Horoscope: November 8, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



After a period that’s been all about decisions, mostly made either with others or involving somewhat inflexible organisations, both your circumstances and the mood are changing. Deal with any remaining details, even if it means making compromises. Do it now, because within days your attention will be drawn to entirely different matters.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Somebody has wonderful things to say about certain experiences or places to go. You regard venturing into unfamiliar territory in this way as unwise. Yet judging by the current planetary setup, there’s no better time for you to take chances. Besides, you’ll never know if you don’t give things a try.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



One of your greatest assents is your sense of humour. You’re not only able to lighten the mood when discussing tricky matters, you see the funny side of even very challenging situations. However, not everybody appreciates this, which means you could unwittingly upset others. If so, apologise but say no more.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



Since late September, the forthright, if not provocative, Mars has been in the portion of your chart that has to do with all forms of relationships, personal and otherwise. Profitable as the resulting frank discussions will have been, they’ve also been exhausting. Consequently, its departure will be a real relief.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Having invested considerable time and effort avoiding certain obligations, you’re finally facing the fact these aren’t just important, there’s a great deal to be learnt from them. What’s more, you’ve ignored others’ offers of assistance. Don’t. Their ideas are worthwhile, and will prove amazingly helpful and, to your great surprise, informative.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Juggling obligations with life’s joys and pleasures is always a challenge but rarely as much as over the past month or so. Yet, ironically, in the process you’ve learnt a lot about your priorities, enough you no longer feel guilty neglecting certain unrewarding commitments and, even more so, thankless individuals.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



Exciting as the idea of leaving burdensome arrangements behind you may be, you’d best prepare yourself for a certain amount of fallout. You’ll probably have to rethink various familiar elements of your life and, even more, you may need to take some cherished plans back to the drawing board as well.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



For ages there’s been talk of making changes in elements of your domestic setup or working life but nothing’s happened, mostly because of unexpected obstacles. Now, both the mood and your circumstances are shifting. Those obstacles are vanishing, and in the process, being exchanged for a clear, and unobstructed, path ahead.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



One of the persistent obstacles to turning exciting ideas into real life plans has been the lack of enthusiasm from those whose support you need. So much so, you’ve nearly given up. Don’t. The move by passionate Mars to accent these individuals, and their reluctant attitude, could change everything, possibly overnight.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



It would be easy to regard recent setbacks as a failure. However, the review these have triggered isn’t just timely, it’s forcing you to realise that certain arrangements not only should be rethought, but you’re giving more than you’re getting. As a result, it might be time to say farewell to them.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



When you’ve issues with others, it’s usually vital those differences be discussed and resolved, point by point. At the moment, however, there’s no need. On the contrary, with so much changing, and so often, you’re urged to focus on ensuring your arrangements are flexible, not on refining every detail.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Sometimes progress in one area of your life means temporarily neglecting another. While those you’re close to know what you’re doing, so understand why you’re somewhat preoccupied, if not antisocial, others are bound to complain. Apologise but stop there. Any attempts you make to explain to these individuals will only complicate matters.

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