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| Written in the stars? | Written in the stars? |
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| By Richard Perry The stars had it down as a good week for HilaryMI5 used an astrologer during World War Two to try and guess Hitler's next moves, it has been revealed. So can the stars help today's leading figures? | |
| It's not the most conventional way of trying to beat a dictator who is at war with you. | It's not the most conventional way of trying to beat a dictator who is at war with you. |
| But during World War Two British intelligent chiefs were willing to give anything a try - even an astrologer. | But during World War Two British intelligent chiefs were willing to give anything a try - even an astrologer. |
| Louis de Wohl persuaded MI5 that he could second guess the Fuhrer's plans by studying his horoscope and give Britain a tactical edge, according to records released by the National Archives this week. | Louis de Wohl persuaded MI5 that he could second guess the Fuhrer's plans by studying his horoscope and give Britain a tactical edge, according to records released by the National Archives this week. |
| He turned out to be a charlatan but belief in astrology is still widespread. If prominent figures in today's world had looked to the stars this week for guidance would they have seen what was coming or what the future holds? | He turned out to be a charlatan but belief in astrology is still widespread. If prominent figures in today's world had looked to the stars this week for guidance would they have seen what was coming or what the future holds? |
| CLINTON (Scorpio) and OBAMA (Leo) | CLINTON (Scorpio) and OBAMA (Leo) |
| It's been a good week for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nomination contest with Barak Obama. She revived her flagging campaign with primary election wins in three states, but did the stars predict it? | It's been a good week for Hillary Clinton in the Democratic nomination contest with Barak Obama. She revived her flagging campaign with primary election wins in three states, but did the stars predict it? |
| Obama should not be 'put off track'Scorpios should note that "practical, administrative details that have driven you to distraction these last six weeks can finally be nailed, but Scorpionic tenacity (and dirt-digging) are called for", advises the Observer's reader of the heavens, Neil Spencer. But "don't drop a stitch now" he warns. "By contrast, your creative spirit and social idealism (the latter probably misunderstood) are there to be explored and paraded." | Obama should not be 'put off track'Scorpios should note that "practical, administrative details that have driven you to distraction these last six weeks can finally be nailed, but Scorpionic tenacity (and dirt-digging) are called for", advises the Observer's reader of the heavens, Neil Spencer. But "don't drop a stitch now" he warns. "By contrast, your creative spirit and social idealism (the latter probably misunderstood) are there to be explored and paraded." |
| But it's not all bad for Obama, who had been forging ahead in the race up until this week. Leos will have "extra insight into someone's motives", says the Telegraph's stargazer Catherine Tennant. "Do not believe their version of events, or let a passing comment throw you off your stride," she writes. "Friday's New Moon also helps you see your situation in the round. You can sidestep problems if you take a more detached, relaxed approach. You call the tune this week." | But it's not all bad for Obama, who had been forging ahead in the race up until this week. Leos will have "extra insight into someone's motives", says the Telegraph's stargazer Catherine Tennant. "Do not believe their version of events, or let a passing comment throw you off your stride," she writes. "Friday's New Moon also helps you see your situation in the round. You can sidestep problems if you take a more detached, relaxed approach. You call the tune this week." |
| POPE BENEDICT XVI (Aries) | POPE BENEDICT XVI (Aries) |
| After talks this week, possible plans are afoot for Pope Benedict XVI to meet senior Muslim figures later this year. So does his horoscopes give any insight into the likely success of such talks, especially after the controversy caused in 2006 when the Pope quoted a 14th Century Byzantine emperor's criticisms of Islam in a speech. | After talks this week, possible plans are afoot for Pope Benedict XVI to meet senior Muslim figures later this year. So does his horoscopes give any insight into the likely success of such talks, especially after the controversy caused in 2006 when the Pope quoted a 14th Century Byzantine emperor's criticisms of Islam in a speech. |
| The signs look good. According to legendary soothsayer Russell Grant it's a good time Aries to organise a party. "You long for the company of others today, or if you don't, you should. Be sure to go to lunch with a group of colleagues or have drinks with friends after hours. Mixing and mingling prevent you from dwelling on nagging anxieties. Planning a party or social outing is also a good use of your time." | The signs look good. According to legendary soothsayer Russell Grant it's a good time Aries to organise a party. "You long for the company of others today, or if you don't, you should. Be sure to go to lunch with a group of colleagues or have drinks with friends after hours. Mixing and mingling prevent you from dwelling on nagging anxieties. Planning a party or social outing is also a good use of your time." |
| MICHAEL GRADE (Pisces) | MICHAEL GRADE (Pisces) |
| Just give it time MichaelIt has not been a good week for ITV. It served up its worst profit results since it was merged with Carlton and Granada in 2004. But boss Michael Grade - and worried shareholders - can seek some solace in the stars, thanks to Mystic Meg. | Just give it time MichaelIt has not been a good week for ITV. It served up its worst profit results since it was merged with Carlton and Granada in 2004. But boss Michael Grade - and worried shareholders - can seek some solace in the stars, thanks to Mystic Meg. |
| "Don't let impatience jinx your plans at work or with a sporting ambition - you have the talent but need to invest the time," she writes in the Sun this week. | "Don't let impatience jinx your plans at work or with a sporting ambition - you have the talent but need to invest the time," she writes in the Sun this week. |
| EDDIE VAN HALEN (Aquarius) | EDDIE VAN HALEN (Aquarius) |
| This week rock band Van Halen was forced to reschedule four dates on their US reunion tour, while guitarist Eddie Van Halen has tests for an undisclosed medical condition. The legend himself would have seen it coming if he'd bothered reading Russell Grant's horoscopes. | This week rock band Van Halen was forced to reschedule four dates on their US reunion tour, while guitarist Eddie Van Halen has tests for an undisclosed medical condition. The legend himself would have seen it coming if he'd bothered reading Russell Grant's horoscopes. |
| He tells Aquarians: "Take extra safety precautions at work, particularly if you're working with heavy machinery. Take things slow on the road, as well." | He tells Aquarians: "Take extra safety precautions at work, particularly if you're working with heavy machinery. Take things slow on the road, as well." |
| PAUL POTTS (Libra) and SIMON COWELL (Libra) | PAUL POTTS (Libra) and SIMON COWELL (Libra) |
| Hollywood is calling PottsThe rags-to-riches story of Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts is to be made into a film, which will be produced by fellow Libran Simon Cowell. Will it be a success? | Hollywood is calling PottsThe rags-to-riches story of Britain's Got Talent winner Paul Potts is to be made into a film, which will be produced by fellow Libran Simon Cowell. Will it be a success? |
| "Your 'scope calls to mind a Hollywood party, all glamour and insincerity," writes Neil Spencer, in the Observer. | "Your 'scope calls to mind a Hollywood party, all glamour and insincerity," writes Neil Spencer, in the Observer. |
| "Get in role, as Friday's new Moon will usher in a way more hard-working stretch. Drop names; show what you're made of. Another cocktail?" | "Get in role, as Friday's new Moon will usher in a way more hard-working stretch. Drop names; show what you're made of. Another cocktail?" |