Horoscope 30-7-2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Don’t make the mistake of assuming that because others haven’t challenged your thinking or your future plans about certain matters, they agree with you. They don’t, but have seen no reason to mention their concerns. Ask them now, while things are sufficiently calm you can to discuss the matters in question in depth.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



The coming week won’t just bring a change of pace. On Monday your ruler Venus moves into one of the most inquisitive portions of your chart, beginning a cycle of questioning and, more importantly, exploration. What you learn and who you meet could be thrilling and, in some situations, life-changing.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Every once in a while, a comment, a familiar environment or even a smell rouses thoughts of the past, and of your childhood. In this particular case, those ideas or feelings won’t just bring back old memories but remind you of a situation or event that explains why certain issues currently very much on your mind.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Some differences can be discussed, and explored to the extent that compromise is possible. Judging by the clash between Jupiter and the stubborn Pluto, on Friday, resolving certain issues will require that you at least be willing to go to battle. Once that’s clear, others will realise it’s not worth fighting, and give in.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Usually good fortune is defined as things falling into place magically or, perhaps, golden offers appearing from out of the blue. In your case, however, those timely events could involve either past arrangements or more recent plans coming undone. While worrying initially, you’ll soon realise they’d have been a disaster.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



The last thing you want is to battle others over issues they take very seriously but about which you’re very sure they’re mistaken. Previously, you were wise to say nothing. But with circumstances changing, and swiftly, you’re urged to raise these now, while you can still discuss them in a civilised fashion.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Bizarre as the idea of postponing an argument may be, at the moment it’s the best option. Before it can be resolved, one particular issue will require, at minimum, a lively debated if not a heated exchange. But, in fact, that’s not urgent. It can wait until you and others are ready.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



When you make a promise, unlike many others, you intend to keep it. Yet the obstacles created by recent developments have made you wonder if you’d be forced to alter that commitment. You may well need to. If so, the changes you make will constitute a very real improvement.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Sidestepping minor facts is no problem for you, especially when they’ve no relevance to your main discussion or pursuit. However, judging by the tricky aspect between your ruler Jupiter and Pluto, planet of truth and power struggles, even minor omissions could lead to major dramas. Knowing that, stick with the facts.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Although the first of August’s two powerful eclipses is still a week from now, the odds are good you’re already experiencing some of the shakeups they’ll be ushering in. This particularly applies to a clear analysis of the use of your resources. This relates to your money but, equally, your time and affections.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Usually the line between fact and opinion is clear. But with so much in transition, nobody is really sure what’s what. That being the case, you’re urged to avoid even simple analysis of these matters and let time and, importantly, experience shape everybody’s thinking, including your own. This will sidestep contentious discussions.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



No sign is better at tactfully avoiding pointless clashes than Pisces. This is partly because, with your powerful intuition, you sense these are coming. Yet, also, you’re able to distract those who’d rather enjoy battling things out for the fun of it. This ability won’t just be useful, in certain situations, it’s essential.

Published in The Express Tribune, July 30^th, 2017.