Horoscope: August 30, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



As you’ve come to realise over the past weeks, there’s a difference between making a tentative decision and one that will last. Aggravating as it is to acknowledge what you’re organising may not work out, this is very much the case. What you learn over the coming two weeks will explain it all.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



To you, a promise is exactly that. You’ve been both disappointed and inconvenienced by the lack of consideration of others, often enough that you do all you can to honour your word. But with the retrograde Mercury creating confusion, however strong your commitment to keeping things as they are, changes are inevitable.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Those who believe in positive thinking insist that there’s promise in even the most challenging of situations. However, certain matters have become so complex that you’re struggling to be optimistic. Back off. There is, indeed, promise but it’s unlikely you’ll recognise it until you’re in a calmer mood and your thinking is clearer.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Although it may not seem so, especially judging by the difficult situations you’ve been facing recently, certain persistently worrying matters are being resolved. Actually, you’ve laid the groundwork. All you need is to be patient, while the puzzle pieces come together, as they will, and within a surprisingly short time.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



The retrograde Mercury has a reputation for triggering errors and the resulting confusion. However, because this particular cycle takes place alongside August’s powerful eclipses, everybody will be dealing with sudden and often unsettling events. While these may slow the pace, they’ll also demand you and others consider each and every option.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



One of your greatest strengths is your ability to get to the bottom of complex or confusing situations. Others recognise this and seek your advice. Yet at the moment even you are struggling with developments as bewildering as they are difficult to handle. Urgent as some of these seem, take it slowly.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Only days ago you were worried that if you disagreed with certain already uptight individuals, you’d trigger unsettling dramas. As it happened, events forced your hand and not only were there no problems, the pressure to deal with these matters swiftly lead to discussions in greater depth than you’d have imagined possible.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



The time has come to untangle several increasingly complex misunderstandings. While these don’t directly influence you, they’re causing serious problems for those you’re close to. Enough you feel the need to speak up, encourage the individuals in question to tackle these, and if they don’t, to do whatever is necessary yourself.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Are you struggling with delays as frustrating as they are inexplicable? The problem isn’t the actual situation but that you’re rushing things. For now, focus on learning as much as you can about your options. That way, when dynamic Mars moves to accent these, on 5 September, you’ll know everything you need to.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



There’s a fine line between being discreet and leaving others entirely without facts. Despite the current unsettling cycle, you’re achieving wonders. Yet you’ve kept a lot of what you’ve done quiet, so much so, others are feeling left out. If you can’t discuss  the details, at least give them the big picture.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Annoying and, in truth, unsettling as last minute changes in plan are, they really could be worth the bother. The problem is, you won’t know that until you’ve begun exploring the process, something you dread. This means risking it on something you’d usually avoid. Still, take a chance. You won’t regret it.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Only a few days ago, you were working closely with others on certain complex matters, and it wasn’t just easy, it was delightful. Yet now that the focus has shifted, so has the mood. The reason? The topic in question isn’t just of interest, it’s an obsession. Back off. Leave everything to them.

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