Horoscope: February 19, 2015

Aries (March 20 – April 19)

Frustrating as the setbacks you’ve encountered since early 2015 have been, you’re about to realise they were actually in your best interests. Once thrilling offers come your way, next week, you’ll actually be thankful the events of the past month or so have prevented you getting involved in certain ventures.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

The move by your ruler Venus into the most strategic portion of your chart begins a cycle that will be both complex and, ultimately, informative. That’s because it touches on issues you thought you’d just have to live with. Once that might have been the case. What surfaces now will change everything.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Don’t allow those who have absolutely no enthusiasm to get you down. Recently you’ve had to deal with somebody who would happily keep everything as it is, from month to month and even, year to year. Obviously this is frustrating. Still, once you understand their nature, you’ll stop struggling and accept them as they are.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

There’s talk of changes in plans that would throw what you’ve organised into disarray. Annoying as this may be, you’ll soon be thankful for those changes. They’re diverting you from a path that would be increasingly uphill and decreasingly rewarding. Rethink your plans now and things will go more smoothly.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Although the New Moon was a few days ago, it would be no surprise if you weren’t still reviewing the insights it triggered, especially about arrangements you’re questioning. At one point these excited and inspired you. Now they don’t. There’s no better time than the present to give these serious thought.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

It’s been a week since your ruler Mercury ended its period of retrograde movement. While this concluded on a specific day, the 11th, you’re still dealing with fallout, in the form of confusion. Annoying as this seems, it’s giving you a chance to catch and deal with errors that were bypassed then.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

In late January your ruler Venus joined the impatient Mars in accenting various practical matters. While you’ve accomplished a great deal since then, you’ll be relieved to learn both planets are departing this portion of your chart. Better yet, they’re moving to accent the all important subject of close relationships.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

It’s not that one particular issue is so complicated. Rather, you’re trying to get others to agree to your plans beforehand. You’re far better off plunging in, then allowing each day’s events to guide you to the next. Out of character as this may be, this approach avoids lengthy yet futile debates.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Long ago you learned that, as valuable as somebody’s wisdom and experience may be, that doesn’t mean they’re right. This is especially the case in certain new, but complex, arrangements. Seek the advice of those you respect. But when it comes to decisions, weigh them up against your own views.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

You’ve been so caught up in what you’re doing that you forgot about the past, future or wider world around you. Now, however, events are encouraging you to make up for lost time. Distracting as certain developments seem, their objective is to get you to broaden your horizons.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

While your reputation for being both charming and easygoing is well earned, it also obscures a stubborn streak. Even those who know you best are unaware how skilfully you avoid clashes over changes you don’t want to make. Now, however, destiny is forcing your hand. You have no choice.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

Sooner or later you’ll need to let go of certain arrangements that were once rewarding but are now more of a nuisance than a pleasure. You’ve been hoping that with a little creative thinking, they’d be less of a problem. That’s possible. Still, eventually they’ll need to come to an end.