STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

Tempting as it is to make it clear to certain rather stubborn individuals that specific arrangements are up to you and not them would only make things worse. Strange as it seems talk things over with them, listen to their ideas, but agree to nothing. That means you’re free to proceed as you see fit.

Taurus April 20 May 20

The time has come for you to reflect on certain matters you once regarded as simple and straightforward. That’s true, they once were. But judging by the current unsettling if thrilling planetary activity even those arrangements you’ve regarded as solid are about to change if not be transformed far more than you imaged possible.

Gemini May 21 June 20

Judging by the link between your ruler Mercury and the fortunate Jupiter you’re on a lucky streak. What seemed distant if not unrealistic ideas or offers could turn into reality swiftly. Better yet this also indicates delightful if completely unexpected events are coming your way and in a range of forms.

Cancer June 21 July 21

As a Cancerian and somebody who tends to be well aware of others’ feelings, sometimes more than they are themselves, you’ve an instinct about when matters should be discussed or not. At the moment the latter is best. Eager as others are to deal with these it’s too early. Ideally these will wait.

Leo July 22 August 22

You undoubtedly didn’t anticipate this. However during the past week or so you’ve had to reorganise if not abandon your own plans and frequently more than once. Frustrating as this may have been at the time it’s forced you to rethink arrangements which on reflection you recognise as being a serious improvement.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Usually you’ve a good instinct for those lively discussions that while combative are also enriching versus those that could easily turn into a serious clash. Still, with so much in transition even you could be unclear about these. That being the case this is no time to take chances. The more cautious you are the better.

Libra September 23 October 22

Most Libras have difficulty saying a firm ‘no’ especially when you can ease a potentially difficult discussion with tact. However the individual you’re currently dealing with tends to hear what they want which means if you’re anything less than frank they’ll ignore you and create their own version of your words.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

While obviously you’d rather not alter certain longstanding arrangements without knowing what’s next that really isn’t possible. In fact with so much in flux even the simplest of future plans should be regarded as tentative. Consider your options. Actually you owe it to yourself to explore absolutely everything that comes your way.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Tempting as it is to say you’d be delighted to join friends or family in certain far-reaching plans don’t commit too far in advance. With so much in the world around you changing, but even more in your own life the more flexible what you organise is the better it will be for you and for others.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

Yet again you’re facing a situation in which you asked one particular individual to do something for you, but made the mistake of assuming their standards are as high as yours are. This means that while their intentions were good you’ll probably have to reorganise everything to suit the circumstances and your own requirements.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

This is one of those wonderful if often bewildering periods during which each day’s events force you to rethink what you’ve only just organised. Unsettling as that is you’re broadening your horizons. This will benefit you for a very long time to come especially in terms of what you learn.

Pisces February 18 March 19

If ever there was a time to take a chance on something, an idea or offer or a promising encounter it’s now. True the actual situation or individual may not be pivotal but will instead introduce what’s next. And it will be that which leads to something that is quite literally life-changing.