Horoscope: February 8, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



In early January your ruler Mars moved to accent tricky business or financial matters. Since then, you’ve dealt with a number of these and learnt a lot. Still, several more complex ones remain. Much as you’re dreading them, what you’ve learnt from previous situations will make these much easier.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



It would be no surprise if you were still experiencing shock waves as a result of the confrontations triggered by the recent clash between your ruler Venus and Pluto. Still, even now, it’s clear these issues needed to be acknowledged, discussed and dealt with. Better yet, they’ll soon be history.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Few things frustrate you more than having to justify simple decisions to others. But over the past weeks you’ve had to do that, again and again. While it was annoying at the time, in almost every case, you caught minor errors before they turned into serious problems. It’s the same now.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Certain individuals seem to be permanently bad-tempered, and as a result you take little notice of their grumbling. But now somebody who’s usually easygoing is on edge, which is more worrying. Waste no time trying to figure out what’s wrong. Find a quiet moment and ask. They’ll happily discuss it.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Ordinarily you’ll do your best to deal with even complex issues the moment they arise. But recent developments involving close relationships, both of a business and personal nature, are so complicated they’ve taken weeks to understand, and still less, resolve. Finally the issues are clear enough you can begin making decisions.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Although it’s two weeks from now, you may already be experiencing the influence of the powerful Virgo Full Moon, especially when it comes to certain complex emotional situations. While, obviously, you’d prefer to find a logical way around these, you’re slowly acknowledging you’ve no choice but to speak from the heart.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



When you first began explaining future plans, certain tense issues weren’t on your mind. However, now these are a hurdle to discussing a number of matters, especially those that involve coming arrangements. Knowing that, review your views, then talk them over frankly, the objective being to resolve these conflicts for good.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



As a Scorpio, you’re often suspicious about ideas or offers that others insist are just plain miraculous. While your tendency to distrust such matters is usually a virtue, you’d only waste time investigating the nature and origin of what’s come your way. The solution? Plunge in and learn from experience.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



After so many twists and turns, you’d welcome something in your life that’s simple and straightforward. That’s what you get this week, and in several situations. Some events are the result of past plans and efforts, many delayed. But others come from out of the blue and, amazingly, proceed without a hitch.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



Obviously, your initial reaction to challenges regarding arrangements you’ve worked long and hard to organise is to raise serious questions. Do so, but with the intention to learn what’s behind these decisions. What comes to light will prove instructive for you now and prevent you making similar mistakes in the future.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



As you begin the week, you’ll have more questions than answers, many triggered by the Aquarius New Moon. Urgent as certain decisions seem, give yourself the gift of time, both to reflect on what doesn’t work and needs to change, or go, and what and who you’d welcome into your life.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Discerning between comments in which others are being critical because they’re in a difficult mood, and those where their concerns are genuine is never easy. Now, however, you’re feeling sensitive yourself, so could take things too much to heart. Try not to. The observations you’re being offered are worth considering.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 8^th,  2016.