STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 18

The last thing you’re in the mood for are detailed discussions about issues you’ve been avoiding. While this is understandable, you’re urged to tackle these before the end of the month, when your ruler Mars shifts to a new position and, in the process, severely reduces your options. The faster you move, the better.

Taurus April 19 May 19

Only recently, you’d have sworn you would stick with existing arrangements and, equally, plans for the future. But with every passing day it’s become increasingly clear that your view of the here and now, and what’s next simply isn’t realistic. For the moment, back off and see what happens. The rest should be easy.

Gemini May 20 June 19

Now that your ruler Mercury is no longer retrograde, you’re beginning to untangle the fallout from a tricky blend of misinformation and decisions made in haste. Urgent as things seem, there’s no rush. You’re better off dealing with these in detail, now, and being confident that’s the end of that.

Cancer June 20 July 21

Long ago you realised that certain individuals avoid facing facts they’d rather not acknowledge by adopting an argumentative approach. Get involved in those battles and it will only confuse and upset you. The secret? Invest time in gathering the necessary facts now, so you’ll know what questions need to be asked.

Leo July 22 August 21

After days of both investigating your options and discussing them with others, the time has come to make certain pivotal decisions about the structure of your life. While the support of those closest is important, bear in mind that the actual decision and the resulting plans are up to you, and you alone.

Virgo August 22 September 21

Having managed to sidestep even mentioning certain tricky matters, you’re now in a position to raise these as if they’d appeared from out of the blue. Understandably, you could be concerned others will notice your manoeuvres. Most won’t, and those who do will be relieved you found such a creative solution.

Libra September 22 October 21

Long ago you realised certain individuals actually enjoy complaining. Consequently when one problem is dealt with, they’ll find another, and as swiftly as possible. Now that you’re aware of this, you’ll realise that there’s no rush to deal with their complaints, because they’d only have to find something else to complain about.

Scorpio October 22 November 20

The Sun’s move into Scorpio doesn’t just begin your birthday month, it’s ushering in a series of links to many of the powerhouse planets. While you won’t always be immediately aware of the changes these are triggering, you feel more relaxed about what events are bringing, now and over the coming weeks.

Sagittarius November 21 December 20

The last thing you want is to upset anybody. However, certain individuals have been clinging ferociously to plans as unrealistic as they are complicated. While you’ve had serious doubts about these for ages, you didn’t want to cause upset, so avoided mentioning them. Now you must. And the sooner, the better.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

For ages you’ve been trying to figure out a way to withdraw from one particular longstanding arrangement. At one time in the past, this didn’t just seem wise, you regarded it as ideal. The fact is, you’ve changed a lot, but it hasn’t. The sooner you accept this, the better for you and others.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

While you recognise the decisions you’re considering could lead to breakthroughs as timely as they are dynamic, you’re still feeling anxious. The secret? Think of times in the past when you were experiencing similar doubts and everything went wonderfully. Have faith. Take that first step and it will soon be justified.

Pisces February 19 March 19

Recent events haven’t just cornered you into confronting certain increasingly tricky situations and the individuals involved, you’ve made a point of gathering facts they’ve tried to conceal. While, initially, you were anxious, now your determination to deal with these hasn’t just given you the courage you need, but a sense of mission, as well.