Horoscope: May 20, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 19



While Mercury’s retrograde cycle ends on the 22nd, the mistakes and misunderstandings you’ve been dealing with won’t vanish overnight. In fact, for a few days, as the remaining undiscovered errors arise, it might seem worse. Still, gradually life will become less complicated and, equally, you’ll realise how much you’ve learnt.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



Planning ahead may be a virtue. But during unsettled periods such as this is, those plans could themselves become a problem. The secret is to regard them as a bit of an experiment. That way, when changes arise, as is likely, you won’t be surprised. On the contrary, you’ll be prepared for them.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



While the Full Moon heightens everybody’s feelings, because it accents close relationships, you’ll be more aware of both positive emotions and tensions. While this alone won’t resolve certain persistent problems, it will deepen your understanding of both your own issues and those others are struggling with. This will result in worthwhile discussions.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22

The time has come to rethink elements of your daily routine or working life that are so ingrained you don’t even notice them. Which means that, as events trigger the need for these changes, you might regard them as impossible. Reflect on this now and you’ll be prepared for even inevitable changes.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



Somebody’s holding a grudge, one that involves an issue from the distant past. While you can barely remember and so are tempted to bush this off, it would be unwise. Not only will this upset the individual in question, they’ll complain to those whose support you badly need. Instead, apologise.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



It’s easy to blame everything that goes wrong on your ruler Mercury’s retrograde cycle. While it’s true, there tends to be an increase in minor errors, these often turn out to be amazingly informative. The trick is to seek out their source, your objective being to both resolve and learn from them.

Libra | September 23 – October 22

Describing your approach to certain tricky situations as secretive would be extreme. Still, now that things are more settled, you’ll need to update others on particular matters you’ve sidestepped, if not avoided mentioning entirely. Waste no time on explanations. Others knew more about what was going on than you thought.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



At the time it didn’t seem you were being secretive. On the contrary, when you sidestepped certain matters, your intention was to streamline potentially lengthy discussions. While that made sense at the time, the topics you avoided have become of far greater significance, so much they really must be discussed.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



You’ve been ignoring certain tricky issues involving who’s responsible for what in the hope things would work themselves out. While often that happens, the clash between your ruler Jupiter and the practical Saturn, on the 26th, indicates the need for clear thinking and fast action. Begin exploring your options now.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



If ever there was a time to avoid making categorical statements, or saying a firm ‘no’ or, equally, an over-enthusiastic ‘yes’, it’s now. With the actual circumstances you’re dealing with in transition and your mood changing just as much, you’ll want to focus on exploration. Decisions can, and should, wait.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



For ages you’ve been encouraging certain cautious individuals to venture into new territory, personally, socially or professionally. While they’ve agreed it would be wise, they’ve done little. Now, under the influence of the Full Moon, they’ll not only take action, the odds are good they’ll want you to get involved as well.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



When you made certain commitments, it was based half on what you knew you could do and, equally, on what you anticipated would work. With both in transition, you’re concerned you may have to back out. Tell others exactly that. They’re as influenced by these changes as you are, and will understand.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 20^th, 2016.