ARIES (March 21-April 20):
Mind your money, Aries! Patience brings best results on May 3rd as Mars is activated by the Moon in your sign! Home improvement projects call in early May, but pacing pays. Fortunately, the Sun & Venus in your financial sector until mid-month bring numerous opportunities your way. May 5th’s New Moon encourages a new investment direction. May 19th’s Full Moon advises you to clarify both intimate and financial relationships.

TAURUS (April 21-May 21):
Birthday gifts continue your way, Taurus! Use May 5th’s New Moon in your sign to set up those new projects & plans. The Sun in your sign now bestows confidence and charisma. On May 9th, Mars starts a 7.5-week period of heightened productivity & passion. Fortunately, the “love & money” planet Venus graces your sign until May 24th. Make some love and some money, honey!

GEMINI (May 22-June 21):
Talk it up, Gemini! On May 2nd, your ruling planet Mercury extends its standard 3-week transit to a 2.5-month passage through your sign! You’ve got plenty to say and many decisions to be made. Early May’s Neptune/Node contact advises you to add inspiration & intuition to all that logic. Major decisions are best before Mercury begins a 3.5-week retrograde on May 26th. Otherwise, watch the fine print. Think twice before you speak!

CANCER: (June 22–July 23):
Finish strong, Cancer! Powerful Mars, planet of productivity & passion, is in your sign until May 8th. As your career ruler, it’s now time to do what it takes to make those big advances in career. Good will and good relations are essential, however, with Mars also in the reputation sector of your chart. May 9th also finds Mars starting a 7.5-week period of increased financial initiative. Bank on it!

LEO: (July 24–Aug. 23):
Listen, Leo! Heed intuition as early May finds Neptune and the North Node aligned in your relationship sphere. May 5th’s New Moon encourages you to take a new direction in social and professional life. On May 9th, passionate & productive Mars begins a 7.5-week rendezvous with your sign. Venus at the top of your chart until May 24th enhances social & professional life. Get out there, Leo! It’s time to shine!

VIRGO: (Aug. 24–Sept. 23):
Slow and steady, Virgo! Saturn continues its militaristic campaign to streamline and upgrade your life. New educational, travel, or publishing opportunities are encouraged as the May 5th New Moon favors your sign. Your ruling planet Mercury also emphasizes professional communications & business ideas until early July. Major decisions are best made before Mercury begins a 3.5-week retrograde on May 24th. Saturn contacts on May 3rd, 22nd, and 26th lend and organizational and practical assist.

LIBRA: (Sept. 24–Oct. 23):
Get it done, Libra! The luxury of time just got more valuable. Dynamic Mars pushes you to new heights of professional achievement until May 9th. Do what it takes to meet your schedules and accomplish your plans. May 9th also finds Jupiter slowing down to review expansive efforts in your domestic sphere. Put finishing touches on those financial matters during May 19th’s Full Moon.

SCORPIO: (Oct. 24–Nov. 22):
Sanctuary. A place of rest and restoration is vital, Scorpio, as early May finds Neptune & the North Node aligned in your domestic sphere. New personal & professional partnership options also arrive with May 5th’s New Moon in your relationship sphere. On May 9th Mars begins a 7.5-week energizing of your career. Be assertive but don’t let a short-fuse siphon your power reserves. Financial decisions of May 18th-20th require research & care with Neptune on the scene. Be aware.

SAGITTARIUS: (Nov. 23–Dec. 21):
Healthy as a horse, Sag? Make minor adjustments that will improve both your personal vitality and efficiency on the job. Communications, both personal and professional, are emphasized starting May 2nd as Mercury begins a lengthy 2.5-month transit of your partnership sphere. Saturn contacts on May 3rd, 22nd, and 26th can bring important commitments & decisions. Be practical. Consider the long-term.

CAPRICORN: (Dec. 22–Jan. 20):
Rush to judgment, Capricorn? Patience pays in partnerships as early May finds Mars careening through your relationships sphere. New or renewed romantic & artistic options arise as May 5th’s New Moon favors your sign. On May 9th, Jupiter signals that it’s time to slow down and make a valuable review of your big projects & plans. Saturn simultaneously assists with a production schedule. Make haste slowly.

AQUARIUS: (Jan. 21–Feb. 19):
Visionary impulses are now strong, Aquarius! Spiritual attunement & artistic inspiration arise as early May finds Neptune and the North Node aligned in your sign! On May 9th, however, blockbuster Mars begins a 7.5-week period of increased productivity & passion. Neptune influences on May 14th and 18th-20th are strong on inspiration, but require a practical application & review. Believe it, but see it!

PISCES: (Feb. 20–March 20):
Taking some time, Pisces, in the tide pool? Home and family have your attention starting May 2nd as Mercury begins a uniquely long 2.5-month passage through your domestic sphere. Communications with family and home-related projects are emphasized. Saturn contacts on May 3rd, 22nd, and 26th bring a practicality and reality check. Stay focused & committed. Be sure your short-term progress contributes to long-term goals.