Surprises in Store

By Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer*
Provided by Tarot.com

May starts smoothly as beautiful Venus harmonizes with opulent Jupiter and taskmaster Saturn on May 1. Then communicator Mercury slips into noisy Gemini in your 12th House of Imagination, marking a time of heightened spirituality and greater internalization of your mental processes. The sensible Taurus New Moon on May 5 falls into your 11th House of Groups, indicating that the weeks ahead can be quite active socially, even if you prefer more time alone. But then Mars enters generous Leo on May 9, remaining in your 2nd House of Money and Resources throughout the rest of the month, strengthening your drive to improve your fiscal condition. The passionate Scorpio Full Moon on May 19 falls in your 5th House of Pleasure, challenging you to balance your physical desires with your need for metaphysical growth.

Key Dates in May for Cancer:

May 5: Watch Your Back
The Taurus New Moon reminds you to surround yourself with family and friends who can help you find your way through the upcoming changes. But you must be somewhat cautious, for domineering Pluto is sesquisquare the Moon, increasing the stakes and insinuating that someone else might not share your goals. Take practical advice to heart, but steer away from convoluted schemes that don’t further your progress.

SUPER NOVA DAYS
May 18-21: The Power of Now
Your desire for a romantic adventure is heightened as Venus harmonizes with opulent Jupiter and unorthodox Uranus on May 18. Emotional extravagance may not be your regular style, but the magnetic Scorpio Full Moon on May 19 excites you with playful dreams that spill over into your waking life. You are truly inspired, and you're up for just about anything. Don’t waste energy attempting to hold back the floodgates of your imagination. Jupiter's sextile to Uranus on May 21 excites the very core of your soul and tempts you with one possibility after another.

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Keep in Mind This Month: Prioritize your goals and create a practical plan so you won't end up frittering away the vast potential in front of you.

*This article is excerpted from the book, 'Your Astrology Guide 2008' by Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer, astrologers for Tarot.com. To find out the rest of your key dates and those of your friends and lovers -- and to get the scoop on your Super Nova days, too -- purchase 'Your Astrology Guide 2008.'