STAR GAZING

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

Aries (March 20 — April 18) You’re by no means narrow-minded. Yet the period since early August when your ruler Mars moved into inquisitive Sagittarius has broadened your horizons wonderfully via encounters, study or travel. If there’s anything left unexplored, do so before the 27th when Mars’ move into Capricorn ends this cycle. Taurus (April 19 — May 19) Planning ahead may be a virtue and prevents you being anxious about what’s next. While the events triggered by the Sun’s link with fortunate Jupiter may be unsettling if not just plain surprising, rarely has there been a more promising encounter. Explore absolutely everything that arises. Gemini (May 20 — June 19) Certain individuals need to have the last word in battles. Conscious of that, you back off and let them speak. Now, however, you’re in a forthright mood and in several situations. Important as what you say is, the insights into the minds of the individuals in question will be even more profitable. Cancer (June 20 — July 21) Now that the Sun has moved to join the fortunate Jupiter in the portion of your chart that accents the structure of your life, changes are inevitable. While you may already have planned some, the odds are good the actual circumstances in question won’t just change, but will improve and wonderfully. Leo (July 22 — August 21) Mercury’s retrograde cycle has influenced every sign and in turn led to insights. Or at least it has for those who’ve make an effort to learn from the unexpected situations it triggers. While its actual period of reverse motion is over, it’s likely that you’ll still encounter a few surprises. Virgo (August 22 — September 21) Although the Virgo New Moon took place nearly a month ago you’re still wrestling with both the ideas that arose then and the sudden events it triggered. That’s no surprise since it was the first of September’s two eclipses. These are about shake-ups which while unsettling lead to worthwhile changes. Libra (September 22 — October 21) Understandably you recently either avoided certain topics altogether or perhaps reshaped potentially upsetting facts to avoid dramas. However, judging by the planetary set-up everything is about to come out. Knowing that, say what needs saying now while you can do it at your own time and in your own way. Scorpio (October 22 — November 20) It’s easy to forget that while planetary events take place on a specific date, the events, changes or shifts in mood they’re about can appear days before or, as is likely to be the case now, much later. Which means that although Mercury’s no longer retrograde, mix-ups are still inevitable. Sagittarius (November 21 — December 20) For ages you’ve known you’d have to do your sums both in straightforward situations and those that involve less clear-cut financial issues. On Tuesday the planet of action Mars moves into this portion of your chart, triggering a six-week cycle during which you’ll analyse and deal with all such matters. Capricorn (December 21 — January 19) In the past you’ve sometimes criticised others for being indecisive. Now that you’re facing crucial decisions and have no idea what to do, your perspective about those struggles is changing. What’s more, you may even adopt a method they use, which is discussing your options with those whose views you respect. Aquarius (January 20 — February 18) There’s a fine line between chatting about options and those conversations turning into a more passionate exchange. Unappealing as such verbal fisticuffs may be, it may not be until the discussion has become somewhat heated that it’s clear how you and others feel. That settled, you can make lasting decisions. Pisces (February 19 — March 19) Yet again you seem to be caught in the conflict between everyday realities, which require the kind of compromises you dislike making, and your far more idealistic views of what’s possible. Ironically what you learn while wrestling with those dull facts will, as events unfold, help you realise those dreams.