HOROSCOPE

FOR TODAY, MAY 7, 2019

ARIES (March 21-April 19):

Theres so much new information to gobble up when you are observant of people and places. However, your vulnerability to distractions grows as the initial rush of your enthusiasm dissipates. Make a concerted effort to stay mentally connected to your surroundings and the glimmer of shiny objects fades. Others sit up and take notice when you share your astute perceptions today. Your brilliance shines the brightest when you channel your passion into your work.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20):

Disruptions arent usually to your liking. Your instinct is to be calm and centered in the present moment, come what may. If anything shakes your inner balance, youre likely to charge about in a ferocious flurry of activity thats aimed at getting you back into your happy spot as swiftly as possible. Thankfully, putting a philosophical spin on what happens today helps you to quickly restore order. At your best, you are an embodiment of patience and wisdom.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20):

Your ability to read the room is off the charts today. Your powerful persuasion when making a presentation is something akin to extra sensory perception. A deal can be almost effortlessly sealed when engaging in negotiations. As friends toss around ideas about where to eat or what movie to see, its your choice that likely wins the vote. Fitting in nearly any place you go presents you with some unique opportunities. Make the most of your spot-on intuition and pursue your dreams.

CANCER (June 21-July 22):

Similarities in background might bring you closer to someone in a position of authority today. Details that come up in casual conversation match in an almost uncanny alignment and provide an inroad to deeper communication should you choose to take it in that direction. The extra attention thats showered on you puts your work on display and lets your talents shine. Professional recognition elevates your confidence and may eventually lead to highly deserved civic or career advancement, too. Take advantage of the current cosmic conditions and create common ground.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22):

Open one door and many more are unbolted. Relinquish any deeply ingrained preconception that education is limited solely to formal classrooms or official institutions. If you take even one little step in the direction of a subject you want to study, a multitude of options will appear. Learn a language through direct immersion, take a class at your local community center, or explore an online course. The range of possibilities is boundless. Dare to expand your mind and widen your world.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22):

Your ears perk up when you overhear something intriguing today. Or maybe its a glimpse of an unusual sight that makes your eyes pop open wide. Whatever the specifics, if an odd tidbit makes its way on to your radar screen, it may raise lots of questions about what to do next. There are times when a tantalizing bit of information can be dangerous because it causes the mind to make mountains out of molehills. Take your imagination firmly in hand. Inarguable facts, common sense, and good judgment are your best friends.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22):

You might feel like a mind reader at times today, especially when that certain someone is around. Use your ability to pick up on subtle cues as an asset, but dont go overboard by reading too much into what you dont know for sure. Dishing the kind of feedback or support that you personally find meaningful could miss the mark for the person youre trying to assist. Although putting yourself in his or her shoes can be enlightening, your positive influence is most appreciated when expressed with empathy. Let your compassion be your guide.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21):

You may have a larger-than-average load of everyday responsibilities on your shoulders today. Nevertheless, while you consider the tasks at hand, speculation about lifes big mysteries might be racing through your mind. It could be that a dream sets this mood into motion. Or maybe its the warm memory of a loved one who has passed to the other side that has you thinking in this way. Either way, your response transcends the mundane. Magic and wonder put a special spring in your step. Your aura glows with gratitude.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21):

You're perfectly comfortable with letting a little bit of ego seep into your compositions, communications, or creative work. Its not a matter of showing off; you want to make your mark and do your own thing with a style thats uniquely your own. Youre not about to blend into the crowd or fade into the woodwork today. Your words and actions are more empowered when infused with that special flair that only you can give them. Youre a one-of-a-kind original, so theres no point in trying to be the same as everyone else.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19):

You may find yourself on a sentimental journey before you realize what is happening. Stepping back from some of the more complicated chapters of your history allows for an objectivity thats impossible when youre emotionally in the thick of things. You possess a natural capacity for self-analysis that might even include an interest in tracking the root system of shared family traits. As someone else talks about his or her experience, you cant help but think of some of the troubles, joys, and personal growth in your past. The good news is self-reflection can be an evolutionary process.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18):

Style can be as important as substance when wowing an audience. And whether youre interacting with one person or an auditorium filled with listeners, you have plenty of both to share today. With intellectual wheels turning at an impressive pace, nearly everything you say comes across with perfect pizzazz, whether witty or wise. Your success can be a terrific reason for celebration. Some of your favorite people would leap at an invitation. Use your charm and charisma to further your cause.

PISCES (Feb. 19-Mar 20):

Most of your topnotch thinking focuses on financial planning and moneymaking ideas today. Conversations with your mate or another trusted confidante can become intricate when the topic is dollars and cents. A material dream conveys profoundly personal meaning, like your longing for a home of your own or your desire to visit the land of beloved ancestors. Assign your intellect the task of devising a realistic roadmap to success. And let your most cherished aspirations lead the way. Ambition fuels the engine of progress.