Horoscopes

Today’s birthday (May 22): Connect to grow this year. Expand educational adventures for exciting

horizons with disciplined efforts. Health changes require summer adjustments, setting you up for optimal autumn physical gains. Private winter transformations lead to public participation and springtime

fun with friends. Share and collaborate with your community.

Aries (March 21-April 19): Today is a 9. Begin a financially savvy phase for the next three weeks, with Mercury in Taurus. You’re a smart shopper. Profitable ideas abound. Communication gets lucrative.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): 8. You’re particularly sensible and clever for about three weeks, with Mercury in your sign. Make solid plans. Express yourself. Your creativity seems boundless.

Gemini (May 21-June 20): 7. You’re especially practical, introspective and quiet, with Mercury in Taurus. Clear up old messes. Listen to your dreams. Think twice before speaking once.

Cancer (June 21-July 22): 9. Your friends are there for you. Communication and collaboration flower, with Mercury in Taurus. Hold meetings, parties and gatherings. Teamwork produces wonderful results.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): 8. Take on more responsibility at work, with Mercury in Taurus. Verbal and communication skills advance your career. Discuss what you’d like to achieve.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): 9. A fascinating subject compels investigation over the next several weeks, with Mercury in Taurus. Make long-distance connections. Widen your exploration. Learn valuable skills.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): 9. Strengthen financial health. Review the budget. Practice budget practicality, with Mercury in Taurus. Pay off debt. Plug financial leaks. Manage accounts for growth.

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): 9. Share and listen to your partner. Connect at a deeper level, with Mercury in Taurus over three weeks. Communication flowers. Collaboration gets farther, faster.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): 9. Talk with health, work and fitness experts for maximum performance, with Mercury in Taurus. Balance work with play for mind, body and spirit.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): 8. Passion, romance and creativity surge, with Mercury in Taurus. Talk with family and especially children. Express from the heart. Write about your latest obsession.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): 8. Discuss possibilities. Over three weeks, with Mercury in Taurus, resolve domestic matters through communication. Work out a home vision that works for everyone.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): 9. Your communication skills grow, with Mercury in Taurus over three weeks. Write, report and post. Produce videos and images. Share the news. Connect and network.