Dear Janet,
When I first began to receive ornithological enquiries, I rejected them as 'outside my area'. Then I decided that birds are �messengers from the skies� just like planets. I'm still learning how to interpret avian movements, but in this case I suspect you were getting a reminder from nature to become more courageous.

Dear Ross,
I just love it whenever things like this happen!

Dear Sophy,
Yes! In the life of a child, a parent is at least as influential as any planet. This is one reason why astrologers need to be cautious about offering readings for youngsters. If we interpret a child's chart for a parent, we risk shaping what should be a natural, intuitive relationship.

Dear Gina,
I don't know. But then nor does anyone else. My guess, though, is that 'They do and they don't.' I suspect that when we die, we retain a portion of the identity we had while we were alive... yet we also become aware that we are a part of something much bigger. I'd be as surprised if our souls turned out to have zodiac signs as I would be to discover that they had nationalities!

There are two giant storms taking place, right now, on the surface of Jupiter. One is the famous 'red spot'. The other can be seen as a smaller red marking. On Tuesday, they are due to collide. The event is only really of interest to keen astronomers... and astrologers. To those of us who read meaning into the sky, it's a deeply symbolic development. It suggests a release of energy, a convergence of power, and a drama about to unfold. Jupiter is traditionally the planet of hope, justice and jollity. The implication here, is that the world may yet find it soon has something rather special to celebrate.