Horoscope: March 19, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 18



Just when you are despairing of anything going as you hope, plan or expect, the tide will turn. While there may be hints of it over the next few days, by the middle of next week you’ll discover how you can overcome even seemingly insurmountable obstacles. After that, the rest will be easy.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Sometimes obstacles are no more than that. However, those that arise now, during this period of rich growth and change, may be forcing you to review existing arrangements and even consider recently made plans. The more flexible these arrangements are and, even more, your attitude, the better it is for everybody.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



On Tuesday your ruler Mercury joins the Sun in fiery Aries. Not only will this boost your spirits, between then and the end of March, it forms a series of potent aspects to most of the powerhouse planets, which suggests you’ll learn about intriguing ideas and benefit from exciting encounters.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



Sooner or later you’ll have to make some tough decisions involving who’s responsible for what. While you’re reluctant about shouldering the burden yourself, you’re unsure how reliable others would be. Discuss your concerns frankly. You’ll be surprised how much the individuals in question already know and how much they understand.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



There’s a fine line between taking action on a plan and making a commitment. Ensure others know you’re moving swiftly because situations are urgent, not because you’ve made any long-term decisions. This ensures nobody makes any assumptions that you’ll happily deal with these matters in the future.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



The time has come to focus on practical and financial matters. As a Virgo and an earth sign, usually these come first. However, with things moving so swiftly over the past couple of weeks, you’ve been unable to focus on these. The Sun’s move to accent these ensures you will.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



For ages you’ve been sidestepping potentially incendiary matters. While these might be upsetting, the actual situations in question are now pressing. What’s more, because others are equally concerned, the odds are good they’ll raise these issues, and without you saying a word. After that, discussions should be relatively civilised.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



Somebody for whom you have a soft spot is tempting you into new, and worryingly unfamiliar, territory. You’re uneasy about venturing into any activity that makes you feel so anxious. Yet if you think back to the past, you’ll realise you felt just as uneasy about certain pursuits you now adore.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



Over the past month life’s been complex and others have been moody. With the Sun and Mercury moving into your fellow fire sign of Aries, things will become much livelier. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean others will be any happier with changes. But you will be, and that will make a huge difference.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



Some periods of change are so subtle, you recognise them only in retrospect. However, with both the Sun and Mercury moving to accent the structure of your life over the next few days, and then Wednesday’s eclipsed Full Moon triggering shakeups, events will be as swift as they are dramatic.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



By no means are you secretive. Yet somehow you’ve managed to avoid mentioning potentially dramatic changes you’re considering to those who’d not only be interested, but also, whose lives would be substantially influenced. Mention these plans now, and while no apology for your previous silence is necessary, it would be tactful.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Only days ago you were struggling with a tricky combination of difficult situations and the negative attitude of certain individuals. While you managed to work around some of these obstacles, you’ve been worrying about others. Now, suddenly, the tide is turning in your favour. These could vanish, possibly overnight.

Published in The Express Tribune, March 19^th, 2016.