Horoscope: February 22, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



Standing up to others is no problem. Rather, you feel confrontations clear the air. Yet you’re both short of facts and sense everybody’s in a vulnerable state of mind. Both of these suggest you’re better off waiting until your own information is reliable and their mood has improved.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



When you went along with the plans others organised for certain changes, it was because you lacked worthwhile alternatives. Now there are some, but you’re worried it’s too late. Do mention these. At minimum, they’ll foster a worthwhile exchange of ideas but they could lead to much more.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Finally having tedious practical, business or financial matters dealt with is a relief and an achievement. But it was dull. Consequently, you both need and deserve a break. This could mean escaping your regular routine. However, consider actually getting away to someplace new and exciting, if only for a day or so.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



The influence of the Full Moon is familiar to you. Yet the lasting after effect of the most recent one has been a surprise. It didn’t just accent several unresolved matters of an emotional nature, you’re now talking them through. Worrying as this seems, it will amaze you how many are cleared up.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Between your ruler the Sun moving into one of the most practical angles of your chart last Friday and recent unsettling developments, several serious decisions are looming. While, ordinarily, that wouldn’t be a problem, you’re short of facts. Tell others that and ask them to help you gather the necessary information.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Now that both Venus and your ruler Mercury have moved to accent certain increasingly confusing situations involving work or ongoing obligations, you can finally tackle these. While having the time to analyse them will be a relief, you’ll be even more thrilled to discover how simple the solution could be.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Looking back on the past weeks, you’ve dealt with several tricky issues on the domestic front, which is as much of a relief as it is an accomplishment. So much so, you can now shift your attention to less complex matters, like enjoying life itself. Bizarrely, truly relaxing could prove surprisingly challenging.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Few things worry you more than witnessing plans you’ve organised carefully come undone. Ordinarily, you’d act swiftly, doing everything possible to put things back in order. Instead, wait and watch. With the actual circumstances shifting, and often substantially, the changes you’re witnessing could be the beginning of something more far-reaching.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



Sudden changes don’t bother you. What’s more, those triggered by the current Full Moon have brought a timely shakeup in one particularly stuck situation. If there’s any problem, it’s those who’re struggling to put things back as they were. Let them. They’ll soon realise those changes aren’t just inevitable, they’re brilliant.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



Although the Capricorn New Moon took place in early January, between Mercury being retrograde for much of that month and more recent unexpected developments, you couldn’t explore the intriguing ideas that arose then. Now, finally, you can. And don’t be surprised if they’re still as worthwhile as you first thought.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



If asked, you wouldn’t necessarily describe yourself as tactful. Yet over the past month or so, you’ve been amazingly restrained about a number of potentially upsetting matters. Now that the communication planet Mercury is in Aquarius, which encourages you to discuss these, you’ll be maintaining that discreet approach in most conversations.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Because you respect others’ views and values, you avoid being critical of their decisions, however bizarre they seem to you. Yet recent choices worry you, so much you’re tempted to ask if the individual in question has thought things through. Be cautious. You may not get the answer you expect.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 22^nd,  2016.