Horoscope: February 1, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Significant as certain disputes may seem now, within days they’ll be history. And you’ll wonder why you invested so much thought in working out a solution when, in truth, you could have left everything in the hands of others. True, this is never easy for an Aries. Still, sometimes it’s best.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Usually, the adage the ‘devil is in the details’ is true. But now it’s the reverse. If you get too caught up in the minutia of certain already complex situations, you’ll only frustrate yourself and everybody else who’s involved. You’re better off taking an entirely unaccustomed approach. It will achieve wonders.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



While you’re not stubborn, when you disagree with an idea or plan, you’ll ignore it and the questions of others until everything blows over, as it usually does. But with things moving so swiftly, you’d cut yourself off from discussions that could substantially influence your life. Get involved, and right away.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



There’ve been many times in the past when others have been difficult, if not actually oversensitive about certain matters. So many, in fact, that you’re learnt to diplomatically sidestep such situations. Now, these really can’t be ignored. Worrying as that sounds, talking them over frankly will prove amazingly informative.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Every once in a while, you forget how powerful and unique your way of loving is. As a Leo, your attention is as caring as it is supportive in practical terms. Those closest thrive on it, and friends count themselves fortunate to benefit from your rare mix of generosity and enthusiasm.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Sudden changes may be unsettling but, deep down, you know they’re timely. They are, in fact, forcing you to break several habits that are holding you back. That being the case, resist the temptation to do the minimum and get as involved in these as you can. You won’t regret it.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Tempting as it is to ignore recent unsettling, if not upsetting, clashes, these won’t go away. In fact, if you don’t talk over and resolve the issues in question now, they’ll only blow up again, in another form. Ironically, the actual discussions about these will be surprisingly uncomplicated.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Lately, you’ve had good reason to sidestep certain matters. You quite rightly felt they were nobody’s business but your own. However, recent changes in circumstances have so altered the foundation on which these are based you’ve no choice but to discuss them with others, and to do it soon.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



As a fire sign, you’re superb at letting go of the past, you’ve been unable forget about one or two recent seriously irritating situations. The real problem is, the individual in question refuses to acknowledge, still less, discuss these. You’ve no choice but to move on, and the sooner, the better.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Usually opportunities are recognisable for what they are immediately. But with so much in transition, you won’t necessarily spot what’s most promising for what it is, at least right away. That being the case, explore every idea and option that comes your way. You’ll be amazed what proves to be worthwhile.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Judging by the tricky aspects involving Mercury, your ruler Uranus and the expansive Jupiter, even relatively simple matters could turn into contentious issues. Ironically, what you learn in the process of discussing these won’t just be worthwhile, you’ll realise it was those issues that spurred you to conduct those conversations.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Yet again you’re being forced to lower your standards. Being a perfectionist, this isn’t easy. However, there’ve been enough times in the past when you struggled to get things just right, only to discover it didn’t matter. That’s the case now. Make ‘less is best’ your motto.

Published in The Express Tribune, February 1^st, 2017.