Horoscope: May 9, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



While you’re undoubtedly familiar with the period during which Mercury, the communication planet, is retrograde, or appears to be moving backwards, each of the planets does this from time to time. This is often amazingly informative, as you’ll discover with your ruler Mars being retrograde from mid-April until late June.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



You begin this week thinking about the facts that came to light as a result of the recent Taurus New Moon. While some insights were immediately clear, and you may even have made changes based on them, a few remain perplexing. They’ll make sense, but only after a good deal of reflection.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



True, your ruling planet Mercury is retrograde and positioned in the most strategic angle of your chart. You’ve already wrestled with the confusion that signifies. Still, nothing can undermine the powerful insights indicated by its encounter with the Sun. These won’t just answer questions, what you learn will be an enormous relief.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Since last September, the sensible Saturn has been affecting various obligations or your working life. While you made considerable progress reorganising things, the arrival of impatient Mars, in early March, introduced a certain urgency. It’s true, these can’t wait for long. Still, investigate. You’ll discover they aren’t as pressing as they seem.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Recent dramas about elements of your domestic life or activities out in the world came to a head a few days ago. While, obviously, you’d rather resolve these and move on to other matters, you’re still short of facts. Do a little investigation and you’ll realise how much remains to be discovered.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Sometimes setbacks are no more than that. But several of those you’re currently encountering are custom designed to introduce you to new places or ideas. While, as a Virgo, you’re inquisitive, you tend to stick to what you know interests you. Although, initially, these won’t seem intriguing, you’ll soon be fascinated.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Planning ahead may be a virtue. However, during this complex but ultimately delightful week, you’ll realise that even the simplest of arrangements won’t work out as you anticipated. That being the case, regard even what seem uncomplicated plans as a bit of an experiment, and you’ll be ready for those changes.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



As powerful and positive as the series of alliances being formed by several of the planetary heavyweights and your ruler Pluto may be, that doesn’t mean you’ll trust the amazing events these trigger. While, often, caution is wise, now it’s not only unnecessary, it could mean those opportunities pass you by.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



No Sagittarius is happy about delays. But even you, at your most impatient, will sense that in certain circumstances, forcing issues would be colossolly unwise. Several complex matters need attention, and ideally, soon. The more you investigate, the clearer this will be. Take things slowly. You’ll be glad you did.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



It’s easy to blame all of life’s problems on Mercury’s retrograde cycle. But it has dominion over ideas and communication, nothing more. Ironically, in fact, what you learn in the process of untangling the errors typical of this period could unravel confusing issues you thought you’d just have to live with.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



Because both late April’s Full Moon and the New Moon, last Friday, accented the structure of your life, you’re undoubtedly feeling unsettled. While that mood may pass, it could leave behind a sense that changes, either in the way or the place you live, are long overdue. At least explore the possibility.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



From your point of view, it’s better to make a decision once, and have it be the right one, if somewhat delayed. However, while you’re still unsure what’s best, you’re being put under pressure to commit to a plan. Do so, but make it clear it could, and probably will, change.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 9^th, 2016.