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Aries
21 March – 19 April
Barcelona
Bold, assertive and brave, the ram isn’t one for simply
daydreaming about going places – the first sign of the zodiac gets
plans made and flights booked before you can say “isn’t Emma Watson
an Aries?”. If you’re one such trailblazer, aim to be in Barcelona
– solo – for the annual La Mercè festival, on 23-26 September, which
pays homage to patron saint Our Lady of Mercy. Being a fire sign,
you’ll love the light and visual shows in Ciutadella Park and
pyrotechnic displays over Barceloneta beach, and make a host of new
friends at the parades and correfocs (fire runs), parties and
live-music performances that guarantee the occasion goes with a
bang.