STARGAZING

Your stars for the week ahead.

ARIES MARCH 20 – APRIL 19

When your ruler Mars moved into Scorpio, one of the most discreet signs of the zodiac, and to accent financial or business matters, you began a cycle that demanded you be extremely cautious. While, obviously, this is frustrating, what you learn in the process will be interesting now, and is likely to be amazingly helpful when you’re facing a range of tricky situations over the coming months.

TAURUS APRIL 20 – MAY 20

Either you’ll have to take a tough line in certain matters or you’re facing situations that demand you be both clever and alert. Or both. While this is no surprise, the timing is sudden. Obviously, this won’t be easy, but the issues you’re dealing with and what you learn in the process will be informative. And, equally, you’ll have a timely opportunity to overcome persistent doubts.

GEMINI MAY 21 – JUNE 20

For ages there’s been tension about a range of unresolved issues, most regarding close relationships. However, there’s never been a reason to tackle these. Now, not only will Thursday’s Gemini Full Moon bring them to a head, events will force those who’ve firmly ignored these to get involved. Once everybody’s actually talking things over, any other problems will be discussed and dealt with remarkably swiftly.

CANCER JUNE 21 – JULY 22

You thought you could discern those who’re merely trying to make others feel guilty versus individuals who’re actually struggling. However, you’re currently facing situations that involve the expert manipulation of others’ feelings. This includes you. If you doubt their complaints are genuine, investigate, but discreetly. What you learn, about the people in question will be remarkably educational.

LEO JULY 23 – AUGUST 22

Little is more upsetting that being let down by somebody you’ve trusted. Tempting as it is to say nothing, ask what happened, and if there was any problem. Judging by the current planetary setup, not only are there tricky issues to deal with, if you team up together, you’ll be able to tackle the matter in question and, probably, several other problems as well.

VIRGO AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22

Nobody is better at juggling life’s duties and obligations with its pleasures. Yet judging by the current intense planetary emphasis on both sides of your life, even you could feel overwhelmed. The trick? Forget your usual clever analysis and do whatever comes to mind first, and continue in that manner. You’ll worry less and, despite the spontaneous approach to the matters in question, everything will get done.

LIBRA SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22

For ages you’ve not only been concerned about situations that are increasingly worrying, but about how you’d handle certain tricky individuals who’re a crucial part of the problem. Judging by Wednesday’s link between your ruler Venus and the tough but practical Saturn, you’ll politely but firmly detail what you expect from the individuals in question, also making it clear that your decisions aren’t negotiable.

SCORPIO OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21

When the forthright Mars moved into Scorpio on 19 November, you began an intense, and extended, review of both elements of your lifestyle and, equally, of your priorities. While you’ve thought about and, often, made changes in longstanding arrangements, others remain to be discussed. This is the week not only to tackle these but to state what you want and expect, and frankly.

SAGITTARIUS NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21

Although the Sagittarius New Moon, which constitutes a sort of personal New Year, took place on 26 November, you’re still thinking about what you learnt and, even more, debating potential changes. While, ordinarily, you’d have dealt with these already, with the foundation on which these are based shifting but, just as much, your own priorities still unclear, this can’t and, in fact, shouldn’t be rushed.

CAPRICORN DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19

While, obviously, you’d welcome brilliant ideas or offers that come from out of the blue, as a practical Capricorn, in the meanwhile, you’ll invest time in working hard to achieve the goals you have in mind. Despite your cautious attitude, the current stunning planetary activity suggests that those appealing ideas or offers aren’t just worthwhile, the odds are good they’re even better than they seem.

AQUARIUS JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 17

Most Aquarians have an easygoing nature and a natural inquisitiveness, which means that if things don’t work out, you’ll probably have other options in mind. However, even you could be surprised, if not overwhelmed, by the unexpected ideas or offers triggered by the rare link between fortunate Jupiter and your ruler Uranus. While it’s not until the 15th, it’s so powerful you’re probably already benefitting from it.

PISCES FEBRUARY 18 – MARCH 19

Either somebody is trying to blame you for their mistakes or you misjudged one particular arrangement and are paying the price. Whatever the case, and this could appear in very minor forms as well as more challenging problems, each requires that you be firm about what is your responsibility and what isn’t. This won’t be easy, but it’s vital that you stand your ground.