HOROSCOPE

April 19 – May 19

ALTHOUGH every sign is influenced by Mercury’s retrograde cycle, the fact it’s positioned in Taurus indicates some of the errors it triggers could be of a personal nature. Worrying as that sounds, it’s just as likely that many of those revelations could bring solutions for issues you’ve been wrestling with for ages.

May 20 – June 19

FEW things annoy you more than those who get stuck in an arrangement or idea and are unable to discuss alternatives. Yet in one particular matter, you’re behaving that way. As out of character as it is, when somebody suggests you explore something new, you dismiss it without even a thought.

June 20 – July 21

EVERY Cancerian has been wounded by the thoughtless statements of others. This has happened so often that you’re careful about how you approach potentially-contentious issues. Still, consider who you’re dealing with. The individual in question may have a hide so thick that, you’ll need to be super blunt.

July 22 – Aug 21

WHILE, obviously, life would be easier if you could make one plan and stick to it, that’s highly unlikely. This is in part due to the influence of the retrograde Mercury. But, also, you’re urged to keep arrangements loose until after early May’s New Moon and the intriguing ideas it triggers.

Aug 22 – Sept 21

NOBODY would argue that certain arrangements need to be rethought, if not substantially altered. But you’ve no idea where to begin. Instead of shouldering the burden of figuring things out for yourself, work closely with other interested individuals. Together, you’ll find you’re able to devise a plan.

Sept 22 – Oct 21

IT’S easy to blame the retrograde Mercury for everything that goes wrong. But certain issues are really more about having to face up to difficult facts. True, this won’t be easy. Do so, and you’ll boost your spirits and confidence so much that things will fall into place, some almost as if by magic.

Oct 22 – Nov 20

THE time has come to speak from the heart. As a Scorpio, your feelings run deep. However, that doesn’t mean you’re happy to discuss them, still less in depth. But if you don’t, others could misunderstand your intentions. Uncomfortable as being this forthcoming may be, it’s in your best interests.

Nov 21 – Dec 20

FROM your perspective, as a Sagittarius, even the closest relationships have their ups and downs. Consequently, it’s unlikely the clashes you’re experiencing are worrying you. Yet they seem to be upsetting others. Discuss this now. Once you’re actually talking things through, you’ll put most of their concerns to rest.

Dec 21 – Jan 19

BEING forced to alter familiar elements of your life is annoying and, in certain situations, seems unfair. Yet once you begin, you’ll realise that many of these are familiar. You’ve ignored making potentially-rewarding changes in the past and had you not been cornered into doing so, could have missed out again.

Jan 20 – Feb 18

OFTEN misunderstandings with others are no more than that. Now, however, with the retrograde Mercury accenting these tensions in general, and family and domestic matters in particular, discussions are revealing longstanding, but unrecognised, issues. Tackle these, and you’ll be able to put them to rest.

Feb 19 – March 19

AS you’re well aware, you’re a bit of a perfectionist. During periods of ongoing and often unsettling change such as this, it’s easy to misread disruptive events as worrying. While some may merit analysis, even those that trigger short-term chaos could lead to miraculous developments in the long run.

March 20 – April 18

OPPORTUNITY is in the air, although you’ve so many questions about the idea or offer in your mind that you’re wondering if you should bother with it. The answer is “yes, absolutely”. At minimum, it will be interesting. But once you learn more, you’ll realise why this is worth the effort.