Astro Weekly

SUNDAY, MAY 17, 2026

ASTRO ADVICE WEEKLY by Eugenia Last

May 17 – 23, 2026

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Put yourself out there on the 17th and 18th. Express your thoughts and concerns, and make adjustments that back your feelings. Look on the bright side of life and expand your interests. Be the voice for those who cannot speak for themselves. Slow down on the 19th and 20th. Give yourself a chance to digest what’s happening and decipher what you want to do. Cap the time and money you are willing to invest to ensure you can meet your demands. Participate, compete, test your skills and challenge yourself on the 21st and 22nd, and you will change how others perceive you. Give your all and get the returns you desire. Change only what’s feasible on the 23rd. An emotional decision or move will end up costing you personally and financially.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Channel your energy into kind gestures, self-improvement and participating in something that requires your physical input to bring about positive change on the 17th and 18th. Reconfigure your space to encourage comfort and convenience on the 19th and 20th. How you arrange your life will determine the outcome and set the stage for new possibilities. Don’t let the small annoyances get to you on the 21st and 22nd. You owe it to yourself to shut out what isn’t working for you and turn your attention toward the people, situations and things you enjoy doing. Serious conversations will offer solutions and give you hope for a brighter future. Take a pause on the 23rd to recap what you’ve accomplished. You are closer to your goal than you realize.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Change begins with you on the 17th and 18th. Stand up and be counted. Turn your dreams into a reality, but first do the necessary legwork and go through the proper channels to ensure success. Be a good listener on the 19th and 20th. Take notes, ask questions and look for less invasive alternatives. Show compassion, kick in and help, and be part of the solution. Gather momentum on the 21st and 22nd. How or whoever you offer to assist will teach you something of value. Don’t believe everything you hear. Do your research and focus on what’s possible. Budget wisely and avoid scams. Sit tight on the 23rd. You may crave change, but stability is what you need. Make the most cost-efficient adjustment and move on.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): Keep your secrets and your plans to yourself on the 17th and 18th. If you act in haste or share too much, you’ll give someone an opportunity to take advantage of you. Trust your instincts, not what others lead you to believe. Be careful what you wish for on the 19th and 20th. Keep your plans simple and within budget and capabilities. Offering something you cannot deliver will be met with opposition and accountability. Take care of your personal needs on the 21st and 22nd. A brunch with friends, a day at the spa or learning something new and exciting will be uplifting. Participate, volunteer and reach out to help someone in need on the 23rd, and the rewards will be greater than anticipated. Romance is on the rise.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Offer your help on the 17th and 18th. Volunteering your time and skills or donating cash will make a difference. Take time to think about situations, your intentions and how you want to proceed before you make a move on the 19th and 20th. Taking the time to map out a solid plan will make a difference to the outcome. Get the lowdown regarding what’s possible, and find out what rules or regulations you must abide by. Step up and act on the 21st and 22nd. Make your intentions crystal clear, and you’ll drum up support that will help bring about positive change. Don’t hesitate to press others to pitch in and help. Don’t offer to pay for others on the 23rd, or someone will take advantage of your generosity.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Look at every angle on the 17th and 18th before taking on someone who can make you look bad or challenge your position, reputation or prospects. Expanding your awareness on the 19th and 20th will reveal all the variables that can unravel should you divulge too much information or exaggerate a situation. Proceed with caution. Focus on finishing what you start on the 21st and 22nd. You’ll save time and money if you make efficiency your focus. Let your gestures speak for you to avoid falling behind. Silence is golden when you outperform everyone else in the room. Jealousy will rear its ugly head on the 23rd if you outmaneuver those who try to compete with you. Be gracious and humble, but don’t deny yourself the spotlight.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do what’s necessary on the 17th and 18th; keep your plans simple, affordable and slick. The outcome will be impressive and lead to unexpected opportunities. A move or partnership looks promising. On the 19th and 20th, use your connections and your intelligence to avoid taking on too much or promising the impossible. Trying to impress someone using exaggerated speculations will backfire. Stick to the facts and figures. Let your intuition and emotions lead the way on the 21st and 22nd. Adjust your resume, home environment or how you present your skills to serve greater purposes. Be observant on the 23rd, and you’ll get a better understanding of what’s possible. Don’t neglect health or relationship issues. Talk to experts. Being up front and honest will clear up uncertainty.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Be truthful with yourself and those you deal with on the 17th and 18th when dealing with money, health or legalities. Do your research and take a physical and intellectual approach to resolve unfinished business. You’ll gain momentum on the 19th and 20th if you confront people who can shed light on a situation you face. Make your presence a testament to your belief in yourself and what you are trying to achieve. Emotions and making the right choice will clash on the 21st and 22nd. Be careful and choose your words wisely and your actions with care. Commit only to what’s possible. Update your appearance on the 23rd, and it will boost your confidence. Say no to expensive entertainment or physical challenges that put you at risk.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ll be drawn to someone or something that you find entertaining on the 17th and 18th. A last-minute change will turn out better than you anticipate. Focus on having fun, socializing and pursuing love and romance. Don’t let anger and frustration take over on the 19th and 20th, when your energy will serve you best if you learn something new or initiate changes at home that make you feel more at ease or in control. You’ll gain interest in what you are doing on the 21st and 22nd if you research and configure how you want to move forward. You’ll gain momentum if you present your dreams passionately. Relationships will suffer on the 23rd if you aren’t honest regarding your intentions. Truth is more important than sparing feelings.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Make home, family and love your focus on the 17th and 18th. Share good times, make memories and reveal how much you care. Participate in social events or a competitive challenge that gets you moving on the 19th and 20th. You’ll gain insight into what stimulates your imagination and what you want out of life. Live, love and laugh. You may want to look at your investments, health issues or time-sensitive contracts on the 21st and 22nd before you go on a shopping spree or extravaganza that can take its toll on you. Make security and stability your mission. Take a moment on the 23rd to assess your situation before you let someone talk you into something you don’t have the time, money or patience to pursue.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Be careful when dealing with money matters on the 17th and 18th. Ask questions and budget wisely to ensure you don’t take on more than you can handle financially. Check out the job market, set up interviews and get ready to make life-changing moves on the 19th and 20th. Someone you encounter while in the process of pushing forward will impress you. Don’t miss an opportunity to ask for their number. Things are looking up on the 21st and 22nd. Follow your heart, explore the possibilities and use your wit and intelligence to dazzle those you meet along the way. Put your energy into what excites you most on the 23rd. Changing your living space will offer insight into what’s possible and how to move forward. A relationship looks inviting.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Take a step back and observe on the 17th and 18th. What you discover regarding people you know or live with will help you make personal changes to protect yourself from negativity or emotional manipulation. Distance yourself from unsavory conversations, and focus on how you look and feel on the 19th and 20th. Social events will help you expand your circle of friends and offer insight into something you enjoy doing. On the 21st and 22nd, use your knowledge and experience to network and impress someone who can help you get ahead. Pick up skills that boost your qualifications and your resume. You may need an outlet on the 23rd, but be careful with whom you share personal information. Someone will misinterpret your words if you aren’t precise.

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