Horoscope: May 9, 2017

Your Stars Today

Aries | March 20 – April 18



Being a fire sign, you’ve no objection to last minute changes in plans, especially if they’re triggered by the exciting events currently coming your way. As is often the case, certain more cautious individuals are demanding solid facts. Let them wait. Proceed, doing as much as you can on your own.

Taurus | April 19 – May 19



Not only has Mercury been retrograde recently, so has your ruler Venus. During this period, from early March until 15 April, you faced a range of tricky situations, past and present. You’ve dealt with most, but a few remain to be discussed. Because they’re complex, the sooner you tackle them, the better.

Gemini | May 20 – June 20



As a Gemini, you’re inquisitive, so as you discover new ideas you’ll often rethink and revise plans. To you this is normal but, at the moment, you’re dealing with somebody who refuses even to discuss such changes. So don’t. Proceed as you think fit, and if they’re unhappy, it’s their problem.

Cancer | June 21 – July 21



Being a Cancerian and ruled by the Moon, you rarely need to be reminded when it’s full, as is the case now. However, others aren’t as tuned into the cycles of nature, especially those that have to do with their feelings, and so could need guidance, if not tender, loving care.

Leo | July 22 – August 21



For ages you’ve been trying to organise an arrangement that would link those you care about with certain places or activities you adore, and want to share with them, but you haven’t achieved much. Judging by this week’s stunning planetary activity, things will come together, magically, and all at once.

Virgo | August 22 – September 21



True, there’s nothing more satisfying than getting to the bottom of an issue, especially those of the contentious variety you’ve been facing lately. However, with things moving so swiftly, you’re better off dealing with whatever facts you have to hand, and basing decisions on those. You can discuss the rest later.

Libra | September 22 – October 22



No sign tries harder to maintain an even keel, even when facing dramas, than Libra. But on occasion it’s important, if not essential, that you acknowledge the tides of feelings you’re experiencing, as is likely to be the case now. Bizarrely, simply talking about them will be a huge relief.

Scorpio | October 23 – November 21



Every Full Moon brings feelings to a peak. But because the current one is in Scorpio and is taking place during an unsettling yet thrilling period, you could misinterpret changes or even the words of others. Instead of brooding on this, the moment a concern arises, discuss it frankly and openly.

Sagittarius | November 22 – December 20



As much as you enjoy the thrill of sudden and exciting developments, even you are getting a bit weary with so much going on, and so many swift changes. Yet, at the same time, there’s no arguing these are timely. Enough to more than justify any temporary disarray.

Capricorn | December 21 – January 18



The link between your ruler Saturn and the inventive Uranus doesn’t actually take place until the 19th. But it’s so powerful you’re probably already beginning to benefit from both the encounters and unexpected changes it’s all about. Since it’s only the beginning of this amazing cycle, for now, simply explore everything.

Aquarius | January 19 – February 17



It’s partly because you dislike making changes for the sake of it but, also, your loyalty to certain individuals and arrangements means you’re hesitant about committing to even appealing offers. Talk this over with others, and openly. They, too, are influenced by these changes, and will be eager to discuss them.

Pisces | February 18 – March 19



Clever or creative as your thinking is, there’s so no way of sidestepping the worryingly forthright discussions indicated by the planetary activity involving the uncompromisingly truthful Pluto, this week and next. The irony is, once you begin talking things through with the necessary frankness, those anxieties will vanish in a flash.

Published in The Express Tribune, May 9^th, 2017.