Horoscope: August 16, 2016
Your stars today
Your stars today
Aries | March 20 – April 18
Usually you’re the first to show interest in an intriguing idea and if what you learn is appealing, the first to get involved. However, you’re already experiencing the influence of the powerful link between your ruler Mars and sensible Saturn, which suggests you’ll be forced to do some serious investigation first.
Taurus | April 19 – May 19
If your mood’s somewhat emotional about potential changes in elements of your way of living or working, it’s no surprise. In fact, with the coming Full Moon bringing your feelings about these to a head, you’ll suddenly be aware these matters can’t be ignored. In fact, they should take priority.
Gemini | May 20 – June 19
By no means are you stubborn. Yet you’re battling certain changes that, in the scheme of things, aren’t that important. The issue isn’t the changes themselves but the individual who’s behind them. You’ve always regarded them as having a tendency to take over, and that’s exactly what it seems they’re doing now.
Cancer | June 20 – July 21
For some weeks already, you’ve been concerned about elements of your resources, from your finances to practical matters, such as certain obligations or your time. Thursday’s Full Moon, which accents these, brings both your feelings and circumstances, to a head. Knowing that, gather whatever information you can about these now.
Leo | July 22 – August 21
Recent discussions weren’t easy but, on the other hand, they were a relief. And, finally, you managed to get to the bottom of situations about which you felt something was amiss. Now that you know what that is, everything else makes sense and, better yet, you can speak frankly with others.
Virgo | August 22 – September 21
Every Full Moon brings both situations and feelings to a head. And because this Thursday’s accents everything from practical matters to delicate discussions with others, your best bet is to organise things to accommodate surprises instead of assuming they’ll go as planned. Ironically, what’s least expected could turn out brilliantly.
Libra | September 22 – October 21
You don’t think of yourself as a perfectionist. But you are, both in the plans you organise and in the way you include others in those plans. However, with the expansive Jupiter moving into Libra on 9 October, and broadening your horizons, you’ll be doing less planning and far more exploring.
Scorpio | October 22 – November 20
As a Scorpio and a water sign, you have a deep understanding of the power of the lunar cycle, so are usually prepared for the heightened feelings that accompany each Full Moon. Still, because this one accents your domestic and working life, even you might be surprised by the unexpected twists it triggers.
Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20
Although the encounter between courageous Mars and Saturn, the planet of practicality and achievement, in Sagittarius, doesn’t actually take place until the 24th, you’re already feeling its influence. You’re both conducting an in depth assessment of existing arrangements and, even more, asking serious questions about those in the pipeline.
Capricorn | December 21 – January 19
Usually you’re the first to address issues openly and speak out about matters that need attention. Yet recently you’ve been unusually subdued about these, mostly because of developments on the personal front. Still, others are wondering what’s up. Tell them, even if your explanation is brief. This avoids them drawing erroneous conclusions.
Aquarius | January 20 – February 18
There’s a difference between sudden developments, which you can’t avoid, and those events being reason for concern. While these may mean you must juggle existing plans and future arrangements, and in some cases make dramatic changes, you’ll soon realise that what’s going is no loss and what’s next is thrilling.
Pisces | February 19 – March 19
Initially you may not have recognised that signature quirky influence of the stunning planetary aspects to the inventive Uranus, during August’s first half. But now that you’re in a position to look back on them, you’re beginning to realise the wonderful things even completely unexpected events brought your way.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 16th, 2016.
Usually you’re the first to show interest in an intriguing idea and if what you learn is appealing, the first to get involved. However, you’re already experiencing the influence of the powerful link between your ruler Mars and sensible Saturn, which suggests you’ll be forced to do some serious investigation first.
Taurus | April 19 – May 19
If your mood’s somewhat emotional about potential changes in elements of your way of living or working, it’s no surprise. In fact, with the coming Full Moon bringing your feelings about these to a head, you’ll suddenly be aware these matters can’t be ignored. In fact, they should take priority.
Gemini | May 20 – June 19
By no means are you stubborn. Yet you’re battling certain changes that, in the scheme of things, aren’t that important. The issue isn’t the changes themselves but the individual who’s behind them. You’ve always regarded them as having a tendency to take over, and that’s exactly what it seems they’re doing now.
Cancer | June 20 – July 21
For some weeks already, you’ve been concerned about elements of your resources, from your finances to practical matters, such as certain obligations or your time. Thursday’s Full Moon, which accents these, brings both your feelings and circumstances, to a head. Knowing that, gather whatever information you can about these now.
Leo | July 22 – August 21
Recent discussions weren’t easy but, on the other hand, they were a relief. And, finally, you managed to get to the bottom of situations about which you felt something was amiss. Now that you know what that is, everything else makes sense and, better yet, you can speak frankly with others.
Virgo | August 22 – September 21
Every Full Moon brings both situations and feelings to a head. And because this Thursday’s accents everything from practical matters to delicate discussions with others, your best bet is to organise things to accommodate surprises instead of assuming they’ll go as planned. Ironically, what’s least expected could turn out brilliantly.
Libra | September 22 – October 21
You don’t think of yourself as a perfectionist. But you are, both in the plans you organise and in the way you include others in those plans. However, with the expansive Jupiter moving into Libra on 9 October, and broadening your horizons, you’ll be doing less planning and far more exploring.
Scorpio | October 22 – November 20
As a Scorpio and a water sign, you have a deep understanding of the power of the lunar cycle, so are usually prepared for the heightened feelings that accompany each Full Moon. Still, because this one accents your domestic and working life, even you might be surprised by the unexpected twists it triggers.
Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20
Although the encounter between courageous Mars and Saturn, the planet of practicality and achievement, in Sagittarius, doesn’t actually take place until the 24th, you’re already feeling its influence. You’re both conducting an in depth assessment of existing arrangements and, even more, asking serious questions about those in the pipeline.
Capricorn | December 21 – January 19
Usually you’re the first to address issues openly and speak out about matters that need attention. Yet recently you’ve been unusually subdued about these, mostly because of developments on the personal front. Still, others are wondering what’s up. Tell them, even if your explanation is brief. This avoids them drawing erroneous conclusions.
Aquarius | January 20 – February 18
There’s a difference between sudden developments, which you can’t avoid, and those events being reason for concern. While these may mean you must juggle existing plans and future arrangements, and in some cases make dramatic changes, you’ll soon realise that what’s going is no loss and what’s next is thrilling.
Pisces | February 19 – March 19
Initially you may not have recognised that signature quirky influence of the stunning planetary aspects to the inventive Uranus, during August’s first half. But now that you’re in a position to look back on them, you’re beginning to realise the wonderful things even completely unexpected events brought your way.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 16th, 2016.