Time to assess your relationships

OVERVIEW: Pause or back things up one way of the other. Look for ways to increase gains using familiar channels or what is already available. It will all work out in the end. The main target is cost-saving measures.

Assess the practicality of continuing certain relationships that may be past their usefulness or where feelings have cooled.

Some situations should be handled confidentially. The new moon in Libra shows where there is a need for balance; judgments will be influenced by this. Strange comments can have a disturbing effect. Those seeking to control others apply pressure or veiled threats finding themselves ghosted. Step aside or move.

ARIES: The new moon shines a light on your relationships. They will affect your status or career etc.

TAURUS: Power struggles bring permanent changes when settlements are reached. Attitudes count.

GEMINI: Do your best to hold the line and keep things on track as everyone is not on the same page.

CANCER: Take a different approach with those who have some control over your situation. Be calm.

LEO: Upgrade or reclaim your position centre stage, you feel you belong there. Others will accept it.

VIRGO: Avoid knee-jerk actions or spending too much. Step away from situations with no benefits.

LIBRA: You show a different side of your personality. Stand up or make demands that are surprising.

SCORPIO: Clean house on all levels. Your influence behind the scenes catches others off guard.

SAGITTARIUS: Private talks show you how to proceed in getting ahead. Plans or projects advance.

CAPRICORN: Others look up to you even if there is tension with egos or pecking order. Stay on it.

AQUARIUS: Matters related to the distance need your attention. Look at systems or procedures.

PISCES: Sort out values, assets or investments to see who is still on board. Liquidate some of it.

Heather Zais is an Okanagan resident and astrologer. Her column appears each week in The Okanagan Weekend. Email: heather_zais@telus.net.