STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

Often you’re happy to leave decisions up to others, especially if the matter in question is tedious. The problem is, you and you alone have the facts necessary to deal with these, especially with things changing day by day. While, obviously, this won’t be exciting, what you achieve will justify the effort required.

Taurus April 20 May 20

The last thing you’re in the mood to do is rearrange elements of your way of living or working because of the decisions of others. But judging by the coming week’s planetary activity, this isn’t just inevitable, those changes will be in your best interests. The sooner you begin, the better.

Gemini May 21 June 20

Recently you made various plans or commitments, some with family or friends, or perhaps in a work setting. At the time, these seemed straightforward. Others agreed, and you each got things going. However, now the circumstances in question have changed, which means getting back to everybody with an update, and right away.

Cancer June 21 July 21

For ages you’ve sensed something wonderful would be coming your way, but your focus has been on various practicalities. Now that these amazing developments are beginning to unfold, it’s increasingly clear they’re about what, and who, matters most to you, and indicate thrilling improvements. Whatever you’re expecting, these will be far better and more exciting.

Leo July 22 August 22

While you can’t anticipate the shift in both your mood and the circumstances you’re facing that will be triggered when your ruler the Sun moves into down to earth Capricorn, on Sunday, experience will soon be your guide. Knowing that, for now, focus on what it’s time to let go of.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Making necessary changes is one thing. However, somebody you’re close to reorganises existing arrangements or future plans for the sake of it, and often neglects to discuss it with you. Exasperating as this is, you can’t change their character. You can, however, make a point of asking them regularly what changes they’ve made.

Libra September 23 October 22

Learning that the options you’ve been discussing, and the decisions you’ve been struggling to make are more about exploration than anything final may be exasperating, at least at the moment. However, once the coming pair of eclipses have taken place, on 26 December and 10 January, you’ll be relieved so much is flexible.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Usually, you’re careful about what you say, which means you rarely make an offhand comment that could be mistaken for a commitment. But that’s exactly what’s happened. Tempted as you are to live up to the expectations of others, it’s not that important. Explain you made an error and move on.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Tempting as it is to turn recent exciting ideas into formal arrangements, you’d soon regret it. While what’s arisen is just as good as it seems, you owe it to yourself to focus on the details, and point by point. This may be dull, but the longer you wait, the more tedious it will be.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

Most of the time, the planet Uranus is associated with the unexpected, if not disruption. However, the positive alliances it forms between now and the end of the year don’t just indicate unexpected events, but breakthroughs. Some may involve existing arrangements, but many will be as thrilling as they are surprising.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

Ordinarily, you’ve a talent for shifting the mood, so that what could easily have developed into battles instead turn into fascinating and, better yet, constructive, conversations. Logical as it would be to take these further and make decisions, there’s no rush. On the contrary, those should definitely wait until you know more.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Every once in a while, a situation arises in which telling a white lie wouldn’t just be easier, it would avoid hurt feelings, if not dramas. Tempting as it is to take this course, it will only bring back memories of those times when things went very wrong. That, alone, should justify telling all, and now.