Horoscope: May 23, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Few things are more tedious than those situations in which you must follow detailed instructions, fill out forms or do things according to others’ rules. Yet this is exactly what you’re facing, and in a number of settings. Irritating as these are, what you learn will more than justify the patience required.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Gradually it’s becoming clear that one particular, seemingly charming, individual isn’t just manipulative but is putting their interests first and sidelining, if not ignoring, those of others. Still, you’re struggling to believe this, mostly because they seem so gracious. It’s all a lie, an elaborate deception, as you’re now discovering.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Last week your ruler Mercury moved into the most intuitive portion of your chart. This will prove timely, as you’re dealing with several situations where you’re short of facts but about which you’ve strong instincts. Trust those feelings, if only regarding the questions you ask. They’ll prove amazingly informative.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



For ages there’s been discussion regarding shifts in your daily routine, but so far it’s been all talk and no action. However, with Thursday’s New Moon accenting exactly such matters and ushering in a fresh perspective, not only are changes likely, you’ll be far happier about it than you imagine possible.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Only days ago, you were trying to figure out how you could fulfil various burdensome obligations without completely ignoring certain individuals you care about deeply. The answer is, it will be tricky. Still, with a little thought and, even more, frank discussion with those concerned, you should be able to do it.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



For ages you’ve intended to learn more about certain intriguing ideas but something has always come first. Now, events seem to be encouraging you to do this. You’ll discover they’re taking you in directions as unexpected as they are exciting. Give yourself the gift of time, so you can explore at leisure.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Good fortune can often come in strange packages, especially when life itself, and the world around you, are in transition. Rather than think things through in detail, which would be your usual approach, get involved, if only in the form of discussing plans with others. What you learn will prove hugely informative.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



For ages you’ve kept both certain facts and, equally, your feelings about the actual ideas being discussed to yourself. While this was because you felt concerned some people would either misunderstand or take advantage of this knowledge, the result has been the reverse. Some assume you simply don’t care when, of course, it’s the contrary.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



It’s not that you dislike leaving decisions to others. It’s that, usually, you think and act more swiftly than those around you, so will have taken action before most are even considering their options. However, events are forcing you to work together, which means you’ve no choice but to slow your pace.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Often minor differences can be easily ignored, and everybody’s happy. However, with so much in transition, you’ll be making crucial decisions along with others, so need to achieve some variety of accord. Happily, these aren’t at all complicated. Still, the sooner you discuss them, the easier it will be for everybody.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



The time has come to talk over those rather tricky issues that arise in even the most easygoing of friendships or romances. These have to do with conflicts about what, and who, comes first. Changes in certain relationships or even situations require you discuss how these have altered existing priorities.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



No sign is better at coming up with excuses for the bad behaviour of certain individuals. While, usually, this is a minor issue, the fact you let them get away with this is both preventing the person in question from learning to act responsibly and, equally, annoying those who’re being inconvenienced.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 23^rd, 2017.