STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

Few things annoy you more than the realisation you can’t continue with your plans without the support or, worse, approval of one particular individual or, perhaps, a team. Tempting as it is to battle that, instead, find out what they’ll want to know, then gather those facts. What you learn will be amazingly helpful.

Taurus April 20 May 20

So many emphasise the importance of being frank when, from your point of view, as a practical Taurus, that can lead to serious problems. You tend to say what needs to be said, no more. However, certain matters you’re currently dealing with give you no choice but to tell it like it is.

Gemini May 21 June 20

While every sign is influenced by Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which begins on the 31st, the fact that it’s your ruling planet and accents all forms of communication, indicates you’ll face a range of issues. Some will be minor, and be easily remedied. Others will require more thought but, also, will be more informative.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Others’ feelings are important, enough you consider them before making decisions. Yet now, you’re so unsure that it’s obvious you must talk things over frankly, and in detail. Not only is this wise, you’ll learn a lot. While some insights will be about others’ feelings, you’ll learn as much about your own.

Leo July 22 August 22

Making others happy isn’t just important to you, as a Leo, it’s fundamental to your nature. However, in certain situations it’s become a power struggle, mostly because your views of what’s best differ entirely from those of the individual in question. Back off. If they’re wrong, they’d best learn from experience.

Virgo August 23 September 22

As much as you enjoy the company of others and discussing ideas with them, relying on those around you is another matter. However, between the unexpected events triggered by the recent New Moon and, equally, your ruler Mercury’s retrograde cycle, from the 31st, the more ideas you exchange, the better off you’ll be.

Libra September 23 October 22

You’d never make a promise without being reasonably sure you can keep it. As you learnt long ago, not everybody feels this way about commitments. But, also, you’ve learnt that no matter what you say, certain individuals will never be reliable. Bizarrely, the current planetary setup suggests you’ll be one of them.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

On Thursday, the ideas planet Mercury goes retrograde, and it resumes forward motion on 20 November. During this entire period, it’s in Scorpio. While, inevitably, there’ll be confusion, often the resulting exchange of ideas or problem-solving discussions will leave you better informed than previously, enough that, ultimately, you’ll be grateful for those errors.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Ordinarily, you’d tackle disagreements by, first, outlining the actual issue, then discuss where each individual stands and what they want. But now, as is abundantly clear, things aren’t quite so simple. The trick is to have those frank exchanges but then leave plans openended enough that everybody can accommodate ongoing changes.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

As a Capricorn, you undoubtedly pride yourself on being in charge of things, from everyday matters to future plans. Judging by the current powerful planetary focus on the role of others and even unexpected events, you may have no choice but to take a step back and let things unfold as they must.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

As an air sign, you not only enjoy hearing about others’ passions and their plans, their ideas can be inspiring. Now, however, these discussions are devouring your time. Yet, you don’t want to seem uncaring. Explain you must focus on your own plans, then do exactly that. Everybody will understand.

Pisces February 18 March 19

The period during which the communication planet Mercury is retrograde, as it is from October 31st until 20 November, is renowned for the confusion every sign faces. For you, however, those twists and turns could lead to intriguing encounters and fascinating places. Explore them all. You’ll soon be glad you did.