Horoscope: January 4, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



Since early November, when your ruler Mars moved into the relationship angle of your chart, you’ve thought through and dealt with numerous decisions involving others. While this was time consuming, it also eliminated confusion in several situations. Still, you’ll be relieved to learn Mars is moving on to accent life’s practicalities.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



For some time you’ve been aware that in certain otherwise rewarding arrangements there’s an imbalance, in that you either do more, pay more or make more effort than others. Much as you dislike keeping track of such things, this inequality has become worrying enough it’s essential you speak up.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Ordinarily you’re superb at working around even unexpected twists and turns. Yet because this particular cycle of your ruler Mercury’s retrograde motion takes place during a period of unsettling change, even you could be unsure how to react. The answer? Do the minimum. Eventually you’ll know what’s best, but not now.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Although it was in late December, you’re probably still experiencing the heightened feelings triggered by the Cancer Full Moon. Ideally, you’ll remain aware of these, especially when it comes to who and what matters most in your life, but won’t allow them to be undermined by this week’s unsettling events.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



The instinctive reaction of most Leos to obstacles is to be defiant. This can take the form of confronting, overcoming or outwitting them. Yet, instead trust instincts that say the issues you’re facing now should be approached differently. These offer valuable insights but require you delve into them in depth.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Few things annoy you more than, having invested considerable time in organising plans, than dealing with individuals who’ve no interest in taking advantage of them. However, soon you won’t mind as much.  With your ruler Mercury retrograde until the 25th, even the simplest of arrangements is likely to change.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



It’s not that you’ve been secretive as much as the circumstances have prevented you from discussing certain crucial matters in any depth. Now that your ruler Venus has moved into the communication angle of your chart, however, the time has come to talk them over frankly and openly.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



For nearly two months, eager Mars has been positioned in the most strategic portion of your chart. While you learnt a lot, the patience required has been challenging. Now that it’s actually in Scorpio, you’ll begin to recognise how you benefited from being forced to bide your time.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



There’s no denying the capacity to charm that the presence of Venus in Sagittarius brings. However, with the actual circumstances you’re facing changing, think twice about the focus of those persuasive powers. What, and who, once appealed will evolve as swiftly as the circumstances you’re dealing with do.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



It’s not that you were ignoring certain crucial issues but, rather you didn’t realise they’re pressing. These often unsettling but valuable insights are being triggered by the Sun’s link with Pluto, planet of truth and transformation, in Capricorn. Having faced those facts, your next challenge is figuring out what to do.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



Although the communication planet Mercury goes retrograde in your sign on the 5th, and remains so until the 25th, it departs Aquarius this Friday. It moves to accent subtle, behind the scenes matters. Bizarrely, what you discuss, hear about and learn as a result, will help clarify numerous unanswered questions.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Unsettling as the changes shaking up both arrangements around you and the circumstances of others may be, they’re also freeing you from restrictive situations. This means that, at long last, you can seriously explore certain tempting ideas or offers. Act fast. With things moving so swiftly, you’ve no time to waste.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 4^th, 2016.