STAR GAZING
Aries
March 20 April 18
Most battles are the result of clear cut differences of opinion, others are due to misunderstandings. But there’s often another important, but unrecognised issue, and that is somebody’s been misinformed. Not only could that be the problem now, the odds are good it is. At least double check the facts.
Taurus
April 19 May 19
Life would be a lot easier if you could make a simple, lasting, plan. But as has become increasingly clear this week, and will be more so over the coming days, even the simplest of arrangements is subject to change, possibly more than once. Knowing that, focus on the big picture. Details can wait.
Gemini
May 20 June 19
Most of the time you regard those who say an unconditional ‘no’ to ideas or offers as lacking creativity. While that may be true, at the moment there’s a need to both review existing arrangements and carefully assess certain intriguing options. Tempting as it is to say yes, a refusal may be the best option.
Cancer
June 20 July 21
Obviously, you’d rather talk over tricky issues and deal with misunderstandings as soon as possible. However, with the actual foundation on which these are based shifting, your time is better spent learning about them. Worrying as things seem now, avoid making lasting arrangements. Within days the tide could turn, and favourably.
Leo
July 22 August 21
The clash between your ruler the Sun and Pluto, the planet of both power struggles and transformation, involves exactly that. While you could battle to do things your way, deep down you realise it’s all about your ego. Instead, seek others’ advice. Their ideas will be as clever as they are fascinating.
Virgo
August 22 September 21
Recently, you’d ignored it when others weren’t being truthful about certain matters. At the time these weren’t important, but now they are, enough you feel you must speak up. Do exactly that, but focus on the most recent or certain ongoing issues. And be as brief as you are frank.
Libra
September 22 October 21
Usually, planning ahead is both practical and a relief, especially if you’ll be dealing with difficult individuals and unsettling situations. However, certain of these matters are unlikely to clear up soon. The secret? Ignore others’ complaints, and be both flexible and patient. Things will work out, but it will take time.
Scorpio
October 22 November 20
Recently you’ve feared that somebody you’ve trusted, and for a very long time, has been disloyal. Now you’re realising it was the reverse. They’ve been protecting you from making mistakes or, possibly, causing other problems. The issue? You’ve been sure you were right about one particular matter when, actually, you had your facts wrong.
Sagittarius
November 21 December 20
Instincts that are telling you to back off from already complicated arrangements are wise. The problem? You can’t just disappear and say nothing. But you can explain something sudden has happened and you need to give others a hand. Then quietly vanish, without discussing what’s gone on. Further explanations would only cause confusion.
Capricorn
December 21 January 19
Long ago you learnt that, as much as you’d like to turn certain pivotal arrangements over to others, finding somebody trustworthy is another matter. At the moment, however, you have no choice but to hand the reins to an individual whose skills you question. Offer them guidance. They’ll accept it, and gratefully.
Aquarius
January 20 February 18
By and large, when organising plans, you’ll ask all the questions you need to and gather all the necessary facts beforehand. And, usually, that works. However, with the foundation on which many of those plans are based shifting, some frequently, the more flexible your thinking and ideas about arrangements, the better.
Pisces
February 19 March 19
Tempting as it is to try to find a peaceable solution to increasingly tense matters, you’re better off talking these over, and as soon as possible. The problem is that you and others have hopes that by keeping everybody happy, issues would resolve themselves. They won’t. The solution? Frank, and immediate, discussion.