STAR GAZING

Aries March 20 April 18

Being a fire sign, last-minute changes in even longstanding arrangements rarely upset you. Yet those triggered by the Sun’s encounter with Uranus in Aries could be so sudden and dramatic that even you are taken aback. Learn what you can about these. You’ll soon realise what good news they are.

Taurus April 19 May 19

While life presents us all with situations about which we’ve little choice, most at least give you options. At the moment however you’re facing a range of circumstances that leave you absolutely no alternatives. Final as these arrangements seem, be patient. You’ll soon have an opportunity to rethink them.

Gemini May 20 June 20

Urgent as certain decisions seem, for the moment you’re better off decluttering both your life and your future plans. That way when Mars, the planet of action and courage, moves into Gemini on the 21st you’ll be both ready and clear-minded enough to take advantage of its powerful influence.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Although Mercury’s retrograde cycle began last Sunday you’re only now picking up on the confusion usually associated with this period. That’s because it’s positioned in the portion of your chart that accents existing and often tricky situations. So much so you’ve already discussed several of these issues and in detail.

Leo July 22 August 21

Only days ago you’d have complained about sudden changes in arrangements as being unsettling and disruptive to your schedule. Now that you’ve had a chance to investigate what’s going on around you it’s clear that others have had no choice about the direction of events and in truth neither do you.

Virgo August 22 September 21

It’s true you can be critical as much of yourself as of others. But that’s about analysing situations and seeking potential improvements. Dealing with somebody who seems determined to find fault which is the case now is another matter. Their motives are by no means noble. Treat them with caution.

Libra September 22 October 22

While so much of the time we spend with others involves talking about what’s going on you rarely discuss what you’re actually doing day to day. Do so now. Certain individuals think they know how you live, but their ideas are based on something close to a fictional novel.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

As a Scorpio you’re intensely private. However, you don’t realise this until you compare how much of your ideas, activities or feelings you reveal with what others are happy discussing. This especially applies to family and loved ones who are often truly mystified as to what or who you care about.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Few things are more disheartening than watching your carefully organised plans come undone. Yet judging by the current unsettling planetary setup few arrangements are likely to survive. Knowing that, regard what’s gone as a trial run then begin again, adding new ideas and including what you’ve learnt in future plans.

Capricorn December 21 January 18

Being an earth sign you have a deep appreciation of quality and take pleasure in buying and owning beautiful things. Yet you’ve an austere streak too, one that causes worry or discomfort if you over-indulge. Striking a balance between these two sides of your nature isn’t easy, but can be done.

Aquarius January 19 February 17

It’s rare that anybody is so irritating that you feel you must have the last word in a dispute or argument. But that’s exactly what’s happened. Actually it’s more about perspective than hard facts. Knowing that, wait a few days then revisit the issue. You’ll be amazed what you both learn.

Pisces February 18 March 19

There are many ways to say the single word ‘no’. Mostly you prefer to take a subtle approach and happily it usually works. Now however you’ll not only need to address this frankly, you’ve no choice but to be direct. The individual in question will ignore anything less than a forthright statement.