Stargazing with Elizabeth Joyce
The May 3rd full moon in Scorpio brings April to a rousing close. While this can traditionally mean lots of good luck, it can also bring too much of a good thing. Be on the lookout for overreactions. Also, you could be the next lottery winner or have that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.
The May 18th new moon in Taurus brings lots and lots of new beginnings. Take a deep breath and plan your activities for the next week as you adjust to your new lifestyle. Remember, one step at a time.
The June 2nd full moon in Sagittarius brings a time when being unrealistically cheerful will be a lot easier than looking your problems straight in the face and trying to solve them. Although things may not seem too pretty right now, it is crucial to stay grounded in reality because anything else will produce quite a mess.
The June 16th new moon at 28 degrees in Gemini brings the beginning of a two-week growth period. This time is like a conference call where everyone is of the same mind. The summer solstice joins the fun two days later,so treasure the warmth and brightness coming into your life.
Mercury is retrograde from May 18th through June 11th.
ARIES (MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20)
May has scheduled you to have some warmhearted meetings and fun and to meet some interesting people. Your mission is to feed your brain. Go back to school or take a trip. You want to ditch your schedule and move about into new and uncharted worlds. And you have no shortage of friends who will be “good to go.” June is the time to visit friends and family in far, distant places. At least take the time to plan the trip. Commitments never have been your thing, but you may change your mind around the 6th and shock everyone, Aries!
TAURUS (APRIL 21 TO MAY 20)
The full moon on May 3 brings out the Scorpio in you, Taurus. The energy is wearing some sexy items, and when it comes to touching, you may cancel all of your evening appointments and indulge. You will bring sympathy and compassion to your relationships, plus a box of tissues to wipe away any tears. Hugs and compassion are on your agenda. June brings a time when you could be MIA, as love, sex and intimate encounters are how you want to spend your time. Children will have your attention as well, in a big way—perhaps either a pregnancy or a new grandchild.
GEMINI (MAY 21 TO JUNE 20)
Get ready for some serious fun, Gemini. As curious and friendly as you are, there’s never a shortage of invitations, but now you could find yourself overbooked. Get yourself a larger day planner. Home, family and your partner become more important. Plan an evening dinner so you can all chitchat and catch up. June brings new relationships, and you may be attracted to someone in a different city or state. Foreign accents appeal to you as well. Keep your wits about you, though, even if you want to be swept off your feet.
CANCER (JUNE 21 TO JULY 22)
Oh my, Cancer, this month you could find that a formerly platonic relationship has taken a decidedly different turn. If you’re single, expect to be approached by someone delicious who may be a bit dangerous. Be careful, but enjoy. Watch the urge to overspend midmonth. June is the time when you show everyone at work you’re willing to do the job, overtime included. Keep a lid on your spending, but know that your finances are about to improve over the summer.
LEO (JULY 23 TO AUGUST 22)
Your home is the focus for May, Leo. Urgent situations with children and other family members may come along. You’ll be amazed at what you can do when under pressure, so resolve to stay calm and avoid any drama. If you’ve been trying to keep an online relationship quiet, someone may discover the truth now. You need to be especially discreet. June is playmate time, and you feel especially generous to a person of interest. Rather than splurging, why not treat them to an exciting night out or enjoy a weekend spa retreat together. Resist the urge to overdo it, though, Leo.
VIRGO (AUGUST 23 TO SEPTEMBER 22)
If you’re feeling restless, it’s time for new experiences, travel and higher education. Visiting another state, coastline or country will be a welcome change. Try something you never thought you would do, Virgo. Someone you’ve known forever may have a problem that he or she doesn’t want to talk about with anyone but you. You can be good at calming troubled waters. June brings home remodeling and sprucing up the rooms. Adding a room, remodeling the kitchen or painting for a new arrival takes up your time, but you’re more than happy to do it. You may be spending time with your significant other or trying to enliven a past relationship.