Taurus The Bull (April 20-May 20)
The new moon occurred in your sign on May 3 and you are looking at new ways to refresh your perspective. There is assistance from your unconscious or from behind the scenes to help you see yourself in a new light. Perhaps someone from your past may get in touch and help you remember positive traits you had forgotten.
For All Signs: This week Mercury completes its episode of backtracking that began during mid-March. In the days since it turned direct on April 23, it has been retracing former steps. Symbolically this suggests that plans or ideas, first conceived in March, have been subjected to a variety of changes and new definitions. If it survived the myriad conversions, it now is ready to be completed in its final form (at least as final as anything ever becomes.) This phenomenon also represents encouraging news and resolutions for those who have experienced typical Mercury difficulties with communications or computer systems in recent weeks.
Aries: You may now be ready to move on a decision that has been pending consideration for several weeks. Although a partner or significant other may be resistant, you have decided your plan is right for you. Finding a way to live out a fresh new outlook on life is important to your sense of well-being.
Gemini: Read the lead paragraph carefully because it particularly pertains to you. Events and social plans may now be fulfilled after a delay of three or more weeks. Your communication talent may be needed to arbitrate or negotiate two factions. Love and social life in general are favored.
Cancer: This is a period in which your knowledge of people, what they know and what they can do, will serve you in good stead. Career and social life is given a green light to proceed. Your attention turns to plans for travel, education or spiritual life. This is a fine time to come out of your shell.
Leo: The new moon of April 3 has brought you a new idea related to your career or life direction. It may not quite fit the establishment’s ideal or the usual customs, but it is worth a try, at least for two or three weeks. Nothing is gained by constantly maintaining the traditional path. Sometimes crossing the line is a creative thing.
Virgo: Mercury is your ruling planet, so read the lead paragraph carefully. Confusion or difficulties in the territory of “shared resources” may now clear up and move forward. “Shared resources” include partnership money, insurance benefits, investments, debt or anything of value jointly held between you and another. Another level of this is the energy shared intimately.
Libra: Now is a time in which you are experiencing significant communications with others in your life. This may include partners, close friends, clientele and even open competitors. You are more available emotionally to those persons who need you now. Your ability to stabilize and be calm in drastic situations is needed.
Scorpio: You are ready for an adventure, a change. You still have many irons in the fire and cannot shift gears as rapidly as you wish. Your body needs to exercise, to be out in the sunshine. It will brighten your mood to use your energy physically. Watch for a change in focus near May 11.
Sagittarius: This is a week of general good fortune. Buy a lottery ticket or play a round of poker with some friends. The thumbs are up in the world of romance and/or new creative ventures. Those with children have cause to smile with pride. Your attitude is bright and shiny. Everyone will enjoy being with you.
Capricorn: This is a quiet week. It will give you time to prepare for a significant test of will during the next couple of weeks. Gather your thoughts and clarify your priorities now, so you can be certain about what you want in life. You might think about where on the list is “fun.” Have you become so somber that you have forgotten play?
Aquarius: You may have embarked on a new adventure that is related to education, language and technical pursuits. This is a quiet week in which you can absorb all the action of the past two months. You might consider keeping a diary or a journal in order to keep track of the multiple things you are learning.
Pisces: You may be discovering chemicals to which your body has become allergic or overreactive. Pay attention to the warning signs. Applause and encouragement for who you are and what you do is coming your way. You may have had no idea how much your interactions have been noticed by others. But here is the proof.
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This article appears in May 3-9, 2011.
