Your horoscope for the weekend of May 10-11, 2025
March 21-April 19
★★★
Saturn and Neptune are in less of a tangle than they were yesterday. This makes you feel less restricted and dreamier.
April 20-May 20
★★
You are feeling less visionary on the work front than you were. In being far-sighted we can miss what's in front of our noses.
May 21-June 20
★★★
Mercury is stranded on his own in Aries. You are feeling similarly marooned. It's a temporary feeling. Take space gracefully.
June 21-July 22
★★★
The Moon spends most of the weekend in Libra. If it comes to a choice, choose love. That's the Libran way. Give it a whirl.
July 23-August 22
★★★
Mars in Leo is in a good position to inspire quality conversation. Everyone has a story. Listen well. Speak your tale, too.
August 23-September 22
★★★
In the process of juggling your hopes and your fears, your priorities become clearer. You are polishing your intelligence.
September 23-October 22
★★★
The Moon will be with you for most of the weekend. She is rising, as is your inspiration and energy. It's breakthrough time.
October 23-November 21
★★★★
The Moon slips into Scorpio on Sunday. Before her arrival you may feel anxious. After it, you will feel empowered.
November 22-December 21
★★★
The Libran Moon gives you access to all your charms. Don't use them to obscure the truth. Use them to celebrate truth.
December 22-January 19
★★★★
Mercury enters Taurus on Sunday. At last, you feel the reassuring presence of common sense. A spade is suddenly a spade again.
January 20-February 18
★★
There is more resistance to your ideas this weekend than there was last week. You may have to tweak them here and there.
February 19-March 20
★★★
When ideas and grand visions become grandiose and top-heavy, they are bound to fall. As usual, you are one step ahead.
There are wild winds blowing information and ideas everywhere. Gather them up.
You are capable of walking through controversy unscathed. Awareness is enough. Don't desensitise yourself with a thick skin.
Find what you need to find in the outside world, then find it in yourself.
If you need to take a position that is out of whack with the crowd, do. Your spine will grow strong. Hold your friends close.
Key: ★★ Challenging ★★★ Encouraging ★★★★ Excellent
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March 21-April 19 ★★★ Your intention is to be a social butterfly. The Scorpio Moon adds colourful emotional complexities you didn't see coming. April 20-May 20 ★★★ Somehow you are able to stay one step removed from all the action happening around you. Life is certainly interesting. May 21-June 20 ★★★ It's not entirely clear where you are heading. Saturn is applying the brakes, and the Scorpio Moon is insisting that you reflect. June 21-July 22 ★★★★ The Scorpio Moon affirms the rightness of all you are feeling. The Taurus Sun is keeping you on an even keel. Trust yourself. July 23-August 22 ★★ Mars has you at odds with the Scorpio Moon. This is making you prone to reacting before fully appreciating what's going on. August 23-September 22 ★★★ Unorthodox is the new normal. Adjust yourself appropriately. It looks as if, with the assistance of Uranus, you are up to the task. September 23-October 22 ★★★ Seek avenues of self-expression. The Scorpio Moon will take you deep. The Taurus Sun will bring you creative satisfaction. October 23-November 21 ★★★ In your effort to get things moving, you are ruffling a few feathers here and there. The Moon is making you feel emotional. November 22-December 21 ★★★ Use this unusually silent moment to recalibrate your bearings. Life is shifting on its axis, and you need to adjust accordingly. December 22-January 19 ★★★ Lift your eyes and look to the open skies. If you remain hypnotised by all that is holding you back, creativity will go missing. January 20-February 18 ★★★★ Be aware enough to listen to your own judgment. It is all too easy to be swayed by the opinions of others. Stay true to yourself. February 19-March 20 ★★★ Tap into the fierce intensity of the Scorpio Moon to make your way through today's selection of creative challenges. Fly straight and true through the day's tribulations. Remember yourself. Celebrate all that is rich and good in your life. There's no need to fall into the trap of unnecessary complication. Key: ★★ Challenging ★★★ Encouraging ★★★★ Excellent
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March 21-April 19 ★★★ Saturn and Neptune are in less of a tangle than they were yesterday. This makes you feel less restricted and dreamier. April 20-May 20 ★★ You are feeling less visionary on the work front than you were. In being far-sighted we can miss what's in front of our noses. May 21-June 20 ★★★ Mercury is stranded on his own in Aries. You are feeling similarly marooned. It's a temporary feeling. Take space gracefully. June 21-July 22 ★★★ The Moon spends most of the weekend in Libra. If it comes to a choice, choose love. That's the Libran way. Give it a whirl. July 23-August 22 ★★★ Mars in Leo is in a good position to inspire quality conversation. Everyone has a story. Listen well. Speak your tale, too. August 23-September 22 ★★★ In the process of juggling your hopes and your fears, your priorities become clearer. You are polishing your intelligence. September 23-October 22 ★★★ The Moon will be with you for most of the weekend. She is rising, as is your inspiration and energy. It's breakthrough time. October 23-November 21 ★★★★ The Moon slips into Scorpio on Sunday. Before her arrival you may feel anxious. After it, you will feel empowered. November 22-December 21 ★★★ The Libran Moon gives you access to all your charms. Don't use them to obscure the truth. Use them to celebrate truth. December 22-January 19 ★★★★ Mercury enters Taurus on Sunday. At last, you feel the reassuring presence of common sense. A spade is suddenly a spade again. January 20-February 18 ★★ There is more resistance to your ideas this weekend than there was last week. You may have to tweak them here and there. February 19-March 20 ★★★ When ideas and grand visions become grandiose and top-heavy, they are bound to fall. As usual, you are one step ahead. There are wild winds blowing information and ideas everywhere. Gather them up. You are capable of walking through controversy unscathed. Awareness is enough. Don't desensitise yourself with a thick skin. Find what you need to find in the outside world, then find it in yourself. If you need to take a position that is out of whack with the crowd, do. Your spine will grow strong. Hold your friends close. Key: ★★ Challenging ★★★ Encouraging ★★★★ Excellent
