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OVER THE BACK FENCE

Scrolling through my Facebook feed this morning... and I passed posts about food, COVID, positivity, health, cute dogs and llamas.

Usually, there are posts from friends on vacations in hot sunny climates, but not this year. There is one post making the rounds, though, that I feel compelled to bring up.

There’s a news story from The National Post and Global News about Canadians returning from international destinations who are very publicly disregarding the new rules to selfisolate at a hotel for three days and get a COVID test to ensure they’re not bringing the virus into the country.

Police say there’s not much they can do about this. These folks are just merrily making their way home, probably stopping at the grocery store on the way, carrying who knows what into their communities.

I have some very strong feelings about this. Many of us who have been following the “stay-at-home” orders would love to spend some time on

a beach or other vacation location.

Many of us had trips booked and were conscientious enough to cancel them in order to keep ourselves, our friends and families and our communities safe.

There are those who say it infringes on their rights. Well, folks, I don’t care. We have put too much effort into trying to keep the case numbers down and gone into major federal and provincial debt so we can make it to the vaccine stage of the pandemic.

I don’t feel sorry for those returning travellers who have to shell out of their own pocket for a hotel room. Just consider it an extension of your holiday, which you obviously can afford. I say, arrest them if they don’t comply.

Here in my little hamlet of Buckhorn, there’s been an outbreak of COVID-19 at the local daycare. At press time, 14, people including five staff and nine children have tested positive.

Add to that the parents, grandparents and siblings now fighting the virus and everyone in town knows someone who has been affected. This is now close to home for me ... so, no, I don’t feel sorry for those who have to self-isolate when they come home from a vacation.

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City Hall CKL MAYOR’S MESSAGE

We are at a critical point in pandemic response and what we do in the next few months will determine what kind of spring we have.

Vaccines are rolling out as quickly as they can.

In Kawartha Lakes alone, we’ve already vaccinated 1,700 highrisk residents and are continuing to move through the phased rollout plan. Our health unit and front-line staff have been working extremely hard over the past month to immunize our community and I want to thank them for taking care of all our long-term care home patients and staff. They are following the guidelines laid out by the province and can only move as quickly as supplies are delivered.

Until we can all get vaccinated, the risk of COVID-19 remains strong.

Council is continuing to move forward as much as possible. The 2021 budget was just passed last week, with the lowest tax increase experienced in a decade. We’re moving ahead with community projects, like Bobcaygeon Beach Park and Fenelon Falls Reconstruction, to help create new places to explore, when it is safe to do so. We’re also investing in a Wellness Centre in the North to create more access to healthcare resources for our residents.

Although there are signs we’re in the home stretch of this pandemic, we still have a long way to go. For those looking for information on vaccines or case

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numbers, both the local Health Unit’s website and Province’s website have more details available.

Please continue to do all you can to keep yourself and others safe.

CKL TAX LEVY LOWEST IN YEARS

On February 16, Council deliberated the 2021 Water and Wastewater Budget, Special Projects Budget and Operating Budget. Council received a record of all public questions that were submitted on the Jump In Kawartha Lakes website. In total, 630 residents visited the 2021 Budget project page, 104 residents downloaded information and 23 questions were answered.

As requested by Council, Jennifer Stover, Director of Corporate Services, provided a report with a variety of options for Council to consider in order to reduce the tax levy. Going into deliberations, the tax levy increase was at 3.84 percent. Options included leveraging provincial modernization funding ($300,000), allocating Safe Restart funds to cover projected lost revenues and pandemic costs ($836,000), applying the 2020 surplus to certain area rates ($365,000) and using established reserve funds ($131,000). Once all these options were applied, Council unanimously chose to further offset forecasted pandemic costs using the Safe Restart funding, which in turn reduced the 2021 levy increase to 1.5 percent.

Mayor Letham commented, “This gives residents a much needed, one-time break. It’s a responsible budget that maintains service levels, keeps reserves healthy and gives us some options to consider in the fall once we know the impact of the pandemic. We have leveraged the provincial funding wisely and will be able to give our community a hand up through our recovery efforts.”

Items approved as decision units in deliberations include: • Enhanced services in downtowns and parks such as increased waste collection, portable washrooms and directional signage. These items were recommended by the Economic Recovery Task Force and Council approved a combined increase of $200,000 to various operating budgets for these initiatives.

• Lake Dalrymple Lake Management Plan – the fifth largest lake in Kawartha Lakes will be studied by Kawartha Conservation. The four-year program will be initiated in 2021 at a cost of $90,000, total project cost is $300,000.

• The Coboconk Wellness Centre will be funded by the City ($1.5 million), contingent on other levels of government funding and fundraising.

Council committed to advancing $126,000 of the municipal contribution in 2021 to ensure that the project progresses to a ‘shovel ready’ state that will allow grant funding applications to be better considered.

• Renovation of the Kawartha Lakes Police Services Building Evidence Room and Forensic Lab ($231,000).

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The Water and Wastewater Budget was adopted with a user rate increase of 3 percent to ensure adequate funding to support capital and operating requirements across all 21 water systems and 6 wastewater systems.

For more information about the budget, visit www. kawarthalakes.ca.

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR SUMMER COMPANY PROGRAM

The Kawartha Lakes Small Business and Entrepreneurship Centre (KLSBEC) is pleased to offer the Summer Company program to local students for its fifteenth year in a row. Summer Company is a program funded by the Government of Ontario to foster and develop the entrepreneurial spirit in students between the ages of 15 to 29. The program provides handson training, mentorship and financial grants of up to $3,000.

KLSBEC will work with six students to turn their business ideas into a reality. In many cases, summer businesses have turned into full-time, year-round businesses that continue to operate today.

Student businesses in the past have included property maintenance, hand crafted products, music and swimming lessons and dog walking. Along with mentoring and training sessions that are part of the Summer Company program, the students-turnedentrepreneurs will coordinate their time to meet clients needs and generate some initial business income.

Applications are open for 2021. For information about the Summer Company program to apply for summer 2021, visit www.ontario.ca/summercompany.

The deadline for applications is May 23, 2021.

If you have any questions about the program and need support completing the application process, please contact Sandy Greenberg, Economic Development Officer - Small Business Programs, at 705-928-4431 or sgreenberg@kawarthalakes.ca.

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The scammers may request payment via money service businesses, pre-paid cards/gift cards (iTunes, Google Play or Steam cards) or Bitcoin.

It’s important to be aware of the scams out there. If you’re not sure, ask for a phone number where you can call them back. Then, double check the number with a verified website. The key is to be wary of anyone who calls you on the phone asking for personal information.

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FENELON CONSTRUCTION TO START

Residents and businesses in Fenelon Falls can expect to see movement on downtown reconstruction the first week of March as crews begin to prepare.

The project, which involves a reconstruction of both underground infrastructure and streetscape design along Colborne Street, will be done in phases, with an anticipated completion date of late fall 2021.

The work takes place along Colborne Street, between Bond Street and Water Street, just north of the bridge. Kawartha Lakes has awarded the construction contract to Coco Paving Inc. The goal of the project is to not disrupt Fenelon Falls during the busier summer months and allow full access to the businesses in the area.

Phase one of the project will occur between March and May 2021, with work coming to a halt May long

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weekend. Phase two will resume Labour Day weekend in September and will continue into late fall, until the project is complete.

Although no full road closures are planned, detours will be set up to control traffic flow while the crews are on site. Parking will also be restricted as crews will need access to additional road space for the large equipment required. In the upcoming weeks, residents and businesses can expect to see machines arriving, markings and fencing being placed around the work sites.

Municipal staff will be visiting businesses along the construction zone to notify them of any upcoming disruptions to service (such as water access) and respond to any concerns they may have while the work is being completed. Weekly updates will be made available on the City’s website (www.kawarthalakes. ca), along with project contact information and background design details from past public meetings.

GIS MAPPING TOOL NOW AVAILABLE

After a successful soft launch of Kawartha Lakes Maps in 2020, the municipality is excited to release Kawartha Lakes Maps for public use. The apps and

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online maps offer a number of tools for the public to conveniently explore the municipality’s geography, cultural assets and recreational facilities and services.

Kawartha Lakes Maps currently features a variety of interactive maps and access to information and tools for collecting data. Applications are currently focused on Kawartha Lakes property, planning, recreation, municipal services and culture, with more to come in the near future. A few popular applications at the moment include: • Property and Planning: View property parcels, zoning and planning information • Boat Launches and Beaches: Explore the Kawartha Boat Launches and Beaches • Locate my Ward: Find the Ward you reside in • Our Stories: Kawartha Lakes Intangible Culture Experience – A map journal of people and places in Kawartha Lakes history and culture

The updates to Kawartha Lakes Maps reflects Kawartha Lakes’ Open Data initiative, an effort to provide more transparency and public access to GIS data and records. As datasets of certain municipal services are reviewed and compiled, they will be posted on the Kawartha Lakes Maps Open Data portal for anyone to download and use at no cost. This service will be particularly useful for businesses and developers who in the past would have had to request this data from the municipality.

“These new applications will provide easy access to otherwise complex data, when it’s convenient for people looking to access it,” said James Auld, Supervisor, Mapping and GIS, Kawartha Lakes. “By

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making the data available, we’ll reduce requests to Staff and provide open access to information the public is looking for. The data collected within the application will also help drive decision-making and efficiencies for Staff going forward.”

Staff continue to monitor use of the application and are focused on continuous improvement and expansion. Development of the online portal and further access to popular datasets is planned for the future.

For more information, please visit www. kawarthalakes.ca/maps.

WORKING FROM HOME?

There were many people who started working from home during the pandemic, and from the CRA website, here’s how you can use that on your 2020 tax return.

Temporary Flat Rate

There’s a new temporary flat rate method that can simplify your claim for home office expenses.

You are eligible to use this new method if you worked more than 50 percent of the time due to the COVID-19 pandemic. You can claim $2 for each day you worked from home during that period plus any additional days you worked at home in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The maximum you can claim using the new temporary flat rate method is $400 (200 working days) per individual.

Each individual working from home who meets the following criteria: You are only claiming home office expenses and are not claiming any other employment expenses • Your employer did not reimburse you for all of your home office expenses

If you are using temporary flat rate method, you do not need to determine your expenses to calculate your claim for home office expenses in 2020.

The temporary flat rate method is used to claim home office expenses that you paid like rent, electricity and home internet access fees, as well as office supplies

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If you use the temporary flat rate method, you cannot claim any other employment expenses (for example motor vehicle expenses).

Detailed Method

In order to use the detailed expense method, your employer will have to fill out a form to certify you were required to pay for your own employment expenses.

You will then have to complete a separate tax form, calculating your allowable employment expenses and home office expenses.

You can find out more about forms and eligibility at www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency.

VACCINE UPDATE

With more COVID-19 vaccine shipments expected this week, the local public health agency will be initiating vaccination clinics for the next group to be completed under the provincial vaccine distribution plan.

The Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit (HKPRDHU) is expecting to receive more than 4,500 doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week, as well another 1,700 doses of Moderna. The Moderna vaccine will be used to provide the second dose to those residents of long-term care and high-risk retirement homes who had received their first dose last month.

The Pfizer vaccine will be used to vaccinate staff of long-term care and retirement homes, essential caregivers in those facilities, and health care workers in area hospitals. Persons receiving Home and Community Care, as well as other members of the community who are 80 years of age and older are scheduled to be vaccinated next, possibly beginning in March.

“We are hearing that the shipment of vaccine expected this week is the beginning of an abundance of available vaccine that will be sent out across the province,” said Dr. Ian Gemmill, Acting Medical Officer of Health for the HKPR District Health Unit.

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“We know that people have been anxiously awaiting their turn to be vaccinated, and I want to assure them that their turn is coming. We just all need to be patient as we receive more vaccine.”

The HKPRDHU is working with local hospitals and health care partners to vaccinate long-term care and retirement home staff, as well as the hospitals’ own staff.

Once additional amounts of vaccine are received, HKPRDHU will begin offering clinics for residents aged 80 years or older.

As soon as clinics for older adults are confirmed, and the registration process finalized, details will be provided to the community on how residents over the age of 80 years can be vaccinated, said Dr. Gemmill.

“Our goal is to ensure that we get the vaccine into as many arms as possible, as quickly as possible,” Dr. Gemmill said. “As soon as we have the vaccine and the details for clinics, we will share that information with our residents so they can get vaccinated.”

Based on the province’s vaccine distribution plan, the next phase of vaccinations will focus on older adults living in the community under the age of 80 years and other higher risk parts of the population, and then eventually all members of the community who wish to be vaccinated.

MARCH BREAK WILDERNESS CAMP

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The Forest Farm is pleased to offer a March Break Wilderness Camp next month. During this 5-day 7-hour nature camp, kids will participate in active and engaging outdoor experiences. All with the latest Covid-19 protocols per Haliburton Public Health securely in place.

Campers will use the Strawbale as a cozy warm home base from which to explore the many trails at Gamiing Nature Centre and participate in a variety of nature themed activities.

Our Wilderness School programs are designed to foster an appreciation of nature and a sense of adventure.

And our experienced staff create a safe and supportive environment, encouraging kids’ natural curiosity and providing opportunities to make new friends.

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Weather permitting, here is a sample of our activities: • Traditional skills (fire making, outdoor cooking, snow fort shelter building) • Nature based games and crafts • Animal tracking in snow - birding • Exploring the winter wonders of nature – snowshoes, hiking, tobogganing, kick sleigh.

The school promotes awareness and respect for nature through year-round, hands-on outdoor nature education and park stewardship activities. We strongly believe that an important part of connecting with nature involves responsible, active outdoor play.

Wilderness School Programs engage in activities such as playing in snow or soil and getting snow covered or dirty, while snowshoeing, climbing trees, or balancing on logs. We prioritize safety by establishing clear guidelines with all participants. Children are encouraged to decide if/when they are ready to participate in these activities and are supervised throughout.

If you have questions or would like to talk with our Camp Lead, Ms. Boriana Karan, about your child’s participation in active outdoor play, please talk with us.

Registration is now open for children aged 4 to 12, but space is limited. The camp runs April 12 to 16.

Drop off time is 8:45am, pickup time is 4:15pm. The cost for the 5-day program is $325. There’s a limit of 10 children per group.

Gamiing Nature Centre has been the location of a phenomenally successful Nature School operating since early October. Regardless of the weather conditions students explore, develop team building skills, cultivate vegetables and inquisitive minds, archery, reflect on self care in nature, plunge into imagination, develop science skills, learn plant identification to name a few.

You can find out more at www.gamiing.org.

MUSIC TO CHASE AWAY THE BLUES

Cambridge Street United Church in Lindsay is offering up a series of Noon Hour Concerts, available through a live stream on their website.

The series will include: March 3 – Martin Neuland: trumpet; Accompanist Barb Vant Erve March 10 – Alan Ely: Singer & Storyteller March 17 – Janice Neuland: clarinet; Accompanist Lynne Davis March 24 – Gael Morrison: piano; Erwin Strooback: organ March 31 – Handbell Quartet: Janis Neuland, Cathy Puffer, Angelique Stroobach, Vivian Warren.

No attendance is permitted in the church due to COVID-19 restrictions.

Concerts will be livestreamed at www. theunitedchurch.com. Start time is noon but the link will remain available for 48 hours.

ONLINE AUCTION TO SUPPORT KAWARTHA ART GALLERY

Kawartha Art Gallery, in partnership with Curated, is presenting an online fundraising auction of the works of Maurice E. Roberts, a collection gifted to the Gallery with the intention of raising funds for the care and conservation of the Gallery’s Permanent Collection.

The auction features a collection of paintings by Maurice E. Roberts, created between the years 1942 to 1965, as the artist travelled throughout Southern Ontario and Quebec.

Maurice E. Roberts, 1888 to 1966, was born in Amherst Island Ontario and pursued a career in banking, spending many of his weekends and holidays exploring and painting the landscapes of Southern Ontario and Quebec. Despite having no formal art training the artist beautifully captured moments in time from communities such as Acton, Picton, Simcoe, Sutton, Beaverton, Brooklin, and Maple, as well as scenes from Kingston, Orillia, Georgian Bay, Toronto, and the Laurentians.

All the pieces are in excellent condition and have been professionally appraised. Each piece is signed and dated by the artist with many of the pieces in wooden frames.

Bidding is now open and closes on March 4, 2021 at 7pm. View the paintings online and place bids on Curated’s website: https://curated.hibid.com/ The works are also available for viewing during the Gallery’s hours of Thursday to Saturday, 10:30am to 2:30pm. COVID-19 protocols are in place when visiting the Gallery. You can find out more at www. kawarthagallery.com.

Winning bidders can pick up their paintings by appointment at Kawartha Art Gallery located on the second floor of The Lindsay Public Library at 190 Kent Street West in Lindsay, Ontario.

Non-contact delivery available if within delivery area.

Kawartha Art Gallery is a repository for two- and three-dimensional art, holding the works of art in trust for the citizens of the City of Kawartha Lakes. Part of the Gallery’s mandate is to own, preserve and display a Permanent Collection with a primary focus on Canadian Art. The purpose of the Permanent Collection is to preserve, research and interpret works of art for the education and enjoyment of our community, actively developing and maintaining a historical reference through the collection of works.

PPH CONCERNED ABOUT COVID-19 VARIANT

Peterborough Public Health has confirmed a local resident tested positive for COVID-19 variant of concern (VOC) B.1.1.7, also known as the variant first detected in the United Kingdom.

“With this confirmation of a variant of concern, following public health measures has never been more important as VOCs have a higher rate of transmissibility than the dominant COVID-19 strain,” said Dr. Salvaterra, Medical Officer of Health. “Now it’s a race

against time to try and immunize our most vulnerable populations while containing the spread of further cases. This is where we need everyone’s help.”

The case is a male in his 20s who works from home and is self-isolating. Contact tracing is underway, and it appears his exposure was from a roommate who was identified as a high-risk contact of another VOC case from another region. This roommate has since left the Peterborough area. There is one other high-risk contact connected to this household who tested negative, and this individual will be retested again on Day 10 postexposure.

Even though the Peterborough region is designed Yellow according to the provincial COVID-19 framework, Dr. Salvaterra urged local residents to avoid all non-essential travel, don’t invite visitors into your home, stay two metres distant from others, wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and get tested if you have even one symptom.

“The good news is that the vaccines in use are effective against the known variant strains,” explained Dr. Salvaterra. “But we are still a long way away from having all our vulnerable populations protected. We are working very hard to ramp up our local immunization roll out as supplies allow, so we are counting on the community’s support so we can avoid the exponential spread of the virus as seen in other areas of the world.”

Peterborough Public Health now reports variants of concern on its website. More information on variants of concern can be found there at www. peterboroughpublichealth.ca.

STUDENTS AND STAFF TO BE TESTED

The Ministry of Education has announced plans to expand targeted COVID-19 testing for staff and students in all school boards across the province.

Trillium Lakelands District School Board will facilitate voluntary targeted COVID-19 testing in partnership with Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit; Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge District Health Unit; and the Ministry of Education.

In addition to daily screening, masking, and the other health and safety measures, targeted testing in schools is an important layer of protection that helps to limit the spread of COVID-19.

Targeted testing will help ensure that our schools remain a safe environment for all to learn and work in.

It is important to note that targeted COVID-19 testing is voluntary for asymptomatic students and staff. Consent will be required from parents/guardians of students under 18 years old.

Further information and instructions will be shared with TLDSB families once school sites and dates have been established.

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SKY-HIGH DEBT FOR SMALL BIZ

Seven in 10 small business owners have taken on debt due to COVID-19, with the average now reaching almost $170,000 per business, according to a new report from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB). In total, small businesses in Canada now owe a collective $135 billion.

“Over the last six months, the average debt taken on by small businesses to deal with COVID-19 has grown significantly,” said Laura Jones, Executive Vice-President at CFIB. “While many businesses had

previously reopened and were attempting to regain lost sales, the second wave and the restrictions that came with it are putting a massive wrench in an already slow recovery for small businesses.”

After adjusting the data to reflect the entire economy, CFIB estimates that the total debt taken on

by Canadian small businesses as a result of COVID-19 as of early February is $135.1 billion, a significant increase since CFIB’s previous estimate of $117 billion in July 2020.

Of businesses that have taken on debt, three quarters (76 percent) say it will take them over a year to repay, with 11 percent of this group expressing concern that they may not be able to repay their COVID-19 related debt at all. What’s more, when asked how long it would take them to return to typical profit levels (not including any debt repayment), four in 10 businesses say it will be at least a year from now, if not more, until they expect to see normal profits.

The CFIB’s campaign -- #SmallBusinessEveryDay -- encourages Canadians to choose to shop at local, independent businesses every time they can to support their recovery. Governments can also help by ensuring that support programs match business needs and can be easily accessed.

“Small businesses need our support through this challenging time,” added Taylor Matchett, a research analyst at CFIB and the lead author of the report. “We must also keep in mind that businesses are much more fragile now than at the beginning of the pandemic, and every effort should be made to keep businesses open while managing the health implications of the virus.”

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TAX SUPPORT

Many Canadians took advantage of the federal government’s financial support when the COVID-19 pandemic came calling.

Thousands were allowed to work from home, while others were left without an income for several months. For those who were already self-employed, the government gave them support as well.

There were also special incentives put in place for small businesses, to help them deal with the shutdown and ensuing changes to their way of doing business.

These incentives and support measures, however, will come at a cost when it’s time to do your taxes.

Susan Northey of Accurate Accounting and Tax Services gave us this information.

Great News on February 9 announcement that the qualifications for collecting CERB were changed to allow self employed to use Gross Revenue (sales) of $5,000 or more to qualify for the CERB, it had been previously stated that it was net taxable income from business.

Also, no interest on any outstanding debt for 2020 tax year filing until April 30, 2022 for those who collected any of the emergency benefits and had income of $75,000 or less.

Additionally, the announcement stated that CRA will not use Canada Child Tax Benefit or GST credits to reduce tax debt owing for 2020 tax year. Canadians are strongly encouraged to file their tax returns by the filing deadline to ensure that their benefits continue without interruption.

There are two grants available from the province to support small businesses: • Ontario Small Business Support Grants up to $20,000 • PPE grants for Main Street Businesses – one-time grant of $1,000 Find out more information at www.ontario.ca/ page/businesses-get-help-covid-19-costs Deadline Dates to Remember for 2021 • Applications for CEWS (wage subsidy of up to 75 percent IF business has qualifying reduced revenues due to COVID-19) is extended to June 2021. Filing Deadlines 180 days from Period End. Period 8 Due Feb 25, 2021. www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/

subsidy/emergency-wage-subsidy.html • Deadline for CEBA Interest Free Loans – $40,000 and $20,000 – is extended to March 31, 2021 with 25 percent forgivable

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Aquarius (Jan. 21 to Feb. 19) Don’t let boredom get to you, Aquarius, in these times of isolation. There is always something new to learn, and a new adventure every day if we make it happen.

Pisces (Feb. 20 to March 20) Be sure of who your friends are, Pisces. We fear someone may be lurking about – someone who does not wholly have your best interests at heart. Take care!

Aries (March 21 to April 20) Focus on a few things at a time – or one thing – Aries. Do this with patience and thoroughness and the results will be well worth it!

Taurus (April 21 to May 21) To everything there is a balance, Taurus. This includes work/play balance, but also tranquility/excitement balance. Take time to nurture your peace of mind.

Gemini (May 22 to June 22) The combination of the colours blue and yellow may play a significant role for you, Gemini, during this phase, and may also affect your decisions. Don’t be afraid to wait awhile before making any changes.

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Leo (July 24 to Aug. 23) Things are looking up in the way of jobs and careers, dear Leo. Keep exploring!

Virgo (Aug. 24 to Sept. 23) An old acquaintance may be trying to find you, Virgo. Be open to this opportunity to renew a friendship. You never know where it may lead.

Libra (Sept. 24 to Oct. 23) Your powers of observation will come in handy, Libra, when leading you through the days ahead. Remember to use all your senses in determining your actions.

Scorpio (Oct. 24 to Nov. 22) It’s time to treat yourself big time, Scorpio! You deserve something special so go ahead and find the perfect indulgence.

Sagittarius (Nov. 23 to Dec. 21) “If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward”: Martin Luther King Jr. The world isn’t asking you to perform like a flying ace, dear Sag. It just wants you to ‘keep moving forward’ as best you can, at your own pace. Then see where it takes you!

Capricorn (Dec. 22 to Jan. 20) Your health, Capricorn, once again is front and centre. Take good care of yourself in these unhealthy times, and don’t sacrifice anything for your safety.

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