STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

While often your stubborn streak serves you well at the moment it’s the reverse. In fact it’s keeping you from accepting an offer for some variety of guidance or support. Say yes. This isn’t just about the actual situation in question. It’s about the valuable life lesson about to come your way.

Taurus April 20 May 20

Luck can appear in many forms. And judging by the remarkably fortunate planetary setup for you at the moment what arises could bring huge benefits. The problem? Often events will be so unexpected you won’t recognise their promise or could even be suspicious. The solution? Explore absolutely everything.

Gemini May 21 June 20

Having invested a lot of time, thought and in certain situations heart in making plans you’ve no inclination to rethink them. While that’s understandable each day’s events are making it increasingly clear that things can’t remain as they are. Knowing that, at least begin exploring your options. You’ll be glad you did.

Cancer June 21 July 21

You can be forthright when the situation merits it. But also when things are tense you’re conscious of the need to be diplomatic. Currently however you’re urged to forget about any such concerns. Instead say exactly what’s on your mind and the sooner you do it the better.

Leo July 22 August 22

Discussion would be great, but it’s impossible. Which means when it comes to decisions as sudden as they are pivotal you’ll probably just have to plunge in and gather whatever facts you can as you proceed. While others question this approach it’s worked for you in the past and it will this time as well.

Virgo August 23 September 22

When certain ideas or offers that seemed too good to be true first arose you felt you should be cautious if not actually wary. However judging by the past few weeks’ planetary activity these may just be as worthwhile as they appear to be. Certainly you’ve nothing to lose from exploring them further.

Libra September 23 October 22

As a Libra you have a talent for sidestepping discussions that you know would turn into a contentious battle and without anybody realising that’s your intention. Still, the fact is the matter in question needs to be reviewed and ultimately dealt with. The trick is to choose the right place and the right time.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Judging by the coming days’ powerful planetary activity involving Venus which accents close alliances, those you already know and even more those you’re introduced to could change your life. Knowing this, make connecting in this way your priority. And equally be open to their ideas or even the unexpected offers they make.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

While you don’t mind a good argument when the issue is worth fighting for you’ll generally only battle over those that matter. Yet recently one particular individual has been so irritating that you’re tempted to dispute anything they say. While that’s understandable be cautious. You’d be doing nothing but wasting your time.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

From your point of view committing to a plan or agreement as an experiment is a compromise if not somewhat dishonest. Yet in several situations you’ve no choice. Discuss this frankly with others. You’ll be surprised and relieved to discover that most everybody is approaching this from exactly that tentative angle.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

In mid-May your ruler Uranus moved into a new position which it does rarely and to accent the structure of your life. Since then there’s been plenty of talk about rethinking arrangements you’ve long regarded as unchanging. However with things moving swiftly you’re urged to at least explore what arises.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Recently you despaired of ever having forthright exchange of ideas with somebody who simply can’t view life from any perspective but their own. Then you realised that’s the key to explain things the way they understand them. Since then things have gone brilliantly. Remember this and employ it with other equally difficult individuals.