STAR GAZING
World-renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel writes a daily column exclusively for tabloid!
Aries (March 20 – April 18) The time has come to get down to dealing with those practical matters you’ve been doing all you can to avoid. While this is understandable, now that the communication planet Mercury has moved into down-to-earth Virgo, even you will find it much easier to focus on these tedious details. Taurus (April 19 – May 19) As a Taurus your commitment to family, loved ones, friends or even colleagues is powerful. And equally, you try to be there for others no matter what. Still, this is a period of change in both circumstances and possibly in your feelings. This in turn could mean rethinking things, possibly overnight. Gemini (May 20 – June 19) While logically the plans you’ve discussed with others and decisions you’ve made should proceed without a hitch. However, that doesn’t take into account the influence of this Tuesday’s New Moon and its accompanying fresh perspective. The resulting shift in your thinking could convince you that a rethink is essential. Cancer (June 20 – July 21) Challenging as dealing with those whose moods tend to be unpredictable can be, you find the sheer range and depth of their emotions stimulating. Still, if you’re feeling vulnerable, as could now be the case, it’s essential you remember that you’re not responsible for keeping others including the individuals in question happy. Leo (July 22 – August 21) Tempting as it is to go to battle with certain stubborn individuals about their lackadaisical attitude towards getting things done, they simply don’t care. And no matter what you say, they won’t change. You’re better off dealing with crucial tasks yourself and leaving those of less importance to them. Virgo (August 22 – September 21) As a Virgo you respect both analysis and hard work and know when they’re combined wonderful things happen. However, this can mean that when things simply fall into place, as they are now, you worry something will go wrong. You needn’t. Things are as good as they seem if not better. Libra (September 22 – October 21) It’s not that you’ve been dishonest as much as you’ve sidestepped issues you knew could be upsetting or lead to problems. Now that circumstances are forcing these matters out in the open you have no choice but to discuss them. Do so and since you’re doing it, say everything that needs saying. Scorpio (October 22 – November 20) You rarely allow any person or situation to upset you so much you’re unaware what you say. Yet recently and in several situations you’ve done exactly that. True, it was out of character. However, the resulting discussions were so rewarding you’re wondering if you shouldn’t be that forthright more often. Sagittarius (November 21 – December 20) Recently you’ve been asking lots of questions and doing masses of thinking about certain longstanding arrangements. Finally it’s time to discuss this with those concerned. Fascinating as you’ve found this exploration, others aren’t nearly as interested. Express your ideas in brief and you’re likely to get a positive reaction. Capricorn (December 21 – January 19) Appealing as the idea of offers that come from out of the blue may be, as a careful and conscientious Capricorn you’d still want to investigate their origin and potential. However, things are moving so swiftly that there’s no time. This means either bypassing these or plunging in with little information. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Making decisions on your own is one thing. However, between now and mid-August’s Aquarius Full Moon, which accents certain joint decisions, you’ve time to talk things through. In some cases it’s about finding a compromise everybody can live with. But in a few it’s about acknowledging certain matters aren’t worth a battle. Pisces (February 19 – March 19) When you agreed to certain intriguing ideas they were no more than that. Yet now they’ve grown into arrangements that would mean altering elements of your way of living or working, which you’re not happy about. Yet you don’t want to disappoint others. Discuss this frankly. They’ll understand better than you anticipate.