Horoscope: December 9, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



The problem isn’t just you’re being forced to rethink plans at the last minute, others seem to expect you to deal everything, including minor details. While this won’t be fun, in truth, you’re better equipped to tackle these than the individuals in question, so will do a better job, and more swiftly.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Now that your ruler Venus is positioned in the crucial midheaven angle of your chart, pivotal decisions regarding elements of your work or lifestyle are pressing. True, you’re still lacking vital information. Begin exploring your options. Only once you’re actually involved in this process will the facts you’re seeking surface.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



Planning ahead may be a virtue. But even you, at your cleverest, are unlikely to anticipate the thrilling events being triggered by late December’s rare and wonderful planetary activity. Knowing this is coming, regard what you do and decide now as tentative, and ensure arrangements can be easily reorganised.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



Obviously, you’d prefer that future plans be settled. But the kinds of arrangements you’re dealing with are best handled in stages. And, irritatingly, you’re in a period that is itself in transition. Knowing that, take a deep breath and acknowledge there are no way these matters can be rushed.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Judging by the next few days’ tricky planetary activity involving your ruler the Sun, even the most straightforward of arrangements should be regarded as tentative. Take this approach now and when the inevitable twists and turns arise, instead of struggling with last minute changes, you’ll be ready for them.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Facts may be facts. However, you’re currently in the run up to the Full Moon. While it’s not until the middle of next week, certain individuals are already dwelling on tense issues. Talk these over, but keep those discussions brief and make it very clear, this isn’t about brainstorming solutions.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



Although the ideas planet Mercury’s retrograde cycle doesn’t actually begin until the 19th, you’re already aware of the unspoken issues this is likely to expose. That being the case, why not tackle these now. True, raising them won’t be easy. But once you’ve done that, the rest will go brilliantly.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



Acknowledging that others are better informed than you or are skilled in certain ways is no problem. However, those who insist they’re better than you but can’t back it up aren’t just irritating, their attitude is upsetting. This is all about their insecurities, and has nothing to do with you.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



Others may dislike change but you enjoy it, even if unexpected. But such things can devour an amazing amount of time. You are, in fact, worried the ideas currently being discussed would take forever. Your concerns are valid. While things won’t move swiftly, the patience required will be justified by the results.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



As a Capricorn, you begin each day with a list of things to do. However, the Sun’s yearly encounter with your ruler Saturn is so powerful that you’re urged to set aside those plans and be still. Reflect on what you’re happy with, what you’re not and where changes would be timely.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



There are times when magic is in the air. Not only is this the case for you, all of December promises exciting and, often, unexpected ideas and offers. So explore everything that comes your way but sidestep committing until later in the month, by which time you’ll have heard about it all.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Everybody will be influenced by the Full Moon, in a few days’ time. But because this particular one accents the structure of your life, the odds are good you’re already thinking about certain changes. Explore every idea or concept, aware that as your mood shifts so, too, will your priorities.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 9^th, 2016.