Horoscope: Apr 29-May 5, 2016

Horoscope: Apr 29-May 5, 2016

What’s in the stars for the week ahead?

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ARIES

Mar 20-Apr 19

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Things couldn’t be hotter. Venus finishes up in your sign this week, so treat yourself to a new hairstyle or an addition to your wardrobe, guilt-free. By the weekend, this goddess of luxury will be in your solar second house, where she works to make sure you receive only the best. You might also receive a reward or bonus if you’ve been developing your income sources. Enjoy!

TAURUS

Apr 20-May 19

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As much as transparency is a catchword these days, not everyone will be what they seem this week. People can have layers which only show in certain kinds of light. While the Sun continues to focus on energizing your Happy Birthday, Mercury is retrograde in your sign. It’s way ahead in outlook. You know more than you’re saying as you keep home and hearth in good stead.

GEMINI

May 20-Jun 20

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You can hunker down and stay on course as others turn into spinning tops around you. Mercury is retrograde and it’s as if it never happened before. While you may have a sense of “haven’t I seen this before?”, others may seem completely surprised or amazed at what is being asked of them. One of your great strengths is being able to hold the note to the highest possible octave.

CANCER

Jun 21-Jul 21

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There isn’t much to say to someone who feels at such depths. Cancerians have a wisdom about them that goes beyond mere logic. You sense the right thing to do in stressful settings. You know how to approach a situation before all the details have arrived. This is particularly useful with Mercury retrograde. Your instincts are on target, which puts you ahead of the game.

LEO

Jul 22-Aug 21

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The Moon opposes your sign, and you’re faced with others’ opinions. Mercury is retrograde and rather stubborn about it, to boot. What’s a happy lion or lioness to do? Stepping outside the box, getting away from routine, is a surefire way to enrich your perspective. Sometimes, it seems like all the options are sewn up—and none of them appeal. Opening to something different could definitely pay off.  

VIRGO

Aug 22-Sep 21

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Details, and especially attention paid to them, show an expression of caring. It’s the thoughts in the energy when you do something that is revealed in the results. Virgos are particularly skilled at stringing things together until they work with exquisite finesse. Don’t let Mercury retrograde throw you off. If you could do things your way, what would they look like? That’s your focus.

LIBRA

Sep 22-Oct 22

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When a Libran comes charging out, pay attention. It takes a lot for you to step away from your hard-won, carefully cultivated demeanor of serenity and grace. If lately you have been forced to revamp your approach or appearance, due to circumstances beyond your control and probably not your first choice, note that Mercury is retrograde, but still wants you to have the finer things in life!

SCORPIO

Oct 23-Nov 21

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If you hang in there, you can reach your goals. Mercury retrograde opposite your sign may be telling you otherwise, but you don’t have to entirely listen. You can also take breaks, and it’s still counted as one long stretch of effort. You haven’t given up, you’re simply allowing the pieces to meld together. Partnered up? They’re likely to be helpful in the midst of their confusion.

SAGITTARIUS

Nov 22-Dec 20

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It’s impossible, but you can do it. It’s not a requirement, but you have to. Does it seem this “between a rock and a hard place” position has been yours for oh-so-long? The person who said patience is a virtue was probably Buddha. At the moment you can’t get there from here, and Mercury retrograde will back up that belief. Give this time and yourself a break as results surface for clarity.

CAPRICORN

Dec 21-Jan 19

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This is a week of mixed blessings. Mercury is retrograde, which you probably knew, considering how many things you have going on. But if you look under the surface, you’ll find this placement is actually in your solar fifth house of creativity and romance, with the Sun and Vesta there to help your Taurus friends. Thus you can undo what has already been “done in.”

AQUARIUS

Jan 20-Feb 17

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Where has Pallas Athene gone? She’s disappeared under the surface, and popped up in your solar second house of income. Creating unusual or original ways to make money is your forte. Now you have someone in your corner who can zip past blockades and stay under the radar when sniffy judgmental types come around. Mercury retrograde may turn out to be a blessing.

PISCES

Feb 18-Mar 19

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You’re beginning a new cycle of productivity, as Pallas Athene has just entered Pisces. With Mercury retrograde, of course, it may seem anything but. For the next several weeks, patience trickles in. If you have been putting lots of energy into projects and thinking others understand this, it may be time to share the details they may not have realized. This foundation has value for you.