STAR GAZING

Aries March 20 April 18

As much as you like surprises you’re not always comfortable when others are generous. This is especially the case if you can’t return the gesture in some way. Still, whatever it is they’re doing it’s giving them pleasure. Knowing that, thank them now and discuss and deal with those unsettling feelings later.

Taurus April 19 May 19

As a Taurean and somebody who plans carefully changes are rarely welcome. Yet if you overcome your initial resistance to what’s coming your way and explore how you’ll benefit from them you’ll be as surprised as you are thrilled by what you discover. Unsettling as some events are it will be worth it.

Gemini May 20 June 20

Being a Gemini and someone who is easily bored you’re bound to be intrigued by the ideas or encounters triggered by the Sun’s link with Uranus, planet of the unexpected. But not everybody will agree and in fact certain rather timid individuals could regard these as unsettling if not just plain worrying.

Cancer June 21 July 21

The time has come to be forthright if not frank. Understandably you sidestepped certain potentially upsetting matters in the past because you knew they could rouse pointless conflicts. But now that certain situations have reached a turning point you’re urged to say exactly what needs to be said and not one word less.

Leo July 22 August 21

There is no wrong way to be truthful especially when you’re facing the confusion typical of the period just after Mercury’s retrograde has ended which it did last Sunday. You’re dealing with the fallout from the typical errors and mistakes which are nobody’s fault. Gently but firmly ignore anybody who suggests otherwise.

Virgo August 22 September 21

While you’ve good reason to blame one particular individual for certain recent troublesome situations it’s not that simple. Nobody would blame you for trying to find out exactly what happened. However you’re better off forgiving and forgetting and turning your attention to certain ideas and plans that focus on the future. The past is over.

Libra September 22 October 22

The last thing you want is to appear to be accusing anybody of lying. Yet what one particular individual has said simply doesn’t link up with what you’ve observed. As a Libra you have a talent for handling such matters diplomatically. This time however you’re urged to be more forthright than is your instinct.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

From your perspective as a Scorpio if situations demand a confrontation you’ve handled them badly. You’d always rather state the case then ensure others fully understand what’s involved, all discreetly. But one particular individual doesn’t respond to such subtlety which means you’ve no choice but to be forthright if not blunt.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Aside from fundamental matters such as your health, wellbeing and that of those closest, perhaps the most important component of your happiness is the ability to act spontaneously in response to your own ideas or events or offers. Yet recently that freedom has been curbed. Deal with this issue no while it’s relatively easy.

Capricorn December 21 January 18

Nobody can escape the influence of the Sun’s link with unsettling Uranus. While your initial reaction to it may be anxiety, once you delve into it you’ll realise that the accompanying shakeups aren’t just timely, they’re what elements of your life have needed. Knowing that get involved. And enthusiastically.

Aquarius January 19 February 17

There’s no denying that certain decisions are pressing. The problem is, appealing as some of what’s on offer seems you just can’t imagine how things will work out especially in practical terms. While your reservations are understandable the only way you’ll gain the clarity you seek is if you take the next step.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Although Mercury’s retrograde cycle ended last Sunday a range of minor errors is still surfacing and every day. That’s not the problem. It’s that certain individuals expect you to deal with these. The real problem is that in the past you’ve agreed. Taking a firm stance won’t be easy, but it’s vital.