Expand and Think Big

By Jeff Jawer
Provided by Tarot.com

Education, travel and long-distance connections can benefit your career during much of this month. The creative power of the Sun is illuminating your 9th House of Big Ideas and faraway places, inviting you to broaden your horizons. Step back from the daily grind and you’ll get a fresh perspective on your current situation and future prospects. If you find yourself on a dead-end street, consider taking classes to help overcome the limits you are facing. Mercury, your ruling planet, is buzzing through your 10th House of Career, which can scatter your attention as you are distracted by additional tasks. Clearly, it’s wise to avoid putting more on your professional plate now unless it has a direct benefit to you and your organization. On May 26 Mercury turns retrograde, beginning a three-week period of backward motion that may require some repairs and readjustments.

That’s why piling on more work before then is undesirable since some of it may have to be redone. If you’re reaching out to people to seek a job or as part of your current employment, patience is critical now. You may have to recontact them several times during the next few weeks to finally get a definitive answer. The Sun enters Gemini and your 10th house on May 20, followed by attractive Venus on May 24, which should give you a chance to show your leadership skills. Charm can be as important as organizational ability; playfulness and productivity go together. Don’t allow the pressure to perform push the possibility for fun off the table.

About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2008.' 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.