STAR GAZING
World-renowned astrologer Shelley von Strunckel writes a daily column exclusively for tabloid!
Aries March 20 April 18
As a quick-thinking Aries you move so swiftly that planning ahead seems pointless. Despite that, sometimes well intentioned friends insist you should. Perhaps. But definitely not this week with daily changes in the planetary setup indicating that you’ll need to rethink both existing arrangements and those for the future and often.
Taurus April 19 May 19
While obviously life would be easier if you could discover and deal with the source of certain minor but persistent problems the odds are slim you’ll find them. This is one of those bizarre periods when the best strategy is to do nothing. These issues will vanish probably by early May.
Gemini May 20 June 20
You don’t think of yourself as being tough or demanding and others would agree. Yet in one particular situation involving an especially difficult person you have no choice. Out of character as it seems, you must make it abundantly clear what’s expected of the individual in question and when.
Cancer June 21 July 21
Watching arrangements you worked hard to make happen come undone isn’t just a disappointment, you might find yourself taking it personally. You could wonder whether you should have done things differently. The fact is everything has its ordained span and these have reached the end of theirs.
Leo July 22 August 21
Others’ enthusiasm for ideas or arrangements you regard as dull if not just plain boring is irritating. But there’s no avoiding these. Not only is it worth listening to what’s being said, try to overcome your resistance and do a little exploration. The more you do the more excited you’ll be.
Virgo August 22 September 21
Confrontations with others aren’t the problem. These arise in all manner of settings and situations. It’s just that now there’s a tendency to blame the unwise decisions of certain individuals for almost everything that’s going wrong. This is unkind and as events themselves will soon reveal, miles from the truth.
Libra September 22 October 22
As an air sign you’ve a need to come to terms with both events and issues with others from a rational perspective. Yet because close relationships, personal and otherwise, have such a pivotal place in your life you give just as much thought to the emotional impact of what’s taken place.
Scorpio October 23 November 21
When you dealt with the challenging events triggered by the clash between your ruler Jupiter and the uncompromising Pluto in late March you realised how unwise it is to try to conceal vital facts. Yet you’re considering doing exactly that. Think again. This won’t complicate matters, it will cause serious problems.
Sagittarius November 22 December 20
Few things are more frustrating for you than having a difference with others yet facing a wall of silence. The problem is those you’re dealing with aren’t blessed with your quick mind so need time to reflect on both the actual situation and their views. Be patient. They’ll respond and soon.
Capricorn December 21 January 18
Mercury’s retrograde cycle began on the 9th, but now that it’s moving to accent your domestic setup the errors typical of this period will force you to focus on issues you’ve been hoping would somehow resolve themselves. They won’t. But bizarrely these errors will do wonders to help clarify the problem.
Aquarius January 19 February 17
Making plans is one thing. You’ve invested a great deal of time, thought and in some cases heart in doing exactly that. However as is becoming clearer with each passing day the actual situations are in transition which means even simple arrangements are bound to be rethought, possibly several times.
Pisces February 18 March 19
You rarely think about it, but as an intuitive Pisces you sense when others are concerned, concealing the facts or even up to no good. While you can’t always discuss these feelings openly you can at least organise elements of your own plans and those of a joint nature to accommodate those expectations.