STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 18

If you sense change is in the air you’re absolutely right. After eight years in Aries the planet of innovation and the unexpected, Uranus, moves into your neighbouring sign of Taurus on the 15th. While you’ve benefited from the disruption it’s triggered you’ll welcome a calmer way of thinking and living.

Taurus April 19 May 19

Life would be a lot easier if you could simply discuss and deal with several persistent issues involving one particular individual. But thus far they won’t even listen to what you have to say. Actually they know something is wrong. The trick is to ask about their concerns. Their response will surprise you.

Gemini May 20 June 20

As much as you dislike the idea of disappointing somebody by breaking a promise you’ve no choice. Don’t succumb to the temptation to say nothing in the hope things will work out better soon. Apologise and explain what’s happened. They won’t be happy, but they will understand and be surprisingly forgiving.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Unsettling as rearranging existing plans can be for you and for others recent exciting ideas or offers are worth pursuing. If things work out as promised it would be thrilling. Explain to others what’s behind the changes you’re making. They’ll not only understand and the odds are good that they’ll be hugely enthusiastic.

Leo July 22 August 21

The problem you’re facing isn’t what’s new. In fact you’re thrilled by the ideas being discussed and the plans they’d lead to. The issue is how to deal with existing arrangements. Waste no time worrying. Discuss your plans frankly with others. You’ll be amazed just how well-informed and helpful they are.

Virgo August 22 September 21

Rarely is a planetary shift so powerful its influence is felt weeks before it actually moves into its new position. However that’s the case with the inventive Uranus which moves to accent broadening your horizons on the 15th. You may be thinking about this and even heard about intriguing things to pursue.

Libra September 22 October 22

As a tactful Libra you’ve a talent for turning down unappealing offers graciously, so much so the individual in question feels appreciated. Still, be wary of being too reassuring or they’ll invest time and effort in trying to organise things to suit you when actually your intention is to say a firm ‘no’.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Picking a fight with somebody who’s better informed than you are isn’t usually a good idea. However with things moving so swiftly it may be the only way you and the individual in question will concentrate enough on this particular issue that you’ll talk things through and resolve those many conflicts for good.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

During unsettled but exciting periods such as this is worthwhile changes can appear suddenly and often in disguise. That is, initially events may seem to be a real nuisance. Still, explore them. Once you’ve learnt more you’ll realise they’re taking you into new and probably unfamiliar but ultimately worthwhile territory.

Capricorn December 21 January 18

Obviously the idea of being favoured by Lady Luck is appealing. However you tend to believe she responds well to your own behind the scenes efforts. Still judging by the coming superb link to the powerful Pluto which is positioned in Capricorn good fortune is on its way to you no matter what.

Aquarius January 19 February 17

Ordinarily the heightened feelings triggered by the Full Moon peak sometimes with a bit of drama, then vanish almost overnight. However it was Monday and you’re still wrestling with both powerful questions and doubts about what’s next. Urgent as decisions seem, relax. Circumstances will change and change again.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Ordinarily when others are upset or in the midst of a battle you’d gently distract them then get them to talk things through. However even seemingly straightforward matters aren’t what they seem. For now keep your distance and leave it to the individuals in question to work things out for themselves.