Friday May 19, 2006

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Friends provide valuable input and while you may not take advice on board immediately, you will make sense of it later. Just be careful not to allow emotion or bias to influence the decisions you ultimately make.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Avoid promising more than you can deliver regardless of pressure coming your way from others. Work steadily at your own tempo and make choices that have been rationally assessed, perhaps in consultation with a specialist.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
A surprise about turn in a personal relationship may help boost your ego or mood. And if you have fallen into a rut recently, the compatible planetary energy could help you find ways to vary your routine.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You may be reluctant to express your emotions, yet will expect others to speak from the heart. Give and take is a vital factor for healthy relationships and the setting of double standards will only raise barriers.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Rather than setting unrealistic goals or insisting on all your own way, adopt a more relaxed attitude to life. The energy is fairly light-hearted and you will fare better if you live only in the moment.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Keep the big picture in mind rather than concentrating on the trivial aspects of a plan. You may find it difficult to work or interact with certain people and it may be better to play a lone hand.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
If your ego has taken a mauling lately or you have fallen from someone's good graces, anticipate an upturn in events. The energy provides greater clarity in situations, as well a much-needed confidence boost.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Rather than taking an aggressive stand on a particular subject it may be in your best interests to backpedal. Even if you win a minor battle, there is no guarantee you will be the long-term victor.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22) A chance encounter or unexpected offer may have a significant impact on your life. Look below the surface and you will see that seemingly ordinary events could actually be important turning points for you and your family.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
A shift of emphasis to the material sector means there could be talk about money, your creature comforts or intimate relationships. The key is to balance indulgence with common sense and act reasonably towards loved ones.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
One of your relationships may be strained, but this is not a good time to confront someone you care about. The lunar energy makes situations more sensitive and implies you could say or do the wrong thing.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
With Moon in impartial Aquarius you may be more prepared than usual to give others the benefit of the doubt or a second chance. However, you could also be inclined to gloss over important life issues.

YOUR DAY
At best the Moon in Aquarius promotes fairness. At worst it prompts people to take the moral high ground and discount differing points of view. Keep a civil tongue today and try to accept that not everyone thinks alike or places high importance on social issues. There is room for everyone.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Progress may be faster than anticipated and you will have to make a choice about where to direct your energies next. A sense of adventure may encourage you to experiment or cross boundaries you normally would be afraid to traverse. Inject fun into your relationships.