Whether or not you believe in the stars, horoscopes or astrology, monthly forecasts usually resonate in some way. Our regular star-sign forecasts by Sharan (tarotbysharan.com) are actually based on tarot , so they’re a little bit different. We’ve been a fan of Sharan for years, so if you’re in need of a little guidance she might just be the card for you!
Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May)
Your creative juices are fl owing this month. You’re very much in control of choosing your path, whether it’s in the form of a hobby or a job, or simply being more creative in your existing profession. There’s an opportunity to learn this May too. But you need to be bold in your approach if a radical change is what you’re pursuing. You may fi nd that taking a subtle approach or taking the middle road won’t result in much success. So, the advice is not to ignore your creative ideas or solutions but to work with them if your goal is to attain financial success.
Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun)
Geminis will be facing a major transition in their lives this month. There will be lots to let go of and sacrifice at some point in order to move onto the next phase of life. This will certainly be a welcome positive change, but one that may not be apparent while you’re in the process of it. As soon as the difficult bits have passed, however, there will be calm and a feeling of victory. These transitions seem to be linked to relationships. You may iron out some issues in your marriage or choose to let go of relationships that have been emotionally abusive. Whatever the problems you face, the month will end with a positive change.
Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul)
You have all the ingredients before you to achieve financial success this May. The path ahead is very clear and your thought process very sharp. Your emotional self is very much tucked away and there is nothing in your way to stop you from taking bold and brave steps. You may be thinking of a financial investment or a new career; whatever it is, a very unusual side of yourself steps up to the plate this month. This catches everyone by surprise and gives you a chance to express a side of yourself that you’ve been too careful to conceal because you’ve been concerned about others and their opinion of you.
Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug)
The phrase “practice makes perfect” holds very true this month for Leo. Improvements and changes will be possible but only if you choose a tried and tested path. The rule is to stick to what you know best and you won’t go wrong. Be methodical and consistent and you will see success in your pursuits. It’s not the time to go wild with your ideas, or to try to fix something that isn’t broken. This may sound boring for the flamboyant Leo but success is what’s most important this May.
Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep)
This could turn out to be the most adventurous month for Virgo if you play your cards right. Sacrifice is key to expansion. You’re in a creative mode and don’t particularly care if you have to lose some things in order to gain. Passion and enthusiasm are bubbling all around you. Your charisma will be quite attractive, so use this opportunity well to network or to create access to what has been unreachable to you.
Libra (23 Sep – 22 Oct)
It’s time to pay a bit more attention to your long-term plans this month. You’re in charge of planning your family’s future or seeing to it that your actions are working towards their long-term good. Things may not always be clear, and you may not always have the information you need to make the decisions you must make to ensure plans are on track. Just know that goals aren’t achieved overnight and there is no harm in working at a pace that’s comfortable for you.
Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov)
Sometimes, to move past conflict you may need to just walk away from it. This is not to be confused with not facing up to your circumstances; rather, it may not be worth your while or energy to confront the people that are causing you grief at this moment in time. You need to take control of your situation and look like you’re in charge of things, and make the decision to let go of situations or relationships that aren’t serving you well at this time in your life. You’ll be surprised at how powerful this will make you look.
Sagittarius (22 Nov – 21 Dec)
You’re in an enviable position this month. It’s taken a lot of hard work to get to where you are. To maintain your position, you’ll need to trust your instincts – which, by the way, are sharpening as you move along this journey. Your self-confidence is soaring and your social life buzzing. You’ve discovered the importance of displaying a powerful first impression and you settle for no less than bold and expressive moves and actions in delivering your message or task at hand.
Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan)
If you’re not careful how you tread the month, things could come to an abrupt end. Take care of your energy levels. In your quest of pursuing a new dream or project, you have unknowingly taken on more than you can handle. Things do catch up with you and you soon realise you’re in a state of weariness; juggling your many roles will become almost impossible. Failure to delegate or share your responsibilities could mean you crashing. So, pace yourself and begin to trust people around you to take over.
Aquarius (20 Jan – 18 Feb)
You experience a breakthrough or a realisation of what you need to do in order to achieve balance in your life. You’ve been trudging through life for some months now and realise something has got to give. Rather than being pushed along by the tide, you begin to take more control of your life. A passion that you shoved under the carpet because it wasn’t practical at a time in your life has now come back to become the forefront of your life. It’s essential that you pursue this new learning to achieve a form of balance in your life.
Pisces (19 Feb – 20 Mar)
Prioritise what’s important to you this May. Chasing your dream or passion seems to be right at the top of your list. Take control and plan your time well. Do what you love or improve what you already know. This could be related to a hobby or what you do for a career, or even turning your hobby into a career. There might be a lot of brushing up or learning to be done, so be sure to pace yourself. You’ll be bursting with excitement about the possibilities.
Aries (21 Mar – 19 Apr)
If you wish to see opportunities open up for you this month, you’ll need to step out of your circle. A different perspective is very much required, coupled with some hard work to see a new beginning through. Opportunities are around but you won’t notice them if you choose to stick to the same old ways of doing things. It’s time for a change in your environment and the only way for this to happen will be for you to change your mindset and perspective.
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This article first appeared in the April 2019 edition of Expat Living. You can purchase a copy or subscribe so you never miss an issue!
