Horoscope: July 17, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 19



After a tricky couple of weeks, you’re exasperated and feel you deserve a break. Evidentially, the planets agree. Certainly the Sun’s superb alliance with your ruler Mars suggests an upbeat trend. You can expect both disrupted past arrangements and new ideas to fall into place, as if by magic.

Taurus | April 20 – May 20



During periods of substantial change, such as this is, even what seem straightforward plans must be regarded as tentative. Knowing that, rather than focusing on details, you’ll think about the big picture and will ensure that what you arrange is flexible enough you can easily rethink it if necessary.

Gemini | May 21 – June 20



Not everybody feels the same way about the unexpected. While you rather enjoy the thrill of learning about something new, especially if it’s appeared suddenly, some people are more methodical and prefer to have time to gather facts. Since that just isn’t possible, prepare yourself for a lot of complaining.

Cancer | June 21 – July 22



Nobody has a better understanding of both the power and the purpose of the Full Moon, which takes place in a couple of days’ time. However, because this one brings matters involving close relationships to a head, before you discuss anything, you may need to allow others to let off steam.

Leo | July 23 – August 22



For the past couple of weeks, during which both Venus and the planet of communication, Mercury, have been in the most strategic portion of your chart, you’ve had to keep your thoughts to yourself. Now that they’ve both moved into Leo, at long last you’ll be able to talk things through.

Virgo | August 23 – September 22



The Full Moon, in a few days’ time, accents who and what you most enjoy in life. As is always the case, minor doubts could turn into major concerns. Knowing that, either put off discussions until late next week or tackle these matters now, while you can do so without unnecessary drama.

Libra | September 23 – October 22



Usually you’re able to recognise the words of those who are habitually critical as a reflection of their character. But you sometimes forget about that and can get caught up in their rather negative, if not barbed, comments. If that’s the case now, pause until you’ve recovered a more rational perspective.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Although forthright Mars has been in Scorpio, off and on, since early January, its influence on your character and life, and the resulting impatience, have been pronounced over the past few weeks. Surprising as outbursts have been, they’ve enabled you to clear up issues you thought you’d just have to live with.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 21



It’s rare you’re shy about stating your intentions or letting others know what your feelings are. Yet certain individuals seem to have completely forgotten certain conversations. Annoying as this is, simply revisit the matter in question as if you’d never before discussed it. You’ll be amazed how wonderfully this strategy works.

Capricorn | December 22 – January 19



Being a practical earth sign, you regard conversation as a way of organising things, and a prelude to accomplishing the objectives you have in mind. Yet now those actual discussions are about opening your life, to new people to meet and places to go and, via that process, new things to achieve.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 17



Every once in a while you encounter somebody who insists on living by the rules. While you agree, in certain circumstances this can streamline things, freedom to think about and experience the new and unfamiliar is essential. Discuss this but don’t be surprised if certain individuals don’t agree.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Sudden changes are part of life and, with so much going on in the heavens, a frequent feature of even simple arrangements. But somebody is blaming you for the unexpected events currently rearranging their life. Obviously, this is nonsense. Knowing that, don’t even try to explain. Smile and say nothing.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 17^th, 2016.