Horoscope: January 25, 2016

Your stars today

Aries | March 20 – April 19



Your ruler Mars has been accenting joint arrangements and ventures since early January. But it’s only now that you’re fully acknowledging you’ve no choice but to leave certain crucial decisions to others. Letting go won’t be easy. Ultimately, however, letting go of these duties over will be a huge relief.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



Obviously you’d rather resolve recent misunderstandings swiftly so you can both forget them and move on. However, with Mercury only just now ending its retrograde cycle, vital facts have yet to come to light. Knowing that, explore your concerns with others, bearing in mind that rushing discussions would complicate matters further.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Being quick-minded by nature, you’ve a knack for untangling even very tricky problems swiftly and, better yet, coming up with a worthwhile solution. But what you’re facing now isn’t just complicated, the actual foundation on which issues are based is shifting. For the moment, it’s best to wait and watch.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Long ago you noticed certain individuals both tend to finish others’ sentences and, equally, end discussions without asking if everybody’s expressed their views. Judging by the current planetary setup, that’s exactly what you’re facing now. Waste no time explaining your feelings, simply insist on saying what you have to say.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Although the influence of the Full Moon can be felt several days before it takes place, rarely do the powerful feelings and changes it triggers last long afterwards. Yet because it was in your sign, both the emotions and events it sparked will have been intense and will take time to deal with.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



True, everybody struggles with the errors that accompany Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which is just now ending. However, because you’re a perfectionist by nature and it’s your ruling planet, you tend to take responsibility for the resulting difficulties. Consequently, you’ll be doubly delighted you’re no longer contending with them.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Now that your ruler Venus is in the portion of your chart that accents the structure of your life, you should finally be able to make some decisions. As much of a relief as this will be, don’t rush things. Several crucial facts have yet to come to light.


Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



For ages you’ve been wrestling with tricky issues involving a balance between your domestic life and activities out in the world. While the recent Full Moon brought these to a head, which clarified some matters, making decisions is quite another. For now, explore every option. Soon you’ll know what’s best.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



It would be no surprise if you’re still trying to figure out why certain seemingly straightforward arrangements went wrong. The single most important fact is that Mercury has just ended its retrograde cycle, and with it, the accompanying confusion. But, also, as your investigations will reveal, many of these plans need a rethink.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



Being logical by nature, when mistakes are made, you tend to assume they’re due to the errors or carelessness of others. But as you’ll be aware, January has been a month of numerous twists and turns. This means you, too, may have made mistakes or, perhaps even been less thorough than usual.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



The odds are good you’re still wrestling with the intense feelings triggered by the recent Full Moon. The real problem is these won’t respond to analysis, which means either reflecting on or, perhaps, discussing certain complex issues, and for some days yet. Unappealing as this seems, your efforts will achieve wonders.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Ordinarily, taking advantage of golden opportunities would be no problem. You’d plunge in with enthusiasm. Yet certain individuals have been struggling and discussing their difficulties with you. As a result, you feel guilty about your good fortune. Don’t. Say yes to it all. You fully deserve everything wonderful that’s coming your way.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 25^th,  2016.