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

Aries

March 20 April 18

For you, as an Aries, the line between being determined to achieve goals that mean a lot to you and being just plain stubborn isn’t always clear. In the past you’ve battled for matters you later realised weren’t that important. Reflect on that now. It will help you spot certain equally unimportant passions.

Taurus

April 19 May 19

Occasionally, somebody who you trust becomes obsessed with an idea, offer or, as is the case now, a change they think you should make. The real problem is, there’s no time to think things over. What you can do, however, is make a tentative arrangement, one that allows you to pull out if you want to.

Gemini May 20 June 19

You have a well-deserved reputation for being a charmer and, better yet, for being able to raise and deal with issues others are afraid to even mention. Despite that, even you have been sidestepping one particular matter. Hoping that it will vanish won’t work. The sooner you begin discussing it, the better.

Cancer

June 20 July 21

Only recently, you felt that with enough discussion and creative thinking, even complicated situations could be turned into lasting plans. But you’re now beginning to recognise that it’s the reverse, and you’re better off ensuring plans are flexible enough to ride out the twists and turns coming your way over the next month or so.

Leo

July 22 August 21

There’s excitement in the air. The problem? While recent developments are as promising as you’d hoped, others are disappointed and certain individuals are actually upset. Talk this through. The arrangements in question are far more flexible than you realise. It won’t take much discussion to rethink those plans so they suit everybody.

Virgo

August 22 September 21

The last thing you want is to upset anybody. However, an individual you respect and who has, at times, guided you wisely is undertaking puzzling changes. So much so, you don’t know what to say. Ask them to explain their reasoning. You’ll not only understand what’s behind their decisions, you’ll learn a lot.

Libra

September 22 October 21

Just when things have begun to go well in certain tricky arrangements, events are forcing you to rethink practical elements of the certain joint activities or interests. Worrying as this may seem initially, within a short while you’ll realise these changes aren’t just a good idea, they’re nothing less than timely breakthroughs.

Scorpio

October 22 November 20

For ages you’ve been struggling to keep certain exciting but, on occasion, challenging relationships going. The problem is you were drawn together by family or mutual friends, so don’t really have much in common. Once you’ve acknowledged that, you’ll no longer worry about feeling so distant from them. It’s to be expected.

Sagittarius

November 21 December 20

It’s no secret that one particular individual is a habitual complainer. It’s universally acknowledged and, even they admit it. But now it’s essential that somebody make it clear to them how unsettling if not upsetting their words could be. This needn’t be complicated. In fact, a simple but frank conversation should do the trick.

Capricorn

December 21 January 19

Only recently you were still trying to convince yourself that certain oncerewarding arrangements still hold promise. The fact is, the foundation on which these are based have changed and so have your priorities. Tempting as it is to stick with them, at least explore your options. You’ll be glad you did.

Aquarius January 20 February 18

You don’t think of yourself as being sentimental. You are, but about people and past experiences more than the objects and souvenirs others so value. Keep this in mind when you’re given a gift that’s meant to remind you of happy times in the past. It means a lot to others.

Pisces

February 19 March 19

It’s been ages since you unwittingly agreed to a plan, that is, others cornered you into saying yes without realising it. What’s more, you thought you made it clear you didn’t want to be involved. You now realise they ignored you. The solution? Say ‘no’ again, but this time louder and in front of others.