STAR GAZING

Aries March 20 April 19

Only now are you beginning to realise that you’ve not only misunderstood what others were trying to get across to you, what seemed reliable facts were actually made up, solely for everybody’s convenience. Tedious as going over these matters point by point may be, it’s the best solution.

Taurus April 20 May 20

While your recent efforts to sidestep contentious issues with those who tend to over react is understandable, the strategy hasn’t worked. Actually, it’s as if they’ve been given a license to behave badly. Draw the line now, or it will only get worse. You need only say enough is enough.

Gemini May 21 June 20

Just when you thought certain complex arrangements were finally in place, welcome but sudden developments have thrown them into disarray. Unsettling and, possibly, annoying as this is, there’s a positive side to this disarray. And it’s the opportunity it gives you to review several matters about which you’ve been unsure, if not concerned.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Little is as irritating as arguing with those whose facts are clearly incorrect but who’s convinced they’re in the right. The solution? Clearly explain your views and the facts as you understand them to be, then firmly but graciously change the subject. At this point, there’s nothing more to be said.

Leo July 22 August 22

Understandably, you’ve been hoping you could deal with certain persistent issues without a discussion that would involve going over problems point by point. Judging by the current precise planetary setup, you’ve no choice. Ironically, what you learn in the process will be both informative and lead to swift, and unexpected, solutions.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Not only is planning ahead a skill, knowing what you’ll be doing streamlines your thinking and actually prevents anxiety. Still, with so much in transition, in the heavens and around you, even simple arrangements are unlikely to last long. Bear that in mind when changes arise, and they won’t worry you.

Libra September 23 October 22

For ages you’ve been avoiding one particular situation or individual because you’re convinced that, inevitably, a seriously difficult issue from the past will arise. It will be awkward, if not ruin everything. Or that’s your concern. The more swiftly you address this, the sooner you realise you’ve nothing to fear.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Long ago you learnt that arguing with those with rigid thinking is a waste of time. However, with the retrograde Mercury accenting practical matters, you could easily get drawn into pointless debates about minor issues. Should these arise, change the subject, then revisit the topic when everybody’s mood is calmer.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Sooner or later you’ll have to buckle down and examine that one element of your life that seems to go out of control when everything else is rolling along. Most Sagittarians have one, if not two or three. Tackle these now, bizarrely, while the retrograde Mercury is accenting them. You’ll soon see why.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

Ordinarily the combination of your tendency to gather all the information you can the moment an idea or offer arises means you’re way ahead of anybody else. Yet in one or two situations you’ve allowed yourself to be distracted and missed out on crucial changes. Update your facts now, before things start moving swiftly.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

Tempting as it is to say to certain individuals that the worries they’re dwelling on aren’t that important, because the actual foundation on which arrangements are based is changing, that would only make things worse. If ever there was a time to do a lot of listening but say little, it’s now.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Facts may be facts. But when Mercury is retrograde, sudden changes in plans can mean what once worked no longer does. Still, if something is important to you, don’t allow those changes to undermine your conviction. You may need to rethink the timing, but you can still get it done.