Horoscope: December 23, 2016

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



For ages you’ve known you’d have to make decisions about elements of your domestic or working life, but have been uncharacteristically unsure what to do. Now that the Sun and the retrograde Mercury have joined Pluto to accent these, while there’ll be progress, it won’t be as straightforward as you’d like.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Even the most fortunate of circumstances can lead to difficulties, if not confusion, as you’re now learning. Tempting as it is to withdraw from these, it will achieve nothing. The problem is a simple misunderstanding. Others will untangle it, but it will take time. Until then, steer clear of the situation entirely.

Gemini | May 20 – June 19



Now that the Sun has moved into the practical Capricorn, the focus shifts from ideas and planning to actually making solid plans, then turning those plans into reality. While some are pressing, a few will, necessarily, take time. Others may worry. If so, explain they aren’t nearly as urgent as they seem.

Cancer | June 20 – July 21



Every sign is influenced by the retrograde Mercury. However, because it’s accenting close alliances, its trademark minor errors could actually lead to worthwhile, if provocative, discussions. The trick is to speak up the moment the issues in question arise, state your case, then encourage others to air their views as well.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



During unsettling periods such as this is, misunderstandings aren’t just frequent, they can lead to hurt feelings. The real problem, however, is you could dismiss those issues as being of little significance. While they’re not important to others, they are to you. In fact, it’s vital you talk things through, and in depth.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Sometimes, when ideas or offers appear suddenly, you’re better off analysing issues slowly. However, judging by the current swift pace, you’ll need to move from considering options to making plans without much discussion. The trick is to organise things so, as you learn more, you can easily make the necessary changes.

Libra | September 22 – October 21



Judging by the rare and stunning aspect between your ruler Venus and Jupiter, which is positioned in Libra, on the 25th, exciting ideas or offers are coming your way. While some might be immediately recognisable, others won’t be. Knowing that, explore absolutely everything you hear about or is suggested.

Scorpio | October 22 – November 20



Often, when you suspect somebody is keeping important facts to themselves, you’ll either try to gather that information from elsewhere or make indirect inquiries. At the moment you’re better off being forthright. Once you’re talking to the individual in question, you’ll realise that actually, they had nothing to hide.

Sagittarius | November 21 – December 20



For you, as a quick-thinking and fast-moving fire sign, there’s an art to dealing with change. And it’s to gather as many facts as you can, then make a plan based on that information, knowing changes aren’t just possible, they’re likely. Others, however, try to anticipate those changes, and cause aggravating delays.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 19



As a Capricorn, you’re not only expert at planning ahead, you’re always more relaxed if you know what each week and, often, month, will bring. However, it’s worth bearing in mind that the fresh perspective triggered by the New Moon in your sign, on the 29th, could lead to major changes.

Aquarius | January 20 – February 18



Easygoing as you can be as a friend, colleague and with family, and you’ll happily go along with their plans, personal decisions are another matter. However, in the seriously exciting developments currently unfolding, you’ll find certain individuals are better informed than you are. Seek their guidance when making potential plans.

Pisces | February 19 – March 19



Times like this remind you what a perfectionist you can be. While many are responding to sudden and, often, exciting changes with vague plans, you can’t help but feel yours should be far more detailed. At other times, maybe. But with so much still in transition, you really needn’t bother.

Published in The Express Tribune, December 23^rd, 2016.