Horoscope May 2, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



True, everybody’s looking forward to the conclusion of Mercury’s retrograde cycle. But because it’s positioned in Aries, what you learn could be pivotal. While the situation may be straightforward, it’s just as likely to involve errors being corrected or, which is just as possible, revelations as unexpected as they are exciting.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Although the New Moon was nearly a week ago, the fact it was in Taurus means you’ll still be reviewing both the unexpected ideas that arose and, as much, the changes that were suggested. Actually, these now make more sense than they did then, enough it’s worth exploring them further.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



Few things annoy you more than dealing with those who simply aren’t interested in exploring new ideas and, still less, in making timely changes. But that’s exactly what you’re facing. Forget about winning them over. State your case, then back off. This gives them crucial time and space to reflect.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Now that Mercury’s retrograde cycle is coming to an end and, with it, three weeks of minor errors and irritating twists in what should be uncomplicated situations, everybody’s feeling a bit short tempered. Be conscious of that, and when you’re on edge, you’ll remember you’re not alone in being stressed out.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



Making plans conscious you’ll probably have to undo them, and soon, seems a waste of time. However, certain ideas or ventures can be discussed only so far. You’re better off giving them a try, and then allowing experience to be your teacher. Do that, and you’ll soon know what the next step should be.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



Obviously committing to plans when you know things are likely to change, if not come undone, seems unwise. Yet, bizarrely, you’ll learn as much from the errors you deal with as you will from what goes smoothly. What’s more, once things are settled, you can streamline arrangements as you see fit.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



Being an air sign, you’ve an amazing capacity to analyse even very complex situations. However, much of what you’re currently facing has far more to do with others’ emotions and the irrational side of their nature. Only once you begin viewing matters from that angle will their attitude or behaviour make sense.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



The Scorpio Full Moon doesn’t actually take place until the 10th. But because it’s in your sign and accents both unspoken personal issues and concerns involving those closest, these are very much on your mind. If an opportunity arises, discuss these, aware this is one of several conversations about these matters.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



It’s easy to forget that often the days around the end of Mercury’s retrograde cycle, which is on the 3rd, can be the most unpredictable of all. Unsettling as these surprise developments may be, in some cases the changes they trigger will bring benefits beyond anything you’d have imagined possible.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



Once leaving crucial decisions to others would have worried you. However, when your ruler Saturn moved into the most strategic portion of your chart, in September of 2015, you began a cycle that was about sharing responsibilities, large and small. Which is exactly what you’ve learnt to do.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



Planning ahead may be a virtue and usually makes life easier. Judging by the influence of the practical Saturn’s rare link with your ruler Uranus, on 19 May, you’re in for some powerful, if not life-changing, events. That being the case, for now, ensure whatever you plan or organise is flexible.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Somehow, one particular individual turned a conversation about what friends, family or colleagues are up to into a plan, one that involves you. This is purely their imagination but, as a Pisces and somebody who tends to worry about upsetting others, you’ve said nothing. You must. And now.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 2^nd, 2017.