Your nostalgic side may take the wheel starting this Monday, May 1, as potent and penetrating Pluto shifts into reverse gear until October 10. In forward motion, the intensifying planet sparks desire and boosts your natural animal magnetism. But during its annual retrograde—this year through Aquarius and your fifth house of fame, glamour and romance for its first six weeks—you’re more likely to be lit up by someone who feels comfortable and familiar than the latest Casanova to sweep through town. On June 11, Pluto will backflip out of that zone and into Capricorn and your domestic corner. Issues that didn’t quite get resolved before Pluto first entered Aquarius on March 23 could rear up again then. Watch out for triggering comments, both TO you and FROM you. Tempers can flare quickly, but if you manage to keep a lid on your emotions, you could learn some valuable lessons about the relationship’s power dynamics. Your conflict-averse sign is quick to accommodate others to keep the peace, but something gets lost in the bargain, namely, getting YOUR needs met. If you’re afraid that broaching the subject will reflect poorly on you, think of it this way: It’s easy to get along when you’re on the same page. But the real mark of a mature bond is being able to work through disagreements and come out stronger. Since retrogrades rule the past, don’t be surprised if an ex resurfaces, especially before June 11. If you’re single and they’re apologetic (or forgiving), it might be worth giving them another chance—conditionally. But if the familiar red flags are still visible, run in the opposite direction!
Make it rain, Libra! Friday’s lunar (full moon) eclipse in Scorpio electrifies your second house of income and security, which could bring opportunities from out of left field. Lunar eclipses signal completion points, so a project you’ve been working on since last fall could finally wrap and yield fruit over the coming two to four weeks. Not quite done? No worries. You might not be seeing the big picture. This could just be the end of phase one, and what comes NEXT is the part that’ll be profitable. If you’re in the market for more gainful employment or a side hustle, put out feelers and do what Libras do best: network like the pro you are!
Career initiatives get a cosmic boost on Sunday, when your ruler, ardent Venus, darts into Cancer and your tenth house of professional ambition and success until June 5. Amplifying her efforts is driven Mars, who’ll wrap up his biennial trek through this zone on May 20. If you’ve hit a plateau or can’t land where you KNOW you belong, this planetary push might be the thing to add a high-pro glow to your public image. The tenth house rules your long-range goals, and this Venus-Mars tag team can sharpen your vision of what you’d like your future to look like. Of course, you’ll want SOME version of a work-life balance, and lucky for you, Venus and Mars are the celestial love birds, and a few tweets from them could attract a suitable partner or sweeten the bond you already have.
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