STAR GAZING

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

Aries (March 20 – April 18) While you can become extremely emotional about both those individuals and situations you feel strongly about, if you’re not involved then you can be amazingly cool. It’s not that you don’t care. You do. However, because you’re calm you’re able to make rational decisions about even rather extreme dilemmas. Taurus (April 19 – May 19) Being ruled by the planet of harmony, Venus, you’ll go to great lengths to avoid unpleasant encounters or potentially upsetting clashes. Yet in one particular case these aren’t just unavoidable, they’re wise. Unspoken issues have resulted in increasing confusion. This can be cleared up in a single frank discussion. Gemini (May 20 – June 19) It’s easy to blame certain already annoying individuals for creating tensions between you and family or friends. But they’re not entirely at fault. Think things through and you’ll realise you haven’t exactly been open about your feelings, especially with those who need your support. You can remedy this problem and without much effort. Cancer (June 20 – July 21) You’re currently in the somewhat challenging period just after the Full Moon. While the pace slows, which is a relief, you’re missing the high of the past week’s dramas. The understanding of this, which is one of the most fundamental cycles of nature, gives you both power and peace. Leo (July 22 – August 21) Sooner or later you’ll have to draw the line with one particular individual. While you’ve always rather enjoyed their rebellious attitude you’re aware it upsets others, and in truth it’s beginning to annoy you. Since it’s highly unlikely they’ll change, your only option is to distance yourself, at least for now. Virgo (August 22 – September 21) Appealing as the idea of opportunities that come from out of the blue may be, which the stars say are heading your way, there’s one drawback. That is they’re bound to throw your carefully calculated plans into disarray. You might even consider rejecting them. Don’t. You’d soon regret it. Libra (September 22 – October 21) This may seem strange to say, if not insulting. But in certain situations you’ve been dishonest. That is, you’ve either ignored certain facts or spoken in half-truths. Of course your intentions were good to avoid complications or upset. Still, mention these now and you won’t be embarrassed when they come to light. Scorpio (October 22 – November 20) For weeks certain situations that involve various responsibilities have been on your mind, but you’ve said nothing. Now that you’ve had a chance to mull these over it’s time to discuss them with others, in particular who’s responsible for what. Be prepared to listen. Others’ views are likely to differ from yours. Sagittarius (November 21 – December 20) Not only has the time come to rethink certain elements of your domestic or working life, the ideas you’re considering and decisions you’re making involve joint interests. Which means despite your preference to make these decisions solo and discuss them later you’ll need to talk them over first and at length. Capricorn (December 21 – January 19) Confronting somebody who neither listens to others nor is interested in learning the facts is hugely frustrating. While you’ve spent time with the individual in question before, it was social so you were able to avoid any such conflicts. Now you can’t. But you can decide battling them just isn’t worth it. Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) If it seems events have you cornered and you’re concerned about your lack of options, take a break. Urgent as things seem, busy yourself elsewhere, ideally with something less complicated. Having dealt with that, return to the issue in question. You’ll be more optimistic and it will seem far more manageable. Pisces (February 19 – March 19) Often you’re the one with the vision, the person who inspires others. Yet judging by the powerful yet magical planetary activity in the portion of your chart that accents those closet others will be both able and delighted to create a few miraculous events that will benefit the both of you.