SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

While there’s no way around the unsettling dramas triggered by the Scorpio New Moon, combined with Mars’ clash with your ruler Pluto on the 18th and 19th, these force unspoken issues out in the open. While some rouse vulnerable feelings, others expose uns

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

Usually, you’re the one encouraging others to take a chance on the new or unfamiliar. But at the moment you’re anxious and unsure why. Actually, with Mercury, in Sagittarius, retrograde from December 3rd to 23rd, shakeups in arrangements and your own priorities could lead to insights, some surprising. For now, focus more on what must end than trying to organise long range plans.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 18

Ordinarily you’ll organise changes and set new goals without much drama. Yet plans that made sense only recently no longer do, leaving you with lots of questions. Actually, this is preparing you for the insights that result from the two encounters between the ideas planet Mercury and your ruler Saturn, on November 28 and December 6, after which will the future plans be clear.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 19 – FEBRUARY 17

You’ve been encouraged to take recent ideas or offers further. You’re unsure this is wise and, equally, are questioning others’ advice. Actually, this is being triggered by powerful aspects to your ruler Uranus all month, which are behind this extensive review of what’s important in your life. While you’re addressing these issues now, you’re unlikely to resolve them until early January.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

Wrestling with questions about your own life and helping others with their battles is overwhelming. Pressing as these matters seem, things are still in transition so, really, there’s no rush. Actually, you’ve ample time to delve into crucial matters, and in the kind of depth you prefer. Since little will be clear until early in the new year, take it slowly, and you’ll enjoy the learning process.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 18

Ordinarily you’d battle situations as unreasonable as they are unfair. However, the planetary setup indicates these aren’t yours to deal with. But you can discuss your concerns with those who actually are in charge. Not only will you have done something, what you learn could get you thinking about changes you could make. Once you’re viewing things from that angle, your options will be much broader.

TAURUS APRIL 19 – MAY 19

Recent ideas were promising. But things aren’t falling into place as easily as you’d hoped. Obviously, this is frustrating. Still, the resulting delays are preventing you from finalising plans that you’d only need to change, possibly several times. That seems worrying. However, while certain developments might cause concern, many will involve thrilling new ventures, and appear suddenly.

GEMINI MAY 20 – JUNE 20

Only days ago, exciting plans, most involving others, were proceeding at an amazing rate. Since then, both practical obstacles and the objections of certain individuals have slowed progress. Annoying as this is, this delay both forces you to review your ideas and, even better, means you’ll be ready to explore the thrilling ideas, offers or encounters that appear during November’s last week.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

Obviously, you’d rather resolve issues swiftly. But, these need time, mostly because so much is in transition. While, obviously, you’d like reassurance things will go well, there’ll be numerous twists and turns before anything is settled. Take advantage of this to discuss your concerns in depth but also to listen to others’ suggestions. What seems least likely could turn out surprisingly well.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 21

After a productive but demanding period involving issues on the domestic or work front, you’ve achieved wonders. But you need a break. Happily, the move by your ruler the Sun to accent what and who you most enjoy in life, on Wednesday, shifts both the mood and circumstances. Knowing that’s coming, tackle any remaining issues now, while you’ve time and know what needs to be done.

VIRGO AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 21

Usually you’ve a knack for knowing when arrangements can be regarded as settled or vital facts are missing. But with the foundation on which plans are based shifting, you’re unsure what’s what. Forget about struggles to impose order on changes and, instead, stay flexible enough you can ride out, if not take advantage of, events as unexpected as, ultimately, they’ll be welcome.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 22 – OCTOBER 22

Disappointing as the realisation that certain plans or alliances you’d set your heart on won’t work out, you’re actually relieved. That’s because you’ve not only learnt a lot but also, as circumstances have changed, it’s clear these were intriguing but flawed. Let them go. In saying farewell, you’re making the way for something better, and that something will appear in a surprisingly short time.

Shelley von Strunckel, one of the world’s top astrologers, writes a weekly forecast for Friday