Horoscope: February 29, 2016
Your stars today
Aries | March 20 – April 18
Obviously, being told you’re in for a week of delays and obstacles won’t thrill you. But battling to make things happen would be seriously unwise. By the week’s close, when you realise what seemed so urgent won’t be proceeding as anticipated or, in some cases, isn’t happening at all, you’ll be relieved.
Taurus | April 19 – May 19
With the ideas planet Mercury accenting the structure of your life, there’s lots of talk about what works, what doesn’t and where improvements could be made. While undertaking some would be easy, others seem more complicated and you regard a few as just plain unrealistic. Still, it’s worth exploring them all.
Gemini | May 20 – June 19
Much as it seems life will be a lot easier if pivotal decisions are made now, it’s far too early. In fact, with your rule Mercury in the most inquisitive portion of your chart until Saturday, you’ve lots yet to discover. Who and what you encounter will literally amaze you.
Cancer | June 20 – July 21
Being a sensitive water sign, your instincts about both events and those you meet are often powerful and usually accurate. While you may rely on those feelings, explaining them to others in such a way that they’ll trust you is something else entirely. Don’t struggle. They’ll soon realise how right you are.
Leo | July 22 – August 21
The influence of the recent encounter between your ruler the Sun and the planet of vision, Neptune, which rules Pisces, was all the more powerful because it took place in that sign. For this reason, not only are your instincts about certain situations and future plans powerful, you’re urged to trust them.
Virgo | August 22 – September 21
Although the Virgo Full Moon took place a week ago, you’re still wrestling with both the strong feelings it roused and, equally, with the realisation some of those mean changes are in order. Actually, this is no surprise. Rather, they’ve been on your mind for ages. Now it’s time to take action.
Libra | September 22 – October 21
Urgent as certain practical or work related decisions seem, things are unsettled and likely to remain so until mid March. That being the case, do what you can but once you have, shift your focus to love and life’s pleasures. These merit your attention, and even more than those crucial decisions.
Scorpio | October 22 – November 20
Yet again you’re in a situation that requires you to rely almost entirely on your instincts. While you’ve no problem with this, certain individuals you’re dealing with do. Waste no time trying to justify these feelings. If your decisions are challenged, say you’ll explain later, then firmly change the subject.
Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20
Since early January, when dynamic Mars moved into the most strategic angle of your ruler, Jupiter, you’ve had to play it cool. Being a quick-thinking, fast-acting fire sign, this has led to a range of frustrating situations. But, in retrospect, you realise how much you learnt from facing, and dealing with these.
Capricorn | December 21 – January 19
Sooner or later you’ll have to confront one particularly tricky matter. While, theoretically, getting this out of the way would be wise, you don’t want to rush things. This is sensible. Not only are the circumstances involved in transition, so are your priorities. Explore your options but avoid making lasting arrangements.
Aquarius | January 20 – February 18
The Sun moved into Pisces on 19 February but Mercury remains in Aquarius until 5 March, and Venus for a week after that. This results in opportunities to talk over important matters, from finances to close relationships. Tackle them as they arise. You’ll be amazed how much you’re able to deal with.
Pisces | February 19 – March 19
It would be no surprise if the coming week or so brought out your stubborn streak. While this is usually disguised by a combination of tact and a knack for winning others over to your ideas without them noticing, with things moving so swiftly, you’ll need to be far more forthright.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 29th, 2016.
Obviously, being told you’re in for a week of delays and obstacles won’t thrill you. But battling to make things happen would be seriously unwise. By the week’s close, when you realise what seemed so urgent won’t be proceeding as anticipated or, in some cases, isn’t happening at all, you’ll be relieved.
Taurus | April 19 – May 19
With the ideas planet Mercury accenting the structure of your life, there’s lots of talk about what works, what doesn’t and where improvements could be made. While undertaking some would be easy, others seem more complicated and you regard a few as just plain unrealistic. Still, it’s worth exploring them all.
Gemini | May 20 – June 19
Much as it seems life will be a lot easier if pivotal decisions are made now, it’s far too early. In fact, with your rule Mercury in the most inquisitive portion of your chart until Saturday, you’ve lots yet to discover. Who and what you encounter will literally amaze you.
Cancer | June 20 – July 21
Being a sensitive water sign, your instincts about both events and those you meet are often powerful and usually accurate. While you may rely on those feelings, explaining them to others in such a way that they’ll trust you is something else entirely. Don’t struggle. They’ll soon realise how right you are.
Leo | July 22 – August 21
The influence of the recent encounter between your ruler the Sun and the planet of vision, Neptune, which rules Pisces, was all the more powerful because it took place in that sign. For this reason, not only are your instincts about certain situations and future plans powerful, you’re urged to trust them.
Virgo | August 22 – September 21
Although the Virgo Full Moon took place a week ago, you’re still wrestling with both the strong feelings it roused and, equally, with the realisation some of those mean changes are in order. Actually, this is no surprise. Rather, they’ve been on your mind for ages. Now it’s time to take action.
Libra | September 22 – October 21
Urgent as certain practical or work related decisions seem, things are unsettled and likely to remain so until mid March. That being the case, do what you can but once you have, shift your focus to love and life’s pleasures. These merit your attention, and even more than those crucial decisions.
Scorpio | October 22 – November 20
Yet again you’re in a situation that requires you to rely almost entirely on your instincts. While you’ve no problem with this, certain individuals you’re dealing with do. Waste no time trying to justify these feelings. If your decisions are challenged, say you’ll explain later, then firmly change the subject.
Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20
Since early January, when dynamic Mars moved into the most strategic angle of your ruler, Jupiter, you’ve had to play it cool. Being a quick-thinking, fast-acting fire sign, this has led to a range of frustrating situations. But, in retrospect, you realise how much you learnt from facing, and dealing with these.
Capricorn | December 21 – January 19
Sooner or later you’ll have to confront one particularly tricky matter. While, theoretically, getting this out of the way would be wise, you don’t want to rush things. This is sensible. Not only are the circumstances involved in transition, so are your priorities. Explore your options but avoid making lasting arrangements.
Aquarius | January 20 – February 18
The Sun moved into Pisces on 19 February but Mercury remains in Aquarius until 5 March, and Venus for a week after that. This results in opportunities to talk over important matters, from finances to close relationships. Tackle them as they arise. You’ll be amazed how much you’re able to deal with.
Pisces | February 19 – March 19
It would be no surprise if the coming week or so brought out your stubborn streak. While this is usually disguised by a combination of tact and a knack for winning others over to your ideas without them noticing, with things moving so swiftly, you’ll need to be far more forthright.
Published in The Express Tribune, February 29th, 2016.