Horoscopes: Thursday, May 7

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You are susceptible to flattery and temptation. That's why keeping promises and sticking to routine requires greater self-discipline than usual. Try to make decisions with your head and not your heart today.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Ghosts of the past can be put to rest. You sense this a time for forgiveness and wisely keep your eye on future possibilities. An uncluttered mind and environment are essential for your well-being.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
Your analysis of situations is superior to most. Mercury the theorist reinforces your problem-solving ability and colleagues look to you for objective opinions. You give your time freely but limit emotional involvement.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
You shine when needed and loved. Co-dependent relationships flourish in this claustrophobic climate but the line between caring and controlling is easily crossed. Be aware of when to advance and retreat.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
Your ability to breeze through situations is envied by associates. You use cunning to jump hurdles and grit to gain advantage over the competition. It's okay to experiment but purloining ideas is prohibited.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
An aura of calmness settles around you. The mellow Moon creates an illusion of control and allows you to mask insecurities, fears and phobias. You have reason to be proud of your quiet-achiever status.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Emotions that have lain dormant rise to the surface. You feel free to express guilt, remorse, affection or sorrow and finally accept your part in past conflict. There is no turning back the clock.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
A shift in awareness prompts you to worry less and live more for the moment. Negative self-talk dissipates and your dark but droll sense of humour kicks in. You willingly move with the times.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You get wedged in a trap of your own making. The secret to avoid being caught in the crossfire is to duck before you become someone's target. Give your creativity free rein for a change.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Avoid issues that are deemed off limits. You have a nose for trouble and should use it wisely in the company of people who are poles apart. Prudence can be considered a virtue today.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
A surge of awareness alerts you to impending problems. A simple change of tactics or direction is all that is needed to avoid an inevitable collision. Flowery words win over the usual detractors.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Care and consideration keeps you in the good books. Observe the needs of friends and family, then offer help before it is asked for. Keep some energy in reserve for emergency situations.

YOUR DAY
People skirt around unpleasant subjects and refuse to engage in arguments. Polite energy is overlaid with a peaceful vibe and although debate is welcome, disputes are not. Hold your tongue today.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You cherish old memories but are also keen to make new ones. Opportunities may arise in the areas of work, travel, study or artistic pursuits and you must seize those which appeal the most.