Horoscope: April 16, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



There’s a fine line between sticking to your views because you know they’re right and, which is likely to be the case now, refusing to even discuss changes out of sheer stubbornness. The fact is, the actual situations in question are shifting, enough a rethink isn’t just timely, it’s necessary.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Usually you’re the one who asks practical questions and, equally, ensures plans are based on sound information. Yet you’ve been distracted by ideas as appealing as, you now realise, they are far out. While these may be worth pursuing, you’ll need to ask lots more questions before you commit to plans.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



You’re adaptable, so unlikely to struggle with unexpected developments. But others are upset and, worse, annoyed these sudden events don’t bother you. Waste no time even discussing this. They’ll neither change nor understand how you can be so flexible. Focus your discussions on something that you share. That will help restore harmony.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



For ages you’ve been talking about making substantial changes in elements of your domestic or working life, but the moment has never been right. However, sudden if unexpected events have played into your hand. Move swiftly. Opportunities of this nature appear only rarely and when they do, vanish swiftly.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



While certain individuals have a need to find somebody to blame for unsettling situations in their own lives and in the wider world, you rarely give such matters a thought. Yet now, not only is this on your mind, in one particular situation you’re obsessed with knowing who was responsible for what.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Bizarrely, one particular individual has decided they’re an authority on certain matters. They’ve always been opinionated, but now they won’t even listen to another’s views. While the obvious thing to do is avoid them, that’s not possible. However, you can listen politely, then ignore them and do as you please.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Being ruled by the gracious planet Venus, you not only prefer to keep discussions civilised, you regard it as both a skill and an art. Unfortunately, not everybody feels the same, which is the reason certain individuals always seem to be angry. They’re not, they just don’t know how to behave differently.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



The time has come to say farewell to certain familiar elements of your life. You’ve long known these are coming to an end, yet you’ve struggled to keep them going, mostly because you couldn’t imagine what’s next. That’s what the future’s about. It’s an adventure, one taking you into unknown territory.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Most of the time, life’s questions can be answered with a simple yes or no. But during this relatively chaotic period in the heavens, it’s unlikely things will be straightforward here on earth. Knowing that, expect plans to change, often overnight and, equally, anticipate ambivalent responses.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



For ages you’ve been saying you need to declutter your life. While you may have been referring to your possessions, it’s worth reviewing your schedule and even your alliances. In every case, these remain out of habit, but add very little. Once they’re gone, you’ll realise you’ve released a burden.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Although you’ll often discuss pivotal decisions with others, making them tends to be a private affair. You’ll retreat, think carefully about both your options and priorities, then commit to a plan. The problem is, certain individuals will be hurt because they weren’t involved. Explain, firmly but diplomatically, that is the way you do things.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



If ever there was a time to tackle, discuss and, if necessary, undo tricky arrangements, it’s now. In fact, with Venus, which accents all forms of alliances, actually in Pisces and ending its retrograde cycle, the timing couldn’t be better. You should be able to achieve nothing short of miracles.

Published in The Express Tribune, April 16^th, 2017.