STAR GAZING

Aries March 20 April 18

This is one of those tricky periods when a combination of sudden changes and the indecisive attitude of others will, inevitably, lead to delays. While at times in the past you’ve leapt in, taken over, and untangled those problems swiftly, you’re short of facts. Once you learn more, you’ll be glad you waited.

Taurus April 19 May 19

One particular individual has a habit of changing their plans suddenly, often overnight. That could well be the case now. While, you’d like to ask a few questions regarding what’s behind these changes, the odds are slim you’ll get answers that make sense. The fact is, this is more about their mood than anything logical.

Gemini May 20 June 19

While every sign is influenced by Mercury’s retrograde cycle and the accompanying confusion, because it’s your ruling planet, you could find yourself feeling unsettled, if not very confused, about what to do. The secret? Make plans, but regard them as an experiment. The more far out those plans, the more you’ll learn.

Cancer June 20 July 21

Long ago you realised that certain individuals complain because they enjoy it. While, initially, you thought they actually were seeking help in making improvements, that would mean they’d have to find something else to complain about. That single insight hasn’t just led to changes, you’re far more relaxed around them.

Leo July 22 August 21

It’s rare that a planetary link triggers a lasting reaction. However, the recent encounter between your ruler the Sun and Uranus, hasn’t just kept you busy. You’ve been juggling sudden changes in existing arrangements and, equally, ideas and offers as unexpected as they are intriguing. However long it takes, explore them all.

Virgo August 22 September 21

The period when your ruler, the planet of ideas and communication, Mercury, is retrograde marks a change of pace. This begins on Tuesday May 10 and continues until June 3. Between now and then, be alert to minor errors and, equally, unexpected events. And ask lots of questions. Every answer will offer valuable insights.

Libra September 22 October 21

Ordinarily you’ve an amazing ability to raise and discuss even very tricky issues, and to get others to open up about the matters in question. Yet, you avoid dramas. Now, however, those discussions are likely to be so intense that those dramas are unavoidable. The fact is, they’re leading to timely breakthroughs.

Scorpio October 22 November 20

Only once you’re discussing plans with others, do you realise how little they think things through. However, judging by the coming week’s unsettled planetary activity, you’re urged to recognise that surprises aren’t just unlikely, they’re inevitable. The more aware you are of that, the more swiftly you’ll embrace those changes.

Sagittarius November 21 December 20

As a fire sign, you’ll cope with the current series of unexpected events better than most. Still, it’s worth keeping in mind that you, and the rest of the world, are in cycle of ongoing and, often, dramatic transition. While the outcome will be timely, the process could be seriously unsettling.

Capricorn December 21 January 19

It may be you’ve kept certain information to yourself or, alternatively, you’re dealing with somebody who’s seriously concerned about new ideas being discussed too widely. While that’s possible, it’s unlikely. What’s most important is that you waste no time worrying about such matters. Focus on the promise of plans, not potential problems.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

The Sun’s encounter with your ruler Uranus, in the middle of last week, will have led to a series of discussions about existing arrangements and, equally, plans for the future. However, with so much changing so swiftly, clearly anything you discuss should be regarded as more of an experiment than anything lasting.

Pisces February 19 March 19

The sudden developments you’re currently facing may be as welcome as they are exciting. But they also mean rethinking certain arrangements you struggled to organise and, you fear, dealing with the complaints of those who dislike unexpected changes of any variety. The secret? Ignore them all. It will be easier than you think.