Horoscope: October 17, 2015

Aries (March 20 – April 19)

Everybody loves the idea of progress. It doesn’t matter whether it’s in your personal life or involves activities out in the world. Yet some of the exciting ideas you’ve been talking about would mean leaving familiar elements of the past behind. Acknowledge that now, and you won’t battle the necessary changes later.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Judging by the coming weeks’ planetary activity, whatever is good now will only get better. Enough that seemingly insurmountable obstacles could be easily overcome, if not vanish. Knowing that, do what you can now. Then back off, allowing your efforts and positive if unanticipated events to do the rest for you.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

Plans are one thing. But the financial commitments being discussed are quite another matter, as you’re now beginning to realise. Tempting as it is to come up with a quick idea you hope will work, it’s worth investing time in, first, talking to experts and, second, organising well thought out arrangements.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

As a Cancerian, you’re always happy to give others a hand, whether they simply need to talk, want advice or could use practical help. But not everybody is as generous. Bear this in mind when somebody who you thought you could depend on says they’re too busy. Their priorities are different from yours.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

It’s the rare Leo who’s undermined by disappointing developments. But recently setbacks haven’t just been frustrating, they’ve also roused doubts. These are worth looking into, if only because you’ll find there’s no merit to them. However, the odds are good you’ll discover issues worth delving into and dealing with.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

No sign is more conscious of the views and, often, the feelings of others. Mostly you understand family and close friends better than they do themselves. Now, however, with so much in transition, even you could misjudge their state of mind. Be cautious, and if in doubt, say nothing.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

The time has come to recognise the nature of one particular charming but irresponsible individual. You’ve tried discussing who’ll do what, and even have made agreements. But it’s futile. The fact is, they’re lazy, and will always do the minimum. Acknowledge that, and those struggles will come to an end.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

Annoying as having others make decisions for you may be, it’s in your best interests. You’re being ushered into a new cycle, and bizarrely, what you find most frustrating now could prove to be exactly what’s needed. The only problem is, you won’t recognise this until you view events in retrospect.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

As a Sagittarius and a fire sign, being told by others you should plan ahead and pay closer attention to details is nothing new. While, normally, you diplomatically ignore them, with things moving swiftly and changing so often, you’ve good reason to focus on the big picture and overlook details.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

Final as certain arrangements seem, they’re being made in a period of transition. Knowing that, ensure that both what’s organised now and your long term plans are flexible enough you can ride out the changes. They aren’t just inevitable, but could benefit you, and in ways as remarkable as they are unexpected.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

Sometimes difficulties are no more than that, problems to be worked out. But judging by the powerful planetary activity involving your ruler Uranus during October’s last half, apparent setbacks are actually timely changes, however in disguise. Knowing that, you’ll explore them with enthusiasm, and with the expectation you’ll learn from each.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

Certain signs of the zodiac find it nearly impossible to listen in silence when somebody is wrong. They feel it’s their duty to correct mistakes. It’s the rare Pisces who has this impulse. Yet now, in tricky situations, you must do exactly that. Say nothing and minor errors could turn into major problems.