STAR GAZING
Aries March 20 April 18
Tempting as it is to try to find a quick fix for certain issues, you’d soon regret it. Both the past few days and the coming week are tricky. What’s more, the actual circumstances you’re dealing with and the mood of others will be unstable. This means carefully gathering facts and, equally, taking things slowly.
Taurus April 19 May 19
Planning ahead may be a virtue. And it does make life easier. Still, with your ruler Venus meeting the planet of the unexpected, Uranus, in a few days’ time, even the most straightforward of arrangements are likely to change, and change again. Disruptive as this seems, these changes will be for the better.
Gemini May 20 June 20
Now that your ruler Mercury is retrograde, even simple plans are likely to change, possibly more than once. Of course not everybody will know about this or, even if they do, pay attention. Waste no time trying to win them over. Instead, simply organise things so you can rearrange them, and without discussion.
Cancer June 21 July 21
Only days ago, you were unenthusiastic about even the idea of reorganising elements of your life. But recent discussions and, even more, certain events have convinced you these might be a good idea. That’s true. While, inevitably, there’ll be some disruption, the result you achieve will more than compensate for a little disarray.
Leo July 22 August 21
Some problems can be defined and dealt within swiftly, and then put behind you. However, those you’re currently facing are more complex than they seem and so could take days to put to rest. Still, while this will require considerable patience, it will be justified by the results you achieve.
Virgo August 22 September 21
Unsettling as sudden changes in plans are, there’s little you can do to avoid them. But you can ensure arrangements are flexible enough that when these arise, as is inevitable with your ruler Mercury retrograde, instead of struggling at the last minute, you’ll be able to rethink things swiftly and easily.
Libra September 22 October 22
Few things are more rewarding than, having struggled with impossible situations or seriously difficult people, coming up with a plan that works for everybody. The ‘good news’ is that’s what you’ve done. The ‘bad news’ is these arrangements will change often, and dramatically, before you can regard anything is settled for good.
Scorpio October 23 November 21
Luck can appear in many forms. And with fortunate Jupiter, in Scorpio until late this year, expect amazing ideas and offers. While you may recognise the promise of some immediately, others will seem strange if not a nuisance. Ironically, those could prove best. Knowing that, explore absolutely everything that comes your way.
Sagittarius November 22 December 20
The time has come to take a tough line with one particular individual. While you’re usually easygoing, and as a result tricky characters like the individual in question rarely bother you, they’ve taken advantage of your good nature far too often. Speak up now. And be very clear about the reasons your upset.
Capricorn December 21 January 18
No sign is better at strategy than Capricorn. But even you are struggling with certain situations that are as complicated as they are persistent. Frustrating as these are, at their core are lessons that won’t just prove informative, they’ll teach you how to avoid creating similar dilemmas, in the future.
Aquarius January 19 February 17
For you, as an Aquarius, often those who’ve meant the most in your life have appeared in the most surprising way. Intriguingly, those encounters come in cycles. You’re just beginning one now, which means being ready to spend time getting to know those who turn up in the most unanticipated of ways.
Pisces February 18 March 19
When situations are unfair or risky, forget concerns about whether others will approve of or even understand your reasons for not wanting to be involved. In fact, all that’s necessary is to make it clear you’re won’t be taking things further. Say more, and it may seem you could be persuaded otherwise.