STARGAZING

Your stars for the week ahead.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22

It’s not that you’ve been ignoring certain practical or financial issues but, rather, you’ve been dealing with distractions, some pressing, others personal. However, with your ruler Mercury and the Sun moving to accent these matters, and Tuesday’s Full Moon bringing existing issues to a head, these can’t wait. Admittedly, some of these are tricky. Still, having them resolved will be a relief.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22

For ages you’ve been struggling to organise plans, some personal, many involving others and a few more worldly matters, but have faced frustrating delays. However, with the Sun and Mercury moving into Libra and the pivotal New Moon in your sign on October 9, you’ll make up for lost time. Unsure about plans? Take those first steps, and soon the rest will be obvious.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

Little annoys you more than having decisions that should be yours to make taken over by others or, perhaps, organisations. Whatever the case, and there could be several such matters, it’s actually for the best. You’d reject certain changes or new plans, mostly because of past experience or lack of familiarity. However, others will be more adventurous, which would definitely be in your best interests.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 20

Most Sagittarians are self-sufficient, so much so you rarely ask for help. Yet the coming weeks’ planetary setup accents situations you’re unfamiliar with or that require teamwork. Still, you’ll be tempted to do it all yourself. Don’t. Not only are others better equipped, the individuals you work with or encounter and what you learn promise to add to your life in wonderful, and largely unexpected, ways.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 21 – JANUARY 19

Recently there’s been little mention of what were persistent concerns. However, Tuesday’s challenge by the Sun to your ruler Saturn accents these, and forces you and others to, first, define these clearly, then take action. Worrying as that seems, suddenly ideas if not solutions appear. These will prove helpful with other, equally complex, matters that have also been very much on your mind.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 17

On the 11th, Mars moved into Aquarius, to remain until mid-November. This triggers a review of activities, goals and relationships of a personal or more worldly nature. Initially you may dwell more on issues, your motivation devising solutions that work for everybody. However, the insights will inspire your thinking regarding plans and individuals with whom you’d undertaken them.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

For several weeks you’ve sidestepped confrontations with several individuals, some because they can be very difficult but, as much, because they’d expect you to deal with everything. Yet, in several situations, you’ve no choice. State your demands clearly, and ensure they’re understood. This may rouse complaints, but as others are aware they’re not doing their fair share, they’ll soon get involved.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 19

As a fiery Aries, you thrive on challenges, and you’ll often respond swiftly, then think things through in detail later. However, because the Aries Full Moon, on Sept 25, brings crucial situations to a head and heightens your feelings, you could act rashly. Knowing that, discuss the matter in question and plans with somebody who’s both courageous and wise, then take action once, and powerfully.

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20

While you often wish you could shift the burden for certain tedious matters elsewhere, deep down you know these aren’t just your responsibility, you’re better informed than others. What’s more, sudden changes demand a review of arrangements. While unsettling in the short term, this gives you an excuse to alter certain increasingly troublesome arrangements, and without others’ agreement.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20

With both your ruler Mercury and the Sun moving to accent love and life’s pleasures, these are exactly what will be on your mind. In some cases, you’ll finally make plans with close friends or loved ones. But, also, at long last, you’ll discuss tricky issues. Whatever you do, each step is progress, and increases the joy in one of the most important areas of your life.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 21

For ages it’s been clear elements of your way of living or working need to change, but despite serious efforts, you’ve faced constant obstacles, in various forms. Suddenly everything’s falling into place, and virtually overnight. This requires working closely with others, if not yielding to decisions that don’t thrill you. Still, proceed. You’ll realise this is kick-starting a series of life-changing events.

LEO JULY 22 – AUGUST 22

Usually, you are passionate, if not headstrong. However, you could reject ideas, offers you regard as uninteresting or, equally, battle changes in longstanding arrangements. The trick is to overcome your impulse to say no and, if you can’t agree, at least explore what’s on offer properly. What you learn will shift your perspective enough you’ll soon be exploring those options, and enthusiastically.