By Deciding what you want isn't a lighthearted affair and can have long-lasting ramifications. But as Mercury dances into flirty Gemini on May 2, you engage in lively conversations everywhere, distracting you from the serious work at hand. Powerful waves are churning as both Saturn and Jupiter change apparent directions in the sky, reinforcing the determined Taurus New Moon on May 5 in your 7th House of Partners. The New Moon's stressful sesquisquare to immovable Pluto indicates that you may be working at cross purposes with a close friend or partner. Although your tendency is to dig in your heels to resist the winds of change -- especially as Mars moves into proud Leo on May 9 -- you will be better served by compromise and a willingness to change your mind. Jupiter's sextile to unconventional Uranus on May 21 opens your mind to a whole new array of opportunities ahead.
Key Dates in May for Scorpio:
May 1: Deep Connection
You can experience love that truly matters today as Venus harmonizes with passionate Pluto and stabilizing Saturn. Don't miss an opportunity for deep emotional contact, for interactions today will likely have enough substance to withstand the tests of time. Valuable Venus in your 7th House of Others can also be ideal for making an investment, especially if you go in with a partner. Whether in romance or business, you are especially effective as long as you are willing to accept the outer responsibilities while doing the inner work.
SUPER NOVA DAYS
May 19-22: Make a Choice
You are standing at a crossroad, and the decisions you make now can have great consequences. The magnetic Scorpio Full Moon on May 19 infuses you with unresolved emotions. Squares to Saturn and Neptune suggest that your dreams have escaped from the night and must be reevaluated in the light of day. If you have been overly optimistic, it's time to accept the facts. Still, surprises are possible -- even likely -- on May 21, when the long-lasting sextile is exact between beneficial Jupiter and brilliant Uranus. These are crazy days, but if you're totally carried away by unreachable ideals, the Sun's harsh square with austere Saturn on May 22 can be an unwelcome reminder of reality.
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Keep in Mind This Month: Love may be near, but additional preparation and even sacrifice could be required before you achieve the intimacy you seek.
*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.'
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