Horoscope: January 26, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Long ago you learnt the difference between passing complaints and those that are genuine. These indicate others really need your help. Yet the unsettled situations around you make it difficult to discern what’s what. Instead of trying to figure it out yourself, ask a few questions. What you discover will surprise you.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



For ages you’ve sensed somebody was trying to take advantage of you, but didn’t want to believe it was true. However, the clash between your ruler Venus and the practical Saturn hasn’t just revealed how underhand the individual in question is being, it’s also given you the perfect reason to confront them.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



As a clever air sign, being unable to figure out a way to get otherwise unobtainable but vital facts is hugely frustrating. Usually you’ll employ a mix of charm and inventiveness to achieve your objectives. Since that hasn’t worked, you may have no choice but to be forthright, and ask.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



When you sidestepped certain controversial issues recently, it seemed unlikely they’d become more significant. Now that they have, you’re urged to tell those who’re involved right away, and explain why you hadn’t mentioned them previously. The more swiftly you discuss this, the less likely others are to wonder what you’re hiding.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Keeping others in the dark wasn’t your intention. Instead, you mistakenly assumed they had no interest in certain matters that have been central to your life. Now that you’re aware that, on the contrary, they’re fascinated, you can make a point of keeping them updated, especially since things are moving swiftly.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Somebody is trying to convince you to be dishonest, and purely for their convenience. Yet you’re considering this, mostly because you want to keep the individual in question happy. Say ‘no’, and the sooner the better. And don’t justify your refusal or try to explain. You have right on your side.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



There is no easy or, indeed, tactful way to deal with certain persistent issues. Of course these haven’t been resolved because you’d sidestepped discussing the actual problem for fear it would upset others. Now that they’re already upset, you’ve nothing to lose. Raise these now and discuss every issue frankly.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



While your sentimental side is a powerful and, even more, endearing aspect of your nature, you’re surprisingly reluctant to reveal it. Recent changes have heightened those vulnerabilities, so it’s especially true now. Challenging as it may be, talk to others about how you feel. Their reaction will amaze and touch you.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



At the time you agreed to certain arrangements, life was different and so were your priorities. What’s more, once things were settled you more or less forgot about those plans. Now that it’s time to deal with them, it’s clear they need to be discussed and major changes need to be made.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Tricky aspects between Mars and your ruler Saturn, last week, and the current clash involving Venus may lead to conflicts. Still, once you’re actually dealing with them, you’ll be thankful they arose, primarily because the resulting dramas force those who’ve been pretending they don’t matter to join you in tackling them.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Learning about the activities or views of others is intriguing. But that doesn’t mean you’ve any interest in adopting them. Yet certain individuals have mistaken your questions as an indication you’d like to get involved. Discuss this now, and frankly. The longer you wait, the more complex these conversations will be.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Tempting as it is to sidestep conversations you fear will be both unpleasant and achieve nothing, they’re crucial. Not only that, once you’re actually talking, the resulting exchange of ideas will be amazing. Waste no time trying to find an easy way to raise these matters. Others know discussions are pressing.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 26^th, 2017.