Horoscope: May 4, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



Others are insisting you examine the source of certain issues from the past before you begin undoing those arrangements. While this process might be informative, there’s no time for any such analysis. Once you’ve untangled the difficulties you’re currently facing, you might want to ask a few questions. But not now.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



Although every sign is influenced by Friday’s New Moon, it’s in Taurus. This suggests that for you, it constitutes a sort of personal New Year, complete with resolutions about what works, what doesn’t and, especially, what must go. If ever there was a time to act with conviction, it’s now.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



At the moment, life is about diplomacy. This isn’t so much your choice as you’re facing a series of tricky situations, most not of your making. Still, if you don’t do whatever you can to unravel those issues now, things will only get worse. That being the case, make tackling them a priority.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



After weeks of difficulties, several complex situations are falling into place, almost magically. You did what you could, but your efforts seemed to be having little effect. Now, this week’s stunning planetary activity will get things going. You’ll need do very little. Things will come together amazingly swiftly and easily.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Certain cautious individuals might be hesitant about turning ideas into lasting plans, but when you’re excited about an idea, you see no reason to wait. While that’s understandable it’s worth remembering that with both Mercury and the powerful Mars retrograde, even simple arrangements are bound to change, possibly several times.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Sometimes differences of opinion are no more than that. But now, in the run up to Friday’s New Moon, which is all about a fresh perspective, if not thrilling, unexpected opportunities, those differences could arise because you’re short of facts. The more questions you ask, the more valuable insights you’ll gain.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Usually you’re the one who keeps close track of facts, especially in matters that involve others. But even you could find you’re confused about situations from the past, or here and now arrangements. This, indicated by the retrograde Mars accenting such issues, will prove as illuminating as it is annoying.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Although everybody will be influenced by the coming Full Moon, the fact it accents close relationships, personal and professional, suggests you’ll already be aware of increasingly crucial issues. You might even try reviewing them now, before the heightened feelings typical of this cycle take over, and begin to complicate discussions.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



Few things are more exasperating for you than dealing with those who get so caught up in details that they can’t spot the promise in sudden ideas or offers. Yet with Mercury retrograde and accenting life’s practicalities, they’re well worth noting. In fact, those seemingly minor details could soon become of major importance.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



Not only is the current planetary emphasis on who and what brings you joy in life, the coming New Moon introduces a vital fresh perspective on certain increasingly tricky situations. While, in some cases, you’ll know what to do instantly, others will require time and thought. Ultimately, all will work out brilliantly.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



There are changes. And then there are the kind of amazing if entirely unexpected events coming your way during May’s first half. While you might already have recognised some developments as exciting, if a bit far out, others seem completely unrealistic. Just don’t say no. Soon their potential will be clear.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Ideas for dealing with certain increasingly challenging situations are no problem. The issue is how to handle the inevitable objections of others about the accompanying changes. There’s a solution. Ignore them. Once those changes have been made and everything’s working, the individuals in question will have no reason to complain.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 4^th, 2016.