Horoscope: August 31, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



There’s no arguing that sticking with what you believe in shows character. At the moment, however, it could also get you into difficulties. The issue isn’t the decisions you’re making but the fact the foundation on which they’re based is changing, and often. As a result, the more flexible your attitude is, the better.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Usually your ability to make, and stick to, a decision is a virtue. It keeps life simple. At the moment, however, it could lead to complications, however, if you’ll at least explore certain disruptive if not seemingly unrealistic options, you’ll soon recognise promise in something you’d never before regarded as a possibility.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



There’s a difference between changes you’ve planned and so are expecting and those that have been coming your way recently. While it would be easy to blame this on your ruler Mercury’s retrograde cycle, the past month has been disruptive for everybody. Now that things are calmer, you can work with others to restore order.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Obviously you’d rather be able to tell certain increasingly anxious individuals what you have in mind and, even more, turn those thoughts into lasting arrangements. While your instincts are telling you this is unwise, you’re still tempted to take action. Do it, and you’ll soon realise why patience is the best option.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



When Mercury went retrograde on 13 August, it was in your neighbouring sign of Virgo, which accents life’s practicalities, that’s exactly what you had on your mind. Now that Mercury, still retrograde, has moved into Leo, you’ll find those errors focus on more personal matters, and lead to revealing, and often illuminating, discussions.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Next Tuesday the powerful Mars moves into Virgo. In the two years since it was last in your sign, a lot has changed, in the world around you, your circumstances and in your own life. For now, focus on what might go. Soon, you’ll be considering thrilling and often unexpected options.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



It’s not that you distrust certain individuals but, rather, you’re unsure whether they know what they’re talking about. Yet because this is based on your intuition more than hard facts, challenging them wouldn’t be easy. You can, however, ask what led to their views. The odds are good they’ll tell you.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



The last thing you’re inclined to do is alter elements of your way of living, working or loving to suit the demands of somebody you’re not really close to. Yet, you’re beginning to realise their request is minor in terms of your existence and, on the other hand, means a lot to them.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



Others say that if you planned ahead more, you’d run into fewer obstacles. From your perspective, you’d rather move swiftly and learn from whatever arises, be it opportunities or obstacles. Tempting as it is to explain this to the individuals in question, it’s a waste of time. Thank them and move on.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Only recently you sidestepped potentially troublesome issues for fear that talking them over in depth would only create more confusion or, worse, tension. While it’s true, with the retrograde Mercury increasing the likelihood of misunderstandings, caution is wise. Still, things are moving swiftly, enough those pivotal discussions really can’t wait.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



One of your requirements for friendship is an easy exchange of ideas. This means you needn’t agree with others but, instead, truly enjoy exploring what’s behind any differences. Still, even in these situations, you’re urged to be cautious, since misunderstandings aren’t just possible, they’re likely to arise suddenly and, often, for surprising reasons.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



When it comes to tricky situations, you’re usually the soul of tact yet, at the same time, ensure that everybody is aware what’s important and what isn’t. Yet with the changes triggered by August’s two eclipses and the confusion that accompanies Mercury retrograde, you’re urged to be forthright, if not just plain blunt.

Published in The Express Tribune, August 31^st, 2017.