Horoscope: September 21, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



In a number of situations you glossed over dull or unimportant facts, confident that would make no difference. However, with the retrograde Mercury creating confusion anyway, what seems of little consequence can turn into a real drama. Don’t ignore these. The sooner you tackle them, the more swiftly they’ll be resolved.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Although there’s an intense focus on those pleasures, activities and alliances that make life worth living, your ruler Venus is accenting various duties and obligations. While these are inescapable, and mean you’ll be doing lots of juggling, once those practical matters are dealt with, you can relax and enjoy life.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



The rare and potent alliance between your ruler Mercury and Pluto, the planet of truth and transformation, occurs twice this week. This accents being scrupulous in what you say and promise. The more attentive you are to this, the more you’ll recognise how your thoughts and words shape your life.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



For some time, when discussing certain already sensitive issues with those who tend to take such matters very seriously, you’ve been carefully avoiding any mention of them. Now you must address these. Rather than trying to guess their reaction would be, ask. It may be awkward now, but will avoid dramas later.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



There’ve been several occasions over the past months when you sidestepped potentially contentious topics, partly because arguing about them would achieve little. But times have changed and now it’s not only vital you talk these through, it’s essential others know both your feelings and your stance on the matters in question.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Initially, you sidestepped vital facts because you thought they’d cause confusion or upset. However, because you’re contending with sudden changes, this information is crucial. Since others aren’t aware you neglected to mention these matters initially, no explanation is necessary. Your most important task is to ensure everybody knows what’s what.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



Planning ahead isn’t just a virtue, it enables you to wisely allocate your time amongst those who you want to see and who you must see. Tempting as it is to organise things well into October, don’t. With the Libra New Moon, on the 1st, triggering changes, you’d soon regret it.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



For ages you’ve sensed somebody you’re close to hasn’t been entirely honest, and about several matters. However, there hasn’t been an opportunity to raise these. Now events give you no choice. Begin by asking if there’s anything they’d like to tell you. This may have been their intention all along.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



Although you thrive on the variety of change others struggle with, even you are overwhelmed by recent happenings. These are linked to September’s two eclipses, on the 1st and last Friday, on the 16th, which were about developments as timely as they were sudden. Soon, in fact, you’ll welcome them.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



Nobody would blame you for sidestepping certain potentially distressing matters. At the time you decided to avoid these topics, and there are several, it made sense. However, this week’s potent link between Mercury and the truthful Pluto, which is positioned in Capricorn, will force you, and others, to acknowledge these.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



It’s obvious. Still, you ignored the fact that recent exciting, and far-reaching, developments would inevitably mean altering elements of your existing arrangements. While some may survive with a substantial rethink, others simply can’t continue. Forget about putting off changes. These would, in fact, soon become a source of serious problems.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



It’s unlike you to get so annoyed with others you insist on having the final word in arguments. But with the hot-headed Mars in the part of your chart that accents such discussions, you’ve been more forthright than usual. While unsettling, the resulting confrontations have done wonders to clear the air.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 21^st, 2016.