Aries (March 20 — April 19)

This week’s encounter between the usually quick-minded planet Mercury and Saturn accents situations that require detailed analysis. This may not be exciting. Ignore the issues in question, as you might be tempted to do, and the result will be misunderstandings that will be as annoying as they are time-consuming.

Taurus (April 20 — May 20)

Nobody enjoys making changes that inconvenience or upset others. And now, in particular, you’d prefer not to disappoint anybody. Yet you have no choice. The irony is, what certain individuals complain about most now will, when they recall this period and the accompanying changes, be remembered as breakthroughs, if not golden opportunities.

Gemini (May 21 — June 20)

You don’t think of yourself as a control freak. Yet your ruler Mercury’s move into your opposite sign of Sagittarius indicates numerous decisions will be in the hands of others. Handing things over won’t be easy. But you’ll soon discover it’s wise, especially because others are better informed than you are.

Cancer (June 21 — July 21)

At times in the past, you’ve tried handing over pivotal matters to those closest, at home or at work. However, the results have been mixed. Now circumstances demand you be elsewhere. Ensure you’re as informative as possible, discuss their plans, then make it clear you believe in and trust them.

Leo (July 22 — August 22)

Disruptive as altering existing plans suddenly may be, hopefully, you’ll at least consider these changes. Brilliant aspects, this week by Venus, planet of money and relationship, and next week by your ruler the Sun to inventive Uranus are ushering in new ideas or offers beyond anything you’d previously considered possible.

Virgo (August 23 — September 22)

By no means are you arrogant. However, because you both think things through carefully and check your facts, once you’ve made a plan or decision, you’re reasonably sure you’re correct. Now, however, you may not be. It’s not your accuracy but, rather, recent sudden changes that are the problem.

Libra (September 23 — October 22)

Ordinarily you’d find a way around potentially explosive issues and, in the process, ensure the issues in question are discussed and resolved. Now, bizarrely, you’re better off allowing those clashes to take place. You may find them unsettling but, to others, they encourage frank conversation which, in turn, clears the air.

Scorpio (October 23 — November 21)

Watching familiar elements of your life, world or relationships shift, and profoundly, is never easy. Yet your instincts are telling you this is for the best. Not only is that true, with powerful and positive aspects to both your ruler Pluto and Uranus, which signifies breakthroughs, these are exactly what’s needed.

Sagittarius (November 22 — December 20)

While you can be amazingly tough in some situations, there are others in which you’re surprisingly easygoing. Enough others have been known to take advantage of you, or so they thought. While, in the past, such things didn’t matter, now they do. Enough that you’ll soon begin doing things differently.

Capricorn (December 21 — January 19)

Often, one individual’s disaster constitutes a golden opportunity for another. Bizarrely, you seem to be experiencing both. While some situations are going from bad to worse, others are almost worryingly brilliant. The former are only forcing you to declutter your life. And the latter? Forget concerns something will go wrong. Simply enjoy them.

Aquarius (January 20 — February 17)

Planning ahead may be a virtue. However, with the vigorous Mars moving into Aquarius in a week’s time, and triggering a cycle of powerful action, change and growth, organising things is unnecessary. Actually, your time’s better spent considering which individuals and what elements of your life you can do without.

Pisces (February 18 — March 19)

Long ago you learned that, as a Pisces, your vision is different from that of others. This makes it difficult to compare notes, and still less, seek advice. Yet that’s exactly what’s needed. Ironically, reducing your concerns down to simple facts will help clarify your thinking and lead to potential solutions.