STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

Every New Moon marks a time of reflection and equally is about breaking away from old and possibly restrictive ways of doing things. If there’s anything tricky it’s that you won’t always recognise events as part of this cycle of timely change. That being the case explore everything. You’ll be glad you did.

Taurus April 20 May 20

Usually the word opportunity and the changes it suggests rouse feelings of excitement combined with hope. Yet currently it’s also vital that you recognise some of what arises may seem more of a nuisance than anything else. That being the case ensure you explore absolutely everything that comes your way.

Gemini May 21 June 20

This hardly seems the ideal time to rethink relatively recent plans. You’re right in worrying this could only complicate matters. Still, proceed and you’ll soon discover just how exciting certain options are. Once they’re being discussed others will get involved and that in turn will lead to an amazing exchange of ideas.

Cancer June 21 July 21

Often the line between a tentative decision and final arrangements is unclear, but because of the nature of the arrangement such details don’t really matter. Now they do. That being the case invest time in reviewing where things stand and if anything remains undecided then tackle those matters and do it right away.

Leo July 22 August 22

The last thing you’re in the mood to do is rethink plans you struggled to organise and only recently. However because the current New Moon is about breakthroughs and in exactly the situations in question this is no time to stick with what’s familiar. The more flexible you are the better.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Just when you thought you’ve conquered a seriously challenging situation a sudden revelation, obstacle or unexpected event will change everything. Tempting as it is to find somebody to blame this is nobody’s fault. Ask others to join you in finding a solution. It will be far easier than you’d have expected.

Libra September 23 October 22

For weeks you’ve managed to sidestep matters you knew would only upset others and so in turn lead to lengthy discussions. However there’s no choice but to tackle these and probably the process will involve exactly the individuals you’ve been avoiding. Don’t worry. They’re better prepared to deal with this than you think.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

During periods of rapid, often welcome but sometimes unsettling change such as this is, planning ahead can be difficult. While you prefer having things organised in advance for the moment you’re urged to take a more easygoing approach. Within a short time you’ll realise how much more smoothly things go.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

Being a fire sign, when making important decisions you’ll ask all the questions you can then make decisions you intend to be lasting. While usually that works, with so much in transition around you and in your own life the odds are good you’ll need to rethink these often more than once.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

This hardly seems the ideal time to break away from certain pressing matters. However you’ve been focusing so much on these that you’ve neglected other arrangements or even individuals. While things are fine now, within a short time there could be problems. Shift your focus to these now and all will be well.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

Facts may be exactly that, facts. But with the current powerful planetary activity accenting not merely change, but a fresh perspective on existing and future plans you’ll feel a need to investigate events and offers often in depth. Do so. At minimum you’ll learn something, but also these could lead to timely changes.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Recently the forthright Mars challenged your ruler Neptune. Around then various events will have forced you to stand your ground. While some were so minor you barely recall them, one or two will have been so pivotal you’ll still be thinking about the power of your convictions and the intensity of your response.