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Shelley von Strunckel

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Thursday, October 3, 2024

Aries (March 20 – April 19)

The last thing you want is to focus on explaining the details of certain tricky situations to those who are uneasy about being short of facts. What’s more, with so much in transition, even the simplest of plans are likely to change and change again. While annoying, this will be best in the long term.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20)

Only days ago, you were confident that the plans you have been thinking through in depth for months were solid. And while it’s true that’s exactly how things seemed, recent developments are forcing you to rethink those plans. Actually, the timing is perfect. Certain improvements are pressing.

Gemini (May 21 – June 20)

As an inquisitive Gemini, you can sometimes get so involved in exploring your options that you get lost in discovering those possibilities. While that’s understandable, the time has come to focus on other matters. True, this may require some juggling, but the results will more than justify the effort required.

Cancer (June 21 – July 22)

Making promises is one thing. As a sensitive and, in certain situations, sentimental Cancerian, you sometimes get so involved in the feelings of others that you neglect to look after the ups and downs of your own mood. Judging by the current unsettled mood, this variety of reflection isn’t just wise, it’s essential.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

It’s not that you have been secretive as much as you have assumed that discussions over the past months, if not weeks, will have provided others with insights about where you stand and where you are going. Clear cut as this seems, the stars suggest you adopt an uncharacteristically flexible approach.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Before you commit to a plan, even something flexible, you always think things through. You would rather take that approach now, while you can easily rethink things, than face the need to make sudden and unsettling changes. You’re urged to be flexible. Those changes are inevitable.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

As a cautious Libra, you always check out even the simplest of plans. And, judging by the unrecognised problems you spot, you are always glad you did. Now, however, it’s about trusting your intuition. You may not be able to define those concerns to others, but they still need to be dealt with.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

There are many ways to say farewell to elements of your life that are coming to a conclusion. With some, you can be upfront about how and why these are ending, but often things are too complex to discuss frankly. In these, discretion isn’t just necessary, it’s a vital skill.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

Being interested in getting to know people simply because you enjoy exactly that, learning about others, the current cycle of unexpected encounters has suited you. The problem? Deciding which of these individuals you would like to make a part of your life. While you needn’t decide now, soon you’ll have no choice.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)

It’s not that you dislike the approach one particular individual has taken to discussing already tense issues. It’s that you’re familiar with the people involved, and know they are unlikely to react positively. Still, resist the temptation to discuss this. It would only confuse already unsettled matters all the more.

Aquarius (January 20 – February 17)

For ages you have known that, sooner or later, you would have to say farewell to certain longstanding arrangements, some you fought hard to achieve. However, times have changed and so have your priorities, enough you’re ready, if not eager, to make a change. Now that the opportunity has come, say yes.

Pisces (February 18 – March 19)

There are times when, once plans are made, they remain unchanged. However, at the moment both the circumstances you’re dealing with and the plans themselves are changing frequently. Unsettling as this was initially, you’re now beginning to enjoy exploring the range of options are coming your way.

If it's your birthday tomorrow...

As a tactful Libra, while you have a powerful independent streak, when it comes to major decisions you’d prefer to compare notes with others, discuss the feelings these provoke and only then focus on lasting plans. And that’s exactly what your birthday chart suggests is your best option, whatever your plans or challenges. The secret? Take things slowly. This doesn’t just calm everybody, it ensures others are ready to discuss and embrace compromises that, otherwise, they’d have battled.

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