Get Off the Fence

Some playful teasing can turn serious on May 6, when potent Pluto opposes your ruling planet Venus. You can cross a threshold that transforms a game into a moment of decision. Do you want to take things to the next level, or is this your time to back off? It would be nice if logic could provide the answer, but you're more likely to respond emotionally than intellectually. Going to extremes is possible now, yet might help you to finally get off the fence and make a decision. This isn't a day to worry about being pretty or even being reasonable. A storm in your personal life can clear the air, even if it stirs up some dark clouds of emotion first.

You may be seeking the shelter of a familiar face on May 8, when Venus enters security-conscious Cancer. Nostalgia for the "good old days" can distort your memory of an old relationship. A desire to reconnect with friends and lovers you haven't seen in a long time could lead to late night phone calls or emails that might prove embarrassing. If you're going to get all sentimental and sloppy, try to do it privately to avoid embarrassment. Two fresh waves of energy arise on May 21 and May 25 that can help you cut loose of the past and leap into the future. You'll be ready to experiment with a different approach to your current squeeze or a freer look and attitude to help you find a new one.

About the Author
Jeff Jawer is the co-author of Barnes & Noble's 'Your Astrology Guide 2007.' 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.