Horoscope: August 31, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 18



While you welcome change, the current cycle of dramatic developments, review and revision accents certain uninteresting situations. Obviously, you’d rather leave these to sort themselves out. In the past, that strategy has worked. This time, however, you’re urged to get involved, and as deeply as possible. You’ll be glad you did.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Don’t be shy about voicing both your concerns and your objectives. While your worries about upsetting certain individuals have made you anxious about saying too much, if ever there was a time to ensure others know what you’re feeling and where you stand, it’s now. The resulting discussions will be profitable for everybody.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



Long ago you learnt that, while the variety of planning ahead that others consider vital works for them, it doesn’t for you. On the contrary, the more flexible arrangements are the better. This is even more the case now, with your ruler Mercury retrograde and shaking things up for everybody.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



There’s no way around certain disappointing issues, which means you’re likely to worry about some individuals being upset by sudden changes. Bear in mind that with the current chaotic planetary setup influencing everybody, these struggles are pretty much universal. That being the case, others can, and should, look after themselves.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Now that you’re finally talking to the right people about certain increasingly worrying matters, it’s a relief. Tempting as it is to devise a master plan, with the current eclipse and a second, on the 16th, shaking things up, in both circumstances and your priorities, you’re urged to ensure all your arrangements are flexible.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Sometimes obstacles are no more than that, difficulties to be overcome. Those you’re facing now, however, are about shedding old ways of doing things, thinking or even outdated passions, which, mostly, will be a relief. Note, those where letting go is a challenge will be most rewarding in the long run.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



Usually, when you make a decision, it’s after a great deal of thought. However, with the current swift pace, you’ll need to make them swiftly and often without the luxury of having compared notes with others. While it’s understandable you’re worried about causing upset and being short of facts, problems are unlikely.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



As an intuitive Scorpio, you’ve an unusually clear sense of the influence of each Full Moon. However, even you, at your canniest, could be confused by the cross currents triggered by the present Full Moon, which is an eclipse. This intensifies the nature and extent of the changes it triggers.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



The current pair of eclipses, on 1 September and the lunar eclipse, on the 16th, accent the structure of your life, and are ushering in timely changes. While some have been in the air for ages, others will be a surprise. But in every case, events will move with unexpected swiftness.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



While disappointments are inevitable, you won’t mind. On the contrary, although certain insights may seem a setback, in reality, they’ll free you. What you learn will mean that, at long last, you have the truth about certain individuals or situations that, previously, simply didn’t make sense. Now, finally, you’ll learn why.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



It’s easy to blame lots of problems on Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which has just begin and lasts until 22 September. However, it’s no more than the planet of ideas and communication. And, bizarrely, often errors will enable you to avert potentially disastrous problems. You might even be thankful those errors arose.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Don’t be surprised if, after lengthy and theoretically rational discussions about certain persistent issues, suddenly others blame you. The problem is, they’re not ready to face the facts. Make it clear that, in no way are you accepting responsibility. Then back off. They know they’re wrong and will, in time, admit it.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 31^st, 2016.