STARGAZING

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

Your stars for the week ahead.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 18

The last thing you’re in a mood for are lengthy conversations focusing on tedious details. While these could be so irritating you ignore them, talking these over with others will both focus your mind and lead to helpful insights. Still, don’t rush things. With so much in flux, you’re urged to regard even simple plans as more of a trial run than anything lasting.

TAURUS APRIL 19 – MAY 19

Despite the practical streak that comes with being an earth sign, you’re sometimes stubborn about altering plans you worked hard to organise. However, with the retrograde Mercury triggering surprise twists in existing arrangements, you’re urged to go with the flow. Ironically, once you do, discussions will reveal ways you can eliminate some once worrying complications, and far more easily than you imagined possible.

GEMINI MAY 20 – JUNE 19

Although you’ve talked about rethinking your work or lifestyle for ages, the insights triggered by the New Moon, on Sunday the 23rd, which accents exactly such matters, will turn those ideas into plans. The trick is to ensure they’re flexible. While complications are inevitable, even these will lead to constructive discussions and, often improvements. Still, be aware they’re just the beginning of more far-reaching changes.

CANCER JUNE 20 – JULY 21

After having survived contentious issues regarding joint plans and priorities, that is, yours and those of others, you hoped everything was settled. It’s not. Unappealing as yet more discussions may be, either options you’d previously missed or exciting, if unexpected, new ideas will come to light. However, with so much in transition, you’re urged to regard these, too, as but one stage in those plans.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 21

While you can be headstrong, long ago you realised certain matters require a joint effort. Mostly, you’ve gone along with others’ ideas. Now, however, you’re encountering a range of issues, some minor but many crucial. And they all require you acknowledge certain individuals are better informed than you are. The solution? It’s simple. Admit it’s more about your ego than hard facts, the rest is easy.

VIRGO AUGUST 22 – SEPTEMBER 21

Being a Virgo, you’re probably already aware your ruler Mercury is retrograde, and is triggering twists and turns. While you tend to focus on worrying developments, some are amazing, if unexpected. This week, you’re encouraged to focus on the latter. Yes, they’ll be disruptive in the short term. However, you’ll cope with them, and the joys they bring will last for a very long time.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 22 – OCTOBER 21

Few things bother you more than upsetting others, either with disruptive changes in plans or facts you know they’d rather not face. Yet, bizarrely, these tricky matters lead to discussions more positive and far-reaching than you’d imagined possible. Knowing that, be bold, and raise certain even trickier matters. While there’ll be some reluctance to tackle these, do so anyway. They, too, will soon be resolved.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 22 – NOVEMBER 20

Although you’ll give others advice, you’ll happily leave them to make their own decisions, even if they’re unwise. Now, however, you’re dealing with complicated joint issues. The trick is to ensure you’ve stated your views, yet avoid rushing things. With Mercury retrograde, sudden revelations could lead to unexpected and, often, welcome changes in either circumstances or your thinking about the matters in question.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 21 – DECEMBER 20

Mostly, your independent streak is a virtue. At the moment, however, it could lead to clashes over suggestions regarding the wise use of your resources, from money or time, to your ideas or even emotional support. Annoying as others’ advice may seem, at least think about what they’re saying. Within days, unexpected events will make you glad you listened to their ideas, warnings and guidance.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Tidying up the practical side of life, from your possessions to your finances is one thing. While it’s still hard work, it gives you a sense of accomplishment. Dealing with the emotional issues you’re facing is another matter. You may have been unaware of these or simply ignoring them. Whatever the case, these must now take priority. You already know the reason why.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18

Things are going well, but aren’t remotely what you expected. Tempting as it is to get them back on track, you’re encouraged to go with the flow. These changes are taking you in a new direction, one that will both suit you and lead to events as surprising as they are welcome. First, however, you must break away from certain longstanding, but increasingly unworkable, arrangements.

PISCES FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 19

Are you overwhelmed with questions about the past or future decisions? The Pisces New Moon, on Sunday the 23rd, is a turning point. As you review what’s worked and what hasn’t, you’ll begin to see your options in a new, and fresh, light. For now, consider everything that comes your way. If you must make plans, ensure they’re tentative. You’ve lots yet to encounter and explore.