Horoscope: May 7, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 19



Obviously you can’t go through life without making decisions. It’s just that with your ruler Mars and Mercury both retrograde, even simple plans won’t last long. That’s fine. In fact, knowing that changes are inevitable, gives you the chance to try out new and rather risky ideas without any concern.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



On the surface it probably seems one particular individual is behind the problems you and everybody else are wrestling with. At the moment, however, things aren’t that simple. Rather than trying to track down the information you need, do and say nothing. Soon certain entirely unexpected facts will appear, and explain everything.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Are you facing one disappointment or disillusioning situation after another? That’s no surprise. This cycle is all about reviewing exactly such matters with an eye to eliminating those that are more of a burden than a benefit. If they don’t work and can’t be improved upon, then they should probably go.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Don’t be surprised if those who you were sure would refuse even to discuss certain troublesome issues are willing to talk them over. While they’ve been concerned about these matters, they were also anxious about raising them. They’ll express their gratitude for your courage by being unexpectedly cooperative.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



There’s a fine line between standing your ground, which obviously you must when you’re unsure about certain matters, and being stubborn. As you well know, you can sometimes be uncompromising just because you’re not entirely ready to make changes. Now, however, this is unwise. You’d only because causing yourself problems.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Obviously life would be easier if you were able to make lasting decisions about unsettled elements of your domestic or working life. But with so much in transition, even simple plans are unlikely to last long. Ideally, decisions will wait until the Full Moon, on the 21st, when events bring everything together.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Long ago you learnt the danger in saying an uncompromising ‘no’, even when you felt there was no chance certain ideas or offers would go any further. However, the arrangements involving certain unscrupulous individuals are another matter. Cut all ties with them now, and in a manner that’s both clear and firm.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Although you’re expert at playing a waiting game when you must, recently you’ve found the need to bide your time particularly annoying. Actually, this is no surprise. The recent Scorpio Full Moon heighted your feelings, especially about frustrating situations of this nature. Happily, that aggravation will vanish as swiftly as it appeared.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



Long ago you learnt that at times there’s no common ground with others, which means you must simply learn to agree to disagree. This is the case now. Proceed with your plans, but make a point of updating the individuals in question. They’re far more interested in your ideas than they’re letting on.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



On rare occasions, life allows you to do what might be termed ‘redeem credits earned in the past’. Some involve others, a few efforts you made but weren’t compensated for properly. Whatever the case, and there could be several such matters, surprise offers or opportunities are these, coming back to you.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



As an air sign, you’re not only proud of your logical mind, you rely on it to assess everything from your daily plans to major decisions. Yet what you’re currently facing is so complex you’re being forced to rely on your intuition as much as those hard facts. In this particular situation, it’s the best option.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Being compassionate by nature, you’ll often lend a hand to others without giving it a thought. Then there are certain individuals who you help, mostly because it silences their constant complaining. This once you’ll need to take a tough line and say no or face increasingly persistent, and serious, demands from them.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 7^th, 2016.