STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 18

This week isn’t meant to be easy but, rather, it’s about tackling and clearing up problems. Understand that, and you’ll deal with each as it arises. While you enjoy the process of facing up to a challenge, some may seem unimportant, so you’ll put them off. Don’t. Each will teach you something valuable.

Taurus April 19 May 19

Not only is the communication planet Mercury retrograde, and triggering the usual confusion, it’s accenting certain matters you’re anxious about. While somewhat worrying, this gives you the perfect opportunity to talk through those issues. In fact, when you respond to others’ questions, you can explain what you had in mind.

Gemini May 20 June 20

Most of those born under the sign of Gemini have a powerful independent streak. This means you not only dislike others making decisions on your behalf, you tend to fight circumstances that leave you little choice but to go along with the events. Battle these now and you’ll only create timeconsuming complications.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Life would be wonderful if tricky situations could be talked through once, and dealt with. But if you’re already aware of the influence of the retrograde Mercury, you’ll also understand that even with the best of intentions, plans won’t proceed as first organised. Ironically, however, often changes will work out to be better.

Leo July 22 August 21

You’ve no fear of standing up to others, even if the individual in question is intimidating or very tricky. Yet in one particular situation, you’re worryingly short of facts. Actually, everybody else is, too. Suggest you seek the necessary information together. They’ll be grateful and, better yet, you’ll devise a workable solution together.

Virgo August 22 September 21

Because you’re always careful to ensure your facts are right first time around, it’s rare that you’ve problems with errors. However, even at your canniest, you could never have anticipated the unexpected twists that have come your way and, worse, the enforced changes they’d demand, both now and in future plans.

Libra September 22 October 22

Every sign is influenced by the retrograde Mercury and confusion it triggers. However, because it’s in the most strategic portion of your chart, certain of those errors will involve matters so sensitive they can’t be easily discussed. While this will demand serious patience, it will be justified by the results you get.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

The last thing you want to do is upset anybody. Yet, consistently, one particular individual has been difficult if not just plain impossible. And on several occasions and in a range of situations. You’ve complained, but it’s achieved nothing. Walk away. It won’t be easy but it’s the only thing that will work.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Usually you’re adept at moving past even serious clashes with others. Once everybody has aired their feelings, then apologised for any excesses, those dramas are history. Except now, those feelings won’t go away. That’s because there are yet more unresolved issues to discuss, and once you have, to let go of.

Capricorn December 21 January 18

The coming days aren’t just about unexpected twists, if not surprises. The questions these raise could mean altering existing plans, some of which go back a long way. Annoying as this is, these are the result of changes in the actual circumstances you’re dealing with. Once that’s clear, you’ll realise you’ve no choice.

Aquarius January 19 February 17

Although, as an Aquarian, you’re aware that you’re clever, you don’t think about it much. While, usually, this doesn’t matter, at the moment it does. You’re dealing with several individuals whose talents are more about practicalities than intellect, which means, therefore, you’ll need to explain certain plans from a different perspective.

Pisces February 18 March 19

The New Moon in your sign was a little over a week ago, but you’re still thinking about, and dwelling on, the insights you gained. While some involved the need to disentangle yourself from certain ongoing, and unrewarding, arrangements, others are exciting and offer exhilarating and, often, thrilling, promise for the future.