Horoscope: January 30, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



It takes your ruler Mars two years to go through the twelve signs, so its return to Aries, last Saturday marks a sort of a personal New Year. While it remains there until 10 March, you may well already have undertaken a few changes and have several others in mind.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Aggravating as recent setbacks were, they did you the favour of forcing you to rethink certain arrangements you’ve regarded as unchanging. Once that was true. Since then, however, the foundation on which these are based has begun to shift. So much that you must undertake substantial changes, and soon.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



When you sidestepped the discussion of certain issues, it was mostly because you knew others’ views differed and hoped to avoid dramas. While your intentions were good, now you’re facing massive misunderstandings. The only remedy is tackling these issues head on, defining those differences, then focusing on the achievement of an accord.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



While the recent New Moon was about a fresh start, increasing chaos means you’re even less sure what’s wise than you were a few weeks ago. Unsettling as this state of affairs is, this is forcing you to ask questions you wouldn’t otherwise have considered. You’ll be glad you did.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



As a fire sign, you often struggle with those who insist on making detailed future plans. But now, it would seem even simple arrangements won’t last long. Knowing that, waste no time trying to win others over to your way of thinking. Simply keep plans to a minimum. It’s the best option.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



The recent encounter between your ruler Mercury and the forthright, and exceptionally canny, Pluto, highlighted issues you knew would only get worse. Quite rightly, you cautioned others. At the time this wasn’t appreciated. But now that your warnings are coming true, the individuals in question will thank you for alerting them.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Since early January, your ruler Venus has highlighted a range of dull but crucial arrangements. While you’ve dealt with most, a few more complex ones are still unresolved. Tackle them head on, ideally before Friday, when you’ll want to be ready to take advantage of Venus’ move to accent close alliances.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



No sign is better at deflecting questions that are too personal or probing. Yet, bizarrely, certain of these will get you thinking about issues you really do need to discuss. The trick is to organise the proceedings thoughtfully, from carefully selecting those who’re involved, to the time and, of course, place.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



The time has come to make some changes. While it’s rare you’ve a problem with even those of a dramatic nature, you’re being uncharacteristically stubborn. Actually, this is your instinct protecting you from acting prematurely. The changes in question are indeed on their way, but within weeks, not days.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Now that the dynamic Mars has moved to accent the structure of your life, some of the ideas you’ve been talking about are likely to turn into action. In fact, they may proceed far more swiftly than you’d anticipated. Still, you’ve done all the debating necessary.  The time’s come for results.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Although the Aquarius New Moon actually took place a few days ago, you’re probably still wrestling with certain of the changes it ushered in. While you’re always interested in investigating new ideas, actually committing to them is another matter. Do yourself the favour of exploring those that have come your way.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



There are certain situations that, no matter how diplomatic your words are, will still lead to conflicts. Actually, the resulting frank exchange of ideas is probably for the best. What you learn about the views of others and, even more, what they discover about your feelings and priorities will be crucial.

Published in The Express Tribune, January 30^th, 2017.