ROYAL STARS

Your Horoscope for Monday, May 2

MOON ALERT: Avoid shopping or making important decisions from 6 a.m. to 7 a.m. EDT today (3 a.m. to 4 a.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Taurus into Gemini.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) ★★★ Today you have strong feelings about something, and you want to communicate your views to others.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20) ★★★★ If shopping today, be aware that you are more influenced by your feelings than usual.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★ Today your ruler Mercury is lined up with the Moon, and they’re both in your sign. This will make you eager to communicate to others.

CANCER ( June 21-July 22) ★★★ You will find it rewarding to do some quiet research about something today, working alone or behind the scenes.

LEO ( July 23-Aug. 22) ★★★ A heartto-heart talk with a friend or member of a group today will be meaningful for you. Discuss your goals and hopes for the future to get their feedback, because this will help you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) ★★★★ If you have something to say today (and you do), you might be surprised at how many people will hear you. Be aware of this before you speak.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22) ★★★ Strong feelings of escapism today will push you to make travel plans or talk to people from other cultures or different countries.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21) ★★ This is a tricky day to discuss inheritances, shared property, taxes or debt with someone, because your emotional involvement will color your views.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) ★★★ Discussions with partners and close friends will be emotional today, because both parties are ready to let their hair down and tell it like it is.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) ★★★★ Act on your urge to roll up your sleeves and get hands-on in some kind of situation, especially something related to your job or your work. AQUARIUS ( Jan. 20-Feb. 18) ★★★★ You’re full of creative ideas today, which is why this is a productive time for those who work in the entertainment world or the hospitality industry.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20) ★★★ You feel a need to tackle home repairs or act on some ideas that you have, something that you want to implement in your home.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY (May 2) You are calm, confident and sure of yourself. You work extremely hard, in addition to which you have common sense and a practical appreciation of things.