ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Wednesday, May 12

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 8:15 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT today (5:15 a.m. to 6 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ This is the perfect day for detail-oriented work because you can concentrate on mental work with focus and diligence.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★ You have an eye for detail today, especially with finances. If spending money, you’ll be conservative.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Today your ruler Mercury is dancing with stern Saturn, which makes you more reserved. CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★★ This is an excellent day for research because your mind is focused and capable of sorting out details.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ Someone might have advice for you or suggest important contacts for you in the future. Lean on their experience.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★ Discussions with parents, bosses, VIPs and the police will be serious and to the point today.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★★ Your mind is steady, which means you can stay on one topic with relative ease. You might study legal matters, timetables or travel plans.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★★★ You couldn’t pick a better day to tie up loose ends with taxes, debt, insurance issues and shared property.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ You might work with someone to organize yourself or your environment. This is an excellent day to seek counsel from someone more experienced.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ You will be productive today, especially if it is work-related. You will work with care and be thorough, which is why you will avoid mistakes.

AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★ Today you have the patience to practice something until you improve your ability to do it. This could relate to the arts, musical performances or sports.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You might tackle home repairs today. If so, you will get a lot done because you will be careful and persevering.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (May 12) You are caring and thoughtful, plus you have a lighthearted, witty charm. You are multitalented and have excellent money savvy, which means you can be successful in many fields. You will quickly warm to the challenges of your coming year because your hardworking nature will come alive. You’re heading into a window where you will build and create more structure in your life.