MONTHLY HOROSCOPES
For the month of May 2012
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ARIES
May is a pivotal month for you (as it is for everyone) but you’ll be soaring to great heights and moving in new directions, it’s your “super” month of the year.
As you are the pioneer of the zodiac, what you do with the information (and zillion ideas that are stirred up as a result of the solar eclipse late in the month) will be stellar and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank.
You will be changing direction and doing different things (that’s a definite for many) or else you are incorporating new ideas and knowledge into an existing career or relationship. This month your career is more of a focus than personal matters and you are now seeing the results for all your work (although you may also face more opposition than usual).
Security is a driving force for you right now and what you have (and what you don't have) takes on greater significance….you may have to fork out a large sum also!
But you can really make your mark upon the world this month as you have more drive and determination to succeed, and so many ideas (and better still you’ll know how to communicate them). You’ll hold more influence at work (more power and authority over others) and in your business world than ever - and have clearer career goals.
Many will be taking a course for work, going back to study or simply articulating ideas to the masses, but you’ve got a lot more confidence plus the attention of those who can help.
The Cosmos is helping you to develop your business contacts, bringing new clients, increasing your magnetism (and a greater a social life to boot!) and certainly your immediate environment seems a LOT busier.
The only real problem you have this month is being too diplomatic because that will actually impede you. You really should say something to someone (however do be careful of what you say to a loved one or someone significant in your life early in the month when Mercury opposes Saturn). What the heart thinks the tongue speaks….
With Uranus transiting your first house, you want to be authentic and tell someone what you really think - but could be holding yourself back knowing that once it is said it’s irrevocable.
Or else you simply can’t bring yourself to say it…..
TAURUS
If you’re single and in the “amour” market, this is a sensational month to hook up with someone special because you’ll be looking great and feeling more confident and putting yourself more “out there”.
Granted March and April have virtually wiped out your energy (for one reason or another) and you could still have a number of “issues” to wrap up, but you can relax in May and try not to obsess quite so much because these will pan out quite reasonably (and for some quite sensationally). At any rate I think that within the last week (or in the first half of May) you will get a wish of some kind or another and the full Moon on the 5th is suggesting compromises.
That said, a lot of you have created hornet’s nests and you do need to find a way out without getting too stung or in too deep (which Jupiter will help you to avoid or exit).
You have also lots of support from either your family or a spouse/loved one so at least you’ll have someone to hold your hand through the trials and tribulations of life (well at least in May!).
But you’ve also got to sell yourself, your opinions and your ideas to get a situation over the line - you can’t just sit back and expect the Cosmos to deliver it for you.
The time has come for you to actualize your vision of how you would like to be in the future and this means putting your beliefs and convictions on the line and incorporating them into your lifestyle.
Right now outer events are challenging you to take a position on what is right and what is wrong, and you need to state this position with the full force of your personality. In times of anarchy you may have to appear to be a despot in order to be your own savior.
However there IS a mentor in the picture if you care to look. Identify or seek out this person, probably a male (or a tough and uncompromising female in a position of authority) who will turn out to be your Knight in Shining armor.
GEMINI
Well the last year has certainly been an “interesting” one. (You know that Chinese expression “may you live in interesting times”- well did you know it’s actually a curse?) And a lot of Gems have felt like they are cursed or have walked under a ladder with the eclipse influences in Gemini for most of 2011 (and you will be slammed twice more this month and again in November).
But the difference between November and now is that you’ll be having your annual solar return as well so ALL the focus is going to be on you.
This is the month when you’ve got to “get real” about who you are, where you are and perhaps “why”. If you’re in a good place and space then it’s because you’ve taken all the right steps – lucky you and well done.
If not, the eclipse is here to show you where you may have gone wrong and to help you recognize why - and do something about it!
If you’ve got a character flaw (who doesn’t but one that’s been impeding your happiness - and perhaps the happiness of those around you - then the eclipses have been sending you a recurring message.
This is the time to act because you also have a new moon later in the month, in your sign and Jupiter still in your 12th (for the last month), so this is the ideal time when you can get in deeper touch with your subconscious mind and confront your fears.
Reinvent yourself, emotionally physically socially. Go the whole hog and be the very best you can be (and helping others now can actually help you and feels good!). Don’t blame others for any unhappiness, especially around the full moon on the 5th – own and do something about it!
Alternatively if you’ve always wanted to trek the Andes book the trip and ring the girl/guy…you get the drift, just do it. Bravery, confidence and awareness are key.
Your upcoming debut (and moment of glory) is a two-step plan on May 20 and then June 11th. Accept the challenges now so that you can enjoy the exhilaration.
Time has been transformed and you have changed.
CANCER
You’ve just about had enough haven’t you? Don’t worry you are on the crest of a wave and you’re not going to get dumped - well even if you are, you’ll come up for air again - you won’t sink and drown.
But you’re very preoccupied with something (or someone) that’s bigger than Ben Hur - but continues to be kept “hidden” in some way. All month you’ll be dealing with a lot of stuff that happened in the past, whilst at the same time trying to plan/survive for the future.
No wonder you’re not sleeping much and feeling emotionally and mentally wiped out (and yes dragged down by the undercurrent).
At least you’ll still be going through the motions for most of the month and keeping busy, in fact you could be striving towards one particular goal - and hitting a few home runs!
You won’t feel quite as alone as you’ve felt in recent times and either you’ve recently joined a club or changed residences (or lifestyle) but your environment has altered and become more “community” like. In fact the second week even smacks of some good times and romance and you’ll be having some fun for a change.
But by the time June starts to roll around, you’ve got to start dealing with those things that you’ve tried to ignore or not think about.
Hopefully if the Cosmos is kind, some of your worries will simply fall away, because there are going to be endings in May (but not until the last week or so). Before then, try and recharge your batteries so that you can deal with whatever angst the Cosmos throws up at you (and it will).
Whatever the situation is that you’ll be dealing with, it appears to be very personal (not general) but reaching out to others will bring the most benefits.
Don’t be afraid or reticent to rely on others – especially friends – for support, because doing so will certainly open doors and bring help (and even some joy) into your life.
Start formulating future long-term goals and begin dreaming up ideas for the future. Make a wish in May (make it a big one) and really visualize it and if you don’t take you eye of the ball, you’ll see it blossom into a full blown reality by July….. at the latest.
LEO
“You are the champion of the world” in May (or so Freddie Mercury would say). If you want to hit a home run in your career or public life or pull off a big coup, this is the month when your star is shining particularly brightly, and hence the month to do it in.
You certainly seem to be smooching with VIP’s and “movers and shakers” and you are in the spotlight more than usual.
How you are perceived in the public realm has changed for the better and you should be making inroads professionally, but while you have been flat out pushing your own barrow, you’ve been neglecting your home and domestic responsibilities.
This area will demand your attention (particularly around the second week of the month) as the balance between work and home is out of whack. You need to restore equilibrium here, otherwise the home and family could be the source of endings…
Many Leo’s have something in the “embryo” stage so if you want to launch (or give birth) to an idea or a dream, please do so in May when people will listen and be on your side.
You’re also going to be more “one for all and all for one” rather than the lone wolf that you prefer to be, and many will be volunteering and going that little bit further, donating to charity, or just being less selfish.
If you’re eligible, you could fall in love in May or enjoy stronger relationships your key connections as they really like what they see and hear now. In turn you’re going to get lots of support to start new enterprises, new projects and even a new life.
But success for you in May is simple. It will come from passion, not position.
VIRGO
What is life without integrity, sound values and acting honorably? These will be the things that you are pondering in May when something (or someone) has the potential to put an end to your reputation, as you know it - or enhance it out of sight.
Certainly this is the area that you are focusing on because you currently appear to be super sensitive about your standing in society. It’s as if the rug could be pulled out from under you or you’re simply not being recognized enough.
Sometime during the first half of the month, some Virgo’s are contacting and dealing with an estranged sibling and (hopefully) you’re attempting to reconnect with him or her and “mending and building bridges” – rather than elevating the “issue” to a whole new level…
Others will have some issues of home versus work – and perhaps have been spending too much time pursuing career interests and ignoring the home fires - or alternatively not spending enough time at work!
At any rate there is some frisson at home, and issues of home/family versus career/public life that is overlapping and needs to be addressed.
Think along the lines of Prince Jefri (the Sultan of Brunei’s brother) who was Minister of Finance and then absconded with $14.8 billion of the family coffers (that’s the kind of overlap I’m seeing, but that’s an extreme example - and he’s a Scorpio).
But the public lives and private lives of Virgos are being impacted by their family and vice versa in some manner.
Hopefully for most Virgo’s, you’re simply receiving a longed-for promotion or are starting a new career direction (which of course can impinge in some way upon your family). Or perhaps you are long-term unemployed and feel like you’re letting the family down...or you’ve been working like a dog with little reward or recognition.
But whichever of the above manifestation it is for you, these are the sorts of issues that are on the agenda for you in May.
LIBRA
Just when you thought it was going to be a calm and smooth ride for a while, voila someone else lets you down again.
People are such disappointments and you wish they would learn to behave – or is it you that should be behaving better? There are issues of ethics and morals in May, someone is being a naughty boy or girl and not being especially “kosher”.
You have to decide whether you sit on the fence (your favorite place) or make a stand - or simply follow your personal behavioral guide – which may be entirely different to the general consensus on a particular issue.
Perhaps it’s you who has been a bit naughty or taken the wrong course of action and now you have to address this (otherwise it’s going to bring you undone). The “situation” is highly personal and does affect you directly and if you’re not completely on top of things; that will also be exposed now (especially in your working life).
You’re feeling somewhat stressed by it all, but at least you’ll have a better idea of where you stand now that everything’s come to light (and nothing is being hidden anymore).
You can finally get to the bottom of an issue.
The sooner you do address this issue, the better your outcome will be because what you unearth now and the turn of events will affect your plans for the rest of the year (if not longer). In many ways, your fortunes are dependent on those of another, but you want the truth and only the truth.
If it all gets too much, schedule a trip away or some other diversion (because you are very tempted to go AWOL) but you mustn’t take your eye off the ball until this “issue” has been dealt with – or at least the core issue - for the minutiae you just couldn’t care less.
However thankfully your disposition is more amenable and “chilled” in May so any setbacks that made you see red previously, you’re happy to let go through to the keeper and are less inclined for power struggles or manipulation. In fact you are quite trusting now and the Cosmos will reward this faith by protecting you so don’t worry, work wise this won’t make or break you – just fix it and move on.
But the actions that you undertake this month will lay excellent groundwork for the future so choose wisely and/or act with caution and care!
That said, travel also figures prominently in May, and you’ll either be meeting foreigners or travelling to foreign lands, but the real discovery of the month, is seeing things with new eyes….
SCORPIO
It’s not like you to consider others to this extent but that’s exactly what you should be doing in the second half of May and “togetherness” (or should I say sex and sharing!) is going to be the theme of the month.
You could of course be joining someone in a business enterprise (instead or as well) as a physical and emotional one, but it’s an incredible “growth” month for you - one of the biggest this year.
You are also undergoing incredible breakthroughs in terms of spirituality and understanding what makes others, and more pertinently, yourself tick. The “super” full moon on the 5th is in your sign - so make of this what you will – in other words good or bad. You can be selfish or selfless but you will be feeling more emotional and “needy”.
If you haven’t got a partner you’ll be wandering around like a homing beacon trying to find one, and feeling a lot more sexually “inspired” (driven) than usual…but you also have an emotional need to be with a certain someone.
If you’re already coupled - and still learning a lot about yourself also - you’re probably seeing how far (or not) you can go and the delicate balance of what you expect and what you’re prepared to give…on so many levels…will be issue.
If you haven’t got a “one-on-one” going on, then you’ll be seeking out companionship in social settings, as there is an increased desire to connect - but it’s highly unlikely that you’ll be alone in any capacity this month because your magnetism is sky high. In fact you’re feeling very empowered right now and if you have a client-based business you’ll be literally run off your feet.
But you do seem to know what you want more than at any time in your life, and understand others with greater insight than you ever did.
Nearly all difficulties or glitches in relationships can be readily solved in May and you are changing the structures and routines of your life to make yourself feel more whole…even healed.
PS. Live your life from your heart not anywhere else in your anatomy….
SAGITTARIUS
Are you alone? Whilst you’ll probably have a desire to be alone around the time of the full moon, you certainly won’t want to be after that and chances are you won’t be by the end of May. In fact this month sees you one-on-one with another or even “others” – it could be business, it could be pleasure, but when they say two halves make a whole - you are one of the halves!
If you’re in a union (business, friendship, romantic) and not happy with it, you will have a better chance of ending the association this month, than at any other time of the year. You do seem to want peace of mind - and that equals peaceful connections. If you’re not in tune with someone currently, the association is probably not going to go the distance as you crave mutually supportive associations in your life now.
Nearly everything and everybody that gives you joy or pleasure is affected by Uranus in your romance house and the “who”, “when” and “why” you are attracted to someone is changing and those “someone’s” will change from your previous ideas of “ideal”.
You are also craving greater freedom in your pleasure-seeking self-expression. But that said, the eclipse later in the month in your relationship house, indicates that if you’re single (and looking) you will meet someone, and if not immediately, then very, very shortly.
Apart from that you’re working hard and staying healthy – in fact you’re rather driven to be “perfection personified” in all that you do these days. Visits to the gym, running, diet, efficiency and distinction are all key ideals to live by.
But if you’re not receiving appropriate feedback and acknowledgement for all your efforts, you’ll begin to look elsewhere (just like in your personal relationships) because you are your work at the moment. It defines you.
How you work with or deal with others (and your peers) has become more important to you and you can expect some degree of discomfort to arise as you remove the superfluous associations from your life.
But essentially May is the month when you offload and rid yourself of whatever is not working and you’re more than happy to stand-alone and be counted.
FYI you are an investigative journalist (or some kind of undercover agent) it’s a great month for an exposé and to reveal what you know…but for everyone else, all secrets are sure to be found out in time…!
CAPRICORN
It’s a fun month. Whilst you may not be partying non stop, you’ll still be really enjoying yourself, kicking back and indulging and not taking anything too seriously. You want to play and make love (not war); and work and other serious stuff will take a back seat. You’re simply not interested!
In fact you may even throw caution to the wind and do something daring or risky and so un-Cappy-like. You’ll be more flirtatious (and ostentatious) and you want to be loved and admired and appreciated. If you have children you’ll be spending more time with them and if not, you want to be like a child naughty and irresponsible.
Later in the month you revert back to type and may have to amend for all your revelry, because you are suddenly gripped by a desire to sort everything out and deal with practical issues (and there will be a lot of them to deal with).
Circumstances in life will mean that you have to make some real decisions, reformulate goals and take charge of your life. It’s time to “get real”, no “pie in the sky” ideas; they have to be practical ones.
You’ll also probably draw a line in the sand with someone and said “that it’s, I’ve had enough and I can’t do this anymore”. It could be a committee, a boss, a lover, an in-law but you’re sucked dry.
There is no need to waste precious energy on guilt and worry, because it won’t make it any easier - organization is the key and the only way out. Confront your life direction and open your eyes.
And if your working life IS toxic (and it really is for quite a few) do something about it in the last week in May because otherwise it will start to affect your health.
Try taking up a hobby, write, join an art class or find some other outlet for your creative juices – it will make you feel a whole lot better. Just remember though, true creativity is allowing yourself to make mistakes…
AQUARIUS
It’s so unusual for the water bearer to be so “homey” but you may as enjoy it when the mood strikes (as it will be doing for most of the month). It won’t last forever and indeed by the end of the month you’ll be back to your fun and carefree ways again.
Meanwhile you’re like a bear hibernating for winter (even if you’re in the northern hemisphere) and it could be for any number of reasons. You may simply want to feel connected – the sense that you belong somewhere – or it could be for entirely different reason; like you’ve just renovated or installed a new kitchen and you want to say home and enjoy it.
Parents or other family members seem eager to assist you – especially financially – but at any rate you feel loved up and secure – but in a homey way as opposed to a sexual, red-hot way.
There is also a lot of bonding with offspring if you have them (or with someone else’s) and friends will figure more prominently in your life.
Home can be where your best memories or greatest concerns are right now – it’s not ALL harmony and happy days for all in May and this is mostly evident around the time of the full moon. There could be an “issue” (or even an opportunity) relating to either home/property - or even your career - but it’s definitely a “hot spot”.
By the end of the month you’re putting your party hat back on and doing what you do best, socializing with your friends and kicking back and having fun. But by then you’ll be feeling a lot more “whole” than you did this time last year (or even last month).
Your core spirit is being transformed and you are truly getting to know what drives you and feeling so much more comfortable with who you are.
Togetherness socially and romantically is a general focus in the last week, although there will be some splits along with new encounters.
Its not all fantastic but you are more prepared to lead with the chin, and engage rather than hold back your emotions (which you generally tend to do).
Feel with the heart rather than the head this month and dispense with those negative patterns and fears once and for all.
PISCES
You won’t have time to read these scopes this month (well you will of course) but you’re probably not even at your abode. Chances are you’re in transit, at a hotel (or some foreign establishment), on a plane, a boat or another zip code. In other words you are busy (and probably spreading yourself a bit thin amongst your neighborhood) - and even other cities and countries.
You are also doing lots of talking and networking in May and there is a big “something” coming up – an idea that you’re exploring and testing - or seeking confirmation on.
There is a work/play aspect to the month also, and for most it’s gregarious and expansive and without any “heavy” undertones. It doesn’t feel like a make-or-break period in your life and you can stop fretting about some of the things that have engaged your attention in previous months of 2012.
In fact you’ll be doing lots of socializing and could be quite the social butterfly. There is however someone out there who is going the extra mile for you. Don’t take them for granted and pay due respect and thanks, otherwise he/she/they may think twice before doing it again (and they do have influence!).
Later in the month, the eclipse will stimulate issues surrounding your public and private lives - as well as career and family - but more the latter. Your home has not felt particularly “home-like” of late (probably because of your absence!) and you’ll want to rectify that now. Perhaps you mend bridges with a family member or make a point of visiting family members more often.
You could be hanging more with your relatives - especially your siblings - or the people who you regard as your family.
In May you’ll want (and need) greater domestic security. If you are alone, that may mean trying to get someone into your domestic picture, or you could contemplate relocating.
In order to get what you want and need emotionally, you are going to have to make a choice, a change or a compromise.