Your May Horoscope

This is your time to shine and make your own distinctive impact. You will realise that simply believing in your own strengths makes you more popular, just when you need it most of all. From the 11th you will have a fresh take on old ideas, and it is clear you need to make new plans and stick with those. By the 21st you will gain so much by having the courage to probe new ground, which also involves being prepared to stand up and be counted. Just watch out for the dangers of overthinking every minute detail. You’ll discover how an unplanned heart-to-heart can contribute to inspirational plans for the long-term future. It’s clear that you are capable of real dynamism, although rushing some things may well mean re-visiting and re-doing them later.

Early May proves ideal for mulling over the future, and for reflecting on any plans you have kept to yourself. By midmonth you will know how to go about achieving what matters most. New developments will give you the confidence to show someone how you feel. The key to your success will be having clear and focused objectives, so try to avoid any Gemini temptation to spread yourself too thinly. Directing your energies leads to a spectacular breakthrough, which will take some people – including you – by surprise. From the 22nd you should feel on top of your game but keep an eye out for another person’s unreliability. Around the 27th grab the chance to make a fresh start, as this same set of circumstances may not reoccur for a while.

During the first half of May your focus is on exploring what you really want from social and other networks. A little soul-searching will lead you towards exciting discoveries, and you will see that a new era is dawning when it comes to your innermost desires. From the 13th the pace will pick up socially, so don’t underestimate the relevance of a last-minute invitation from someone you hadn’t necessarily counted as a friend. The 22nd will be crunch time for some of your relationships, as the time has come to engage with some bigger, even philosophical, issues. All of this is a sign that fortunes are about to change. Now you will be able to make some quite momentous plans and reassess a whole range of personal decisions.

Meaningful encounters with other people will act as mirrors in which you see your own motivations reflected. By the 10th you will have learned a lot that helps you move forward. Handling all types of relationships effectively makes the world go round this May. An exotic newcomer will welcome you with open arms, and you’ll also realise you have friends in the least likely places. You are poised to make a fine impression at work too, so maximise the options on offer. After the 21st you will know which of your actions have had the most potent effect; meanwhile, listen out for any false information concerning an affair of the heart. If you stake your claim on your most prized goals, while ignoring silly gossip, you can only go from strength to strength.

This May your actions and decisions, especially more public ones, will have renewed impact. In all areas it is one of those times to show you mean business. By the 11th little stands in your way should you decide to pursue a favourite ambition. Meanwhile, a complex plot is unfolding with a knock-on effect on obvious goals as well as some more covert ones. Now it’s especially true to say that you will reap what you sew, and the rewards will come sooner than you expect. After the 23rd there will be cause for celebration, although dramatic scenes may develop between an enigmatic figure and someone close to your heart. The time will soon be right to start a new venture of your own, so other people’s issues cannot be allowed to faze you.

Exploring a whole range of bold ideas with friends or workmates will achieve great results this May. Looking towards the bigger picture is bound to place you in the strongest position. However, to achieve the outcome you would really like, try not to get bogged down in any potential Libra indecision. From the 22nd new plans may well involve travel or otherwise spreading your wings. It is time to make decisions concerning both career and personal life. You are poised to do what is most meaningful to you, and this presents dilemmas between the urge to follow your dreams, and more clear-cut practical options. Just be sure to spot a big break when it comes along, yet of course always beware of over-stretching yourself.

This month is ideal for getting to grips with how your loved ones feel, and how this influences your own choices. From the 10th it may be time to make your mind up about the direction a relationship should take, especially concerning your deeper needs. Meanwhile, after the 20th, shrewd financial tips could lead to a fresh beginning in other ways. It is wise to fully embrace change as and when it comes. Allow yourself to be inspired and place your hard-won Scorpio trust in some one-to-one connections. Just resist adding fuel to other people’s heated arguments. After the 26th you will be brimming with ideas and will be on track to find new solutions to old problems. Hidden treasures are waiting to be discovered.

Now you are especially likely to discover who your friends are and who you can count on. Your loved ones will also shed precious light on your own aspirations and even on some hidden motives. From the 12th you will be on track to make the most of a unique opportunity, and this may involve reassessing a relationship. You are also on the verge of making new and life-changing contacts. As an open-hearted Sagittarius, you naturally treat others with the generosity you would hope to receive in return. Just beware of the pitfalls of giving too much. After the 22nd confessing certain secrets will encourage someone else to share with you. Have no hesitation in setting high standards for others as well as for yourself. It really is time to reach for the stars.

Capricorn is credited with being able to move mountains when required. Now is one of those times. However, you must also be prepared to shift your routine in ways you might otherwise resist. The pay-offs will come in several areas of life. From the 12th keep your eye out for a stunning new opportunity; you are pretty much guaranteed to impress others if you seize it. Around the 20th be aware that passions could rise in an intimate liaison, perhaps making it too hot to handle. Soon enough you will discover what you and another person need to move forward yet be prepared for this to disrupt some of your best-laid plans. It is time to show how driven and flexible you can be, while making sure that someone else doesn’t feel sidelined.

From early in the month all signs suggest that it’s time to let your hair down and go for what excites you. It may seem as if life has become a real case of all work and no play, but now you can change all that. From the 5th it’s apparent that this goes much further than simply making fun arrangements; it’s mostly about maximising your creative approach to life, which inevitably involves experimentation and risk. After the 13th you’ll see how this can boost outcomes for you professionally as well as personally. Around the 23rd, if someone confronts you, be sure to channel your own strong feelings positively. The potential gains are huge. Change may be uncomfortable at times, but a little disruption now will reap its own rewards.

Your attention will be drawn to domestic life this May, which has all kinds of positive potential. It is time to address issues that have been on the to-do list for too long. This is not all about mundane practical tasks because it naturally entails resolving pivotal issues in some close relationships. From the 11th it will become apparent that someone has something up their sleeve, which perhaps they are willing to reveal now because of their renewed sense of security. After the 21st you will have startling clarity on your options for the future, with every chance of striking a balance between your own and other people’s wishes. Expect a few fiery exchanges but take care to steer well clear of using words as weapons.

In May you are perfectly placed to pursue schemes and dreams that have been on hold. A surprising piece of news, which hits home around the 12th, will need your attention and will benefit from discussion with a close ally. At the same time a cash-making idea could be more promising than you first imagine, so is worth pursuing despite anyone else’s resistance. After the 21st you, as well as those you trust, will need to handle new information which impacts on your material and emotional priorities. This requires true Aries leadership skills. It will be to your advantage to act and to stand your ground. You will succeed in style if you avoid the temptation to push any of your most loyal friends too far.