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Virgo Career Horoscope for May

By Jeff Jawer
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The good news this month is that the Sun in fellow earth sign Taurus supports your earthy Virgo Sun until May 20. This reinforces your fundamentally good judgment and helps you connect with common sense people who speak your language. The likelihood of remaining calm, even when facing a crisis, makes work easier for you and those who work with you.

On the other hand, the dreaded Mercury retrograde cycle runs from May 7 until May 30, which often signals a rise in complications and confusion. This chatty planet is said to "rule" your sign as it has a special connection with Virgo. Its backward period is usually a time when any little thing that can go wrong will. Apply all the fastidiousness and attention to detail you can when it comes to communication, travel and technology. Put more time into maintenance of equipment and reviewing procedures and policies. Polishing up your skills may feel like remedial education, but taking a step back now can ensure that you'll take several steps forward in the future.

May 20 can be particularly tricky because Mercury forms stressful 90-degree squares with expansive Jupiter and dreamy Neptune then. These can be great for brainstorming and exercising your imagination, yet can be problematic when it comes to getting straight answers. Data tends to drift beyond the boundaries of accuracy, making this a time to be doubly careful when taking in or sharing important information. The Sun's entry into your 10th House of Career that day may inspire you to aim higher professionally; just don't make the leap until you've put solid ground beneath your feet.

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.