Horoscope: May 9, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



By no means are you the silent type. Yet there are certain topics you avoid, either because they don’t interest you or you dread the need certain individuals have to advise you about these. Annoying as the latter situation may be, what others have to say is well worth listening to.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



Ordinarily, taking time to both gather information and reflect on even appealing offers would be wise. What’s come your way is exceedingly tempting but certain issues still must be dealt with. Declare your intentions, ensuring others understand that the aim of these discussions is to turn ideas into lasting arrangements.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Although you’re not secretive by nature, your feelings about certain matters are so intense you’d rather not talk them over with anybody. While that’s understandable, those around you are conscious something’s going on and will soon want to know more. Give them a partial explanation now. That should do the trick.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



The Full Moon, which accented close relationships with everybody from loved ones and friends to colleagues, may have been late last week. Yet you’re still discussing, and in some cases, wrestling with the issues it brought to a head. Talk about them in depth now and you’ll resolve things for good.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



The impression you give is of warm, easygoing openness. That’s true, but another side of your nature is ferociously private. While usually you can keep these matters to yourself, circumstances demand you reveal, and discuss them, with certain individuals. Challenging as this will be, actually talking these over will free you.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



Don’t be surprised if you have to explain your ideas about certain plans more than once. While it might seem others aren’t listening, the real problem is that while the situation in question is familiar to you, it’s entirely new to them. It’s more complicated than you realise. Eventually they’ll catch on.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Everybody loves the idea of being favoured by Lady Luck, even if her visit is entirely unexpected. However, with the retrograde Mercury triggering confusion, you may need to ask some serious questions before you realise how promising certain ideas or offers are. Knowing that, explore absolutely everything that comes your way.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



It’s time to say what’s on your mind. In several situations you’ve kept either your thoughts or feelings to yourself, mostly because you were unsure how they’d be received. The problem is, others are aware you’re holding back, and it’s worrying them. The sooner you speak up, the better.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



Every Full Moon is important. But the Full Moon on the 21st isn’t just significant because it’s in your sign. It’s also the first of a rare pair of Sagittarius Full Moons, the second of which is on 20 June. Begin preparing now for a period that will be rewarding, personally and emotionally.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



As a Capricorn, you’re better at spotting and dealing with, potentially difficult situations than any other sign. Yet in a certain situation, one particular pivotal individual refuses to accept your analysis of the matter. Don’t let this stop you. Do what you can now, knowing they’ll have to get involved eventually.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



You’ve raised certain tense issues often with friends, neighbours or, possibly, close colleagues, but eventually given up even mentioning them, mostly because they’ve refused to discuss these. Finally, things have changed. In fact, because recent events have forced others to adopt a more flexible approach to circumstances, they’re ready to talk.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Watching a longstanding arrangement you worked hard to organise come undone won’t be easy. But for ages you’ve been struggling to keep this afloat, recently at a cost to yourself. Challenging, if not painful, as saying farewell may be, this will free your time and, to a certain extent, your feelings.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 10^th, 2016.