See what the planets have in store for you this month.

STAR CRAZY
By Danielle Dowling

TAURUS For a good part of the month, you’ll be brimming with ideas and creativity as your natal sun touches Mercury, Mars, the moon, and Uranus in their respective sweet spots. You’ll be able to clear the cobwebs from your mind, or closet, and move mountains, even if they’re merely mountains of paper. All this ado may leave you drained around the 10th. If so, call in sick and indulge: Wrap yourself up in sheets with ridiculously high thread counts and plant your butt in front of the TV, or slather yourself in the highest octane SPF and enjoy a potboiler while basking in the sun. On the 18th, your jaw might be sore from the incredible amount of chatting you’ve been doing, but remember to use your ears as well as your mouth. By month’s end, your beloved may be feeling a might possessive. Don’t let him trample all over your freedom, but if you really like him, refrain from telling him to hit the road.
Steal the Spotlight: May 7, 25, 26
Stick to the Shadows: May 12, 13
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “I Am Woman”

GEMINI Due to the moon’s mischief, May will start and conclude with an uncomfortable bang when you and someone near and dear have a close encounter of the intense kind. Although it might be near impossible, keep your impulsive nature under wraps and tame the green-eyed monster within. In a few days, you’ll have a fresher perspective on the situation and the clarity of mind to set the record straight, especially at the end of the month. The sun and your ruler, Mercury, join forces in your first house on the 20th, filling your in-box with emails, sharpening your mind and your tongue, and maybe even urging you to hit the beach. Memorial Day will be on the horizon, so go for it, but not before you capitalize on the sun-Saturn energy flowing through you that weekend. If you’ve been meaning to organize that accessories drawer, strike that iron—it’s hot.
Steal the Spotlight: May 27, 28
Stick to the Shadows: May 1, 14, 15
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “MacArthur Park”

CANCER You’ll be singing in the rain May 2 as the moon, in league with the sun and Jupiter, helps you bask in the warmth of friendship and affection. Soon after, you may feel the urge to redecorate your cubicle or spiff up your office attire. And you’ll have the wherewithal and confidence to pull it off, thanks to Mars. Around the 17th, you may face off with a gal pal, your mom, or your sis. Vigorously examine the source of your anger: You might be projecting your inner demons on to this person, but if you can locate the true core of the conflict, you can increase your self-knowledge quotient severalfold. Toward the end of the month, check in with your significant other to make sure that there are no needs left unsatisfied.
Steal the Spotlight: May 2, 29, 30
Stick to the Shadows: May 16, 17
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “The Man in the Mirror”

LEO Oh, Leo, it’s been a bit rough since Saturn shacked up in your first house last year, and at the beginning of the month, he’ll get together and brood with the moon, making you one unhappy camper. But buck up: If you use this time to find out who you really are, instead of picking at your flaws till they bleed, you can reach that higher plain, which is what this Saturn transit is all about. Later on in the month, when Saturn buddies up with the sun, you’ll have a chance to attain a goal you’ve been eyeing for a long time, but only if you’ve been putting in the blood, sweat, and tears needed to bring it to fruition. That extra effort will catch the eye of someone with the power to give you a leg up. Get all your ducks in a row now, and you’ll be able to smash through any future roadblocks as if they were made out of butter.
Steal the Spotlight: May 5, 31
Stick to the Shadows: May 6, 18, 19
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “The Eye of the Tiger”

VIRGO At the very start of the month, a long, heartfelt conversation with an old friend might help heal some lingering wounds. And you should be feeling pretty good by the second week of May, as the moon in your first house makes nice with the sun, Jupiter, and Mars. Go out and play with your pals; they’ll benefit from the good vibe surrounding you. With Venus gliding into your eighth house around the same time, you might sense a subtle yet palpable shift in the love department, which could lead to a new chapter in your own personal evolution. After the 20th, when your celestial benefactor, Mercury, settles into your career sector, capitalize on that hardworking nature of yours and you may find yourself in line for a job promotion. 
Steal the Spotlight: May 7, 8
Stick to the Shadows: May 20, 21, 22
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “9 to 5”

LIBRA On May 9, your bank account will probably be happier if you do leave home without your AmEx, and your liver will thank you if you savor just one margarita at happy hour; when the moon opposes your ruling planet, Venus, overindulgence is the watchword for the day. Otherwise, Venus is sitting in the right spot for most of the month if you’re in the mood for love, so make yourself feel pretty with a mani-pedi, a wax, and a new dress, then dazzle that blind date or longtime paramour. The new moon in Gemini on the 27th will have your brain awash with ideas—be sure to have pen and paper on hand wherever you go.
Steal the Spotlight: May 10, 11
Stick to the Shadows: May 23, 24
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “Love Is in the Air”

SCORPIO Get thee to a sample sale at the beginning of the month and imagine you’re Genghis Khan as you ruthlessly elbow fellow shoppers out of your way and mercilessly plunder the racks and bins. If you need a favor from someone, ask on the 7th, which will also be a good day to embark on a new endeavor or to ask a favor of someone so you can embark on a new endeavor. Later that week, a project that’s been in the oven for a long time will finally bear fruit, just be sure to go over the details with a fine-tooth comb before you stick a fork in it and consider it done. When Jupiter gangs up with the moon on the 12th, not even that annoying coworker with the bad breath and the slight wheeze will be able to harsh your mellow. Your sweet tooth maybe aching for some pie by the end of the month, which is fine as long as you feed it just one slice.
Steal the Spotlight: May 7, 12, 13
Stick to the Shadows: May 25, 26
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “Have You Ever Been Mellow”

SAGITTARIUS May promises to be one hell of an emotional powder keg, but there is a happily ever after on the horizon. Right out of the gate, you might be facing down the barrel of an unhinged loved one, more than likely the guy you’ve been dating. To get through this time, just take your meds, be your infamously honest self, don’t deploy your weapons of mass manipulation, and find distractions through work or a good book. After much contemplation, if you’ve come to the conclusion that your relationship has gotten to the point of no return, call it quits, because around the 24th, you might need to make room for someone new—someone who could evoke feelings you thought yourself too shallow to have. Unless you have a hankering for some verbal sparing on the 31st, steer clear of nitpicking neocons and pesky PETA people.
Steal the Spotlight: May 14, 15, 24, 25
Stick to the Shadows: May 1, 27, 28, 31
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “Waterloo”

CAPRICORN When Venus moves into your house of home on the 3rd, you might find yourself spending those sunny May weekends bagging all the extraneous bric-a-brac that’s been cluttering up your home and hauling it to the Dumpster. A grand trine among Mars, Jupiter, and Uranus a few days later will give you the courage and optimism you need to unburden your heart to the one you love, and chances are, your words will surprise him. On the 17th, even the slightest hair out of place will probably send you round the bend. Being in such a mood, you shouldn’t make any sudden moves—you might break a nail or worse.
Steal the Spotlight: May 7, 16
Stick to the Shadows: May 3, 29, 30
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “I Just Called to Say I Love You”

AQUARIUS With your inner Sylvia Plath raging all month long, you’re guaranteed to be the queen of the poetry slam. But you may feel like going softly into that good night midmonth. Your thinking might be a touch cloudy, so if you see a harem of Hare Krishnas coming your way, cross to the other side of the street, lest they entice you to join their ranks. You’d also be well advised to avoid using impromptu shopping sprees or weeklong absinthe binges to make yourself feel better. By the 19th, your spirits should lift and how better to bolster your improving mood than by hosting a dinner party? (Absinthe-free, of course.) The next day, your sense of color will be heightened, so hit your closet and put together some smashing outfits for the week ahead or grab some paint and conquer a canvas. This would also be a good time to paint the town red, since your soul mate is likely to be lurking just around the corner.
Steal the Spotlight: May 19, 20, 29
Stick to the Shadows: May 4, 5, 6, 10
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “Daydream Believer”

PISCES Once May is through with you, you may feel as if you just got off a Tilt-a-Whirl. The month gets off to a rocky start immediately when a fracas erupts between you and your best guy. Stay calm and focused, keep your finger away from the guilt-bomb lever, and make sure you’re not smothering your partner in order to take control of the situation; that’ll only make matters worse. A few days later, lady luck will bring you some cheer with a big break that will seem to come from out of nowhere. Still feeling anxious and obsessive? Take your frustrations out on a treadmill or nautilus machine, especially around the 6th when Mars will be revving your engine. By the 17th, if you’ve carefully weighed your options and believe your emotional needs are not being met, move on to the next best guy. Although you may want nothing more than to comfort yourself with a cigarette or a Twinkie, this month also presents the best time to break a bad habit. Good start dates include May 7 and 12. When Mercury squares off against Uranus on the 26th, fasten your seat belt, drive the speed limit, and keep both eyes on the road.
Steal the Spotlight: May 5, 21, 22
Stick to the Shadows: May 1, 10, 11
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “Freedom”

ARIES Take advantage of Mercury before it scoots off to whisper in Taurus’s ear at the beginning of the month. It’ll give you the ability to excavate your psyche and unearth whatever might be wreaking havoc upon your general well-being. Mercury’ll also help you reach out to others and move them with the emotional heft of your words. A few days later, Venus will light up your first house, making you the belle of the ball. With a wave of your wand, you could get Paris and Nicole to stop their fussin’ and feudin’ and fill up your dance card for the next year, all before the clock strikes midnight. The fella who’s with you on the week of the 22nd will be the lucky recipient of the megaton of sexual energy that’ll be gushing forth from you. But if he turns out to be a frog, you’ll kick him to the curb by week’s end.
Steal the Spotlight: May 23, 24
Stick to the Shadows: May 9, 10, 11
Cheesy Theme Song of the Month: “My Sugar Walls”

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