HOROSCOPE

Oct 23 – Nov 21

IN late August, Mercury moved into the most strategic portion of your chart, triggering a long, complex and occasionally-challenging cycle. Now that Mercury’s moved into Scorpio, what you’ve learnt will come together in insights about perplexing past issues and unanticipated but exciting plans for the future.

Nov 22 – Dec 21

BEING a fire sign, you think and act swiftly. Usually, this is to your advantage. However, the presence of the cautious, stern Saturn in your sign since mid-September has considerably slowed your pace. While frustrating, this is forcing you to review and tackle dilemmas as persistent as they are annoying.

Dec 22 – Jan 19

NO Capricorn minds making an effort when there’s good reason for it. When you first tackled certain exciting but complex ideas some months ago, you were very sure they’d work out. A series of setbacks since then has made you wonder. Now, suddenly and quite magically, it’s all falling into place.

Jan 20 – Feb 17

SINCE mid-October, there’s been powerful planetary activity involving your ruler Uranus. Discussions were exciting but putting them into action has been another matter. Happily, the move by Mercury into the crucial midheaven angle of your chart prompts a timely exchange about bringing those plans to life.

Feb 18 – March 19

TRUE, every sign benefited from the insights triggered by the Sun’s recent alliance with your ruling planet, Neptune. But, obviously, not only will you have had greater clarity regarding several matters, you’re still experiencing the sheer good fortune this indicates. It is, however, up to you to take advantage of it.

March 20 – April 19

IT may seem that you’ve all the time in the world to deal with certain tedious matters. While there’s been no hurry, sudden developments mean these need attention before the end of the week. Wait any longer and they’ll be more complicated or, possibly, there may be nothing you can do.

April 20 – May 20

THE Full Moon was last Tuesday, yet you’re still dealing with the fallout. That’s because it was in your sign, so brought both personal and relationship matters to a head. While you’ve resolved many of these, others are more complex and will, therefore, require considerably more time and thought.

May 21 – June 20

AS much as you enjoy focusing on love and life’s pleasures, with your ruler Mercury accenting such matters since late August, you’re feeling overwhelmed. What’s more, certain of life’s practicalities need attention. Consequently, the move by Mercury to highlight the latter won’t just delight you, it will be a real relief.

June 21 – July 22

DON’T be surprised if you find yourself questioning whether one particular individual meant to be rude or abrasive, or was unaware of the potential impact of their words. Reflect on this. But, equally, bear in mind that because the recent Full Moon heightened your feelings, you could be on edge yourself.

July 23 – Aug 22

IT’S not that you’ve been avoiding certain matters as much as you really haven’t had anything to contribute to the conversation. While some individuals are excited about new ideas, others seem to do nothing but complain. The answer? Bide your time. Next week’s events will deal with these for you.

Aug 23 – Sept 22

FOR ages, you’ve had to keep certain information to yourself. While there’s been good reason for this, it’s meant sidestepping certain topics and, on occasion, changing the subject for no reason. Now that your ruler Mercury’s moving to a new position, you can finally say whatever needs to be said.

Sept 23 – Oct 22

THE encounter between your ruler Venus and Mars isn’t just powerful, it’s sparking insights about both persistent issues from the past and recent but perplexing dilemmas. The trick to dealing with each one, is to say exactly what comes to mind. Risky as this seems, it’s the best approach to take.