STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

Being a fire sign you’re happy to make changes as you’re making plans and equally update arrangements as they proceed. But as you’re learning, not everybody is as comfortable with this approach. That being the case when possible simply avoid talking over your plans. Do what needs doing and don’t discuss it.

Taurus April 20 May 20

Making a single plan and sticking to it has its virtues. However between the Sun just having moved into a new sign and the recent Taurus Full Moon the foundation on which those plans are based is shifting. While you’ve probably been aware of the possibility of changes the fact is they’re inevitable.

Gemini May 21 June 20

The last thing you’re in the mood to do is go back over arrangements that aren’t exactly stable. Forget about your attempts to keep things as they are and instead begin exploring the intriguing array of options currently appearing. While they’ll cause some short term disorder the long-range results will be brilliant.

Cancer June 21 July 21

While one of your most appealing characteristics is your ability to lift the spirits of others even in very difficult situations at the moment you’re urged to let others complain. It’s the only way they’ll talk things through to the extent they recognise the nature of issues and in the process find a solution.

Leo July 22 August 22

Planning ahead may be a virtue, but as you’ve undoubtedly noticed at the moment it’s impossible. Despite that certain arrangements need to be organised well in advance. The trick is to ensure that what you plan is flexible enough to ride out the current and often dramatic twists and turns.

Virgo August 23 September 22

With your ruler Mercury the Sun and next week Venus all powerfully aspecting the planet of the unexpected, Uranus, you’ll already have experienced the sudden and dramatic nature of the events this can trigger. Unsettling as they’ve seemed initially on reflection it’s clear these constitute progress and of a very timely variety.

Libra September 23 October 22

The last thing you want to do is upset anybody. However the longer you wait to address one particularly tricky issue the more complicated both the situation and the feelings of certain already tense individuals will become. You’re urged to speak frankly about this and the sooner you do it the better.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

In the past you’ve unwittingly refused a kind gesture or offer and unless you’re careful you could soon do it again. The problem is you can’t imagine how you’d benefit from the ideas or arrangements in question. The fact is you won’t understand them until you’re actually involved. Then instantly it will all be clear.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Even if you’re seriously into astrology you may not be aware that your ruling planet Jupiter is about to move into Sagittarius for the first time in over a decade. Its arrival on November 8 begins an exciting new cycle of growth and usually in ways as unexpected as they’ll prove to be rewarding.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

As much as you enjoy the efforts of those who try to show their affection or respect by spoiling you mostly you prefer to make arrangements for any such treats yourself. Still, with so much in transition certain individuals could devise something that won’t just be exciting it will be a totally unanticipated thrill.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

From your perspective the only thing worse than making the wrong decision is making no decision at all. Consequently if you’re short of facts you’ll ask as many questions as you can then opt for the best plan. Still, with so much in transition it’s about what you learn, not what you decide.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Judging by the current planetary setup something thrilling or perhaps an enchanting encounter has just come your way. This isn’t just intriguing, you can’t help but feel it could change your life. While that’s true don’t expect this to lead to miracles. Certain obligations you’ve been hoping will disappear won’t vanish overnight.