STARGAZING

Your stars for the week ahead.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 17

The last thing you’re in the mood for is a major reorganisation of certain elements of your life. But between Wednesday’s eclipse and the even more powerful Aquarius eclipsed New Moon on 15 February, change isn’t just inevitable, even disruptive developments will be beneficial, at least in the long term. Forget about trying to minimalise these. The more ready you are for changes, the better.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

Although many of the shakeups currently creating chaos in others’ lives are having little effect on you, at least now, they’ve definitely raised questions. And by that is meant, you’ll both be reviewing your priorities, and may even rethink longstanding plans. The trick is to begin the process but avoid actually altering your plans. There’s far more to learn and consider before you do that.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 19

During the past month or so, you’ve learnt and dealt with a lot of stuff. However, it wasn’t much fun and, often, just plain dull. Still, the reward isn’t just having these matters dealt with but, as much, you’ll soon discover how many of those facts will prove useful in other situations. This won’t just be helpful, in certain matters you’ll realise a top to bottom review was necessary anyway.

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20

Every sign is somewhat influenced by Wednesday’s eclipsed Full Moon. Not only does it trigger heightened feelings, the resulting sudden changes force a rethink of your domestic or working life. Disruptive as these may be, there’s no arguing they’ve been brewing for ages and, even more, that a total rethink of certain arrangements is long overdue. You have, in fact, been putting it off.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20

Sometimes minor issues are just that. But during a period of powerful and often dramatic change, such as this is, even minor difficulties could add pieces to the puzzle that will, in time, become a complete picture of what’s unfolding. Consequently, you’re better off plunging in, making tentative arrangements and discussing your options now, then once you’ve heard others’ feedback, considering what to do next.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

Being ruled by the Moon, you’re well aware how both eclipses on Wednesday and in mid-February could lead to breakthroughs. But even you could question whether certain longstanding arrangements can ride out these changes. Actually, they may need to be substantially altered or, possibly, replaced by a new, and very different, plan. Unsettling as this sounds, it’s all about ensuring your attitude is flexible.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 22

Although there’s a Full Moon in Leo every year, because Wednesday’s is one of two eclipses, the second of which is on 15 February, shakeups are inevitable. Once you recognise certain changes are inevitable, you’ll probably want to tackle everything at once. But, as you’ll soon discover, that simply isn’t possible. Annoying as this is now, within a short time you’ll be glad you had to wait.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22

This is one of those tricky periods during which even simple plans will need to be rethought, either because of changes in circumstances or, possibly, the recognition things could be improved on in some way. For you, as a demanding Virgo, admitting this won’t be easy. Still, once you begin the process of considering potential changes, you’ll realise things can’t remain as they were.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22

As a Libra, you have a unique talent for smoothing out even the trickiest of situations. But, bizarrely, at the moment you’re being encouraged to let others worry or, if necessary, battle out issues between them. It’s the only way to be certain they’ll face up to the role they’ve played in causing those problems and, as result, take responsibility for finding ways to deal with them.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

With eclipses, on Wednesday and February 15th, both accenting the structure of your domestic or working life, change is inevitable. While you may already have had some in your mind, others could be a surprise, if not unsettling. The irony is that what’s least expected could, in the long run, turn into developments as worthwhile as they are disruptive at the moment.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

Ordinarily, you not only dislike others making decisions on your behalf, if they try, you’ll battle them. But what you’re facing now is so complex you’re actually seeking advice. This isn’t just wise at the moment. You’re forming new alliances, and what you learn from tackling these together will prove amazingly helpful when yet more exciting but tricky situations arise over the coming weeks.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

As a conscientious Capricorn, when you’re making changes you won’t just do the minimum but will both think well ahead and, equally, consider the impact of your decisions on others. However, as you well know, not everybody is as thorough. Still, because in certain situations you’ll be alongside others for some time, it’s worth developing the habit of checking in regularly, and updating each other when necessary.