Your Weekly Horoscope: May 6 - May 12, 2020
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
You can’t know what’s going to happen next, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying, especially not this week. On the 7th there will be a full moon in your solar relationship house and it’s likely to bring dynamics to the surface that have been waiting for your attention—whether you want to deal with them or not. Get in there and get ‘er done, Taurus. Prioritize what’s most true for you over what would be easiest for you in your connections; the truth is waiting for you.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
Expect some complexities this week, Twin Star. On the one hand, you’re clearer than ever about who you are and what you’re capable of, and it’s a wonderful thing. On the other, when it comes to next steps and best practices, you’re blocked. Start with the acknowledgment that your approach needs to be different because you’re different. Step into the scariness of the unknown without letting go of yourself, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
As you confront your demons and your fears, it would be wise to investigate how closely connected they are. What you most fear can too easily become what you give the most energy to. Be patient with your progress this week; you can actually change your responses by sitting with your reactions, instead of seizing upon them. You’re ready for big growth but it calls for some big changes, and they all start with you, Moonchild.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
Approach your troubles with interest this week. You're in an odd state but if you push yourself or others you’ll easily tip the scales, and that’s not what you want. It’s time to talk out your troubles, Leo. Instead of making assumptions or trying to, even with the best of intentions, coerce others, strive to collaborate with them. Try to take on only what you can do in a healthy way, and work with others to create the conditions that everyone can thrive in.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Slow down, Virgo. If you fight before you understand your situation and your goals within it, you’ll likely create more problems than you solve. The troubles that you’re dealing with are an unfriendly reminder of how little control you have. Instead of trying to seize something to anchor you, find grounding in your own self. If you’re going to bind yourself to a cause or an obsessive train of thought this week, first make sure it's pointing you in a constructive direction.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
There’s a meaningful difference between being kind and being nice. In fact, the former may sometimes have to come at the expense of the latter. Instead of centring what you think you should say, or what others want, consider the authenticity of your words. It’s far better to be disliked for what you are, instead of liked for things that you’re not. Be true to yourself and let your relationships develop honestly from there, Libra.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Scorpio
Oct. 23-Nov. 21
The moon is only full in your sign but once a year, and when it happens it’s a big deal for you emotionally, Scorpio. Be strong enough to look honestly at what you’ve been timid to acknowledge this week. Things don’t need to be symmetrical to be fair. What they ideally should be is constructive, consensual, and generative. You alone can break your patterns, and the place to start is with your participation in them. Be mindful of how you do what you do, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be a Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
The full moon in your solar house on the 7th is likely to kick up all kinds of fears, paranoid impulses and other sticky feelings. What you find yourself fixated on is more than likely a reflection of your own psychology as opposed to reliable intuition. Hold your worries, and even your goals, lightly, this week. Confront your fears instead of trying to blame yourself or others for things being as they are. Deal with your feelings first, Sagittarius.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
It’s time to walk your talk, Capricorn. The effort of doing the right thing by your standards will energize you more than sitting on the sidelines. If you’re dealing with anxiety or don’t know which of your impulses to trust this week, let me make it simple for you: follow the truth. You know what you think is right, but you don’t necessarily know how to centre it. Start simple and identify what’s right in front of you and take it one step at a time, my practical friend.
Learn more about what it means to be a Capricorn.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
No matter how good your ideas are, you can’t rush perfection, Aquarius. This week your relationships will require you to show up whole, and that means with your uncertainties as well as your hopes. If you’re not open about all of it, your reservations are likely to crop up later and in a much less productive way. Think about everything you do at this time as an investment in the foundations of your future. It doesn’t have to be perfect, but you’d be wise to make sure that it’s structurally sound.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
When you thrash around, doing your most to ignore or evade some painful reality, it doesn’t make that thing more real. Ease into your feelings no matter how complicated they are. Your situation isn’t likely to be easy. Only by accepting where you’re starting from can you accurately determine how you want to engage with it. Act in ways that reflect your values, and not just your situation, Pisces.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
When other people come to you with stressed out energy or try to lay their problems at your feet, the worst thing you could do this week is to ignore it. If you have the bandwidth to seek solutions or even to just hold space for others, do it while you have the energy. It’s okay to have mixed feelings, Aries. If you are forthcoming and kind about your boundaries, you can set expectations that allow room for everyone to get their needs addressed.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
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