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Weekly Horoscope
Aries
This week is lively and can animate interactions and encourage fast thinking, enabling you to get out of any potentially tricky situations. Naturally, this could complicate affairs, so it would pay to tread with care this week and over the coming weeks. You might also need to redefine your plans and perhaps not rely solely on luck to see you through.
Taurus
There could be delays concerning cash flow and money matters in general. Or you might decide to go on an inner journey and explore the landscape of your soul. Finally, a dynamic solar tie between Jupiter and Pluto over the weekend hints that you’ll be eager for new experiences.
Gemini
Your natural communicative qualities can shine and bestow you with extra wit and savviness. What seemed set in stone may not be, which could be a cause of frustration. Create a plan so you can bring it to life and persevere. There should be a call to look into any emotional blocks that may be preventing you from being as successful as you’d like.
Cancer
It’s also a good time to connect with those who share your goals for developing greater awareness. If a past connection is still causing hurt, use the coming weeks to bring about healing. And if you need help with this, get it. This could stir up a desire to travel and enjoy new experiences. It can be a very uplifting time.
Leo
It’s time to plan for the long term. If you have big goals to reach and ambitions to fulfill, you’ll need to change your mindset. And if you’re looking for romance, this flirtatious influence can be helpful for attracting some wonderful prospects. If there are any skeletons rattling in the closet, this influence encourages you to open the door and take a closer look.
Virgo
What seemed a done deal may not be, and you might need to renegotiate the terms. Don’t let resentment simmer. It’s better to get things out in the open to bring about healing. This can be a chance to develop a winning mindset rather than just hope for the best.
Libra
You may be very curious about many things, and this could lead you to see about taking a class or workshop and perhaps study for a degree or certification. You could grow disillusioned concerning your beliefs about something or someone, and yet this might be a part of the growth process. By daily visualizing the result you seek, you could reach your goal in no time. If you’re ready to remodel your home, get the ball rolling now in terms of financing and costs, and opt for the slow and steady approach.
Scorpio
This is a good time to talk about them, particularly those that you’ve tended to avoid. If you need to discuss certain issues with a counselor, therapist, or other trusted confidant, this is the time to do so. It could be a real relief. It’s time to highlight your skills, as well as enjoy special activities or a romantic break.
Sagittarius
This can be an uplifting week if you’re willing to set new ideas in motion and wait patiently for the results. This very convivial energy might inspire you to connect with people from all walks of life, and you’ll find it easy to make new friends. Are you happy about the feelings you have? This is the time to reflect on them.
Capricorn
Relationships with co-workers and clients can be positive, fostering good connections. Though this can seem difficult for a while, fate may be at work, and something good could emerge from this. This week and remains so for some months, so you might reconsider your attitude to success and happiness and what you can do to improve on such matters.
Aquarius
This could find you indulging in a new hobby, sport, or any other activity that requires dexterity and flexibility. During this phase, you may wonder if this is the right person for you. Avoid making any such decisions until Venus turns direct once again. Finally, money matters come into focus as fiery Mars moves into Pisces, encouraging you to be proactive about handling any ongoing issues.
Pisces
The people you connect with can have a profound influence on you as the sun makes some leading aspects. This can be a time to contemplate ideas and projects and perhaps start on them even though they could take a while to come to fruition. This is also a good time to do inner-child work and generally explore any stuck emotions.
Muslims across the country celebrated this year’s Eid-ul-Adha in a colourful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere under the theme, “A Season of Sacrifice, Solidarity and Spiritual Renewal.”
The celebration brought together Muslims from diverse backgrounds in a remarkable display of faith, unity and cultural heritage.
The occasion was marked by special Eid prayers at various designated grounds, the slaughtering of rams in homes for sharing among family members, friends and the less privileged, as well as musical concerts and recreational activities including horse riding.
Leading the celebration was the Chief Imam, Dr Sheikh Osman Sharubutu.
While the national celebration was held at the Black Star Square where President John Dramani Mahama was the Special Guest of Honour, similar gatherings took place at different centres across the capital and other regions of the country.
A visit by The Spectator to some celebration grounds revealed Muslims, both young and old, elegantly dressed in colourful jalabiya and other Islamic attire, reflecting the rich culture and traditions of the Muslim community.
The celebration also portrayed the spirit of religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in the country, as a number of Christians joined their Muslim counterparts to mark the occasion.
Muslim leaders and government officials used the opportunity to call on the faithful to uphold the teachings of the Holy Quran, renew their spiritual commitment and refrain from acts capable of undermining the peace, unity and security of the nation.
They further urged Ghanaians to continue to live in harmony and support one another for national development.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie
Dear Obaa Yaa,
During Eid-ul- Adha celebration, I decided to spend the weekend at my boyfriend’s place since we were planning towards our marriage.
To my surprise, what keeps me wide awake, restless and frustrated every single time is that he snores loudly like a generator running on full power, and I genuinely cannot get any rest
At a point, I thought it was just a normal thing, but I have realised it is something he does with ease and doesn’t see anything wrong with it.
When he steps out in the morning, I try to get enough sleep because I may not sleep in the evening.
The most annoying thing is that, he always wants to cuddle me. These two things are a no for me and a red flag.
We are about to get married, what should I do?
Enam, Keta.
Dear Enam,
The snoring and constant cuddling are frustrating, but you don’t have to choose between sleep and closeness.
Start with the snoring: check if it’s worse when he sleeps on his back, cut out alcohol before bed, try nasal strips or a humidifier, and see a doctor if he pauses while breathing.
For quick relief, foam earplugs or noise-cancelling headphones help a lot.
Separate blankets, a bigger bed, or sleeping apart on some nights often makes couples rest well and feel closer overall.
Bring this up before the wedding .Tell him you want to wake up next to him for years to come, but sleep deprivation makes you both miserable.
Test earplugs and side-sleeping this weekend, and if it’s still unbearable, bring in a doctor. Good sleep matters more for your marriage than staying glued together all night.
