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Aries (March 20 – April 19)

There are many ways to say “no”. While you find it easier to be forthright, certain individuals tend to avoid frank statements, including a blunt refusal. If they respond unenthusiastically, it’s worth asking exactly what they mean. You could discover that it’s their way of saying no.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

With so much already in transition, this hardly seems the ideal time to rethink existing arrangements. Yet judging by the fact both your ruler Venus and Mercury are moving into new signs, a review is inevitable. Once you begin thinking things through, you’ll realise that certain changes aren’t just wise, they’re necessary.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

For ages you’ve known that eventually you’d have to review the way you work, organise your time and look after yourself. The move by your ruler Mercury to accent such matters has begun that cycle. There is, however, no rush. This process will last well into the month of November.

Cancer (June 21 – July 21)

In the past you’ve observed how certain individuals will happily plunge into a plan, venture or, indeed, relationship with very little information. However, that’s not your way of doing things. Now, events don’t just require you to take quick action, but with no anxieties about the outcome.

Leo (July 22 – August 22)

Discussions about potential changes in elements of your work or lifestyle have been going on for a very long time, so long you’ve wondered if they’d ever happen. Now, suddenly, the pace is picking up. While you still have time to explore your options, you’ll soon have to start taking decisions.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

By no means are you secretive. Yet there are several topics you’ve avoided even mentioning, mostly because the resulting conversations will be lengthy and, quite possibly, contentious. Still, now that your ruler Mercury has moved to accent communication, the time has come to discuss these and all similar matters.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Obviously life would be easier if the ideas being discussed could be turned into solid plans. However, between the past week’s powerful, if unsettling, planetary activity and Mercury going retrograde on October 4 and bringing the usual confusion, even the simplest of arrangements will need to be very flexible indeed.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

For ages you’ve been trying to talk about certain tricky issues but the time was never right. That’s no surprise, since the communication planet Mercury has been positioned in the most strategic portion of your chart since early September. Its move into Scorpio will change all of that, and overnight.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 20)

By no means are you narrow-minded. But over the years you’ve made decisions about certain activities and, perhaps, settings you dislike. Be prepared to review these views. Not only have circumstances changed, so, too, have you. Enough you’ll be surprised what you learn from this process of self-examination.

Capricorn (December 21 – January 19)

Sudden changes involving family can be unsettling, if not worrying. But judging by the present planetary setup, even very disruptive developments are bringing timely changes. True, there may be a period of uncertainty if not chaos. Still, even now you realise this is more than justified by the long-term benefits.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

Although you may already have a strong sense of the benefits that will result from the recent link between Jupiter and your ruler Uranus, by no means is this all. On the contrary, this powerful aspect takes place twice in 2015, suggesting that whatever is good now will only get better.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

Much as you’d like to disentangle yourself from one particular longstanding arrangement without any drama, that’s looking increasingly unlikely. Rather than trying to calm others, the trick is to allow them to air their feelings, listen intently but neither say nor do a thing. This takes courage but works brilliantly.