STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 18

Few things annoy you more than being put in a position in which making plans or progress requires somebody’s approval. However, judging by powerful aspects involving the tough Saturn, that’s exactly what you’re facing. This isn’t just important now. What you learn in the process, will prove valuable in the future.

Taurus April 19 May 19

As a Taurus, you try to ensure your own life and the circumstances of those closest benefit from careful planning. Consequently, the sudden events triggered by the encounter between your ruler Venus and the unpredictable Uranus could seem worrying. Actually, they’re powerful breakthroughs, if in a completely unexpected form.

Gemini May 20 June 20

Obviously you’re not happy about this, but decisions involving certain matters you care about passionately aren’t in your hands. Discuss your feelings and desires but stop there. The fact is, the individual in question doesn’t just care about you and your objectives, they’ve more clout than you, so could achieve wonders.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Somebody seems determined to corner you into shouldering a burden that really should be theirs to deal with. Worse, their complaints are making you feel guilty that you’re not giving into their demands. Do some research, possibly asking others what’s actually going on. What you learn will end those guilty feelings instantly.

Leo July 22 August 21

Ordinarily, the line between vital details and unreasonable demands is clear. The real problem is you feel responsible, so worry you’ll get it wrong. However, with the actual circumstances you’re dealing with shifting on a daily basis, nobody knows what’s what. The solution? Deal with things as they arise, possibly hour by hour.

Virgo August 22 September 21

Last Friday, on the 23rd, your ruler Mercury began one of its regular cycles of retrograde movement. While, usually, the resulting errors highlight issues of your own that need attention, this time around, it’s others’ issues that will be the problem, which means backing off and allowing them to deal with them.

Libra September 22 October 22

True, life is easier if you plan ahead. However, with your ruler Venus meeting the planet of the unexpected, Uranus, surprises are inevitable. As you’ll have noticed, hourly changes in circumstances haven’t just occurred regularly, they’ve been a regular feature of life. The more flexible the plans you make, the better.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Confusion is in the air. While, in the past, that’s undermined your confidence, currently, it suits you. If others want to know more about certain matters, they’ll have to ask you. Or so you think. They know more than you’re aware of, as you’ll learn if you adopt a less secretive attitude.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

As a fire sign, you don’t just enjoy thinking and acting swiftly, you can be amazingly impulsive. While usually that works out, with Mercury retrograde, sudden problems could pop up. True, some will be minor and require minimal attention. But others could be serious enough you’ll need to rethink your plans.

Capricorn December 21 January 18

Your ruling planet, Saturn, accents being organised and ensuring changes are wise. However, with Uranus, which is all about the unexpected, taking a powerful role in events, this week and over the coming two months, things won’t always be predictable. In fact, often, what takes place will be a complete surprise.

Aquarius January 19 February 17

As much as you enjoy a lively debate about exciting ideas, you rarely take what’s said seriously. But it would appear somebody has and, worse, believes you made a commitment. The problem is, they view such discussions from a very different angle. Talk things over now and you’ll straighten out that confusion quickly.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Nobody would blame you for suspecting certain individuals of being economical with the truth. By that is meant, they haven’t actually lied to you, but also, they haven’t told you everything they should as well. Ask if there’s anything you need to know. If they insist there’s nothing, then you can suspect the worst.