STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

In mid March your ruler Mars moved into the sensible if somewhat unimaginative Capricorn. During its presence there you learnt about and dealt with all sorts of practical matters and obligations. While it wasn’t exciting, now that it’s departed you’ll finally have a chance to appreciate how much you achieved.

Taurus April 20 May 20

Every New Moon is about a fresh start. But the recent Taurus New Moon was special because it linked with powerful if not unsettled planetary activity in your sign. Despite the current chaos however your instincts tell you these are in your best interests. That’s true as will soon be abundantly clear.

Gemini May 21 June 20

As a chatty and charming Gemini you’ve a talent for sidestepping issues that would only cause problems or upset others. At the moment however these need to be discussed and frankly. While you could still avoid them they’ll only become more complicated. The sooner you talk things over the better.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Your intuitive nature has given you a knack for sensing when it’s wise to address issues openly versus those times like now when things are better taken slowly and with tact. While you’re aware others are touchy about certain matters let them decide how much to say and to choose the moment.

Leo July 22 August 22

Sometimes even tricky issues fall into place as if by magic. But at other times like now, even what should be straightforward arrangements seem determined to battle your efforts to organise them. Relax. Back off if you can. Only once you’re aware of the coming week’s events will you know what to do.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Ordinarily you’ve a talent for discerning a simple difference of opinion from a serious disagreement. But with both your ruler Mercury and the planet of the unexpected, Uranus, moving into one of the most expansive parts of your chart you and others will be equally obsessed with new ideas and plans to explore them.

Libra September 23 October 22

Deep down you know how unwise it would be to agree to certain questionable plans. Yet getting things organised has taken so long that you’re tempted to go along with what is essentially a compromise than wait much longer. You’d regret it. Things will come together and sooner than you’d imagine.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Only days ago Uranus, the planet of the unexpected, moved into a new position. This shift influences everybody which means you won’t be alone in experiencing changes as dramatic as they are exciting. Discuss these with others. The more you do the more you’ll learn and the clearer your options will be.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

It’s true, as a restless and inquisitive fire sign you have a low boredom threshold. Consequently once you get things organised, particularly practical matters, you dislike making changes. Yet the current dramatic planetary activity is giving you little choice. First explore and learn from everything and only after that decide what you’ll do.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

Few things are more unsettling to you as a Capricorn than being unsure of the ground you’re standing on. These uneasy feelings are the result of powerful planetary shifts, especially by disruptive Uranus into new positions. Think of this disarray as being similar to moving house and you’ll find it less worrying.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

Some people are real sticklers for being polite and especially for thanking those who deserve it. Your attitude has been more causal mostly because you know who’s grateful without them saying it. Yet recently somebody has both taken advantage of you and never thanked you. And you are justifiably seriously upset.

Pisces February 18 March 19

By no means are you narrow-minded. But long ago you dealt with certain seriously tricky situations or individuals who you mistakenly trusted and you paid the price. As a result you’re not only wary of offers that seem too good to be true, you’re ignoring them. Don’t. Exploring these can be informative.