Horoscopes: Monday, May 11

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Analysis is your specialty today. Mercury the
auditor triggers attention to detail and you
assess each situation before expressing an
opinion or making a promise. Getting back to
basics helps you achieve desired results.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
The relationship planet Venus heightens your
preservation instincts. You are adept at
feigning false bravado so that no one can exploit
your fears. Where possible, interact with people
who have no axe to grind.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You balance self-rule with reliance on others.
Mars in the zone of cooperation is an indicator
that group action brings the best results, while
stand-alone Saturn encourages independence
whenever appropriate.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Energy is stirred in the status sector. Because
appearances count, you spend more time trying to
impress people than pleasing yourself. Success
is highly likely but it could come at a personal
cost.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Gentle Venus bestows the gift of empathy on you.
Others lean on you for support and sustenance yet
you manage to nurture yourself at the same time.
The balance between care and indulgence is
perfect.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Wide-eyed innocence works to some extent. Others
believe you are naïve in certain situations but
not totally clueless about life. Pick your
moments carefully when looking for sympathy or
seeking a loved one's approval.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
You are both rebel and diplomat. Mars provides
the audacity needed to challenge authority while
lunar energy moderates your tone and approach.
Somehow you slip under the radar and get your own
way.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
You silence self-talk and keep yourself active.
Opportunities are lost when you allow doubt to
creep in but confidence is boosted by personal
achievement. Practice makes perfect during this
potentially rewarding period.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
Your yin and yang are perfectly in tune. Female
energy from Moon in your sign feeds emotional
needs, while macho Mars provides the mental and
physical toughness required to achieve your aims.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Your say-so carries weight today. You lead the
pack when decisions need to be made and play the
role of mentor to less-informed associates.
Although not entirely comfortable in the
spotlight, you enjoy positive feedback.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
A salutary lesson from the recent past is put to
good use. Rather than jumping into a situation
you take a more cautious approach and closely
follow protocol. Be open to input from others.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Domestic decisions are made in consultation with
family members. This means keeping a lid on your
emotions and using logic to back up your own
arguments. Tough situations call for hard-nosed
measures.

YOUR DAY
With the Moon in Aries, courage is seen as a
virtue. People are bold but not brash and more
inclined to speak the truth than weave a web of
lies. Working alone is a sensible choice.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You negotiate the passage between old and new.
With the value of time on your side, decisions
can be well thought out and made after lengthy
deliberations. Moving on is a natural
progression.