Horoscope: August 5, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Even the calmest of Aries has a temper. But you don’t always show it and, on occasion, turn it on yourself. If frustrating situations mean you’re about to do that now, talk things through with somebody you trust. You’re short of facts or, alternatively, being deceived. Whatever the case, fast action is necessary.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



It’s astonishing to you that those around you simply don’t understand why you’re upset by sudden changes in once solid arrangements. The individuals in question seem to think these are normal, while to you, they’re as surprising as they are worrying. Still, they’re inevitable, so you’re urged to make the best of them.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Mercury, your ruling planet, is currently positioned in the portion of your chart that accents home and family. While you enjoy the company of some, you do all you can to avoid others. However, not only must you spend time with everybody, you’ve no choice but to chat with the individuals in question.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Being ruled by the Moon, you sense the power of every Full Moon, even if weather prevents you actually seeing it. But even you might not be prepared for the sudden events triggered by Monday’s Full Moon, which is also an eclipse and, therefore, will usher in shakeups in everybody’s life.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



You don’t think of yourself as sentimental. Still, you’re not at all happy about shakeups in certain longstanding, and familiar arrangements. While it’s true, this could lead to substantial alterations, you’ve long sensed that these would benefit from being rethought, if not changed, and from top to bottom.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Because the eclipsed Full Moon, on the 7th, is about changes, often sudden, you’re urged to ensure plans aren’t rigid. This especially applies to matters in which, over time, you’ve organised arrangements in great detail. Tempting as it is to keep these in place, you’re better off being flexible. Go with the flow.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



The last thing you want to do is upset somebody who’s already on edge. Yet they’ve a pivotal role in certain ventures or plans, which means you can’t sidestep these issues for much longer. The individual in question knows these need attention, and won’t be surprised if you raise them.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Usually, when you make a decision, you’ll put those plans into action, deal with any adjustments and that will be that. As you’ve undoubtedly noticed, at the moment things aren’t quite so simple or straightforward. Annoying as the minor changes you must make seem, neither minimise nor sidestep them. They’re about vital improvements.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



There’s no arguing the fact you’re inquisitive by nature. You love learning about new things and meeting interesting people. Yet there are certain ideas, activities and individuals that you long ago decided were of little interest. Review this. You’re likely to discover they’ve changed or, which is more likely, that you have.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



It may never be clear if you made an error, somebody else was mistaken or, alternatively, things went wrong. That’s because while, usually, you’d delve into the source of the seriously tricky matters you’re facing, for reasons of tact, that simply hasn’t been possible. The facts may surface eventually, but for now, forget it.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Life is full of minor mistakes and, on occasion, major misunderstandings. Those you’re currently facing are mostly complex, primarily because you’re dealing with them in the midst of a period of intense and often sudden change. Knowing that, regard whatever you organise as more of an experiment than a proper plan.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



During periods of exciting but also disruptive change, such as this is, it’s easy to ignore important details. While it’s true, August’s two eclipses will shake things up, you’ll still want to keep track of those crucial details, mostly because in many cases, they’ll become the foundation for new arrangements.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 5^th, 2017.