SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2024

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last

MAY 5 – MAY 11, 2024

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put a skip in your step on the 5th and 6th and be proactive. Your reputation will depend on your ability to finish what you start and to do so with kindness and consideration. Go above and beyond what’s asked of you and avoid criticism. Put more emphasis on money matters on the 7th and 8th, and you’ll figure out how to achieve financial growth instead of letting it dwindle. Look at long-term investments that help you build equity. Learn from past mistakes. Speak from the heart on the 9th and 10th. Honesty is the best way to avoid trouble. A commitment will lead to peace of mind. Don’t allow anger or jealousy to sprout on the 11th. Keep an open mind and a positive attitude.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Reflect, consider your options, and create a plan on the 5th and 6th to mark new beginnings. Change that impacts your personal life and encourages more excellent stability will raise your profile and hope for a better future. Momentum will build on the 7th and 8th, giving you the green light to head in a direction that offers opportunity and variety. Take the initiative and discover what’s possible. A unique path forward will become a welcome learning experience—Fact-check on the 9th and 10th. Don’t rely on what others tell you; oversee every decision that can influence your emotional and financial well-being. Don’t let anger slow you down on the 11th. Put your energy where it counts, and be the one to make a difference.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Look, discover, and find your people on the 5th and 6th. Recognize who you can trust and who is trying to exploit you. Use your intuition and intelligence to decide what’s best for you. Don’t reveal personal information or leave sensitive information out in the open. Pay attention on the 7th and 8th. Gather all the facts before you make a move or change that can affect your reputation or position. Surround yourself with trustworthy people you can rely on to get things done. Don’t be fooled by emotional blackmail on the 9th and 10th. Ask questions and make inquiries that put your mind at ease. Pay attention on the 10th and refuse to let anyone push you into something questionable. Protect your heart and your integrity.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): You’ll gain insight into how someone feels about you on the 5th and 6th. Only retort once you decipher the repercussions. Instead, put your time and effort into something meaningful and be the one to make a positive difference. Learn from experience, and you’ll reach your goal. Formulate a plan that will make a difference in your community, home, or workplace on the 7th and 8th, and you will rise to the top and gain clout amongst your tribe. Romance and personal growth are favored. Be careful who you share with on the 9th and 10th. Someone will find it challenging to keep a secret. Emotions will surface on the 11th if you disagree with someone close to you. Less talk and more action are in your best interest.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Participate in events that offer mental stimulation, knowledge, and experience on the 5th and 6th, and you’ll make connections that feed your curiosity and point you in a direction that offers personal growth and research. Don’t pressure others on the 7th and 8th or let anyone take over or push you in a direction that doesn’t suit your needs. Apply discipline to spare you from overreacting, spending, and indulgent behavior. Listen on the 9th and 10th, but refuse to let anyone talk you into something you cannot afford or won’t play in your favor long-term. Redirect your energy into learning and doing whatever offers the best outcome. Don’t let anger take over on the 11th when positive action will lead to a better result.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Absorb information on the 5th and 6th. Adjust your lifestyle to fit the changes happening around you. Embrace the opportunity and initiate plans that include people, places, and pastimes that encourage growth and personal happiness. Romance is in the stars. Update your appearance, and compliments will follow. You’ll bet the boost you need on the 7th and 8th to give you the confidence and momentum to target what you want and turn your dreams into a reality. Positive action will result in stabilization and greater security. Someone will offer misleading information on the 9th and 10th. When in doubt, go directly to the source and dismiss harmful interference. Test the water on the 11th and prepare to dive into something that excites you. A romantic gesture looks promising.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Act on the 5th and 6th, and you’ll get the backup to help turn your plans into something substantial. Your ability to build enthusiasm in others and to motivate others to do the work for you will pay off and put you in a leadership position. Please pay attention to financial, legal, and medical issues on the 7th and 8th. Taking on too much or leveraging to cover your costs will only bode well in the short term. Proceed with caution, discipline, and a doable plan. Don’t trick yourself into believing something that isn’t likely on the 9th and 10th. Dissect, research, and adjust your thoughts and intentions to fit your lifestyle and financial situation. Refuse to let anger be your motivation on the 11th when finishing what you start is necessary.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Reinforce your position on the 5th and 6th to control uncertain situations. Be aware of signs of being taken advantage of or allow anyone to outmaneuver you. Stay on top of situations until you see the end in sight. Partnerships are on the rise on the 7th and 8th. Participate in events allowing you to network and interact with those with as much to offer as you. Share your insight, and you’ll draw a crowd.

Regarding financial or legal input, someone will rain on your parade on the 9th and 10th. Do your due diligence before you share too much information. Emotional and financial manipulation is apparent. You’ll gain knowledge and insight into what others think and are willing to do on the 11th. Choose your players carefully.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Join in, have fun, meet new people on the 5th and 6th. The conversations you have will spark your imagination and trigger you to research something that can be of help regarding lifestyle, educational pursuits, and emotional situations you face. A work issue will require your undivided attention on the 7th and 8th. Call on your emotions to help you interact with sensitivity, and you’ll gain momentum and favors from those with something positive to offer. A domestic change on the 9th and 10th will be convoluted. Refuse to get sucked into someone’s lack of perspective and false information. Get your facts straight and speak your mind. Stabilize your financial, medical, or contractual matters on the 11th before you run out of time. A lapse will be costly.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Handle domestic matters carefully on the 5th and 6th. An argument will arise if you are demanding or unwilling to compromise. Listen carefully, and you’ll discover how to please others and get what you want simultaneously. Kindness and understanding are necessary. Line up a schedule on the 7th and 8th that keeps you busy, in the know, and ready to take charge of something that excites you. Love, romance, and personal growth and gain are favored. Uncertainty regarding a colleague, friend, or family member needs addressing on the 9th and 10th. Only decide what’s next once you verify the facts. Take time out on the 11th to rejuvenate. Assess how you feel and what you can do to blow off steam and make yourself happy.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Consider your expectations on the 5th and 6th and how you plan to achieve your goals. Educate yourself by signing up for informative events or utilize your research skills to accommodate your options and forge ahead. You’ll face opposition on the 7th and 8th if you choose to make a change prematurely. Gather facts, put a plan in place, and leave nothing to chance. Look for a unique way to stretch your finances or lower your overhead to cover your costs. Keep your feelings to yourself on the 9th and 10th. Observe how others treat you and distance yourself from anyone who tries to put you in a compromising position. A domestic change on the 11th may be unnerving, but in hindsight, it will be a blessing in disguise.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Avoid emotional spending on the 5th and 6th. Put more time and effort into getting fit, having a proper diet, and saving money, and you’ll feel good about your progress. Connect with people on the 7th and 8th who set a good example and encourage positive lifestyle changes that buy you the freedom to do the things you enjoy. Attend a reunion, take a short trip, or explore new ways to use your skills to get ahead. Someone you least expect will make you rethink your domestic goals on the 9th and 10th. Use common sense and make a financial maneuver that gives you the leverage you need to improve your life. Put your energy where it counts on the 11th and adjust your surroundings to meet your needs.

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