STAR GAZING

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

Aries

March 20 April 18

Usually you’re the first to respond to the unexpected and, equally, the first to spot a way to turn events to your advantage. However, what you’re currently dealing with is both complicated and, irritatingly, means relying on others. While this may slow your pace, the benefits will more than compensate for the patience required.

Taurus

April 19 May 19

It’s no secret you’ve important decisions to make. While, mostly, you’re confident what’s best, a few are confusing if not just plain mystifying. Tempting as it is to commit, just so you’ve a plan, do the opposite. Take things slowly, ideally one day at a time. You’ll be amazed how much you learn.

Gemini

May 20 June 19

A few days ago, your ruler Mercury encountered the uncompromising planet of truth, Pluto. While this may have raised as yet unsettled differences, it’s likely other important facts came to light. Whatever the case, it’s important you discuss these. And tempting as it is to put this off, the sooner, the better.

Cancer

June 20 July 21

For ages you’ve known that, at some point, certain familiar but time consuming rituals would need to become part of the past. But you and others are attached to them. Or so it seems. Discuss these frankly. You’ll be surprised how easygoing others are about what’s done and, equally, when. DR others

Leo

July 22 August 21

True, you can dream about the exciting events promised by the coming Leo Full Moon. Still, you’re urged to ensure you’re ready for the unexpected. While most surprises will be welcome, you could easily misjudge and, as a result, reject others. The secret? Forget about planning ahead and, instead, explore absolutely everything.

Virgo

August 22 September 21

Although your ruler Mercury is no longer retrograde, you’re dealing with the change in focus triggered by its move into a new position in your chart, and to accent certain increasingly confused matters. Important as untangling these is, it will take time, patience and a willingness to get it wrong once or twice.

Libra

September 22 October 21

The last thing you want is to make a promise, then discover you can’t keep it. But as you’ve undoubtedly noticed, recent events have forced everybody to rethink even simple arrangements, often more than once. While unsettling, each time you’ve reorganised things, especially along with others, it was a major improvement.

Scorpio

October 22 November 20

The last thing you want is an intense conversation about a matter you’ve been doing all you can to avoid. However, judging by the current planetary setup, this can’t be ignored much longer. The secret? Carefully think about the right time and setting to raise this. After that, the rest should be easy.

Sagittarius

November 21 December 20

It’s unlike you to be stubborn. But over the past few days, either uncooperative individuals or unfortunate timing have prevented your plans from proceeding as you intended. While ordinarily you’d simply rethink things, you’re determined to keep arrangements as they are. Better yet, you’re not alone. Others are lending a hand.

Capricorn

December 21 January 19

Recent frank discussions will have done wonders to clear the air about certain tricky issues. But as you’ll realise over the next few days, several issues remain unclear and could, if ignored, become seriously troublesome. The secret? Talk them over, but in stages. That ensures every detail is dealt with.

Aquarius

January 20 February 18

For ages you’ve been struggling to find a way to live with certain increasingly tricky arrangements, while ensuring you’ve time for yourself. When you talked this over with others, they seemed to understand, but their attitude and actions say otherwise. You may have no choice but to discuss these matters in depth.

Pisces

February 19 March 19

After a series of difficult weeks during which you’ve juggled one tricky situation after another, you’re hoping things will be somewhat less complicated. They won’t. However, bear in mind this isn’t about simply dealing with these dilemmas, but learning from them, and you may even begin to find them interesting, if not rewarding.