STAR GAZING

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

Aries

March 20 April 18

For ages you’ve been saying it’s time to disentangle yourself from an arrangement that’s taking more of your time, but giving fewer rewards, with every passing week. The problem? You’ve no idea what to say to others. Keep it simple. Say you’re thankful for what you’ve learnt, and that it’s time to move on.

Taurus

April 19 May 19

There’ve been several moments in the recent past when you’d sidestepped even mentioning certain misunderstandings because others were short of facts, and updating them would take ages. Now you’re wishing you had. Discussing these may be more complicated now, but it’s still possible. And the sooner you begin, the better.

Gemini

May 20 June 19

Cancer

Every once in a while, you forget that certain individuals are very fixed in their beliefs about how life should be lived and friendships conducted. This has been a problem in the past, and you thought it had been resolved. The individuals in question are unlikely to change. If you’re seeking excitement, look elsewhere.

June 20 July 21

For ages you felt that, sooner or later, you’d have to withdraw from an arrangement that’s as demanding as it can be rewarding. At the moment, your biggest lesson is learning to set clear limits about what you’re willing to do, and what you won’t. Once that’s clear, everything else will be much easier.

Leo

July 22 August 21

This hardly seems the time to rethink certain longstanding arrangements. But it’s become increasingly clear you need to begin again. That is, you’ll want to review your objectives and learn what you can about what’s possible as things stand at the moment. The resulting insights will be unexpectedly inspiring.

Virgo

August 22 September 21

Not only are you more observant than other signs, you’ve a talent for spotting and acting on the matter that most needs attention. The problem? Others may question your judgement, if not argue. You overcome this by involving only those who’re already helped you. You can discuss it with others later.

Libra

September 22 October 21

Certain individuals turn casual alliances into rigid arrangements. You’ve experienced this before and it could be happening now. The big question is whether you’re better off simply backing out or are prepared to find a way to make things work in the future. That decision won’t be easy but is vital.

Scorpio

October 22 November 20

The line between a tactful response and actually being dishonest is never clear. And for you, as a Scorpio and somebody who cares deeply about the truth, it’s even more challenging. The secret? The less you say, the better. While you can discuss matters in detail later, you can’t ‘un-discuss’ what you’ve already revealed.

Sagittarius

November 21 December 20

While in many areas of your life, you’re easygoing, certain habits are so powerful you don’t even consider altering your routine. However, destiny seems to be trying to make you do exactly that. Certain events are forcing you to reorganise your schedule and, possibly, to be more flexible about other activities as well.

Capricorn

December 21 January 19

From time to time, events force you to recognise that not everybody is as practical or, in fact, dependable as you are. For you, as an earth sign, it’s automatic. You’ll double check the facts and ensure arrangements are reliable. Don’t assume others will. The solution? Ask them what they’re planning.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

One of your best assets is your sense of humour. You don’t always recognise this, mostly because it’s central to your perspective on life. At the moment, however, it’s also enabling you to deal with certain situations as unsettling as they are unexpected. Still, explore these. What you learn will boost your spirits.

Pisces

February 19 March 19

You may not be feeling confident about what’s next. But with the planetary balance changing over the coming week and, especially, with the Sun’s move into your sign on the 18th, boosting your spirits, your perspective is bound to change. For now, be patient. What’s least expected could be most exciting.