The Zodiac Zone

Pisces: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 23:00:52 -0400

Mystery swirls around you as the week begins. Monday could find you faced with riddles to solve and puzzles to piece together, but nothing you can’t handle. From Monday evening through Wednesday, express your more affectionate, compassionate side, whether that means making a romantic dinner or just telling someone special how you feel. On Thursday and Friday, don’t let anybody nail you down to anything specific. You need to maintain your emotional and mental flexibility right now. This weekend, the world is your stage and others can’t wait to attend your performance.

Career & Finance

Work is not your priority on Monday and Tuesday. As much as you’d like to be able to concentrate on the paperwork you need to do, your gaze constantly drifts over to the pictures of loved ones hanging on your wall or framed on your desk. You may go so far as to write someone a love note on company stationery, so that it looks like you’re doing work. Toward the second half of the week, work catches up with you — must be all that time spent writing love notes! Grumbling, you give in to the pressure. One must do what one must do. But slow and steady is okay. You can take over the corporate world another week.

Love & Relationships

Whether you’re looking for love or looking to heat up what you’ve already got going on, this week has super possibilities for you! While Monday and Tuesday feel a little funny, Wednesday and Thursday should be beautiful — romance is written in the stars. You’re a creative force to be reckoned with; add in extra sex appeal, and look out! Take it easy and take it slow on Friday and Saturday — the smart move’s to save your energy for Sunday, when love’s once again in the cosmic air. Breathe deep! Give a certain someone an inkling of the potential now.

Aquarius: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 22:01:07 -0400

Expect your head to be filled with downright electrical ideas and inspiration as the week begins — and Monday should prove an excellent time to put some of these amazing discoveries into action. Your preoccupation with peculiar and intriguing ideas should continue through Wednesday, even if all you’re really doing is keeping yourself from getting bored. On Thursday and Friday, watch for a little romance to keep things interesting, especially if it involves an intellectual connection that turns to flirtation. This weekend, tend to the details and stick to the routine.

Career & Finance

It’s sometimes difficult to see change as it’s occurring, even if it’s occurring in plain sight. Be aware that the tides are turning on Monday and Tuesday, and be more perceptive than those around you. This will put you ahead of the game. A small discovery midweek is the key to something much bigger. Thursday, you bring what you’ve observed to a conversation with someone, and you notice, in the course of the chatting, a distinctly romantic subtext. Fascinating! Friday is defined by creative, unique interactions. Wear something eye-catching and be open to anything.

Love & Relationships

You’ve got some red-hot energy coming your way this week, and it just so happens it’s on Friday and Saturday — perfect for time with existing mates or new dates (whichever better describes your situation). If you’re looking for a fresh idea for your plan (or your online profile, or a message to send), you’ve got quite an imagination on Monday and Tuesday, so get going. Midweek’s got a lesson for you — are you a quick study or a slow learner? And after that red-hot energy (see above), Sunday’s best for a day of rest (and a little exercise for mood elevation and all-around well-being).

Capricorn: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 21:01:19 -0400

Put a priority on family and history as the week begins. Monday should find you reflecting on your big-picture legacy — and figuring out how you can ensure safety and stability in the long term. From Monday evening through Wednesday, your creativity should climb, helping you find innovative ways to get things done and have some fun at the same time. Thursday and Friday are both good days for making yourself clear — so don’t hesitate to close down rambling discussions and cut to the chase. This weekend, deal with the issues at hand and don’t take any criticism personally.

Career & Finance

Economic matters are a driving theme on Monday and Tuesday — think discounts, commodities and the worth of certain products and services. But fidelity, loyalty and integrity are crucial, too. It’s not just about money. If you were planning a short career, sure, money is all you’d care about, but you’re thinking well into the future. Your interest on Wednesday and Thursday is other people — thus your frustration when someone you’ve invested some time and energy into turns out to be unreliable. You rarely see things as clearly as you do on Friday, which is why it’s easy for you to cut to the chase.

Love & Relationships

Your hot opportunity this week in the love department, cosmically speaking, comes on Wednesday and Thursday. If you’re coupled up, plan an indulgent date (or evening in!); if you’re single, this is definitely the time to mingle, and that means hitting the online personals and a cultural happening real-time. In general, just have fun! Otherwise, take care of business as the week begins, when work’s favored. (Check in with family now, too.) And when the weekend comes, romance may not be all heated up, but being cooler about it allows you to assess a situation with clear eyes.

Sagittarius: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 20:01:22 -0400

Count on getting a lot done as this week begins. Your usual carefree attitude will be eclipsed by a big burst of energy on Monday, so you can’t help but be productive. From Monday evening and on through Wednesday, your cheerful adaptability will be put to the test, as you’re called on to juggle countless details and demands. On Thursday and Friday, don’t worry if you can’t seem to get much done. Words can be even more effective than actions right now. This weekend, follow your mood and don’t back down from difficult questions.

Career & Finance

As much as you want to paint with a thick brush on Monday and Tuesday, what’s really needed right now is some detail work. There is much to be done, and with a lot of it, you’re the only one with the knowledge to make things happen. Thus, the responsibility falls to you. By Wednesday, you’re in a philosophical mood, which isn’t particularly helpful. Stay busy. Your primary frustration Thursday is that everyone around you is all talk and no action. Maybe it’s time to hand off a task or two. The outcome of Friday — and the outcome of the week — is up to you. As the unofficial leader on this project, your attitude matters.

Love & Relationships

Don’t hesitate — your best days for love this week are Monday and Tuesday! If you’re single, get online and send some flirtatious messages (why not make the first move?). Find some real-time goings-on, too. If you’re coupled up, fit in fun with your sweetie, whether it’s going out or being cozy. Show you care! Wednesday and Thursday are good for work, while Friday through the weekend might be good for working something out on a personal level (though make sure the other party’s backing up what they say with action). Ask questions!

Scorpio: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 19:01:15 -0400

Look out for conflict as the week begins. Monday could find you butting heads with someone who doesn’t share your point of view, but a little selflessness on your part could defuse the situation. From Monday evening through Wednesday, you might still find yourself at odds with the ideas and agendas of others, but the competition is apt to be much more good-natured and spirited. Fight a good fight, but be willing to find a compromise, too. On Thursday and Friday, read the fine print. The devil is in the details right now, especially where risks are involved. This weekend, surrender control and go with the flow.

Career & Finance

Someone you normally enjoy working with is going to back you into a corner on Monday or Tuesday. They’ll try to get you to make an either/or, ‘one way or the other’ decision, and the challenge for you will be to change the terms of the question. It’s simply not a polar issue in your mind. It’s not black and white. Another challenge will be to meet a coworker’s abrasiveness with utter charm. On Thursday, don’t take a gamble, and on Friday, if you have to sign something, read it over no less than five times first. You’re on tiptoes this week. Everything must be done with care.

Love & Relationships

Love’s not exactly in the air — except maybe on Sunday, when your heart’s speaking loud and clear, and conversations and interactions go to dreamy places. The rest of the week doesn’t have to be a total loss. As it gets going, be a giver — this shows the universe you’re also ready to receive. And if you’re looking for romantic excitement, Wednesday and Thursday have a volatility and potential for electricity that can make things go any number of ways. Stay home if you like your love life’s status quo! On Friday and Saturday, though, a romantic risk is likely just foolish.

Libra: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 18:01:44 -0400

Be careful in your relationships as the week begins. Monday will present you with some interesting choices (in work and possibly romance, too) and you’ll need to work hard to strike a balance between selfishness and selflessness. From Monday evening and on through Wednesday, your famous grace and diplomacy will take center stage. Expect admiration and applause — but expect for your skills at arbitration and alliance-building to be called on, too. On Thursday and Friday, don’t go it alone. Find people to share your thoughts with — especially if that involves taking a risk or trying something new. This weekend, keep your head down and stick to the program.

Career & Finance

It’s interesting to notice the way the office divides naturally into smaller groups and alliances. Certain personalities simply gravitate toward one another. Knowing this is crucial to being as effective as you can be around the workplace, and it’s also crucial in a business sense: Customers prefer to do business with people they feel they relate to. Harmony, gratitude and ease are big themes midweek (and it’s a great week, by the way). Thursday and Friday, you find a very supportive someone with whom you can share your goals. It’s the beginning of what will be a rewarding and ongoing conversation.

Love & Relationships

Your loveliest days for love this week are, conveniently enough, Friday and Saturday, when sharing thoughts and feelings comes very naturally. Brainstorming goes great now, too — and two heads are better than one (not to mention two hearts!). Relationships are highlighted on Monday and Tuesday, but it may not be all positive — are you ready to work through something (or cut your losses)? Midweek, the key is to not be possessive. And on Sunday, trying to move things forward in any dramatic fashion only leads to drama. Keep it low-key.

Virgo: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:30:38 -0400

Get in touch with your true sense of purpose as the week begins. Monday should give you a good chance to pause, reflect and embrace your priorities anew — but be aware that your renewed perspective could bring you into conflict with others. From Monday night and on through Wednesday, look for chances to travel and expand your outlook, even if it’s just a short (or even metaphorical) journey. On Thursday and Friday, use your finely tuned intellect to tackle a pesky problem, but just take care to make sure you communicate clearly. This weekend, enjoy some socializing but look to others for support (especially women and family members).

Career & Finance

Your analytical mind isn’t only good for pulling apart numbers; it’s also good for conversation. On Monday or Tuesday, get someone to start talking (over lunch?) and give them your undivided analytical attention. This is a way to become close to this person, and it’s also a method of research. Meanwhile, you’re doing some of your own soul-searching as well. The second half of the week requires a rational, logical approach — again, something you’re pretty good at. Friday’s biggest challenge is social. Namely, it’s about communicating. Be cognizant not only of what you say but how you say it.

Love & Relationships

What are your best days for handling matters of the heart this week? Well, your compatibility and expression are enhanced by some serious star power on Wednesday and Thursday — these are amazing days to search your heart and soul, and to share the findings therein with a certain someone, too. Sunday also looks sweet — the exchange of interpersonal energy can be especially lovely now. As far as the rest of the week, Monday and Tuesday are made for progress at work, while Friday and Saturday can go just fine if you’re careful about what you say (and to whom!).

Leo: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 17:01:12 -0400

Start your week off by learning something — or meeting someone — entirely new. Monday should provide unexpected opportunities to challenge your own opinions and you’d do well to take them. From Monday evening through Wednesday, you might find yourself obsessing over ego and status. A little healthy self-confidence is a good thing, of course, but just make sure you’re doing things for the right reasons (i.e., not just to show off). Thursday and Friday are both good days to meet up with friends and engage in some wild-eyed brainstorming, even if nothing actually gets accomplished. This weekend, follow your intuition. Your unconscious thoughts will guide the way.

Career & Finance

The first half of the week is a trip — vanity, celebrity, power and egotism are all in play. You feel like you’re in Hollywood circa 1930. The cast of characters that surrounds you is entertaining, surely, but you’re hesitant about becoming too embroiled. This is just your job, after all. In the interest of your career, don’t be stubborn, and try not to get stuck in the politics of any of it. During the second half of the week, a sense of normalcy is restored, so you can let down your guard and be yourself. Brainstorming, friends and teamwork figure strongly on Thursday and Friday.

Love & Relationships

It’s not the most roaringly romantic week on record, but if you’ve got love on your agenda, the stars are sending plenty of energy that’ll cooperate. On Monday and Tuesday, you’re easily talked into something sweet — or is it you that’s doing the talking? Learning’s favored, too, whether about yourself or a certain someone. And from Friday through the weekend, making a choice might not be a snap. But that’s probably because you’ve got so many great options. Decisions, decisions! Enjoy making them. Midweek, concentrate on work (you’ve got to at some point!).

Cancer: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:30:47 -0400

Your brain is still in high gear as the week begins. Expect to have a quick wit and a sharp memory on Monday — but just be sure you think before you speak. That mental might should transform into irresistible charm on Monday night and continue on through Wednesday. Use that boost in charisma to socialize, especially in large groups. Others will look to you to take the lead. On Thursday and Friday, take a walk on the wild side. You need to challenge expectations and try something new. This weekend, you’ve got the energy and confidence to accomplish anything.

Career & Finance

On Monday and Tuesday, be full of surprises. Leave small gifts for people on their desks. Sing funny love songs from the ’80s in meetings. Maybe even take it upon yourself to provide lunch for everyone — a big bowl of spaghetti? The more you get others to laugh and think outside the box and blink their eyes in wonder, the better. Wednesday and Thursday, a lot of tasks need completing. Don’t be overwhelmed. Continue to work on breaking out of your shell, at least until Friday, when stewardship of a complicated project (requiring a focused eye and attention to detail) lands in your lap.

Love & Relationships

If you have love on your mind, the stars are here to help — especially this Wednesday and Thursday. Now’s the time to go out on a romantic limb: Ask a certain question of a certain someone. Let a feeling be known. Feel them out about an idea. You get the picture! On Monday and Tuesday, though, be sure you look very, very carefully before you do any leaping, romancewise. Communication requires extra thought and interpretation on Friday and Saturday. However, on Sunday, you’re just plain hot — so how about a hot brunch date?

Gemini: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 16:02:18 -0400

Seek out the advice of good friends (and even work associates) as the week begins. You’ve got good instincts on Monday, but you’ll have even more luck hitting the mark with a little friendly guidance. From Monday evening on through Wednesday, you’ll need to fight your more flighty qualities. Flitting around from conversation to conversation is still okay, but just make sure you pause to concentrate on any obstacles that crop up. Thursday and Friday aren’t good days for follow-through, but they should provide plenty of opportunities for high-minded debate and discussion (and maybe even some flirtation, too). This weekend, don’t get moody if you can’t get what you want.

Career & Finance

As much as the office looks like chaos to the untrained eye — and may even look like chaos to your coworkers — you’re surprisingly able to see the order in all of it. You have a handle on what’s going on in every corner. The frantic energy is, to you, inspiring. You’re remarkably productive, at least until Wednesday. Then, for the rest of the week, try as you might, you’re not going to get much done — your follow-through will simply fly out the window. However, you’ll meet a lot of people and perhaps generate new ideas. You may also flirt crazily with someone tangentially related to work.

Love & Relationships

If love’s a game, you’re at the top of yours this Friday and Saturday (conveniently enough!). You’ll know just what to do and say, with your timing and your moves and your skills all coming together (with added hotness, too). Bonus points: You’ll know when to flirt and when to get serious, too. Another bonus: Monday and Tuesday are perfect for making plans and for getting advice, and around Wednesday and Thursday, you might just find out something very interesting. Whew! Make Sunday all about downtime — you need it.

Taurus: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 15:30:37 -0400

Take your time! Put faith in your usual pattern of patience as the week begins — even if you’re feeling the urge to jump the gun on Monday. From Monday evening on through Wednesday, you won’t need to hold back at all. You’re full of energy and enthusiasm, which could turn out to be a very attractive combination. On Thursday and Friday, focus on short-term schedules and details. It’s not a good time to make any long-term commitments (especially financial ones). This weekend, take a risk and let others know how you feel.

Career & Finance

Loyalty from your coworkers is the most important thing to you on Monday, and it’s also one of the hardest things to find. But you’re a lucky duck: You’re surrounded by loyal types. On Tuesday, happiness, energy, flattery and trust figure strongly. It isn’t until Wednesday that work really seems like work. Thursday is sheer drudgery — you may have to stare at spreadsheets of numbers all day long — and Friday you’re unable to see an hour into the future, much less figure out the projects you need to be planning. You don’t get any perspective until the weekend. But when it comes, you feel much calmer.

Love & Relationships

What are your hottest, most burning days for love this week? Wednesday and Thursday, when the stars shine their most flattering light on all of your most wonderful qualities. If you’ve got a sweetie, show your affection and they’ll love to be devoted to you; if you’re on the market, your off-the-charts sex appeal is a huge advantage. And, by the way, from Friday through the weekend isn’t too shabby either, especially for talking about what’s on your mind and in your heart. Just take the beginning of the week slowly — you’ll need all of your energy for the rest of it!

Aries: Weekly (Starting on May 6)

Sun, 05 May 2013 14:46:16 -0400

Your week should get off to an explosive start — in a good way! Monday suits your adventurous spirit perfectly, as you find exciting and unexpected opportunities for meeting new people and trying new things. Watch for the pace to slow back down, though, by Monday evening and on into Wednesday. You’ll need to rely on your (yes, ample) charms rather than your can-do attitude to make things happen. On Thursday and Friday, expect a flurry of communication, in person, on the phone or over email. You’ll need to think fast to keep up. This weekend, take a break from your harried mental state by spending some time with family.

Career & Finance

Your biggest obstacle on Monday and Tuesday is not one thing. It’s a general sort of sluggishness (on your part, on your coworkers’ parts and on the part of the market). How do you inspire others to persevere when business is moving so slowly? Largely through the strength of your personality. Wednesday and Thursday, worry more about how you communicate than about what you communicate. Then, on Friday, follow up in writing. Short and sweet is fine. You have it down when it comes to this stuff. However, none of your tactics work when transferred to the family realm, as this weekend proves.

Love & Relationships

Your best days for all things love-related this week: Friday and Saturday (how timely!). Make fresh overtures, fire up existing connections and plan hot dates or big shindigs — whatever your situation, you’ve got a way with words and insightful ideas now. Oh, and you’re pretty darn amazing — energetic, spontaneous, passionate — on Monday and Tuesday, too. Wednesday and Thursday give you time to catch up on work, while Sunday gives you time to catch up on sleep. Overall, it’s a rather stellar week to be you. Kick-start your love life and enjoy the heck out of yourself!

January 30 Birthday Profile

Thu, 02 May 2013 23:00:37 -0400

Aquarians born on January 30 have aristocratic bearings yet are extremely accessible and friendly. They are great humanitarians: generous but somewhat self-deprecating. It may be difficult for them to see their good traits without having them validated by loved ones. They may seem serious, but they know how to have a good time.

Friends & Lovers

January 30 natives need a lot of people around them, even though they never seem to reveal the same truths about themselves to each friend. They need their emotional “space” and will not sacrifice their independence, even for the one they adore. They are honest and let their romantic interests know their foibles.

Children & Family

People born on January 30 believe in honoring family tradition. They are strict disciplinarians and do not allow their children the margin for error they may have enjoyed in their childhood. They can be very good parents, but they believe that toughness, not an easygoing disposition, is the key to getting the job done right.

Health

January 30 natives are believers in the holistic path to good health. They understand that there can be no peace if they don’t work to accomplish a realization of their inner drives and needs. Daily meditation and prayer help them feel centered and spiritually whole.

Career & Finances

Even though they have natural leadership ability, January 30 individuals may seek out occupations that allow them to withdraw from the world. Finances seldom define these individuals, who have the ability to live well no matter if they are rich or poor.

Dreams & Goals

The goals of January 30 men and women are often too complicated for the average person to understand. They constantly undertake spiritual challenges that push them to greater heights. They are so unconcerned with conventional goals they often achieve prominence because of their indifference.

They should avoid: Lost opportunities, misjudging others, surliness

They should embrace: Goals, good taste, fashionable appearance

January 29 Birthday Profile

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Aquarians born on January 29 are not content to watch the parade go by — they are spurred on by a powerful sense of mission. They may appear somewhat prickly, but they are actually gentle and philosophical in nature despite their strong political beliefs. They will put their reputation on the line to bring about necessary change.

Friends & Lovers

Friends, of whom January 29 people have many, help define their lives. They have a talent for inspiring and influencing others. They suffer their share of romantic heartaches and are often afraid of commitment because it represents loss of independence. They are capable of profound, spiritual love yet can’t get past the need to hold back something of themselves.

Children & Family

Whatever the drawbacks of their upbringing, January 29 men and women can find strength by transcending the challenges life sends their way. They have all the best traits for parenthood: intelligence, spirituality, humor, and patience. They take this role seriously, perhaps more than any other in their lives.

Health

Once men and women born on January 29 understand the value of fitness, they are likely to be lifelong converts. Like many Aquarians, they generally keep up a hectic pace yet may be unwilling to commit to anything more than the occasional trot around the block.

Career & Finances

There are no better teachers than the men and women born on January 29. They love learning and have an affinity for inspiring others to love it. They may change career plans several times. Although they are unconventional in their thinking, they have a healthy respect for money.

Dreams & Goals

January 29 men and women want to help others see the power and beauty of life through personal accountability and wise choices. They love and respect knowledge and wish to share it with others. They want to know themselves and understand their motivations. They have the courage and integrity to ask hard questions.

They should avoid: Self-centeredness, controversy, destructive acts

They should embrace: Ideals, distinction, irony

January 28 Birthday Profile

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Aquarians born on January 28 see themselves as a work in progress. They don’t expect to assimilate all the experiences in their lives overnight. While they hope for perfection, they realize it isn’t a likely achievement. They have the common sense to be as tolerant and forgiving of their own faults as those of others.

Friends & Lovers

If there is one aspect in which January 28 people display a strong competitive streak, it is in relationships. This mild antagonism is also part of their romantic nature. They feel the need to push the boundaries of the relationship, initiating a spirit of “me too-ism” that can sound the death knell to even the most rewarding union.

Children & Family

It is likely the competitive nature of people born on January 28 has its roots in childhood. Because of their insecurities and sensitivities, they are gentle with their children. They understand the negative role played by stress in the life of a child, and they try to shield their youngsters from it.

Health

If January 28 individuals develop good health habits early, they keep them all their lives. If not, it’s unlikely they will ever acquire them. They are stubborn. Being able to compartmentalize their emotions can be a big factor in helping them maintain health.

Career & Finances

January 28 individuals have a talent for seeing the analytical side of things. They have an affinity for math, science, and music and may find a rewarding career in these fields. They also show great skill with languages. Since they have a reputation for frequent career changes, their earning potential is always in flux.

Dreams & Goals

January 28 natives aren’t big on plans. They prefer to take life as it comes, no matter the consequences. They are curious about life, and that keeps them interested. They don’t distinguish between professional and personal goals, knowing that in order to have a balanced life they need to concentrate on both.

They should avoid: Fears, chaos, dictatorial behavior

They should embrace: Honest mistakes, inner voice, attitude

January 27 Birthday Profile

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Aquarians born on January 27 have excitable, magnetic personalities. They may have trouble balancing the disparate sides of their nature, but this is one of their most intriguing traits. They are alternately focused and indifferent. They possess an attractiveness that has nothing to do with their looks.

Friends & Lovers

People born on January 27 have a wide social circle that reflects their friendliness. They don’t give their trust to everyone, and those who qualify may find themselves ignored or sharply criticized at some point. They have a taste for exotic romance and may have trouble being faithful. Their hearts are true, but their spirits wander.

Children & Family

January 27 individuals have a love/hate relationship with family members — a state of affairs that usually lasts a lifetime. Liberal and independent-minded as they are, January 27 people are willing to allow their children a chance to make up their own minds. They encourage rebellion.

Health

People born on January 27 are sometimes careless about health, feeling invulnerable to illness or injury. They dislike anything too firmly regimented and have problems committing to an exercise program. Diet can be another source of friction.

Career & Finances

People born on January 27 can deal with individuals of all backgrounds and temperaments. Their talent in perceiving the motives of others is extraordinary. It is not uncommon for them to embrace some bad financial habits. They may have an almost fanatical need to spend money, an attitude that is part of their rebelliousness.

Dreams & Goals

January 27 individuals see autonomy as more than an expression of their personal needs — it is a quest for self-actualization. Not especially goal-oriented, they do, nonetheless, set their sights on big dreams. Some may be foolhardy, but they characterize these eccentric people perfectly. They have the potential to scale the heights.

They should avoid: Perplexity, hoping against hope, inertia

They should embrace: Sense of drama, power, graciousness

The Decanates of Aquarius

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Third Decanate: February 9 through February 18

Keyword: Association

Constellation: Equuleus, the Little Horse, brother of Pegasus. The Little Horse symbolizes loyalty and the harnessing of strength.

Planetary subruler: Venus

Venus, planet of sociability, combines with Aquarius’s Uranus to make you the most people-oriented of the three decanates. You have the ability to form close and enduring ties. Often your success in work comes through other people. You probably have an artistic nature and take pride in making your surroundings as beautiful as you can. You like people who do what they say they will and who show up on time. In your own life you are careful about details and tend to be critical about the lax ways of others. Travel and new adventure always excite you, for you are a forward-looking person. In love, you are romantic and affectionate and you tend to have a flirtatious eye.

The Decanates of Aquarius

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Second Decanate: January 30 through February 8

Keyword: Frankness

Constellation: Piscis Austrinus, the Southern Fish that symbolizes knowledge and fertility of mind. The Fish drinks from the Fountain of Wisdom.

Planetary subruler: Mercury

You have a spontaneity and genuine warmth that draws others to you. One of your most outstanding traits is your honesty and frankness in speech. People know they can depend on what you say, for you speak your true mind. Mercury bestows a gift for language, and you may have literary interests. You probably have the ability to sum up a person or situation in a clever and witty phrase. You enjoy knowledge for its own sake and are always interested in learning more. You want love to be a consuming and passionate experience, but you are too self-sufficient to be swept away.

May Forecast for Pisces

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Let Go To Grow

Expect the unexpected during this transitional month that’s intensified with two powerful eclipses and a pair of significant outer planet transits that motivate you to reassess major plans. On May 9, talkative Mercury and aggressive Mars join a Taurus Solar Eclipse that falls in your 3rd House of Communication, prompting animated conversations that could lead you into conflict. Stubborn Taurus, though, tends to hold on to ideas even when they don’t fit current circumstances and future aspirations. Simplifying concepts by concentrating on one or two that are solid and letting the others go should make your life much easier.

Expansive Jupiter makes its third and final sesquisquare with contractive Saturn on May 20, a pattern that occurred on July 20 and October 15, 2012. This awkward alignment of outer planets requires you to narrow your focus and adjust your professional or educational expectations.

Your home life warms up on May 20 as the Sun skips into blithe Gemini and your 4th House of Domestic Conditions. But the third of seven transformational squares between Uranus and Pluto happens nearly simultaneously, which may set off financial issues or power struggles. This aspect recurs on November 1 and culminates on March 16, 2015, giving you plenty of time to enhance your moneymaking abilities and become a better friend and co-worker.

Professional issues are likely to be up for review with a Sagittarius Lunar Eclipse that highlights your 10th House of Career on May 25. Starry-eyed Neptune’s squares to the Sun and Moon could have you chasing unicorns, falling for a sob story, or spreading yourself too thin. Let go of romantic illusions now; it’s wiser than holding on to unrealizable dreams until you’re exhausted or driven to despair.

Keep in Mind This Month

Opportunities arise when you free yourself from outmoded hopes and fruitless struggles. Clearing your mind now helps you to find a deeper fulfillment later.

Key Dates for Pisces

May 18: Alice in Wonderland

The good news and the bad news is that there are no limits to where your mind can go today thanks to a fanciful Mercury-Neptune square. The benefits include imaginative thinking and captivating conversations. Yet the stories being told may be too far from the truth to apply them in real-world situations. Perhaps you’re misunderstanding others or allowing vital details to slip through the cracks. It’s best to avoid making commitments until you have facts that you can rely on.

Super Nova Days

May 25-28: Dare to Believe

Even though dreamy Neptune’s square to the adventurous Sagittarius Full Moon Eclipse on May 25 fills your head with illusions, it’s worthwhile to let your imagination run wild. Daydreaming is likely to produce positive results even if your facts are wrong, because cerebral Mercury and valuable Venus hook up with auspicious Jupiter on May 27-28. Still, it helps to create your own fantasies instead of falling for someone else’s, since good fortune rewards following your instincts.

Career: Shaky Communications

Down to earth thinking and clear communication are keys for professional wellbeing during the first half of May. The well-tempered Taurus Sun is rolling through your 3rd House of Information until May 20, giving your words more power when you stick to basics. Taurus prefers simplicity, which involves breaking down complex concepts and problems into smaller pieces to be able to handle them. Vivacious Venus is also in this part of your chart until May 9, giving a more appealing tone to your words. A little verbal stroking can do wonders for a working relationship as long as you are totally sincere about it.

The New Moon in Taurus on May 9 is a Solar Eclipse that can delay communications in a key area. But instead of getting frustrated by this, take it as a signal to reconsider your investment in an idea or connection that’s not fulfilling your expectations. Holding on tighter to a concept or working relationship that costs more than it can offer you in return is not a great investment.

Be careful with your judgment around May 13 when evaluative Venus forms a slippery square with your imaginative planet Neptune. Compassion and creativity may be strong, but a tendency to idealize a person or project should put you on your guard about going too far too fast. The Sun’s square with Neptune on May 26 repeats this dreamy pattern but can also be a source of inspiration if you allow your fantasies time to settle and separate the foolish ones from those that can enrich your career.

Love: Let’s Talk About Love

Your speaking voice can do wonders for your personal life this month. Four planets in sweet-sounding Taurus are in your 3rd House of Communication when May begins. Magnetic Venus gives your words the power to soothe and seduce by graciously expressing your appreciation of others. But don’t go overboard with flattery, because the sign of the Bull works best when we play it straight.

Verbal Mercury, passionate Mars and the willful Sun in your 3rd House of Communication add intelligence, initiative and creativity to your interactions. Enjoy the pleasures of conversation to build bridges with people. Your current relationship or your search for a new one will be enriched by what you share with others. Exchanging ideas with a loving give-and-take refreshes you and the other person.

More intimate layers of yourself start to unfold on May 9, when validating Venus enters Gemini in your 4th House of Roots. High levels of mental activity continue in this verbal Air sign, but the familial 4th house exposes more of the inner you.

Objective Mercury follows into the deepest part of your chart on May 15, adding new information about your personal history. Then the Sun moves into Gemini on May 20 to illuminate your soul, clarify your desires and provide the courage the act on them. The first challenge, though, is to make peace with your own contradictions, which can light the way to living peacefully with someone else.

May Forecast for Aquarius

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The Choice is Yours

A pair of powerful eclipses lead you to reconsider long-term goals this month. On May 9, a conventional Taurus Solar Eclipse in your 4th House of Roots may cause you to take a step back from a home-based project or address a family matter that you thought was already settled. It’s crucial that you firm up your foundation with a visionary Sagittarius Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in your 11th House of Dreams and Wishes on May 25.

Illusory Neptune’s stressful square to the eclipse might attract you to an unrealizable goal or inspire you to invest more in a project that’s already draining your resources. It’s best to unburden yourself of unnecessary obligations, especially with the earthshaking Uranus-Pluto square on April 20. Save your strength to deal with unexpected emergencies or sudden opportunities that require your attention.

Your thoughts about the future may be nourished with new information this month — or overstuffed with choices that complicate decision making. Vivacious Venus, curious Mercury, the willful Sun, and hyperactive Mars enter diverse Gemini and your 9th House of Higher Thought and Faraway Places on May 9, 15, 20, and 31, respectively, presenting you with more options than you have time to explore. Your attraction to a variety of belief systems and distant cultures is enormously entertaining and educational but is likely to distract you from the real work of your daily life.

It’s time for you to choose one direction on May 20, with dispersive Jupiter’s third and final sesquisquare to steadfast Saturn. Commit yourself to one major goal by gathering your attention and pointing it in a singular direction. Doing so will advance your ambitions; failing to can keep you stuck where you are.

Keep in Mind This Month

Recognizing the difference between a passing interest and an enduring passion will help you to stop flirting with plans that have little likelihood of fulfillment.

Key Dates for Aquarius

May 20: Stroke of Genius

If you’re faced with a difficult problem today, thinking it through can pay off with an illuminating breakthrough when Uranus squares Pluto. Thoughtful Mercury’s quincunx with compelling Pluto runs you into a wall of doubt or a frustrating conversation. However, Mercury’s subsequent sextile to liberating Uranus awakens you with an epiphany that helps you discover an unexpected solution to this impasse.

Super Nova Days

May 26-28: Give Peace a Chance

An uncompromising Mars-Uranus semisquare on May 26 can spark a surprising conflict. Your unwillingness to meet others halfway could be genius or folly, but might alienate people either way. Philosophical Jupiter’s conjunctions with mental Mercury on May 27 and diplomatic Venus on May 28 arm you with insights and information that can resolve a sticky situation. Your willingness to see all sides of an issue restores intellectual and emotional connections.

Career: No Speeding

Putting your aspirations on a solid foundation is a key to professional success this month. You might not get immediate results, but coming up with a practical plan and finding the patience and discipline to stick to it is vital. Doing what you can to simplify your life, on the job and off, helps to clear your mind and establish your priorities. Four planets in earthy Taurus and your 4th House of Roots signal the need to become more settled in yourself and in your habits to create the stability you need to fulfill your professional potential. Just find a comfortable pace and stick to it.

You will begin picking up speed on May 9 when appealing Venus skips into clever Gemini and your 5th House of Creativity and Performance. This increases your capacity to entertain others, which is reinforced on May 15 when brainy Mercury makes the same shift. Your imagination and gift of gab can hit an even higher level as the Sun enters Gemini on May 20.

Now you are fully ready to play by sharing your unusual insights and original ideas. Showing a sense of humor without being silly is a plus. The second half of May is a great time to demonstrate your versatility. Your capacity to multi-task and your willingness to jump in and tackle jobs that aren’t in your primary area of expertise should earn you some appreciation. The last two weeks of May, though, may feel just a little shaky as your explosive ruling planet Uranus makes a stressful square with potent Pluto, provoking rebelliousness on your part.

Love: Home Is Where the Heart Is

Taking care of matters at home is a priority in the first half of May, with four planets in your domestic 4th House of Home. Building a stronger foundation in your family and getting more comfortable with yourself are keys to improving relationships.

The Sun, Mercury, Venus and Mars are in stabilizing Taurus, where keeping things simple is the quickest way to happiness. If you’re worried and overthinking an issue, get a massage, eat some comfort food, go for a walk and enjoy the physical comforts of life.

The pace of your social activity should pick up when lovable Venus enters your 5th House of Romance and Play on May 9. This delightful transit occurs in the friendly sign of Gemini, which is perfect for flirting and teasing. Starting up conversations comes even more easily when chatty Mercury enters Gemini on May 15.

An even bigger dose of personal power and sex appeal arrives on May 20, when the Sun moves into your 5th House of Romance. Self-confidence rises, creativity grows and your ability to get attention can expand dramatically with this transit.

The month comes to a close on a high note when words flow cleverly with a brilliant Mercury-Jupiter conjunction on May 27. And then a delicious Venus-Jupiter conjunction on May 28 amplifies joy and offers more love with your current partner or with someone new. But even if you somehow miss the boat on these, Mars’ move into your 5th House of Romance on May 31 provides a powerful push toward romance.