May 2016 – Astrological Forecasts

You get what you ask for if and when you act in alignment with what you want to get.

Give yourself a chance in this month to ask for and act for what you truly desire.

After all, if you don’t ask, you may miss your chance. But if you ask then don’t take any action toward it; you may miss an opportunity to manifest that which you say you are committed to having in your life. That is the gift of Taurus – the opportunity to become aware of and bring towards you, firstly to cover your everyday needs, but also to manifest your heart’s desires. And in this 2016 cycle of Taurus, through awareness and powerful actions the seeds that have been sown will prove very beneficial.

NEW MOON IN TAURUS May, 6th
This month we have a New Moon in Taurus on May 6th at 19:30 GMT. The sign of Taurus is ruled by the planet Venus, which governs our relationships, our appreciation of beauty and our sensuality, as well as our connection to Mother Earth and her abundant gifts. The sign of Taurus is also about nourishing and taking care of our physical bodies, our security and material values, and our financial systems, as well as the very land we walk upon.

This month asks us to take a look at how we can create more abundance, more beauty, more grace in our lives by going beyond the basic “fear and survival” mode…… how can we better sustain ourselves and our planet in the face of the constant fear of financial losses and material lack? If we are stubbornly holding onto to old bad habits, this New Moon enables us to see where we have been “stuck” and to move forward.

Venus says that Beauty inspires and heals us; music, art, and dance all nourish our souls. Tuning our frequency to higher vibrations through colour, sound, and smell is a very effective way to “feed” our consciousness and move us out of the “fear” bands.
Taurus puts us in touch with our physical senses and our needs. Are we paying attention to the nutrients we place in our bodies? Are we honouring all our “relations”?

May is a good month to have a massage, plant an herb garden, take a walk in nature and smell the flowers. Leave the junk food and sweets behind and make yourself (and your loved ones) a healthy home-cooked meal prepared with TLC. Find an essential oil fragrance, a brightly coloured scarf, or crystal that appeals to you and create a “sacred space” in your home.

In addition to just being concerned with the quality of our daily lives, are we putting more heart into our relationships? Are we willing to love ourselves as well as our significant others….and vice versa? Are we willing to be more compassionate and tolerant in our dealings with others? Are we ready to take on the “mission” of creating a New Earth?
Taurus is also the symbol of the Egyptian Goddess, Hathor, as well as the sign which rules the constellation of the Pleiades. Hathor is the Goddess of love and beauty, music and dance, as well as astrology. She is the protectress of women in child birth, as well as the souls of the dead. She serves as a “gateway” or portal connecting us to the stars (the Seven Sisters of the Pleiades), as well as to Mother Earth. Indigenous cultures around the globe believe that our ancestors came from the Pleiades, and that we are all indeed, “star seeds”.
This month is the perfect time to “seed” our intention for adding more beauty, love and prosperity in our lives.

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CANCER

Relationships are in focus in May, and this is a great time for building bridges and creating new alliances. You should improve communication in all your every day and intimate relationships – sometimes communicating about the smaller things can actually make understanding the bigger issues easier, so do not underestimate the power of small talk.

This is a very positive month for students who are studying scientific and mathematical subjects. The theme in May is being malleable and adjusting to others. You must strike a balance between being a people pleaser and totally relegating your own needs to second rung. There is give and take – you may err on the side of giving, so be sure that you do not waste energy on those who are not worthy.

Laziness is a big issue at the end of the month – you may have some events to attend where you may be tempted to over indulge. Self-control is a big problem and so do attend to the most important matters early on in the month to get them out of the way.

Watch your intake of alcohol and junk food in May 2016 as high blood sugar could add significantly to your stress level and cause you to have mood swings.

Cancer Love Horoscope
Love and harmony are very important to you in May, and you will go the extra mile to ensure that things run smoothly in all your relationships. You should be careful not to give too much ground, as often if you are too accommodating people can take advantage. Be fair, but you must still be firm, do not be a soft touch.

Goodwill and a forgiving attitude ensure that you spread happiness – you are not in the mood to hold grudges, you will set your own pride aside in the interests of harmony and peace.

Writing poetry or songs can be a wonderful way to express issues of the heart in May. You have a strong need to verbalize your love emotions and communicate them. It’s a month to let everyone you know how much they mean to you and why. Never underestimate how much people appreciate being appreciated. Be generous in giving compliments and encouragement to those you love, and you will be amazed at the response.

Jealousy is one small drawback in May, and you may have to deal with the green-eyed monster on some level. Remember that jealousy is always a snake in the grass and is usually the result of an over-active imagination and a lack of confidence. Jealousy is always about you, not the other person, and so deal with the issues at the heart of that jealousy.

Cancer Career Horoscope
After 22nd you will be very busy negotiating and persuading. If you work in the media, hospitality, sales or any connected industry this should be higher productive.

It is important to complete on contracts and conclude negotiations after the 22nd because when Mercury is retrograde understandings will break down, and agreement will be harder to reach.

Diplomacy is very important right now; it is what you say and how you say it. Do not be blunt and be as inclusive as you can when you are busy with teamwork; do not leave anyone out of the loop.

Decisions you take in business may be highly influenced by your unconscious – so even if you think you are being rational and very logical, you may not be. Do take any advice or criticism seriously.

Be wary of those who may seek to undermine you or act without your knowledge for an unfair advantage – “keep your friends close and your enemies closer” is the advice. Do not be complacent about those you compete with – watch their actions closely.

A very good month for professional sportspeople.

Best Days Overall: 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22, 30, 31

AQUARIUS

There is a need to get to the bottom of things – you have a nagging doubt that things are not as they seem in May, and that is making you uneasy.
Dealing with people may be harder than usual as you do not have that element of trust, and thus you are holding back.

You will tend to be secretive and not to speak you mind (when it comes to revealing your plans and strategies) – you may play your cards close to your chest, choosing to only convey what you have to.
There is strange dynamic to in May where you may act out the subconscious anger of the group – we all know a situation where everyone is thinking something, but you say it and then get criticized.

Part of your gift in May is being the one to speak about taboos and to be brave enough to say what should be said. While this may seem to backfire in the short run, in the long term you will be respected, and more and more will come forward saying they agree. Aquarians are known for breaking down barriers of thought, and you know what happens when anything breaks? There is a crash and a smash, and then we clear up and get on with it – ignore the short-term disruption and know that you acted with truth and honesty.

You should not be scared to stand apart from the crowd this May, in fact, it is the best way to go, and blindly following would be the wrong course of action. We have all had that situation where everyone was doing something, and yet we got the blame for it – beware of that happening and do not be inured into doing something simply because others are doing it and getting away with it – you may be the one to be singled out and made an example of.

One way or another you will be centre stage in May, and so make sure that you are picked out for something that you are proud of.

Aquarius Love Horoscope
Relationships can be tricky in May as you are giving mixed signals – you are saying one thing, but you are projecting something different and your loved one or those close to you may be reacting to what you are projecting rather than what you are saying and that can add to your confusion. We all underestimate the amount of animal intuition we use to interpret the actions of others, especially those close to us. Sometimes we are almost unaware that we are picking up vibes or giving them out – in May you are giving out some rather intense vibes without realizing it, and you can be conveying a certain hostility, even if you are saying something positive.

Be more aware of what you are thinking when you are speaking – if you are thinking about something that is troubling you at work while you compliment your wife/husband’s outfit – the wife/husband may pick up the negative thoughts instead of the positive comment.

You will also be more attuned to the signals your partner is giving out, and this may be a very powerful way of helping them to open up about a secret worry or problem they are carrying. You are rather psychic right now and used with sensitivity and awareness this can increase deeper understanding in the relationship. You should get into some quality and meaningful, intimate conversations – undisturbed (take the phones off and get the kiddies to bed) – as you can share great heart-to-hearts right now.

Aquarius Career Horoscope
Stand by your opinions, and do not be swayed by the crowd, especially if you work in scientific or technical fields. You have a very good feel for your subject right now and can make deductions and associations that others may not see. This is a month when you are feeling very innovative and inventive, and if allowed scope, you can have a big impact and make some significant advancements. May is especially good for Aquarians who work in cutting-edge industries or artistic fields where one needs to be on trend and current. It’s a good time for lateral thinking and throwing out the rule book, go with your instincts.

Business travel may be spur of the moment and so make sure that you are not over-committed in May – you want to leave yourself free to take up sudden opportunities that can arise. It is a month of surprises and one off offers and chances to do new things. You can be known – in whichever job you are in – for your original thinking and astute analysis of complex data: be it financial, technical or socio-psychological data.

Aquarians who write on mind/body spirit type subjects or who teach new-age subjects can be highly inspired in delivering their message and making advancements in these fields.

Best Days Overall: 1, 2, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29

ARIES

Life is less hectic in May 2016 and the changes it brings will be more easy to manage and far more enjoyable. This is still a time when work done and opportunities created need to be capitalised on, but you will begin to see fruits to your labours and reward in terms of profit and appreciation will role in.

Women will play a major role in your life, and they may have a great deal of influence over how you treat others, how diplomatic you are, and how you respect the rights of others.

It is a month of high passions, and you will devote time to the things that really matter to you. You may become impassioned about a new issue or devote more time to actively publicizing and promoting something you believe in.

Aries Love Horoscope
The middle of the month will be a tense time for relationships with sudden arguments and fall outs. Your partner may complain that you are too controlling and that he/she wants some time alone. You are best giving your loved one some space, do not force the issue. Take a few days to cool off and then listen to what he/she has to say. You may be coming on stronger than you think, and at times your partner may find you rather aggressive and bolshie in your manner. Your stress level mid-month is really high, and it is within relationships that this can cause havoc. You will question each other’s commitment and also debate issues of fairness in the relationship. Your partner is especially sensitive right now, and if you are abrupt or careless with your words, life will be difficult. Arguments over the time you are spending at home, your commitment to home life and domestic spending may be bones of contention. It’s not all your fault; your partner is feeling vulnerable and is behaving erratically right now at a time when you really need stability. The best thing is some space as this is highly emotional and cannot really be talked out. For all Arians, there will be quite a bit of good sex at the end of May. Single Arians may look to make a casual relationship more serious or even propose later in May.

Aries Career Horoscope
You are very resourceful in May and able to come up with solutions to problems. With a great deal of mental energy, you will accomplish much. As a whole, you may not be very focused and you may lack direction – you will tend to do things as they crop up rather than creating the initiative. This is an ideal time to tie up the little details and create more organisation within your work environment.

If you work in journalism or media, you should be aware that a tendency to call it like it is and make comments that are rather insensitive could be your downfall – it will just not play well with your audience and could hit the wrong note. Of course, this can apply to any work position, be careful that when you are being outspoken you have the full facts and are still being fair. Everyone likes a straight talker, but if it comes across as rude or too caustic that can go down like a lead balloon. Dealing with transportation logistics or improving office communication and IT systems can be a theme. Travelling in your local area or county/state to do business is likely. A great time to meet new trading partners. Avoid sarcasm with clients and people you do not know that well.

Best Days Overall: 5, 6, 14, 15, 23, 24

CAPRICORN

This is a time where you can be very confused, and it is impossible to follow your intuition as it is sending you mixed messages. You are best not making major decisions or instigating any important discussions as you are just not in tune right now – you feel off kilter as if you are a radio station with a scratchy signal. Back to basics is the advice – stick to the tried and tested for the moment and concentrate on the essential. Keep things and plans simple as the more elaborate things are, the more likely they are to go wrong.

In health, look after your chest as ear, nose, throat and chest infections can strike now – eat loads of onions, garlic, leeks and oranges, and if you feel a cold coming on, get rest immediately.
You may have less energy in May and so do not plan anything that is highly taxing or physically strenuous, conserve energy where you can and just say NO to extra hours or late nights at the office. This is a time when no matter how much effort you put in, results in the short run cannot be guaranteed, and so know when to quit and leave it for another day.

Life is not linear, it is more like snakes and ladders, and sometimes if you push too hard in a direction resistance builds up – in May take your foot off the gas and take the pressure off yourself. Make time to relax and participate in an activity that gives back to you i.e. horse riding, dog walking, playing the piano, practicing your golf swing, etc.

Capricorn Love Horoscope
One-to-one relationships are important to you in May, and you will prefer to spend time alone with your partner or spouse rather than socializing with friends – you are not in the mood for hubbub or bickering, you just want a peaceful, harmonious atmosphere. You may just agree or go along with things being as flexible as you can to ensure you get the sense of tranquillity you require. If your partner is hell-bent on arguing, you are best avoiding him/her and going off quietly by yourself to think. Nothing can be achieved by arguing or even debating right now as you may complicate things unnecessarily.

May has the potential to be a wonderful month in love partnerships if you can just switch off from the mundane hassles and escape to a bubble of calm where romance and love can thrive. This is definitely a month where you and your partner need to say, “OK what is important here and what isn’t; let’s cut the crap out of our lives, blow some people off, take off the phone and have each other all to ourselves!” We often get bogged down in obligations and engagements that offer us nothing – focus on what you both really enjoy doing, and please each other, not anyone else.

Capricorns in new relationships may find that their feelings are changing rapidly about the other person, and that they are giving out mixed messages – you are quite entitled to have mixed feelings as long as you do not allow things to become too intense, focus on the friendship and fun side of your new relationship; if it is already getting very dark with feelings of control or jealousy setting in from the other person, cool it off.

Capricorn Career Horoscope
Expect your routine to be thrown out by unforeseeable snags and hitches. These problems may actually be indicative of something bigger going on and so do not ignore them, investigate them and use them as an opportunity to iron out a bigger potential problem down the line.

This is not an ideal month to put big plans into action as ongoing projects will provide you with enough work. If, however, you have just started something new, there will be teething problems no matter how well you have prepared, and this should not frustrate you. It should rather motivate you to achieve more perfection and fine tuning.

In financial matters and also if you work in fields like building, architecture, components, surveying, building products of high specification etc., do not cut corners and do be patient, things cannot be rushed right now.

Colleagues can be rather unreliable and even irritating in May – issues in their own personal lives may leave them performing under par, and you may have to pick up the pieces.

It can be easy to forget the longer term goals and plans due to the disruptions of this year, but keep your eye on the prize and stay calm.

Best Days Overall: 8, 9, 16, 17, 25, 26, 27

GEMINI

Your responses are lightning quick in May – you can react fast to new information, you can pick up new skills, and you are highly observant. You are also highly strung and may jump to conclusions at times or react in a snappy, irritable manner.

You really want to get things done, and patience is not your strong point. Being in a rush and doing chores slapdash can be your downfall, and you should not sacrifice accuracy for speed, no matter how boring or unimportant something feels.

You have quite a short attention span in May and cannot concentrate for long – if you can plan your month, try and arrange your schedule so that projects, study or chores which are laborious and need long hours of concentration are completed before or after May. For May 2016, plan a variety of things that take advantage of your energy and your ability to rush about and get things done fast.

Gemini Love Horoscope
If your partner is not feeling as energetic as you, you may need to spend time apart in May 2016. Geminis are restless and need to burn off excess energy. You are finding it hard to sit still and relax, and you need to be busy or entertained constantly. If your partner is also a mutable sign, this could be an exciting month where you try new things, travel and socialize together.
You are in a jocular mood and ready for friendly debate – be sure that others do not take you too seriously and take offence. You can be quick to talk and might be prone to talking out of turn or gossiping – do be careful that what you say does not come back to hurt you or someone you love.

This is a month to be very clear in all communications, say what you have to say to someone’s face, rather than letting it go around the houses getting distorted. Someone may twist your words to cause trouble within your love life. Be very wary of what you say to extended family members; in fact, it is better to keep anything you have to say about your private or romantic life to yourself.

A good time to start new relationships; however, the fizz may soon be gone, but that does not mean that a fast and furious love affair cannot be fulfilling.

Gemini Career Horoscope
May 2016 is a great month for market research, starting a new course, learning a new skill or connecting with new clients. Novelty is the theme.

Look to incorporate new IT systems and more effective methods of office management to streamline your day and save time.
Look after your social media platforms, i.e. Facebook, g+ or LinkedIn and make sure that they are updated – many opportunities to be headhunted or gain clients are to be had online, so make sure you manage your own and your company’s online image.

You will definitely want to ensure important contracts and deals are closed after May 22, when Mercury turns direct. Make sure that all the i’s are dotted etc. and since you are not in the best frame of mind for spotting detail, make sure a colleague or family member reads through anything you are putting forward, be it a report, paper, contract, quote, etc.

Gemini, you are highly curious in May 2016, and so it is a great time to be reading reports, reading the newspaper and keeping up with trends and current affairs, which could give you a competitive advantage.

May 2016 is a busy month for travelling locally for business and corresponding. If you deal in trade, business will be very busy indeed.

Best Days Overall: 1, 2, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29

LEO

May is a tricky month with friends. There can be misunderstandings and crossed wires that can cause upset and confusion. It is best to get to the heart of the matter quickly. There is a reason hearsay is not allowed in court – it cannot be trusted. So, do not believe any gossip or stories doing the rounds, get the information direct from the source and then make up your mind. Be as clear as possible in everything you say as not to be miss-quoted.

Friends like any human beings are fickle at times – one should always take that into account. Friends and peers may disappoint in May, but you should see it as a fact of life rather than a personal affront.

Another problem in May is being overtly influenced by your friends and peers – perhaps you need to take a step back and have a think about what they are doing and saying, and whether you really do agree with it. It is easy to be carried away on a wave of peer group popular opinion whatever age we are as the human need to go with the flow is strong – maybe this is the month not to go with the flow. Do not be afraid to be the one to take a stand.

Truth, objectivity and the ability to be rational are really key in May.

Leo Love Horoscope
You are very loving and caring, and yet you are spreading that care around and so your partner may feel neglected. You cannot be all things to all people at the same time, and emotionally you are feeling quite stretched right now, as if you do not have either the time or the energy to give enough love to everyone.

Communication is the answer, do not neglect to tell your partner that you feel a little pressured right now and will give him/her your full attention as soon as you are able – most people will understand and respond to this.

You may find that a friend is actually able to give you more support than your partner in May, and there is nothing wrong with that. However, your partner may be a little jealous, and so you will have to manage his/her feelings carefully.

Children are also an important factor of your home life in May, and your nurturing and support will be needed by them.
Single Leo will have quite a mixed bag in terms of love – competing partners, mixed signals and sudden make ups and break ups. It can be quite exciting, as long as you expect the unexpected and don’t let yourself get too emotionally involved too quickly.

Leo Career Horoscope
Keenly interested in communications, networking and how to use IT to gain an advantage, you are on the hunt for new ideas in May.

A convention or seminar or even a webinar to do with your industry or field of expertise can be very beneficial and can open doors. Use Google+ or hangouts to make sure you are the first to know about new trends within your career field. Remember those 10% who are first to use a new technique or approach, make the money – you have to catch that initial wave before every Tom, Dick and Harry start doing it. So, make sure you read every publication, paper and blogger who knows your subject inside out and react quickly to grab any opportunities.

You may even look abroad, i.e. within other cultures and economics systems to see what folks who do what you do are doing.

If you are unemployed, a friend may be key in helping you find work – they may drop a hint about something going in their office or a tip about what they did to find work.

In your employment, having an open mind and using your insight into social issues can be very important. Take an open, impartial approach to colleagues and be friendly, yet impersonal in May – distance both mentally and socially from colleagues is important.

Best Days Overall: 5, 6, 14, 15, 23, 24

LIBRA

This is a month of verbal and mental battles; you will have to fight hard to win acceptance for your ideas and plans, convincing people will not be easy. Your patience is at a premium in May, and your fuse is short, especially mid-month. You will tend to blow up and lose your temper quite quickly. You may argue with colleagues or siblings. You are very irritable, and you have reason to be; little things going wrong will be a real irritation, and it is a frustrating time.

It is worth remembering that more haste is less speed, and you may actually achieve more by backing off and leaving something and rather picking it up at a later stage when you can deal with it more calmly. With people, just leave them be, the argument that seems so important at the time is not actually that vital and is best walked away from. If they will not accept your point of view, leave it, they may come round to your way of thinking later, and pressuring them could actually alienate them.

Your energy is high right now, and you are mentally alert, but it can be very hard to channel that energy in constructive ways. This is a good month for standing up for yourself, for tackling physical chores and for doing lots of little jobs rather than one long drawn out one. If you can plan ahead, make sure that you do not schedule something that needs concentration and sustained effort for May. If you need to do something in a rush, last minute, then maybe the energies in May are just right for that – but do not cut too many corners!

This can be an excellent month for students cramming for exams.

Libra Love Horoscope
Single Libra may experience intense sexual attraction to someone new in May, which results in a rather hectic romance. This romance can be rather compulsive, but can also be highly disruptive to your life and can start and end suddenly. Even if this relationship is brief, it can be very revealing, and you may find that you can talk about matters that are very sensitive to you with this person. Being able to share your deepest feelings with this special someone will feel very good, and even if you don’t hit it off long term, you can still be friends.

Sudden explosions can erupt in marriages, and you will both take this opportunity to get things off your chest. Arguments are rather heated, and anything that has been brewing below the surface will come to light quite dramatically. You may both accuse each other of acting in a manner that is overbearing and possessive. This is a good opportunity to redefine the relationship and set some new boundaries. The argument will clear the air, and it is perhaps a good thing for you both to acknowledge that you each need some more space right now and some more respect for the emotions that you may both be going through. In some cases, you may storm out and spend a few nights at a friend or Mom. This little relationship drama is actually quite cleansing in nature, and you will appreciate each other far more afterwards.

Things will calm down towards the end of the month, and the sex should be very good then.

Libra Career Horoscope
Those you work with may find you rather snappy and irritable in May. You have little patience with others, and this is not a great month for teachers, lawyers, instructors or anyone who has to explain detailed concepts to others, as you are simply not focused and may omit details. If you drive for a living, be extra careful in May and leave more time on all journeys. Likewise, business trips may be beset with delays and aggravations, and may not achieve everything you hoped for. The best way to deal with the month is to get everything organized at the start of May, and so if you are rushed and stressed as the month wears on, you can fall back on the work you did early on.

Although you are likely to have many good plans and ideas in May, a scattering of energy and a struggle to get organized due to factors in the outside world, which may be disruptive, and factors to do with legal and language matters will hamper progress.

You will also have to make sure assertiveness does not become aggression in the way in which you deal with situations. This is a very good month for those who work in newsrooms, journalism and fast-paced working environments, where quick thinking is the order of the day A frustrating and busy month, but you will look back and be pleased with what you achieved, all considered.

Best Days Overall: 1, 2, 10, 11, 18, 19, 28, 29

PISCES

You may surprise yourself in May in terms your emotional response to people, especially in the family environment; sometimes an emotion or feeling can jump out of nowhere and take hold of you. Often, you may feel as if you do not even know yourself. It may be that you finally begin to acknowledge or something in your past has affected you: by dwelling on this issue, you may get a better understanding on why it may have happened, and perhaps you will be able to put a new, more positive spin on it.

You are highly influenced by the undercurrents within your home, and if there is a negative atmosphere it is best for you to get away from that as other people’s negative emotions are especially toxic for you. Cleanse your aura often by showering and bathing, and then get to a place where you can feel safe and generate some positivity. If you are feeling blue right now, it may be down to you absorbing someone else’s bad vibes more than something you are generating. Pisces are very porous emotionally, and you can be highly sensitive to the prevailing mood – that is why in May especially you need to be with people who ooze positive emotions.

You may have relations staying over with you in May, and you will find this rather disruptive to your own routines. There is a certain chaotic element to your home life in May, and you will have to be flexible and make some sacrifices in terms of your personal space. You have a feeling of being invaded right now, and you need to withdraw to a place (either a physical or mental space via meditation) where you can gain some balance and get your head cleared.

You can be rather scatty in May, and so it is not a good time to make decisions of a financial or technical nature.

Pisces Love Horoscope
Relationships are intense in May whether they are new or established, and there can be a subtle battled of wills. You may not actually argue, but something is simmering below the surface, and it may be hard for you to broach the issue as you may think that perhaps you are imagining something.

You are picking up signals, and yet your partner may deny that there is anything wrong – perhaps they are carrying something they are unwilling to talk about, but which you can sense. This is a month when deep-seated issues in the relationship will make life awkward and an unwillingness by your partner to talk can frustrate you.

The sex can potentially be very good, and yet the underlying emotions are not loving. It is a complex and confusing month for relationships when deep-seated issues can act like dead holly leaves which continue to prick. Often the cause of relationship difficulty in May is beyond your control and may even lie in the distant past – the best way to deal with problems is by not trying to control things or delve too deeply into them.

Calmness, understanding and patience is the anecdote for all relationships in May. Sometimes we have to have our secrets and our silences, and we must let others have them too.

Pisces Career Horoscope
This is a wonderful month for writers and journalists as you will find a wealth of material at your fingertips. You are highly tuned in right now and able to touch a nerve with your writing, which is just what good writing should do. This is also a wonderful month for actors as you can step into a character and feel the emotions of that character as your own. May will be very fruitful for Pisces who conduct research or whose field of study is linked to history or pharmacy.

May is a highly productive month in any career where a sense of timing is important, or where your ability to empathize or understand a client is essential. You are operating at a highly psychic level, and although it may not be straightforward to interpret to signs you are getting, with a little logic added on you will find that you can come up with amazing solutions. This ability can be especially helpful in careers where you diagnose or where you use your hands to help people to make physical recoveries, i.e. physiotherapist, occupational therapy, chiropractors, osteopaths, etc.

Those who write about or teach creative subjects or literature – anything where an intuitive rather than logical understanding is essential. You have an excellent ability to convey complex issues.

May is not an ideal month to deal with property and real estate – avoid closing deals or making offers as there may be hidden problems or issues that only come to light after the purchase.

Best Days Overall: 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22, 30, 31

SAGITTARIUS

This is the time to make an impression on others; it is also a very good time to make new starts or to change direction. Your health and vitality are good, and this is a great month to start a new diet or to try out new diets or new health kicks, i.e. smoothies, a bit of exercise, kicking carbs for a week, no alcohol in May, etc. You may not want to stick with any particular new diet or health and fitness regime you start now, but the important thing is for you to try out new lifestyles and see how they make you feel – in a few months you may decide to come back to one of them.

Why it’s important to try different diets or exercise regimes is that one may just be the solution to a health/physical issue you are having, and you can turn your life about by discovering it.

You are very spontaneous in May and may on impulse do something that will actually create an opportunity for you; something you would not have expected. Be observant in May and take note of what people say and the new people you meet as opportunities for both romance, business ventures, and new friends are everywhere.

This is a very positive month for those who need to make public appearances: you may have to give a talk, do an interview, a presentation or a performance; you can give a very good account of yourself, but that does not mean you can wing it, you must be well-prepared and have all bases covered.

Mercury is retrograde until 22nd and so make sure you complete the bulk of work to do with communications and writing after that date as events in your life will be unpredictable, and you may not have as much time to complete admin tasks/assignments as you thought. Complete on important contracts after 22 May.

Sagittarius Love Horoscope
This is a good month for love as you are self-assured and confident, and thus able to express yourself and your needs in a positive way. Hit problems on the head by speaking about anything that is niggling immediately and getting it out the way – but read the next paragraph first.

There is a slight inclination to make too much of insignificant things in May – get things into proportion, and if you do raise an issue, make sure that it is important to you rather than merely a minor passing irritation. You are not always seeing things for what they are in May, and you may also misconstrue something fairly innocuous – think first and then speak up.

Single Sagittarians must be cautious as someone who seems wonderful in May may not be all that. Your perceptions right now tend to swing from too positive to too negative and back again and so judgments on people and relationship issues right now are impaired.

Love relationships can be erratic partly due to your fluctuating perceptions, but also due to a general state of upheaval in your love life due to workload, business trips and hectic lifestyles.
Communication can still be very good if you keep perspective. This is not a cosy romantic time, but there may be spontaneous sex.

Sagittarius Career Horoscope
A very good time to be pioneering and to do something totally different – this may be a new role at work, a new way to advertise your business or market yourself. You may also try a new software that can speed up your work or a new technique. You are very enterprising and ready to seize opportunities; if you are interviewing for new jobs, then this is a wonderful time as you are coming across as confident and capable and can give a good account of yourself.

If you are awaiting a job acceptance letter, or indeed any other important correspondence until the 22nd of May, check the post carefully and follow up immediately if you do not receive it as postal and communication problems are common with Mercury retrograde.

This is not the best time for teamwork as you have a strong desire to lead and to follow through on your ideas. It will be an effort for you to accommodate other people’s ideas, but you must try and come across as cooperative.

In business, take a closer look at anyone you deal with, i.e. partners or other close working relationships and make sure your assumptions about them are correct. What are you or they taking for granted about this relationship – how can a frank discussion iron this out? Fixing problems now can lead to stronger, more effective relationships; all said and done.

In work, good fences make good neighbours – know your boundaries and make sure others know theirs.

Best Days Overall: 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22, 30, 31

SCORPIO

You are in a creative and innovative mood – you welcome new ideas and can be quick to change your mind about things as new information comes to light. This is not the time to be stuck in your ways as events will challenge you to defend your views and move with the times. Some may find you erratic as you may appear to be chopping and changing between this thing, and that. It is certainly a month of fast-paced activity, and you will not have much time to relax.

Scorpios love to broach taboo subjects, and you may use in May to bring up some truths that everyone else is steering clear of – you may stir up controversy by saying what others are thinking. My advice is to think about whether you can handle the heat before you turn it up – it may be worth it in the long run, but do make a calculated choice before wading in on any controversial topic.

This can be an irritating month when people seem to get in your way for no good reason, creating what you see as unnecessary problems. It will mainly be people in bureaucratic positions or in the civil service who cause you trouble – try and be diplomatic, but keep the pressure on.

This is not a month for self-discipline, and so if you are on a diet or training for something, make allowances and cut back in April, so you don’t feel too bad. Do not leave yourself with too many deadlines for May as it will be hard to muster up the determination and concentration levels to achieve what you need to do. This is a great month for errands, communicating, learning new things and local travel.

There will be many social engagements, i.e. parties and other celebrations, and this will put you into a fun-loving, carefree frame of mind.

Scorpio Love Horoscope
Your needs in your relationship are changing, but is your partner keeping up? You and your loved one’s needs may be at odds in May, and it can be hard to strike a balancing act.

Emotions can run high in May, and it may not be easy for you to see his/her point of view – you may be accused of not being sensitive enough. It is likely that you will say something that seems obvious to you, but is perceived as being very hurtful to the other person. This can be the problem: what you see as hurtful is not what your partner sees as hurtful/insulting and vice versa. This can mean that passions become inflamed over things that you each say without meaning to be taken as badly as they are. Respect runs both ways: you demand it, and you must give it. However, it is not that simple as your definitions of respect are very different – this is where you need to listen more and make an effort to understand what hurt your loved one and how they interpret respect.

Do not go overboard giving your partner what they do not want – sometimes what you enjoy giving is not what your partner enjoys receiving. It boils down to understanding each other’s needs better and being willing to accommodate them. You are highly aware of psychic undercurrents in the relationship right now, and that can make you suspicious; please keep things in proportion.

Single Scorpio are very idealistic in love and may be prepared to make sacrifices for a partner whom they have only known a short time – do not let your heart run away totally unrestrained, allow your head a say.
All relationships can be rather extreme right now – swinging from love to hate and back again, but there certainly is passion and fire.

Scorpio Career Horoscope
Scorpios work best where they are emotionally involved in the job. In jobs where this is the case, you can work tirelessly and almost obsessively to achieve results in May 2016. Your work is also very personal to you, and you will defend your ideas and your projects pugnaciously.
Artistically, Scorpios can produce work of great drama and flair this May. Those who write books, articles, columns, etc. may aim to be shocking and provocative in what they say to get people talking. An excellent month for movie makers, playwrights and writers of fiction.

It is a very effective month for those in politics or speech writing where mass communication of ideas and the ability to rouse an audience is important – you have the power to use words to manipulate and engender a response. Scorpio bankers, stockbrokers, investors and those who handle others’ money must be very cautious in May 2016 – do not take risks.

A lack of objectivity and a tendency to be emotionally involved to too great a degree can impair your judgment, and you must try and be more detached and listen to advice in May.

Both women and men can use sexual tactics to gain an advantage or make an impression at work – use this by all means, but do keep control as it can be a tactic with a downside.

Best Days Overall: 3, 4, 12, 13, 21, 22, 30, 31

TAURUS

The first part of May is filled with positive energy, ideas and motivation. Your confidence will get a boost, and you will feel able to tackle things in terms of new initiative and projects.

It is ideal to pack in anything important after the 22nd of May when Mercury turns direct: generally speaking, this is a time of confusion and misunderstandings, where plans to do with travel, contracts and communications can go haywire for no good reason.

You will tend to get quite a bit done after the 22nd as you are inspired and more interested than usual, and your pace is really quick – you’ll be amazed at how quickly things get done.

Do take care not to overdo things and curb any tendency to exaggerate or promise more than you can deliver. Be careful that you are not overcharged for anything; check carefully to see that what you do buy matches specifications. Irritability and impatience can be a problem in the month; try and remember how well the first part went, and remember that even if there are hitches after the 22nd the average is still great.

Taurus Love Horoscope
In relationships, you will not like to be put on the spot or coerced into making decisions you are not ready for. You can be rather evasive in May and will strongly resist being bossed around or controlled. You are looking for growth and evolvement within the relationship, and where your partner is too set in his ways or too staid in his approach there will be problems. You are in a very outgoing phase of life where you welcome novelty; if your partner is happy to embrace this, then all the better for your relationship. If your partner is agro to your freedom loving, adventure seeking bent then you will drift apart (not necessarily permanently) in May 2016. You are impatient with routine and with pettiness; you want to reject all those trivial aspects of day-to-day life and see a bigger, more promising picture.

This is such a great year for Taureans moving forward, accepting that some problems cannot be solved, only outgrown, and the major stumbling block can be a partner who is still immersed in the very problems and trivialities you want to leave behind.

Another excellent month for single Taurus to experience new people for fun and love, but without the pressure of commitment.

Taurus Career Horoscope
A great time to find new clients and customers and to sell more products or services. Also a favourable time to deal with legal issues. The first part of the month especially is not good for signing contracts, buying or selling, international trade as well as putting forward ideas and proposals. If you need to sell yourself i.e. at an audition or interview, any time after the middle of the month is great.

Travelling for business is also best done after the 22nd when Mercury turns direct.

Delay signing important documents after the 22nd and do not make any strategic plans as you may make them in haste without the full facts.

You are adept at handling practical issues in May 2016; however, you are far more focused on the big picture and smaller details are an annoyance.

You will find multi-tasking frustrating as you will working with people. It is ideal for you to work at your own pace (which is quite fast) and alone in May 2016. You are far more effective when working on a challenging project, anything mundane or meaningless will be a waste of the energy and ideas you have right now.

Best Days Overall: 8, 9, 16, 17, 25, 26, 27

VIRGO

There is a lot of nervous tension in May. You are irritable and find delays very frustrating. It can be hard to avoid being rubbed up the wrong way by people and especially the way they choose to communicate. Choose your words carefully and delay decisions if you can, as you may make an inappropriate choice in haste. Be careful of what you commit to by email or social media as once things are out there, it can be hard to get them back.

It is a busy time for admin, i.e. forms to fill in, correspondence to take care of, contracts to draw up and buying and selling, but it will not necessarily go smoothly as Mercury is retrograde, so best to get things finalized before 22nd.

Others may try to stir up controversy with you, do not rise to provocation – the calmer you remain, the better for you and your own purposes.

It is very important to remain flexible in your thinking and also within your routine as in May is highly unpredictable, and facts or circumstances will change quickly and with little notice.

Virgo Love Horoscope
Although, as an earth sign, Virgos find physicality in a relationship very important, Virgos also crave intellectual stimulation and talking and exchanging ideas is vital to the life of the relationship. This is the time where the friendship part of your marriage/relationship is very important. You need to rediscover that bond of mutual interest and reignite conversation and chat within the marriage. How much time do you spend talking, how much time do you spend doing things together? May is great to get involved socially together, either with friends or doing something you both find enjoyable and fulfilling.

Doing activities together is a great way to renew relationships and get them back on track – when you drift apart that communication breaks down further and further, but when you get involved in things together, the intellectual side of the relationship will get going again, and this is fundamental to love and the health of your relationships.

Single Virgo will seek a new partner who is an intellectual and social equal – which is why meeting new potential lovers via your friends or interest groups is the best way to find a good match right now.

Virgo Career Horoscope
Money is not a huge issue to Virgo; yes of course, without it what can we do? But in terms of career, Virgos like to feel as if they are making a difference and doing something constructive for either humanity or the environment. This motivation is very strong in Virgo in May and is why Virgo can excel in careers like nursing, medicine, research, teaching or healing. You have an extra special ability to diagnose or find appropriate solutions to complex and baffling problems. Your ability to see to the heart of the matter and apply such commitment to what you do is inspiring, even in difficult situations.

An excellent month for Virgos, who work with their hands for either healing i.e. physio, massage or osteopathy or perhaps something like jewellery making or crafting.

Another feature in May is putting in the hours, not for any direct benefit, but because you have the belief in what you are doing. Belief is a strong driver for your actions in May 2016, both at home and work. You may also stick up for the underdog or give a voice to someone who has none.

Best Days Overall: 8, 9, 16, 17, 25, 26, 27

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