Horoscope: January 28, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



As you’re well aware, at times you get so excited about an idea or, alternatively, so wound up about an issue that you dominate the conversation and don’t actually listen to what others are saying. Since their words could prove crucial, do yourself a favour and pay close attention to them.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



The line between being generous with close friends and loved ones, and denying yourself to provide for them is never clear. However, one particular individual happily takes but neither thanks you nor does anything in return. Difficult as saying a firm ‘no’ is, doing so will reveal their motivations, and instantly.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Those who regard insulting others as a way of negotiating turn you off. Yet you fear that the issues you’re about to raise could make it seem you’re doing exactly that. However, you can’t ignore certain facts, and so really have no choice but to call everybody’s attention to them.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Although usually the New Moon is a time of stillness, this particular one is taking place during a cycle of change. While, for now, this is mostly about discussion, the pace will soon pick up. In fact, within a very short while those changes will begin to become reality.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Don’t be surprised if you learn that, unwittingly, you’ve ignored potentially intriguing ideas or offers. Certain individuals have adopted an annoyingly subtle way of raising these. The only solution is to ask if you’ve missed anything important. While, initially, it may seem odd, you’ll soon discover how wise it was.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Leaving others to deal with tricky matters on their own seems unkind. They’ll have to tackle these from the beginning while you’re already familiar with them. But that’s the point. The individuals in question will have to face these eventually, so they may as well learn about them now.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



This may sound dramatic, but judging by the current planetary emphasis on your health and wellbeing, you could need to consider whether something you’re eating, doing or possibly certain stressful situations are causing you problems. These may be subtle now. However, if you ignore them, they could get worse.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



There are two interpretations for the link between the ideas planet Mercury and your ruler Pluto, and both have to do with what you say and, as important, what you don’t. While you’re aware of certain matters you must discuss soon, others are more pressing but haven’t yet crossed your mind.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Certain people are merely irritating but, fortunately, you’re usually able to laugh off their antics. However, others seem to have a talent for annoying you just when you’re under the greatest pressure, so not benefitting from your sense of humour. If you can’t laugh, try to adopt a philosophical attitude.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Few things annoy you more than those who insist they’re being frank and open, but who keep crucial facts to themselves. Before you get upset, express your concerns. The odds are good you’ll discover their views about the actual topics that need to be discussed will be very different from yours.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



For ages you’ve meant to conduct a major clear out, and not just involving your possessions but, also, your existing arrangements and even your plans for the future. At one point these seemed a good idea, but times have changed and so have you. Don’t wait. Begin exploring your options now.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Don’t be embarrassed if you need to revisit recent rather difficult discussions. While, obviously, you’re in no mood for such things, the matters in question have to be clarified and, ideally, before anything else is done or decided. Despite fears this will be awkward, it will prove to be a huge relief.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 28^th, 2017.