tax return and you can show that you should not have been in the SA regime in the first place, then you may be able to avoid any penalties.
Lifestyle
Paula's Wines of the Week starting 6 February 2012
If you really like a certain wine, rather than buying it in single cork-stoppered bottles why not get larger four bottle-sized amounts available in boxes? But if stepping along to the supermarket seems like too much of a chilly effort then try the online winebox retailer InspiredWine.co.uk because they’re offering free delivery during February.
There are advantages to buying wine in a winebox. As the wine is dispensed through a plastic tap all the annoyance of the cork is removed: no more tainted 'corked' wine (this spoils at least one in ten traditionally bottled wines due to improperly sterilised corks) and no more chasing around bits of broken cork that always sink when the index finger sent in to oik them out gets anywhere near them.
Travel & Leisure
£15m boost for sustainable travel
Transport Minister Norman Baker today announced £15m of new funding for sustainable travel projects across the country that will promote economic growth and cut carbon.
The investment is in addition to the £560m Local Sustainable Transport Fund announced in January 2011. This additional funding, heavily geared towards cycling, will support jobs, enhance access to employment and encourage greater use of more environmentally friendly transport.
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