Horoscope: October 4, 2016

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Aries | March 20 – April 18



The recent New Moon ushered in both a fresh perspective on existing arrangements and changes in plans, as is always the case. While you’ve dealt with most of these, those that remain are so confusing you’ve no idea what to do. The answer is; wait and watch until events reveal what’s best.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Being a Taurus and an earth sign, you’ve carefully organised elements of your everyday life. This took effort but has freed you to focus on what’s interesting. Or so it seems. At the moment, however, certain elements of your routine have become restrictive. These need a rethink, or possibly substantial alterations.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



Somebody’s firmly convinced you’ve not only made unwise decisions, but that you must follow their suggestions or risk disaster. Tempting as it is to listen, then ignore their words, that’s colossally unwise. Don’t even talk to them. They’d tell everybody they advised you and then, worse, take all the credit for your efforts.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



Ordinarily your instinct to sidestep potential clashes in already tricky situations would be wise. However, with things moving so swiftly, it’s necessary to tackle issues the minute they arise. Some are minor, and will require little time or effort. But even those that are more complex should be dealt with right away.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



While you’ve every right to complain that the circumstances you’re facing are unfair, and further, suggest that gives you the right to demand others give you a hand, consider what  individuals in question are facing. Each is dealing with a challenge, one that’s been custom-designed just for them.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Your idea of progress isn’t giving up on existing plans you worked hard to organise. Judging by this week’s powerful, and often revealing, planetary activity, that’s exactly what you’ll have to do. Not only will you be hugely relieved, you’ll wonder why you tolerated those tricky situations for so long.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



For ages you’ve been wrestling with issues as complex as they’ve been aggravating. Worse, you’ve made frustratingly little progress. Now, suddenly, you’re recognising these aren’t that important anyway. This, in turn, means you can forget about most and those that remain will be a lot less difficult to deal with.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



Watching something you’ve worked hard to create come undone is disheartening. Tempting as it is to try to shore this up, times are changing and so is the situation in question. What’s more, in the past you’ve struggled to keep similar arrangements going, only to realise you were wasting your time. It’s the same now.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



Judging by the clash between the hasty Mars and your ruler Jupiter, a disagreement over timing, details or issues about who’s in charge of certain arrangements, or perhaps all three is inevitable. Whatever the case, before you say a word, gather all the facts and examine the situation from a practical angle.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



Ordinarily, before committing to an idea or arrangement, you’d line up the facts then carefully plan how you’d achieve your objectives. But things are moving too swiftly for even the simplest of plans to be made. This leaves you no choice but to rely on your powerful, but often neglected, instincts.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



Being disappointed. Being let down by somebody you’ve trusted. It’s happened to everybody from time to time, yet, recently, it’s happening to you far too frequently. That’s because it’s time to review those you associate with, both in your activities out in the world and, equally, in your personal life.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Usually you’re able to remedy worrying developments, even at the last minute. You may already have attempted that in certain increasingly unsettling situations. But your efforts have had virtually no impact. That’s because these arrangements aren’t meant to last. Times are changing and, because of that, certain plans must go.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 4^th, 2016.