Horoscope: May 18, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



Few things are more aggravating than the discovery there’ve been mistakes in business or financial arrangements. However, with the retrograde Mercury currently accenting matters of this nature, discoveries about errors, past or present, are likely. Actually, this is in your best interests. Spotting them now could save you serious problems later.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



Every Full Moon brings both feelings and situations to a head. However, because this weekend’s accents financial and practical matters, it may well be you’re already being forced by events to gather certain facts. These won’t just prove useful. Within days, having them at your fingertips could be crucial.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Just when you were about to give up on a plan that’s meant a lot to you, but has encountered one obstacle after another, an unexpected breakthrough appears out of nowhere. While this won’t overcome all the difficulties you’ve been facing, the progress you make will considerably boost your spirits.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Obviously life would be easier if you could make a single plan and stick to it. But between Mercury being retrograde and several once-settled elements of your life in transition, you’re better off regarding even simple arrangements as tentative. That way, when events demand changes be made, you’ll do so easily.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Nobody would blame you for being annoyed by the erratic behaviour of certain individuals, especially because you often rely on them. However, it’s not their fault. Rather, it’s about May’s planetary activity and the resulting chaos. Instead of struggling, you’ll acknowledge nothing can be done about it, and will live and learn.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



You don’t think of yourself as impatient. While it’s true, in many situations you’ve a capacity to take things as they come, there are one or two that you’re finding it increasingly difficult to live with. Begin asking questions now. Within a short time you’ll discover the source of those problems.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



This is no time to be subtle. True, past situations involving certain difficult individuals gave you no choice. However, circumstances have changed and so, too, must your strategy. Be as clear and precise as possible about your intentions. Understate your objectives and they’ll realise you’re vulnerable and take advantage of you.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



As pleased as you were by others’ recent promises, you’re still waiting to see them turned into reality. It’s been a while, long enough you’re becoming anxious. Instead of worrying, ask exactly what the individuals in question have in mind and when. Their answer will be a surprise and a relief.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



Although the Sagittarius Full Moon is in a few days’ time, you’re already aware of both the changes it’s triggering and your own increasingly heightened feelings. Explore both but don’t take action on what you discover, at least just yet. You’ve a lot more to learn, both about the facts and those feelings. DR feelings

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



Bizarre as the concept of planning for mistakes seems, it could save you time. This strategy will take into account those typical of Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which lasts until the 22nd. While some errors are a mere nuisance, others could lead to unexpectedly informative, if not exceedingly worthwhile, discussions.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



Living with tensions involving friends or loved ones isn’t easy. But certain individuals are unwilling to acknowledge issues, which makes the likelihood of discussing them very slim indeed. Tempting as it is to raise these, don’t. In time, others will be ready to talk. And they’ll let you know when they are.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



No matter how carefully you think plans through, the situations you’re dealing with are themselves in transition. While the resulting changes may be unsettling in the short term, they’re opening up options that are as exciting as they are unexpected. The trick is to plan, but ensure those plans are flexible.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 18^th, 2016.