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Taurus Career Horoscope for May

By Jeff Jawer
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The messages are pretty mixed this month with the Sun in your sign until May 20th -- a positive signal for launching something new. However, dynamic Mars and alluring Venus, your ruling planet, are in your 12th House of Secrets, where stealthy methods can work better than direct action. In fact, you may need to spend time and energy healing relationships with colleagues who may, unbeknownst to you, be working against your interests. You don't want a head-on collision, but discrete conversation can fill you in on details that can keep trouble from boiling over.

The Full Moon on May 9 is opposite your sign and intensifies relationships. You may get stubborn in the face of criticism or when dealing with a hardheaded person. Obviously, if you both dig in your heels, it will be hard to make progress. But this is an opportunity to get some good advice if you're willing to listen. Someone doesn't have to be your friend to provide you with an insight about yourself that's worth a great deal to you. Be careful, though, of any big promises made around the date of the Full Moon. Expansive Jupiter and dreamy Neptune are making tense aspects to the Sun and Moon that can skew your judgment. If you're making a proposition, avoid overselling. If you're taking in someone else's idea, a dash of skepticism can help you avoid making a mistake. Remember, Mercury is still retrograde, which means that whatever starts anew this month is likely to requiring some adjustments down the road.

About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2009.' A professional astrologer since 1973, his articles have appeared in astrology journals and magazines and Web sites around the world. He holds a B.A. in The History and Science of Astrology from the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and teaches and lectures both in the United States and abroad.