Horoscope: April 13, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Being a fire sign, last minute changes in even longstanding arrangements rarely upset you. Yet those triggered by the Sun’s encounter with Uranus, in Aries, could be so sudden and dramatic that even you are taken aback. Learn what you can about these. You’ll soon realise what good news they are.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



While life presents us all with situations about which we’ve little choice, most at least give you options. At the moment, however, you’re facing a range of circumstances that leave you absolutely no alternatives. Final as these arrangements seem, be patient. You’ll soon have an opportunity to rethink them.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Urgent as certain decisions seem, for the moment you’re better off decluttering both your life and your future plans. That way when Mars, the planet of action and courage, moves into Gemini on the 21st, you’ll be both ready and clear-minded enough to take advantage of its powerful influence.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Although Mercury’s retrograde cycle began last Sunday, you’re only now picking up on the confusion usually associated with this period. That’s because it’s positioned in the portion of your chart that accents existing, and often tricky, situations. So much so, you’ve already discussed several of these issues, and in detail.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Only days ago you’d have complained about sudden changes in arrangements as being unsettling and disruptive to your schedule. Now that you’ve had a chance to investigate what’s going on around you, it’s clear that others have had no choice about the direction of events and, in truth, neither do you.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



It’s true, you can be critical, as much of yourself as of others. But that’s about analysing situations and seeking potential improvements. Dealing with somebody who seems determined to find fault, which is the case now, is another matter. Their motives are by no means noble. Treat them with caution.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



While so much of the time we spend with others involves talking about what’s going on, you rarely discuss what you’re actually doing, day to day. Do so, and now. Certain individuals think they know how you live but their ideas are based on something close to a fictional novel.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



As a Scorpio, you’re intensely private. However, you don’t realise this until you compare how much of your ideas, activities or feelings you reveal with what others are happy discussing. This especially applies to family and loved ones, who are often truly mystified as to what, or who, you care about.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Few things are more disheartening than watching your carefully organised plans come undone. Yet judging by the current unsettling planetary setup, few arrangements are likely to survive. Knowing that, regard what’s gone as a trial run, then begin again, adding new ideas and including what you’ve learnt in future plans.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Being an earth sign, you have a deep appreciation of quality and take pleasure in buying and owning beautiful things. Yet you’ve an austere streak, too, one that causes worry or discomfort if you over-indulge. Striking a balance between these two sides of your nature isn’t easy but can be done.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



It’s rare that anybody is so irritating that you feel you must have the last word in a dispute or argument. But that’s exactly what’s happened. Actually, it’s more about perspective than hard facts. Knowing that, wait a few days, then revisit the issue. You’ll be amazed what you both learn.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



There are many ways to say the single word ‘no’. Mostly, you prefer to take a subtle approach and, happily, it usually works. Now, however, you’ll not only need to address this frankly, you’ve no choice but to be direct. The individual in question will ignore anything less than a forthright statement.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 13^th, 2017.