Horoscope: April 26, 2014

Aries (March 20 – April 19)

Although you rarely give it a thought but, for you, being self-sufficient is a priority. While you enjoy adding to your skills, you, equally, dislike relying on others. Now, however, not only must you ask for the support of one particular individual, their guidance could prove to be crucial. 

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

While you can’t really prepare for the unexpected, you can think back to the surprise developments triggered by mid-April’s eclipse. Not only will this give you a sense of what next Tuesday’s eclipse will bring, you’ll also be conscious that what seems disruptive can be a blessing, may be in disguise. 

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

If you have already confronted certain individuals about their contentious attitude or tendency to take over where responsibilities should be shared, that’s enough. Back off. Ideally, you’ll busy yourself elsewhere, doing something else. This will create space between you and the situation. Enough that when you return to the situation in question, your perspective would have changed entirely. 

Cancer (June 21 – July 21)

Only a week ago you had refused even to consider saying farewell to one particular longstanding alliance or arrangement. But now you have not only realised the cost of maintaining it financially and emotionally, it’s on its way out. Now that you are in the mood to take such decisions, consider other such alliances too. 

Leo (July 22 – August 22)

Because you lavish those you care about with genuine affection, they’re usually able to ride out those times when you’re preoccupied or in a temperamental mood. Things work out in the long run. However, with the present tricky planetary activity putting everybody under pressure, you’ll need to rely on each other for support. 

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Making plans without adequate information just isn’t your style. But judging by the present changeable situation, you have no other choice. Others won’t mind, and in fact many question your need to ensure all your facts are reliable. Actually, you’ve no choice, since events are forcing you to adopt this uncharacteristically relaxed approach anyway. 

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

Although the eclipsed New Moon, in a few days’ time, will trigger shakeups in everybody’s life, the nature of those events will be unique to each individual. While most people will deal with even unsettling events swiftly and calmly, others will struggle or, as is likely in your case, it will be a bit of both. 

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Usually obstacles are exactly that, something to be overcome. However, at the moment the situations and differences of opinion that are slowing you down aim at teaching you something. In most cases this is about eliminating past misunderstandings. But it could as well mean rethinking certain of your goals for the future. 

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 20)

Ordinarily you adapt easily to even the most unsettling of changes. Yet even you could find the events triggered by this Tuesday’s eclipse as perplexing and annoying. That’s because these aren’t mere changes but, as is usually the case with eclipses, about a revolutionary approach to something you take for granted. 

Capricorn (December 21 – January 19)

During challenging periods you can be very hard on yourself and, without realising it, demanding of others, as well. If that’s been the case, then the moment has come to both express your appreciation and show your gratitude. It may be that simply spending time with the individuals in question will be enough. 

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

Generally, planning ahead is wise. But not when there’s an eclipse in a few days’ time, which is bound to bring changes in existing and future arrangements. Actually, this is the ideal moment to discuss what must go. The coming days’ unexpected events could make those changes far easier than you anticipate. 

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

For weeks you have ignored the provocative attitude of one particular individual. You have made excuses for them, blaming stress or distractions. The fact is, they have been unpleasant because that is their real self. While you can’t eliminate them from your life, you can ensure they behave better.