Horoscope: August 21, 2017
Your stars today
Aries | March 20 – April 18
Usually, when the situation merits, you’ve no problem saying a firm ‘no’. Yet one particular individual has made such a thing of being sensitive to harsh words that you’re actually anxious about being frank and forthright. The individual in question is extremely manipulative, and is exercising their talents on you.
Taurus | April 19 – May 19
Few things annoy you more than being forced to make changes for no apparent reason, and in situations that are going along perfectly well. Yet this week, your ruler Venus is at odds with Uranus, planet of innovation and, often, the unexpected, so that’s exactly what you’ll be facing, and in a number of forms.
Gemini | May 20 – June 20
There’s a difference between making decisions, which you’ll be doing a lot of, and making lasting decisions. Between the current eclipsed New Moon and the resulting changes in your priorities, the odds are good that, over the coming weeks, both your plans and your priorities will shift, and several times.
Cancer | June 21 – July 21
Theoretically, being a Cancerian and ruled by the Moon, which accents your feelings, you’ll understand your own emotional ups and downs better than others. Yet, as you’re aware, you’re struggling with certain matters. That’s as it should be. Life is about learning and, clearly, you’re learning a lot from these.
Leo | July 22 – August 21
You may already have experienced the influence of the current Leo eclipsed New Moon, or those events may occur today or surface in weeks. Whatever the case, and it could be some of each, on reflection you’ll recognise everything that took place as being, in some way, a turning point if not a breakthrough.
Virgo | August 22 – September 21
From your perspective, the more swiftly confusion is dealt with or unexpected changes are explored and decisions made, the better. However, you remain in a period of frequent and often sudden developments, which means that whatever you organise should be regarded as temporary, a trial run or as a bit of an experiment.
Libra | September 22 – October 22
As a Libra, you’re well aware that even complex arrangements will go more smoothly if everybody’s in agreement that the plans are wise. However, with the current powerful planetary activity shifting the foundation on which those arrangements would be based, and probably more than once, ensure it’s clear further discussion will be inevitable.
Scorpio | October 23 – November 21
For you, as a cautious and thorough Scorpio, trust is something that must be earned, and that takes time. While that’s understandable and wise, don’t judge others by sudden changes, even in arrangements they’re responsible for. During this unsettled week, nobody’s plan will proceed as it was conceived of initially.
Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20
Long ago you learnt that, whatever the setting or situation, not everybody delights in exploring the full range of options on offer as much as you do. Now, however, it’s tricky, primarily because what’s best has yet to appear. Explain that. Then say no more until it’s time to discuss and finalise arrangements.
Capricorn | December 21 – January 18
It’s easy to blame everything that’s going wrong on the retrograde Mercury. While, obviously, the confusion it triggers can be aggravating, it can also prove amazingly informative. So much so that, once you reflect on what you’ve learnt while undoing certain errors, you’ll exchange that irritation for gratitude it’s retrograde.
Aquarius | January 19 – February 17
The time has come to speak frankly about certain issues. While a combination of unclear situations and your own confusion about your priorities has given you good reason to sidestep these, now that you know more, discussions would be worthwhile. In fact, what comes to light could substantially alter your thinking.
Pisces | February 18 – March 19
Every once in a while, a dilemma arises for which there is no single solution. In fact, at the moment, you fear it’s a matter of finding ways to cope with elements of the situation that are, quite simply, veering out of control. Dire as that seems, the less you or anybody else interferes, the better.
Published in The Express Tribune, August 21st, 2017.