Between recent setbacks and the obstacles you’re currently facing, you’d be forgiven for worrying, if not being pessimistic, about what’s next. Yet your instincts are telling you these are thrilling breakthroughs, but in disguise. Be patient. Within days you’ll realise just how exciting these are.

Although you’re an energetic fire sign and so thrive on challenges, rethinking existing elements of your way of living or working is another matter. Yet events or, possibly, your restless nature have you doing exactly that. For now, explore absolutely everything but avoid committing, at least just yet. Within days yet more events will lead to yet more exciting discussions. Decisions? Think in terms of early next month.

Few signs are more determined than a Leo who’s made, and committed to, a plan or passion. But judging by the tricky planetary activity during September’s first half, be prepared for changes, many as sudden as they are unsettling. You may not be feeling patient, but things are unlikely to come together until your ruler after the Sun’s powerful alliance with both Uranus and Pluto, early October could be a turning point.

Although most Leos have a dramatic side, you work hard to ensure the rest of your life is stable and, in fact, often battle changes. So it’s vital you know this year’s many twists and turns are timely, often leading to thrilling, although unexpected, progress. If you can’t say ‘yes’, at least explore what, and who, comes your way. The more you learn, the more enthusiastic you’ll be. Better yet, shake-ups lead to thrilling encounters and activities.