STAR GAZING

Aries March 20 April 19

The last thing you’re in the mood to do is review your financial accounts or justify how you use the hours of your day to anybody. However, judging by the position of your ruler Mars accenting exactly such matters, not only are these inescapable, what you learn from the process could be amazingly informative.

Taurus April 20 May 20

Being ruled by the charming Venus, you’ll often go out of your way to ensure that, whatever the setting, others are comfortable and happy. While this characteristic is a virtue, in certain situations it’s also a waste of time. The individuals in question won’t notice, and their comfort isn’t your responsibility.

Gemini May 21 June 20

Tempting as it is to break away from certain increasingly restrictive arrangements, bide your time. The fact is, these are teaching you something you wouldn’t learn elsewhere. Once you’ve fully understood those lessons, not only will the situations in question vanish, you’ll use what you learnt, and in so many ways.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Most of those born under the sign of Cancer have an instinctive sense of how best to encourage others, even when setbacks seem overwhelming. The irony is, recently you’d have welcomed similar support, but it wasn’t forthcoming. In some cases, you have to ask, and your recent experience was one of them.

Leo July 22 August 22

Everybody is always telling you that life would be simpler if you planned ahead. Actually, it would be simpler for them, but dull for you. Still, with so much change in the air, it’s worth at least exploring your options. This ensures you’ll be prepared to make the best of the coming weeks’ developments.

Virgo August 23 September 22

You don’t think of yourself as stubborn. However, certain matters and, in fact, certain individuals have a knack for bringing out an unexpectedly rigid side of your nature. Challenging as allowing things to unfold as they are, try it. Not only will those struggles vanish, you’ll be delighted with the outcome.

Libra September 23 October 22

The decisions you’re facing aren’t new, but you have been and remain short of facts. Part of the problem is that the plans you’re organising will influence others, and they’re getting impatient. Still, you’re better off waiting until next week, when unexpected but crucial facts are bound to come to light.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Only those who know you well are aware that the strong façade with which you face the world is protecting an inner core that is as sensitive as it is caring. Yet those who persist, and earn your trust will have a lasting friend and ally, somebody who’s always there for them.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Although you’ve accomplished masses recently, you’ve had to sidestep other ideas or offers because of time. While, obviously, you’re eager to take things further, there’s no rush. In fact, you might be better off waiting until early January, when fiery Mars’s move into Sagittarius heightens circumstances and your enthusiasm even more.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

In certain circumstances, especially with those you respect, you’ll appear to be flexible. Yet this covers up a stubborn streak that’s both a virtue but which, currently, could be a problem. True, thrilling ideas, offers or events would demand letting go, which you dread. However, it’s that, or say farewell to those dreams.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

By no means are you a control freak. You’d rather offload tedious tasks to others and, if you could trust them, leave everyday decisions to those individuals, as well. But that’s the problem. Not everybody asks the questions you would, which means, yet again, you’ll be conducting those investigations on your own.

Pisces February 18 March 19

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Yet again you’re in a situation where you wish you could help, but reality says you can’t. While you’ve already explained why, the individual in question refuses to accept that. Withdrawing from these discussions, and without further explanation, may seem cruel. But you’ve no choice. Within days you’ll be glad you did.