Horoscope: May 6, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



The past month or so has been interesting, often with moments so exciting they renewed your enthusiasm for life. Rewarding as this has been, it’s meant neglecting certain practical obligations and, possibly, financial matters. Turn your attention to these now, and you’ll deal with issues before they turn into dramas.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Sometimes reversals are exactly that, situations where things simply go wrong. While some are minor and so can be easily put right, those you’re currently facing are more complex. Worrying as that sounds, what you learn as you deal with these will answer questions as persistent as they are perplexing.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Usually, minor setbacks are no more than that. At the moment, however, they’re an invitation to explore new territory, in terms of your alliances, your activities or your long range goals. While things aren’t what they used to be, you haven’t yet spotted the changes. Now you will, and just in time.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



There’s saying what’s on your mind. That’s one thing. But it seems you need to make it clear to a particularly tricky individual what about them is annoying. For ages you’ve combined patience with tact. Now it’s clear that the only solution will be to take a frank approach, and the sooner the better.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



While you’re easily bored, so thrive on new activities, you also love life’s luxuries and, when things are organised the way you like, you do your best to keep them that way. However, certain events will demand you at least rethink these, if not undertake serious changes. It will be worth it.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



After a chaotic period, you’re in for a few quiet days. Tempting as it is to take advantage of this to talk over minor concerns, it’s unwise. Clear cut as they seem to you, others aren’t just feeling anxious, simply mentioning these could trigger a pointless clash. Focus on less complicated topics.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Life would be so much easier if the tense issues you’ve been living with could be resolved. While you’ve mentioned these and encouraged discussing them, you’ve received virtually no response. That’s no surprise, because the situation in question is shifting, and often. For now, wait, watch and say the minimum.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Sooner or later you’ll need to define and address the fundamental differences between you and certain individuals you’re close to, at home, as friends or at work. While you’re usually able to sidestep around these, life will be a lot easier if you deal with these frankly, and once and for all.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Sometimes obstacles are nothing more than that. However, those you’re currently facing are the result of changes as unsettling as they are timely. There’ll be challenges, but each will offer insights about what must shift, be rethought or go. Knowing that, act swiftly. Tackle them the moment they arise.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Don’t be surprised if somebody you’ve relied on lets you down at the last minute. Between sudden changes and their own shifting circumstances, it’s inevitable. However, in truth, your life is in no way routine, so others’ changes shouldn’t have much impact. In fact, you’ll understand exactly what they’re facing.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Don’t allow the enthusiasm of others or your own growing optimism about certain plans or projects to overwhelm your sense of timing. Tempting as it is to organise these into something solid, the actual foundation on which they’re based is shifting, and will again. For now, keep any arrangements flexible.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Crucial as certain decisions seem, this is a period of intense change. Consequently, whatever is being organised could be more of a trial run than anything lasting. Better yet, if things work as badly as you anticipate, others will learn from their mistakes and without having to pay a high price.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 6^th, 2017.