Horoscopes: Tuesday, May 19

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
Your abstract ideas are deemed brilliant or eccentric. Either way, lateral thinking allows greater choice and stirs interesting debate. You convince colleagues there is more than one way to answer questions and settle disputes.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
Taurus natives are tough and believe in telling the truth. You refuse to take a backward step and your actions today compel others speak openly as well. Problems are best resolved face to face.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You may be dealing with larger-than-life people but you manage to hold your own. There are no winners in competitive situations or fiery
debates but a break-even result is enough to satisfy you.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
Your fight or flight responses are beautifully timed. Spur-of-the-moment energy propels you forward and helps dispel doubt about your ability or intuition. Nine times out of ten results fall your way.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You understand the meaning behind someone's actions. Your gift of empathy is of comfort to others and encourages loved ones to bare their
souls. Most of the advice you offer is timely and wise.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
There may not be a pot of gold at rainbow's end but you remain optimistic about the immediate future. Helpful forces are at work and you feel strongly that there is something tangible to work towards.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
A little ingenuity helps you fit the pieces of a puzzle together. One by one solutions fall into place and you may be surprised by the speed of your success. Conventional wisdom does not work.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Events build towards an exciting conclusion. You can now look forward to a change of scene or outlook and pat yourself on the back for past
efforts. Scorpios believe nothing worthwhile in life comes easily.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
You commit on impulse and sometimes regret your actions. Mars, the driver of your urges, creates a battle within when it comes to matters of conscience. Unfortunately, first impressions are not always right.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
Recent constraints are cast off and you bring fresh ideas to the table. Greater freedom of thought, speech or movement enhances your vision for the future and helps improve relationships. Dare to be different.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Reckless tendencies can cause financial woes. Question whether you need to splurge on that extravagant purchase, but also be aware of budget
constraints in everyday spending. Natural ingenuity makes you more resourceful.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
Your powers are subtle but effective. Moon in your sign creates an air of authority and the influence you have on others is both positive and
personal. Relationships flourish when you act as leader.

YOUR DAY
There is a fine line between self-sacrifice and martyrdom. Always doing what others want is counter-productive, while balancing give and take keeps everyone happy. Learn to say no without compunction.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
You are idealistic and loyal to like-minded friends. Group causes hold the greatest appeal but helping individuals is also emotionally
gratifying in the year ahead. Keep energy in reserve for self-nurturing.