Lifestyle Aries (March 20 – April 19) After having hoped certain tedious matters would either resolve themselves or that you’d find a quick way around them, you’ve finally accepted the fact that you’ve no choice but to tackle them one by one. The good news is that once you begin, you’ll progress far more swiftly than expected. Taurus (April 20 – May 20) In late April, Mars — the planet of action and courage — moved into the most reflective and strategic portion of your chart.

This began a cycle of debate and the exploration of ways to handle certain persistent tricky issues. It’s taken ages, but at last you’re able to make the necessary changes. Gemini ( May 21 – June 20) As a smart and quick-thinking Gemini, you’re not only superb at figuring out clever ways around potentially challenging situations, you’ll often turn them into opportunities for those involved, including you.

True, this can take time and require a certain amount of deception. Still, it’s more than justified by the results. Cancer (June 21 – July 22) While you’re by no means a control freak, you also dislike leaving difficult situations or the often sensitive individuals involved in the hands of those who rarely consider the impact of their words or actions.

Talk this over now, while the mood is relatively calm. You’ll be glad you did. Leo (July 23 – August 22) Recently, you were cornered into taking over in matters that aren’t actually yours to deal with.

Yet you’re we.