STAR GAZING

World-renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel writes a daily column exclusively for tabloid! Aries (March 20 – April 19) The first week of March promises to be one of the most exciting and memorable of the year. Its events, spurred by powerful planetary aspects to Uranus, which is about innovation and the unexpected, and is actually positioned in Aries, will introduce amazing ideas or offers, if not transform your life. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) Everybody dreams of offers appearing from out of the blue. That’s exactly what you’re dealing with and it is thrilling. But the chaos being caused by the resulting changes in plans is upsetting. While it’s inevitable, there’s a solution. Let go and live in the moment. Those worries will vanish instantly. Gemini (May 21 – June 20) It would appear you’re having a rare sentimental moment, one that’s triggered by the rather dramatic changes taking place. While you’d usually welcome even unsettling developments, you fear they’ll rock arrangements or alliances you care about. They might. If so you’ll soon discover these are in your best interests. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) This hardly seems the ideal moment for a frank discussion about persistent issues. Yet what you learn both about the actual circumstances in question and the attitude of certain individuals will clear up confusion that’s been as worrying as it’s been persistent. This in turn will clarify your own thinking. Leo (July 23 – August 22) Having invested considerable time and thought in making plans, you’ve no intention of changing them. However, judging by the next several days’ unsettling planetary activity that’s exactly what you’re about to do. Disruptive as this will be, others are involved as well and together you’ll make the best of this. Virgo (August 23 – September 22) Next week brings some of the year’s most spectacular planetary activity. It’s so powerful that every sign will benefit although in your case it’s likely to be through changes in the lives of others or circumstances around you. If initially it seems you’ve been left out, don’t worry. You’ll soon be included. Libra (September 23 – October 22) If asked if you’re stubborn, most would say no. However, those who know you well would differ. In the past they’ve seen you refuse to give up. This is once again the case except this time you’re urged to think carefully whether the issue in question is worth fighting for. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) Few things make you more upset than somebody revealing information you regard as strictly private. Before you get angry or cut them out of your life, consider their character. While you assumed their view of what should be kept under wraps is like yours, it is in fact completely different. Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) Dealing with dramatic changes in practical matters is one thing. You’re facing these and, while the details are tiresome, you’re making good progress. Similarly, dramatic changes in personal relationships are more complex. Invest time in explaining your intentions now. It will prevent time-consuming dramas later. Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) Kind gestures are like making payments into an interest bearing savings account. Although there’s no immediate payoff, the benefits accumulate. And they have. At least one if not more astonishing events are coming your way and it’s because of what you did ages ago, often things you’d completely forgotten. Aquarius (January 20 – February 17) Are you on edge or feeling the need for reassurance? Ironically the shakeups in longstanding plans you’re experiencing, which are behind those feelings, are nothing to worry about. On the contrary they’re clearing the way for the amazing if unexpected ideas or offers that will be appearing between now and mid-March. Pisces (February 18 – March 19) There is an art to doing nothing. There have been times in your life when you’ve been an expert at this. But recently you’ve been doing too much and had too little time to relax. Now, with so much in transition there’ll be periods when you must wait and, indeed, do nothing. You’ll soon remember how.