STAR GAZING

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

2022-12-23 -

Aries

March 20 April 18

During the past week, the planetary setup has shifted, and with it, certain elements of your life are beginning to shift as well. While this is exciting, it seems destiny has taken over, and you’re not so happy about that. The secret? Go with the flow. Within days you’ll realise how wise this was.

Taurus

April 19 May 19

Being an earth sign, you’re powerfully connected to the cycles of nature, to the extent you’ll often find yourself explaining life’s ups and downs to others. Yet, at the moment, you’re struggling with exactly such matters. The secret? Recognise you’re in a period of dramatic, and timely, transformation, and go with the flow.

Gemini

May 20 June 19

Cancer

June 20 July 21

At times of unsettling transition, such as this is, making even simple decisions can be challenging. That seems to be especially the case for you at the moment. The trick? It’s to forget about getting things right and, instead, regard everything you do and, possibly, say as a potentially informative experiment.

Leo

July 22 August 21

Only days ago, you were battling to keep certain longstanding arrangements as they are. This is partly because even simple changes would be unsettling. But, also, you’re not entirely convinced that ideas others regard as good news are as worthwhile as they say. Back off and allow events to answer that question.

Virgo

August 22 September 21

While you can’t help but admire the persistence of certain individuals, it’s also irritating. This is especially the case now, because they refuse to let go of their version of the proper approach to resolving several tricky problems and, equally, the need to do it their way. The problem? You’re short of alternatives.

Libra

September 22 October 21

You’re currently wresting with a series of sudden changes, some as pointless as they are time-consuming. However, these mean a lot to others, so you’ve said and done nothing. Now that their plans are disrupting elements of your way of living, working or close relationships, you’ve got to speak up. And be blunt.

Scorpio

October 22 November 20

Nobody would blame you for being seriously upset by the discovery that decisions regarding certain pivotal elements of your life were made by others. However, now that you’ve had a chance to think about the resulting changes and, even more, how much you’ve benefited, your mood’s shifting from irritation to gratitude.

Sagittarius

November 21 December 20

It’s time to disentangle yourself from certain once rewarding arrangements or, possibly, friendships. The problem? For a while you shared one or two interests, and exploring those together formed a bond between you. However, your focus has moved on. The more deeply involved you get in these, , the more likely you are to feel equally passionate..

Capricorn

December 21 January 19

The gorgeous crescent that most refer to as the New Moon is visible several days after the actual New Moon, which is on the 23rd. So if you feel you should take a break from certain plans or, equally, feel reflective about others, follow those instincts. You’ll soon recognise how wise they were.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

It’s easy to forget that a vital part of making progress means leaving elements of the past behind you. This includes everything from your activities or your work to the company of certain individuals. Dealing with the latter can be especially tricky. The sooner you discuss the facts and, equally, your feelings, the better.

Pisces

February 19 March 19

Difficult as it may be, there’s no arguing the fact it’s time for you to say farewell to certain elements of your life that have both brought you joy and, more recently, despair. Tempting as it is to try to retain those passionate feelings you experienced recently, this is a new chapter, for you and others.