HOROSCOPES:

MAY 2, 2018

MOON ALERT: We have the “all clear” to shop and do business. The moon is in Sagittarius.

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge ( 2015) shares your birthday today. You appear calm and relaxed. You value security and stability. You are hard- working, sensible and reliable. This year is a time of completions and taking inventory. Review past triumphs and failures as you finish this nine- year cycle. You will let go of people, jobs and places because you’re moving away from heavy burdens to something new and lighter!

Aries ( March 21- April 19): Your focus on money and possessions is strong. Don’t worry, because this is totally appropriate right now. Trust your moneymaking ideas. You might also have ambitious plans for spending money as well. ( How big a TV do you really need? Get real.)

Taurus ( April 20- May 20): You are empowered now with the sun in your sign, which means you can rejuvenate yourself. Do anything to boost your health and your confidence. And yes, this includes travel and learning something new because you want to expand your horizons!

Gemini ( May 21- June 20): With Venus in your sign now, this is an excellent time to shop for wardrobe goodies. However, caution about disputes regarding shared property, debt, taxes and insurance. Save some of your money!

Cancer ( June 21- July 22): Enjoy this time of increased popularity for your sign. You might be elected to a prominent position in a club or an organization. Because your interaction with others will benefit you, do be sociable. Enjoy schmoozing with others. Let others help you.

Leo ( July 23- Aug. 22): This is a strong day to promote your agenda. Go after what you want! Demand the advantage. After all, the sun is at the top of your chart, smiling down on you and casting you in a flattering light. This means others are impressed with you. Use this to your advantage!

Virgo ( Aug. 23- Sept. 22): You’re in a playful mood. Bosses and VIPs admire you. You’re also in a positive frame of mind, which is why you should follow your urge to travel and explore more of the world around you. Similarly, you will be turned on by taking a course or getting further education.

Libra ( Sept. 23- Oct. 22): Although you want to travel for pleasure, you cannot ignore your focus on shared property, taxes, debt and inheritances. Be patient with family members because Mars indicates some tension on the home front. Easy does it.

Scorpio ( Oct. 23- Nov. 21): Get more rest. The good news is that right now you can benefit from the wealth and resources of others. Yes, gifts and goodies can come your way! People will also do favors for you. Meanwhile, your sex drive is amped. ( Hardly surprising because you are such a passionate sign.)

Sagittarius ( Nov. 22- Dec. 21): Things will go your way today because you have a lucky edge over all the other signs. ( That’s because the moon is in Sagittarius.) Meanwhile, relations with partners and close friends are smooth today. Act on your urge to get better organized. You might also want to do something to improve your health as well. “I want it all!”

Capricorn ( Dec. 22- Jan. 19): You feel playful, and yet today you also want to be inconspicuous. You want to hide in the weeds and watch what others are doing. Relations with coworkers are positive. In fact, a work- related romance could begin. Get some physical exercise to blow off any pent- up steam that might build up within you while fiery Mars is in your sign.

Aquarius ( Jan. 20- Feb. 18): Although your focus is on home and family, today you might want to schmooze with a friend, especially a female acquaintance. Mercury in your Third House of communications makes you eager to tell someone something.

Pisces ( Feb. 19- March 20): This is a fast- paced time for you, and today, people notice you. They might even discuss your personal business or your private life for some reason. Competition with a friend or a member of a group is also likely. Take care of practical money issues today. Just do it.