STAR GAZING

Aries March 20 April 18

The time has come to take a break. Understandably, now that you’re finally focusing on certain tedious matters, you’d rather see them through to the end. However, with the actual foundation on which they’re based shifting, possibly more than once, your best option is to adopt, and maintain, a slower pace.

Taurus April 19 May 19

Facts may be exactly that, facts. However, with the retrograde Mercury triggering confusion, both in practical matters but also in your recall of discussions versus the memory of others, even simple decisions could take ages. While some may try to rush them, adopt a leisurely pace, and you’ll make decisions once, and they’ll last.

Gemini May 20 June 19

Only recently you told a white lie. It was to extricate yourself from an arrangement you knew would be seriously uncomfortable for everybody. While that worked at the time, now others are accusing you of being discourteous. Say nothing. The less you respond, the more swiftly this will blow over.

Cancer June 20 July 21

The last thing you’re in the mood for is dealing with an already tricky matter. However, if you don’t at least say something, others will assume you don’t mind what they’re doing. What’s more, this could be the beginning of a series of discussions that ends up with a workable solution.

Leo July 22 August 21

Promises are always tricky, not only because the commitment is usually informal. But, also, it’s easy to misunderstand exactly what the actual promise meant, and how much time and effort would be involved. Discussing this frankly won’t be easy. But doing it now will prevent serious confusion in the future.

Virgo August 22 September 21

Hurtful as criticism can be, at the moment it can also prevent future problems. While the way others describe what you’ve got wrong may be tough to take, what you learn won’t just be important, those insights will help redefine your existing plans and alter your perspective about the future.

Libra September 22 October 21

The good news is, it’s likely that you’ll finally discover some of the facts you’ve been searching for. The bad news is, others won’t be nearly as impressed as you hoped. The problem is this period is all about power struggles, which means even the best efforts are unlikely to be acknowledged.

Scorpio October 22 November 20

Certain individuals mean so much to you that you try to protect them from life’s twists and turns. While, often, that’s possible, at the moment you’d be doing them no favours. Actually, the sooner they know about tricky situations, the better. They’re probably already aware of these, so your revelations will be no surprise.

Sagittarius November 21 December 20

There are many varieties of loyalty. While you, as a quick thinking and fast moving fire sign rarely focus on the exact definition of such matters, the questionable behaviour of one particular individual has made you wonder at what point their loyalty should be questioned. This is both wise and timely.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

The line between straightforward gossip and a practical exchange of ideas is never clear, and that’s particularly the case now. In fact, discussions that begin focusing on the latest chitchat could, as you talk things over at greater length, turn out to be revealing about matters that have been of considerable concern to you.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

Sticking with what, or who, you believe in may be a virtue. At the moment, however, you’re urged to consider carefully whether certain plans or, indeed, individuals merit the commitment you’ve made to them. While it may be a matter of rethinking arrangements, the solution might involve actually saying a fond farewell.

Pisces February 19 March 19

Saying goodbye is never easy.

But letting go of a longstanding arrangement can be even more challenging, despite the fact they’re far less productive than in the past. Still, you can’t explore new, and more promising, ideas or offers until you at least consider letting go of these that are more familiar.