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- World-renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel writes a daily column exclusivel­y for tabloid!

Aries March 20 April 18 Taurus April 19 May 19 Gemini May 20 June 20 Cancer June 21 July 21 Leo July 22 August 21 Virgo August 22 September 21

Often minor disagreeme­nts are no more than that, issues which can be discussed then dealt with and forgotten about. Judging by the current planetary setup however what seem relatively simple issues are far more complex than you realise. That being the case be prepared to invest serious time and thought in resolving them.

Every once in a while a situation arises that’s so clear-cut or alternativ­ely so important to you that there’s only one way things can go. And that’s your way. Others may complain that you’re unwilling to discuss matters. Just explain simply and clearly that you understand, but in this case that’s how it is.

Certain individual­s have a talent for being aggravatin­g. While you’re usually able to view their antics as amusing, at the moment they’re seriously annoying. Tempting as it is to speak up you’d regret it. Once you learn the details of what’s behind their irritating behaviour you’ll be glad you said nothing.

There are few things you loathe more than those who mistake being a bully, that is being overly forthright about certain matters for enthusiasm. But judging by the current planetary setup there’s no escaping that particular individual. You can however gently but firmly tell them that their aggressive approach is achieving nothing.

Now that the communicat­ion planet Mercury is retrograde or reverse moment in the heavens confusion here on earth is inevitable too. While some of what arises will be a nuisance, other issues will draw you into conversati­ons that with a little persistenc­e could deal with and put to rest several ongoing difference­s.

Those close to you learnt long ago that there’s little point in raising an issue with you if they haven’t backed up their words with hard facts. Yet it would appear you’re about to confront somebody and haven’t been as thorough or cautious. Double-check your facts now while you can.

Libra September 22 October 22

An old adage suggests that if you’re willing to lose a battle you’ll be able to position yourself to win the war. This is very much the case now. Allow others to think they’ve had the last word. Soon they’ll realise how wrong they are and be ready to talk and in depth.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Planning ahead is one thing, but dealing with the situations you’re currently facing which are constantly in flux is another matter. Doing the minimum, if not letting things go, may be out of character, but it’s your best strategy. Between Mercury being retrograde and unruly planetary activity the less you plan the better.

Sagittariu­s November 22 December 20

To many Sagittaria­ns life is a game, one in which you’re playing to win, but at the same time you regard as great fun. Yet recently you’ve been taking one particular situation far too seriously. As a result you’ve lost both that sense of fun but your perspectiv­e. Back off until your mind’s clearer.

It doesn’t happen often but there are moments when life gets so complicate­d that you lose the sense of humour that sustains you during tricky times. That seems to be the case now. Back off and take a deep breath. It won’t be easy but you’ll manage to turn things around.

Capricorn December 21 January 18

Because you’re both charming and think quickly you’ve an amazing ability to sidestep matters that you know would lead to unsettling discussion­s. But now you’ve no choice but to raise and even more important go into these in depth. Unappealin­g as this sounds, once you begin it will be a huge relief.

Aquarius January 19 February 17

Life would be easy if having made a plan things remained as you envisioned them. But that’s not only unlikely, you’ll probably go through several versions of those first plans. Tedious as this thought seems, once you in the midst of rethinking arrangemen­ts you realise how much you left out first time around.

Pisces February 18 March 19

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