Horoscope: January 24th, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 19



Because you’re more easygoing about mistakes than others, you’re less worried about the errors triggered by Mercury’s retrograde cycle than most. Still, dealing with them takes time and can be aggravating. This means now that it’s resumed forward motion, and as a result, life is considerably less complicated, you’ll be relieved.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



Ages ago you decided there’s little point in raising sensitive issues that nobody was willing to discuss, and still less, deal with. While that was wise, since then things have become so complicated you’ve no choice but to tackle these. Get others involved. You’ll be surprised how worthwhile their ideas are.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



While you can’t plan for the unexpected, you can bear in mind that with your ruler Mercury’s retrograde cycle coming to an end, there’ll be a few days of confusion. Some may merely be annoying. But in one or two cases, what you learn while untangling those errors could be immensely valuable.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Sometimes the best solution for perplexing issues is to do and say nothing. Others may say you’re avoiding them but, in reality, you’re simply allowing time to do its work. Within days the mood will be calmer and those who’re now eager to do battle will be far more reasonable.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Don’t be surprised if you’re a bit touchy at the moment. Not only has the current Leo Full Moon heightened your emotions, it’s been an unsettling period. While you’ve discussed and dealt with some of these issues, others are more complex and will demand both your time and patience.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Looking back, you’ll have to admit that despite being a bit chaotic, the past weeks have been amazingly informative. That’s the influence of your ruler Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which is now coming to a conclusion. Be conscious, however, it will take a few days for things to go back to normal.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Usually you’re able to find a way around the astonishing persistence of one particular individual. You’ll distract them or suggest an entirely different arrangement. Now that isn’t working, which suggests you’ll have no choice but to say a firm no. Do it with the variety of conviction that makes discussion impossible.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Mars is the planet of ego, and although it moved into Scorpio in early January and remains in your sign until 6 March, certain decisions are urgent. The problem is, you’re short of facts. Still, settle on those plans or arrangements. Just ensure they’re flexible enough to make changes later.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



Currently, life’s a bit like a chess game. You must both be patient and strategic, planning your moves carefully and observing the objectives of others just as attentively. This may be taking far too long. But it’s a better than choosing the swift option and regretting it at your leisure.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



There’s no easy way around the rather tricky situations currently facing you and others. Actually, while you’d like to get these settled, there’s no real urgency to do so. Out of character as ignoring matters of this nature may be, try it. You’ll soon realise the world won’t come to an end.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



You dislike being kept waiting by those who’re indecisive or arrangements that are badly organised. Yet judging by the planetary setup now and for the coming couple of weeks, situations of this nature are unavoidable. Tempting as it is to battle them, you’re better off developing the virtue of patience.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Nobody would blame you for being annoyed by the minor errors triggered by Mercury’s retrograde cycle and the inconvenience they’ve caused. Complaining is easy and others will usually agree with you. Instead, try being thankful for the way other errors have exposed potential difficulties before they turned into serious problems.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 24^th, 2016.