STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

While you can be frank if not forceful when the occasion requires it, certain individuals seem to have an ability to get you to do anything. And unless you pause now and review one particularly worrying situation that could soon be the case. First discuss the actual situation frankly. The rest will be easy.

Taurus April 20 May 20

The last thing you want to do is upset anybody by being critical. Yet one particular individual’s habit is so annoying you’re afraid you’ll say something that later you’ll regret. The trick is to ask them what you do that bothers them. Their response may surprise you and will certainly help put things in perspective.

Gemini May 21 June 20

True, you can’t exactly plan ahead for the ups and downs of emotions. However you’re probably well aware of the heightened feelings you’re already experiencing now in the run-up to the Gemini Full Moon on Friday the 23rd. Letting these build up achieves nothing. Discuss what you can rationally when you can.

Cancer June 21 July 21

There is no right or wrong way to point out unkind words. However before you speak up it’s worth doing a little investigation. The individual in question may well have been struggling over a tricky situation and is taking it out on others. If so give them time. They may apologise without being prompted.

Leo July 22 August 22

With so many changes reshaping various elements of your life you’ve far more questions about the future than you do answers. Yet judging by the way things are going you’ve reason to be optimistic. If there are any problems it’s making plans. Or so it seems. Simply ensure whatever you organise is flexible.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Tempting as it is to debate the rights and wrongs of recent decisions the issue is far more complex than you realise. This in turn means certain individuals may be feeling defensive about matters you don’t know about. For now sidestep even casual discussions. You’ll be glad you did.

Libra September 23 October 22

The current powerful planetary activity may be about breakthroughs and for every sign, but that doesn’t mean things will go smoothly. In fact there’s considerable disarray and confusion. Resist the temptation to smooth things out. It’s about the flow. The less you interfere the more swiftly these exciting changes will take place.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

For you as a Scorpio trust is essential especially in close relationships. Consequently when something seems unclear or dishonest you tend to worry. For now simply ask what’s up. With so much in transition the odds are good somebody’s made a mistake. The fact is that person could be you.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Typically you ignore minor errors but correct those that are more important and would inconvenience others. However with the ideas planet Mercury turning retrograde in Sagittarius you’d be better off tackling every single mistake or error while you can. Once others discover them there’ll be endless but entirely pointless discussion.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

Being a sensible earth sign you rarely allow even the very irritating quirks of others to get under your skin.

But between the current unsettled period and the insistence by certain individuals they’re unwilling to go along with inevitable changes you’re feeling short-tempered. This is no surprise. Speak your mind and fearlessly.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

Everybody dreams about golden offers that come from out of the blue. Judging by the current remarkable planetary activity that’s exactly what’s happened, but you’re oddly unenthusiastic. That may be because this would take you into new unfamiliar if not unsettling territory. Still, at least explore what’s arisen. You’ll be glad you did.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Obviously you’re eager to get things organised. Still, view plans as tentative if not a bit of an experiment. Things are unlikely to be clear until you’ve learnt about and dealt with the events triggered by the Full Moon on the 23rd. Only after that should arrangements be regarded as lasting.