Take the Scenic Route

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

Normally, you might be reticent to take risks this month while the Sun is lolling around in your 12th House of Secrets prior to its passage into restless Gemini on May 20. However, Mercury’s entrance into your sign on May 2 can have you looking toward the horizon and itching for change before you’re ready. Serious Saturn turns direct in your 3rd House of Communication the same day, encouraging you to move sooner than necessary. The sensual Taurus New Moon on May 5 harmoniously trined with abundant Jupiter is a subtle call to enrich your life with spiritual activity and greater material comfort. Fortunately, you’re able to pursue both without contradiction. The Sun's entry into flirty Gemini on May 20 – followed by lovely Venus on May 24 – is a positive source of energy, yet savoring thissweetness instead of gulping it down will pay big dividends in the long run.

Key Dates in May for Gemini:

May 7-9: Do More, Say Less
Discretion can suffer when a stressful sesquisquare between thoughtful Mercury and boundless Jupiter on May 7 encourages you to express your opinions openly. Temper your enthusiasm to avoid saying something you shouldn't. Jupiter turns retrograde and Mars enters dramatic Leo on May 9, reinforcing the potential for overly optimistic speech. Be brave, bold and creative, and let your actions do all the talking.

SUPER NOVA DAYS
May 19-21: The Next Step
The Scorpio Full Moon on May 19 in your 6th House of Work could push you to your limits. If you feel unappreciated, take a day or two before expressing your feelings openly. Nebulous Neptune's hard square to the Full Moon can be tiring, so you may just need a break. The Sun entering your sign on May 20, though, can feel like a breath of fresh air. Making changes will be easier with an influx of energy. Still, don't over-commit. A Sun-Pluto quincunx on May 21 is a reminder that something needs to go before you take you next major step forward.

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Keep in Mind This Month: Restrain the impulse to leap into action until you have studied the situation so well that you can be certain that your plan will lead you to your desired destination.

*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.'