For ages you’ve insisted that certain arrangements were central to your way of living and, equally, something others could rely on. However, recent events have forced you to review those arrangements. While you may be anxious about telling others, they won’t be surprised. In fact, gradually you’ll realise that, actually, they’ll be relieved.

If your world and life seem confused, it’s no surprise. While you may be familiar with the period when the ideas planet, Mercury, is retrograde, your own ruler Venus is also in reverse movement, until this Saturday, the 29th. Knowing that, focus on untangling, and learning from, any confusion. Future plans? They can and should wait until early February. By then, things will be much clearer. 

For ages you’ve been carefully planning both changes in existing arrangements and what can only be termed breakthroughs. Recently you’d have been cautious, but suddenly things are falling into place, and with such ease you’re eager to see what’s next. That’s the secret. This period is about changes in others’ lives, around you and in your own circumstances. Upbeat as things seems, you’re wary of going further. If in doubt, team up with others. You can learn together, and benefit together. 

Only recently you swore that, however drastic the changes taking place may be, certain cherished elements of your life, activities or important alliances would remain unchanged. However, by the pivotal Taurus eclipsed New Moon on 30 April, you’ll recognise the excitement the unexpected is bringing your way. The secret? Explore everything. Show interest but make no promises. The events of the year’s second half will be as unsettling as they are exciting. You’ll have plenty to keep you busy, and soon recognise that certain longstanding arrangements need a top to bottom rethink or must go.