STAR GAZING
Aries March 20 April 18
Your mood, and the state of various elements of your life, depend on whether you kept your cool or overreacted in response to the recent series of shake- ups, around you personally, and in your world. Urgent as they seemed, each is playing out well, and without the dramas you feared. Looking ahead, continue to play it cool.
Taurus April 19 May 19
You’re living out a week of twists and turns. While, in retrospect, some will have been welcome, others less so, when they first arise, you’ll be unclear what their impact will be. That being the case, explore each with enthusiasm. What seems least promising initially could turn out brilliantly in the long run.
Gemini May 20 June 19
Normally, your ruling planet Mercury moves through the signs swiftly. However, since late September it’s moved between the portion of your chart that accents life’s obligations and practicalities and, equally, life’s joys. That may seem a weird combo, until you realise it’s about learning a new approach to balancing the two.
Cancer June 20 July 21
If you’ve managed to keep certain potentially unsettling concerns to yourself recently, it will soon be clear how wise that was. Although not all the details have come to light, you’re beginning to realise issues are so complex that nobody can say they’ve all the facts. For now, wait, watch and learn.
Leo July 22 August 21
As a fire sign, if you’ve battled for what you want or believe in, and don’t win, you don’t dwell on it. Recently, however, certain matters didn’t work out, but still bother you. Instead of brooding on them, ask certain creative individuals for their ideas or guidance. It will make a huge difference.
Virgo August 22 September 21
Once you understand there’s no avoiding the twists and turns triggered by this week’s planetary activity, instead of trying to sidestep events, you’ll learn from them. While the point of some will be clear, others will seem nothing more than confusing. Persist. Each day, you’ll better understand what you’re dealing with.
Libra September 22 October 21
Judging by the past week’s planetary dramas, you’ll have struggled to keep up with events and the mood of others. Worse, it’s left many of your plans uncertain. Actually, with so much in flux, the more flexible your thinking and plans, the better. Ironically, what’s least expected could be best in the long run.
Scorpio October 22 November 20
Mercury is the planet of ideas and expression. In late September it moved into Scorpio, then went retrograde last week, on 14 October. While the resulting confusion will influence everybody, what you learn in the process of untangling errors could be so worthwhile that, as time passes, you’ll find you’re grateful they occurred.
Sagittarius November 21 December 20
The events triggered by recent clashes between the Sun and Mars, and your ruler Jupiter were unsettling. But they’ve also forced everybody to pause and give serious thought to certain issues. While things aren’t great, they’re also not nearly as bad as some say. Better yet, you now know what to tackle.
Capricorn December 21 January 19
Because you think so much through in advance, by the time the actual events in question occur, your mind’s on other matters. While usually that’s efficient, for now focus on the present. This ensures you’re aware of, and can react to, the numerous unexpected developments, around you and in your own life.
Aquarius January 20 February 18
Promising as recent idealistic discussions with others were, now that you’re turning the vision you’re describing into plans, you’re wondering if they understood your thinking at all. Actually, this is revealing that, with so much in transition, everybody’s vision of what’s best, now and in the future is changing, often rapidly.
Pisces February 19 March 19
The confusion triggered by the retrograde Mercury alone will have been unsettling, for you and others. While, often, the unexpected events it triggers can be disruptive, just as often they lead to breakthroughs. For now, forget about trying to restore plans and instead, explore every option that comes your way, including what’s least expected.