STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 19

Putting off decisions isn’t your style. You’d rather get things done, then move on to whatever is next. However, the range of complex matters you’re facing simply can’t be tackled in a hurry. Deal with them slowly and, while it may take a while, you’ll do them once and that will be that.

Taurus April 20 May 20

Every once in a while, you forget that certain individuals regard being argumentative as a great way of passing time or having fun with friends or family. For most Taureans, it’s the reverse. If you’re among them and prefer calm, then be wary. And should the mood suddenly become aggressive, quietly busy yourself elsewhere.

Gemini May 21 June 20

One of your greatest gifts is your ability to sidestep the restrictive rules or regulations that so hamper others when making plans. Be aware, however, that while you can ignore these for a while, within a week or so you’ll need to acknowledge these can’t be avoided forever and face them head on.

Cancer June 21 July 21

The line between a firm, and well thought out refusal and a blunt ‘no’ is usually clear. However, you’re dealing with somebody who can turn any situation into a debate. Let them. Back off, listen to what they have to say, but avoid responding. Eventually they’ll realise that you’re unwilling to negotiate.

Leo July 22 August 22

Only recently you were wresting with the pros and cons of several seriously tricky situations. Weighing these up was both time-consuming and confusing, especially since solid facts were hard to come by. Now, however, you’re relying on your instincts to a far greater extent. It’s much easier and, better yet, they’re usually right.

Virgo August 23 September 22

Every once in a while, an offhand comment or minor but penetrating criticism gets to you. This seems to be the case now. While you can’t discuss it with the individuals in question, it’s worth talking the issues in question over with somebody you trust. What you learn will be amazingly helpful.

Libra September 23 October 22

While others are happy to leave plans open-ended, as a Libra, you’d rather deal with the big picture and each and every detail, all at the same time. However, with the actual circumstances shifting so swiftly, in this particular case, the less you organise, and the more flexible plans are, the better.

Scorpio October 23 November 21

Tempting as it is to put off dealing with one particularly tricky issue, deep down you know the longer you wait, the worse it will get. Ironically, if you plunge in now, you’ll learn a lot. And that won’t just be worthwhile, the resulting insights will lead to new and exciting ideas and activities.

Sagittarius November 22 December 20

By no means are you rigid in your thinking or unwilling to make changes. On the other hand, you’ll sometimes ignore the suggestions of others because they seem too complicated. While these may be, it’s worth at least exploring them. At minimum, you’ll learn something. But those insights could be amazingly profitable.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

Out of character as it is for you to celebrate an achievement before it’s actually happened, that’s what you’re doing. And you should. This is just the beginning of a period of breakthroughs, in which both longstanding plans come good and, better yet, thrilling new options appear from out of nowhere.

Aquarius January 20 February 17

For ages you’ve meant to rethink certain longstanding, but increasingly burdensome, arrangements. Others say that they’ll make more of an effort, then don’t. Meanwhile, you’ve been sidestepping other, as worthwhile, offers. The time has come to get rid of what doesn’t work and focus on what does.

Pisces February 18 March 19

Often, walking away from a contentious discussion is viewed as a retreat. At the moment, however, there really is nothing more to say. That being the case, make a simple, final statement, then graciously withdraw, making it clear you’re still interested in knowing how further discussions proceeded, and the outcome.