STAR GAZING

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

Aries March 20 April 18

Nobody would blame you for being exasperated with the slow pace with which others are dealing with tricky issues. Reflect on it, however, and you’ll realise you should be grateful because you’re as responsible for those timeconsuming matters as they are. This means they’re doing you a favour. Instead of grumbling, thank them.

Taurus April 19 May 19

As an earth sign, you’re usually aware what you can handle or can’t. Yet recently you’ve tackled several issues that turned out to be far more complicated than you anticipated. This was annoying, if not puzzling. However, you’re beginning to recognise it as an invitation to learn more about the matters in question.

Gemini May 20 June 19

Annoying as it is, you’ve finally accepted the fact that you can’t proceed with certain exciting plans for the future without first disentangling yourself from existing arrangements. Not only will you miss these, you fear the process will be upsetting for everybody concerned. That’s very likely. But it’s also about progress.

Cancer June 20 July 21

Often clashes are nothing but that, minor disagreements that turn into a somewhat hot-headed exchange. But you’re now facing, and must deal with, certain complex issues. While there’s no escaping their provocative nature, the resulting bursts of temperament, and resulting cooling down period, will clear the air, once and for all.

Leo July 22 August 21

Some obstacles have been so immovable that even at your most determined, you’ve given up trying to overcome them. While that’s wise, it’s worth concentrating on the few that are already shifting. The time and efforts you invest in making changes will pay off around the Leo New Moon, on 19 August.

Virgo

August 22 September 21

As you well know, there are times to speak up and, equally, there are times to keep your thoughts to yourself. This is one of the latter. Not only will that knowledge enable you to set aside certain demanding matters, you can turn your attention to those as rewarding as they are uncomplicated.

Libra September 22 October 21

For ages you’ve been sidestepping certain commitments, mostly because the actual circumstances in question have been in transition, which makes planning ahead risky. But, just as much, you’ve been unsure about your own priorities and, for that reason, hesitant about making commitments of any variety. Soon, however, you must choose.

Scorpio October 22 November 20

No sign is better at spotting a seemingly easygoing exchange of ideas that is actually about getting you to reveal important facts. While, obviously, you’re wondering why others don’t just ask, you’re also wary of saying too much. The secret? Deftly sidestep the matter in question, then change the subject.

Sagittarius November 21 December 20

Good intentions are one thing. However, during this rather bumpy week, even the simplest of plans will probably need to change several times, if not fall apart. Once that might have been reason to worry. But as you’re observing what seemed solid arrangements come undone, you’ve exchanged concern for relief.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

It would be easy to blame the current mess you and others are facing on sudden changes in circumstance. And while that would be valid, everyone ignored certain unsettling events, mostly because they were so puzzling nobody knew what to think. Now you do, and it means taking fast action.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

Ordinarily, you enjoy chatting with somebody who’s a bit of a ‘know it all’, mostly because you can debate all sorts of options but take nothing the individual in question says seriously. And, usually, that works. However, with certain changes reshaping the world around you, those changes aren’t just likely, they’re inevitable.

Pisces February 19 March 19

Judging by the coming weeks’ planetary twists and turns, even seemingly simple arrangements are likely to change, and change again. While a few will be complex, others will be as disruptive as they are unexpected. Whatever the case, regard even straightforward plans as tentative. That will be easier in the long run.