Horoscope: March 31, 2016

If it’s your birthday today

Few things add colour and a sense of vitality to life more than an unexpected breakthrough. From your perspective it makes no difference whether it’s about your personal life, close relationships or activities out in the world, having something new and wonderful come your way is thrilling. And that’s exactly what the link between Mercury and the planet that’s all about innovation and the unexpected, Uranus, in Aries, on your birthday means. Expect plenty of excitement.

Aries March 20 – April 18

With the Sun and planet of ideas and expression, Mercury, in Aries, both your charm and your quick-witted mind are at their best. Better yet, the presence of your ruler Mars in your fellow fire sign, the inquisitive Sagittarius, indicates that each day you’re learning something new and worthwhile.

Taurus April 19 – May 19

Usually your ability to view even complex matters from a down to earth perspective is an asset. Now, however, it could prevent you exploring ideas that are promising but also, at least to you, unrealistic. They may seem that way now. The more you learn, the less such plans will worry you.

Gemini May 20 – June 19

Don’t be surprised if you must confront somebody on what can only be termed ‘half-truths’. While these statements may not have seemed important when they were first made, the actual circumstances in question have changed. Gently but firmly ask to have the facts. That should do the trick.

Cancer June 20 – July 21

Obviously you’d rather discuss and resolve tricky issues now, and together, than tackle them one by one. But with the actual foundation on which they’re based shifting, you really have no choice. Adopt a slow pace and, while it may take longer, you’ll deal with them once, but for good.

Leo July 22 – August 21

Once a year, your ruler the Sun meets the planet that’s all about new ideas and innovation, Uranus. This encounter takes place in a week’s time, on 7 April. It’s worth preparing for it, considering what doesn’t work or could go and, even more important, where changes could take place.

Virgo August 22 – September 21

Those who question arrangements you’ve worked hard to organise can be annoying. At the moment, however, in prompting you to examine what you’ve planned, they’re doing you a favour. There’ve been changes since you began, more than you realise. Once you’re actually checking them out, you’ll spot those changes.

Libra September 22 – October 21

Events are giving you no choice but to be forthright. As a Libra, while you’re perfectly capable of being blunt, it means your efforts to deal with issues in a more civilised fashion have failed. At the moment, that’s not the problem. It’s that certain individuals ignore everything but breathtakingly direct statements.

Scorpio October 22 – November 20

Although once you commit to an idea, plan or alliance, you’re amazingly clear-minded, reaching that point can be a struggle. That’s exactly what you’re wrestling with now. You may need to do something out of character, which is make a halfway commitment. This will give you room to manoeuvre when it’s necessary.

Sagittarius November 21 – December 20

While it’s understandable that you’ve wanted to sidestep potentially restrictive commitments, these aren’t just unavoidable, they’ll be of benefit. At the moment you’re trying to do too much, to the detriment of all those plans or projects. Restricting your focus may be unappealing, but ultimately, it will be helpful all around.

Capricorn December 21 – January 19

As you well know, one of your strengths is your ability to be cautious, even in situations that are drawing you into new, unfamiliar and possibly risky territory. Despite this, you’re confident the activities you’re undertaking will work out. Your biggest challenge, in fact, will be convincing others to join in.

Aquarius January 20 – February 18

Few things are more tedious than listening to those whose thoughts are wise, but whose way of presenting them is unbearably dull. Yet you’ve no choice. The trick is to create a strategy that forces the individual in question to review, and compress, their ideas. This will prove surprisingly easy to do.

Pisces February 19 – March 19

Last minute changes in plan may suit you, but you already know certain individuals will complain. Actually, that’s the problem. They complain about even minor disruptions, which means they’ll often get their way. Knowing that, ignore their moaning and simply organise things to suit your needs and requirements.