Horoscope: October 8, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



While it’s true, planning ahead is a virtue, doing too much of it now could actually cause you problems. In fact, judging by October’s planetary activity and the changeable situations it indicates, even the simplest of arrangements should be regarded as tentative. This allows you to rethink things, frequently, if necessary.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



It’s easy to be drawn into justifying both existing plans and your perspective. The questions others pose may seem no more than conversational, but they are, in fact, prying. If you sense this, be blunt. Ask the reason they want to know. Their reaction will tell you everything about their intentions.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



Often decisions are clear cut. At the moment, however, there’s a fine line between a tentative agreement and a more lasting commitment. This is as much due to unsettled circumstances as it is to uncertain feelings. Whatever the case, urgent as things seems, a slow pace is better for everybody.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



Sooner or later a showdown with certain stubborn individuals seems inevitable. The trouble is, they can’t see there are problems, so refuse to discuss your concerns. That being the case, proceed making plans and dealing with the matters in question on your own. If others object, it’s their issue, not yours.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Somebody seems to be determined to pin the blame for unfortunate events on one particular individual. This doesn’t directly influence you. But, still, you’re familiar with the details and know it’s unfair. Speak up. First discreetly and then, if necessary, be more forthright. It’s the right thing to do.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



The time has come to reflect on your priorities. Recent rather dramatic situations haven’t just been challenging, they’ve caused you genuine concern. While you did what you could, your efforts have had little impact. For now, back off. You don’t need a new plan, you need an entirely fresh perspective.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



After a period of over two months in the most strategic portion of your chart, Mercury, the planet of ideas and communication has moved into Libra. Finally, instead of tiptoeing around certain issues, you can address these frankly and openly. The sooner you do, the more swiftly they’ll be resolved.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



Being a thorough and painstaking Scorpio, before making a plan, you’ll gather information, think everything through, then craft as perfect an arrangement as possible. Now, however, the pace is so swift you’re being forced to throw things together willy-nilly. Do it. This will enable you to make frequent, and necessary, changes.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



Some conflicts can be settled in a single, intense, but expansive discussion. Those you’re facing now, and it would appear there are several, are more complex. They both require careful analysis and with the actual circumstances in transition, will take time. Patience my not be your strength but it’s essential.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



Your diary may be electronic, on paper or pure memory, but you’ll have your day, week and, often, months cleverly organised. It’s central to your life. Yet now events are forcing you to juggle plans, and with distressing frequency. Unsettling as this is, it’s brilliant, as it’s all about breaking up patterns.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



Most of those born under the sign of Aquarius pride themselves, and rightly, on the fact they think for themselves and, equally, look after their own interests wisely. Yet certain events have left you confused, it not perplexed. These are, indeed, challenging. They are, in fact, about broadening your horizons.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Think twice before you lend a hand to somebody who’s struggling. While you’d usually do this without a thought, your instincts are telling you this would be unwise. It is, in fact, a trap. The individual in question is hoping you’ll shoulder all the responsibility and, meanwhile, they’ll take the credit.

Published in The Express Tribune, October 8^th, 2016.