ARIES

March 20 – April 18

While you could undoubtedly find swift solutions for many of the issues you’re contending with, you’re better off delving into their source and exploring all the facts now. Those efforts are bound to lead to lasting solutions. Better yet, what you learn come in handy when Thursday’s Aries New Moon, which ends one cycle and begins another, require swift decisions.

TAURUS

April 19 — May 19

Taking action on the behind the scenes manoeuvres of certain individuals may not be possible, at least, for now. Still, you’re urged to delve into both the actual situations involved and learn as much as possible. That way, when the opportunity arises to discuss these situations, you’ll know exactly what you want to say, ask about and discuss.

GEMINI

May 20 — June 20

What you’ve just learned was alarming enough to spur you to take action on certain situations about which you’ve been indecisive. Move swiftly, even if this means ignoring obstacles or objections. Sudden events, midweek, make you realise why such haste was appropriate. From this point onward, there’ll be more time to deal with practicalities and those discussions with others.

CANCER

June 21 — July 21

This is a tricky period and, whatever you do, somebody will object. Actually, that knowledge gives you freedom to pursue your goals. What’s more, because circumstances are in transition, the compromises you make to keep others happy now would soon be meaningless. Out of character as this selfish approach to plans is, you’ll be glad you put yourself first.

LEO

July 22 — August 21

Few things aggravate you more than pointless rules and those who make petty objections. Yet that’s exactly what you’re facing. Stand your ground where you can, and when that isn’t possible, stall for time. The actual circumstances you’re dealing with are evolving rapidly, so much that soon you’ll no longer be contending with those restrictive situations or individuals.

VIRGO

August 22 — September 21

Making decisions without facts is risky. But between pressure from others and constant changes, you’ve no choice. Still, when there are demands you justify certain arrangements, you worry. Don’t. Nobody’s sure what’s going on, and certain individuals’ intimidating manner is a cover-up for their anxieties. Frankly explain exactly how much, or little, you know. It will transform their attitude.

LIBRA

September 22 — October 22

While you can’t entirely ignore tensions involving family or partners, at home or at work, you can avoid getting involved. This may seem uncaring. But with both their mood and the actual situations changing often, even the simplest advice could cause problems later. Besides, certain tricky issues of your own are increasingly pressing. And in these, a direct approach is essential.

SCORPIO

October 23 — November 21

Ordinarily, you’d handle obstacles of the sort you’re facing with a diplomatic silence. But progress requires that these matters be discussed. Keep exchanges simple, to the point and should others be contentious, don’t rise to the bait. While this requires serious discipline, it’s more than justified by the relief you feel when walking away from these encounters unscathed.

SAGITTARIUS

November 22 — December 20

Either you’ve had a misplaced trust in others or changes in situations require that you renegotiate arrangements. Whatever the case, the resulting revelations make you realise it’s time for serious analysis and equally serious discussion. Urgent as decisions seem, with changes still underway, ensure any arrangements are flexible enough that you can alter them as circumstances evolve.

CAPRICORN

December 21 - January 18

While this won’t be the easiest week of your life, every struggle you face enables you to put one more issue behind you. Dealing with these isn’t the problem. It’s the refusal of certain individuals to recognise how important, and pressing, these are. If they remain uncooperative, proceed without them. This makes it clear you mean business.

AQUARIUS

January 19 — February 17

Because you’re rather fond of others’ foibles, you may have tolerated certain things for too long. So much that you’ve undermined your position when it comes to confronting them about their current increasingly troublesome attitude or actions. Still, speak up. They’re actually well aware they’ve overstepped the line, and have been expecting you to draw the line.

PISCES

February 18 — March 19

Initially, in supporting others, you intention was to help them through a difficult situation. But now that they’re taking what you do for granted, and you’ve other more pressing commitments, things must change. Clearly they aren’t about to let this arrangement go, even when you explain why. Tough as pulling the plug is, you really have no choice.

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