Horoscope: May 13, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 18



By nature, you’re inquisitive. Yet you’ll sometimes dismiss ideas or offers, not because they’re uninteresting but you fear learning about them will be tedious or take more time than you’re willing to invest. Still, you must. These aren’t just good, they’re introducing an exciting new chapter of your life.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Everybody dreams about sudden, thrilling, offers. Judging by this week’s fabulous planetary activity, that’s exactly what’s coming your way. The downside is, the swift pace leaves you little time to gather facts or reflect. Your only option is to trust instincts that say these developments are as wonderful as they seem.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



Although nobody would blame you for avoiding one particularly difficult individual, they’re well-connected and in a position to give you a hand. In the past you’ve refused to get involved with them, then later regretted it. The trick is to limit the degree to which you allow them to influence your life.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21

Minor errors are part of everyday life. However, with Mercury retrograde until the 22nd, not only will these be more frequent, undetected mistakes from the past will surface as well. Annoying as they are in the short term, recognising and dealing with them once and for all, will be a huge relief.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



It’s not that you’ve been secretive about certain concerns. It’s just discussing potential problems seemed a waste of time. While that’s probably true, it means now you’ll need to talk others through these issues, from the outset to the present. Only once that’s done can you focus on finding a solution.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Don’t be surprised if you need to reorganise your plans. There’s no problem with what you organised. Rather, with the retrograde Mercury triggering changes in the actual circumstances you’re dealing with, and in the arrangements of others, you’ll need to rethink things. The odds are good it will be than once.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



The phrase ‘don’t take no for an answer’ may make you think of those who’re aggressive about achieving their objectives. But there’s also a Libra approach to such matters, one that is far more subtle. And it’s one you’ll need to use if you’re to overcome certain increasingly challenging obstacles.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



Leaving decisions in the hands of others doesn’t come naturally to you. True, in certain circumstances you’ll appear to bow to what others think is best. Now, however, you really have no choice. In fact, events are forcing you to move to the sidelines and remain there until everything’s been settled.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



Judging by the clash between your ruler Jupiter and the tough Saturn, which is actually positioned in Sagittarius, later this month, there’s little hope of you escaping certain tedious, and rather complex, situations. Knowing that, tackle them now, while they’re still relatively straightforward, and you can do so at your leisure.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



Facts may be facts. But when Mercury is retrograde, as is now the case, errors appear in the most unlikely situations. While you can’t double check everything, you can be alert to, and act quickly on odd twists or worrying developments. Take that approach and you’ll catch them before they become real problems.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



By no means do you mind spending time with those whose views differ from yours. On the contrary, often hearing what’s behind the conclusions they’ve drawn gets you thinking. This is timely, since certain events are forcing you to justify keeping elements of your life the way they are.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Somebody seems to be trying to intimidate you into proceeding the manner they want, and they’re having some success. If a confrontation is impossible, at least tell them you’re unwilling to take things any further. True, this will require mustering considerable courage. Still, ultimately, you’ll be glad you did.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 13^th, 2016.