Your Weekly Horoscope: May 12 - May 18, 2021
Illustration, Kiki Ljung.
Taurus
April 20-May 20
This is a powerful time for experimentation, Taurus. Trust the fire in your belly to motivate you. There are parts of you that are ready to jump into the unknown and then there’s your mind, which is less willing to take risks. Explore the nature and contents of your anxieties without taking them at face value. It’s OK to be scared, just don’t use your fears to justify poor behaviour.
Learn more about what it means to be Taurus.
Gemini
May 21-June 21
You have a lot of information, maybe more than you’ve ever had, but it’s unlikely to make you very happy at the moment. Give yourself the space you need to process whatever it is that’s happening for you. Ultimately, what you need is to cultivate a big picture approach that is cushioned with empathy, patience and healthy boundaries. For today, it’s totally OK to start by checking your defenses and reactiveness at the door. A little bit of care will take you a long way, Twin Star.
Learn more about what it means to be Gemini.
Cancer
June 22-July 22
As much as you want success, it can feel scary when you get it. As the saying goes, the more you have, the more you have to lose. Check in with your tendencies to self-sabotage when things get good. The best way to do this is to slow down and sit with your reactions before you act on them. There’s major change happening within you as well as with the people around you. You don’t need to decide whether it’s good or bad; simply stay present and stay true, Moonchild.
Learn more about what it means to be Cancer.
Leo
July 23-Aug. 22
Sometimes you’ve got to fight, but it’s always wise to find out what you’re actually fighting for. This week may bring about frustrations and what you do in response to them will be more of a reflection on yourself than on your situation or the people that you’re reacting to. Don’t allow the lowest common denominator in your situation to define you, Leo. Stay true to your principles and to yourself. Be brave enough to take a step away from your situation to align with your own self, my fiery friend.
Learn more about what it means to be a Leo.
Virgo
Aug. 23-Sept. 22
Just because you don’t know a thing doesn’t mean that it will become a source of pain or problems for you. This is an important week for you to consider your relationship to the unknown and how you manage the feelings and thoughts that accompany it. As you cultivate greater discernment and self-awareness, if you pair it with empathy for yourself and patience with your process, you can make major improvements in how you hold what is yet unknown, Virgo.
Learn more about what it means to be a Virgo.
Libra
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
Consider what seeds you are planting this week. You may find yourself spending a great deal of time fixated on a relationship, a project or a distraction that you don’t truly care about. Whatever you feed will grow, Libra. Make sure that your precious energy is being given to the people and things that deserve it. If you determine that you need to pivot or redirect yourself, don’t overthink what it will look like to others. Just do you, my love.
Learn more about what it means to be a Libra.
Scorpio
Sept. 23-Oct. 22
It may feel like things are moving very quickly this week, Scorpio. In some ways they are and in others they aren’t. Regardless of your impulse to keep up, it is wise to stay connected to who you are at this moment. Clarify, express and hold your boundaries, my love. While it might not go over well immediately, it is far better to have struggles that are based on what is true, than to get along based on lies. Embrace the growing pains, Scorpio.
Learn more about what it means to be a Scorpio.
Sagittarius
Nov. 22-Dec. 21
You deserve a little break, Sagittarius. Even if things are going your way and progress is being made, you may find yourself feeling mentally exhausted or emotionally burnt out this week. Part of tending to growth is knowing when you need time to rest. It is wise and even productive to touch base with yourself and tend to your inner world. Give yourself a break by slowing down and doing just a little bit less this week.
Learn more about what it means to be Sagittarius.
Capricorn
Dec. 22-Jan. 19
This period that you’re going through is likely to spark fear or insecurity. Even expansion requires personal development, Capricorn. As the saying goes, “The person you’re becoming will cost you people, relationships, spaces and material things. Choose yourself over everything.” Give yourself the space you need to tend to any growing pains that you’re currently experiencing, but don’t stop now. You’re on the right track.
Learn more about what it means to be a Capricorn.
Aquarius
Jan. 20-Feb. 18
It can be so helpful to understand how you got where you are, to seek symbolism and meaning in your situation, and to generally have a solid understanding of what’s up in your life. When that isn’t possible, which may be the case this week, it’s important that you have the emotional resources. Strive to sit with the discomfort of things being unclear or upsetting, Aquarius. Change how you hold and respond to your emotions and you will find that you have more options then you thought you had.
Learn more about what it means to be an Aquarius.
Pisces
Feb. 19-March 20
The ego is not a bad thing. It helps you assert yourself and to have a healthy measure of entitlement. This week you may be feeling anxious about how much space to take up or in determining the “right” ways of being around others. Part of showing up authentically is taking the risk that others won’t like it, or that it won’t be an energetic match for them. Don’t allow their reactions to define you. You define you, Pisces.
Learn more about what it means to be Pisces.
Aries
March 21-April 19
It’s far better to fail at something you love than to play it safe and not even try. This is a great week to take risks, but not just any will do. Align yourself with what sparks joy in your life, what makes a difference in the world or what you wish to see grow around or within you. You don’t need to be perfect; you only need to try, dear Aries. This week, prioritize pointing yourself in the right direction over achieving perfection, no matter how uncomfortable that is.
Learn more about what it means to be Aries.
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Jessica Lanyadoo is the host of the twice weekly Astrology + Advice show, Ghost of a Podcast, and the author of Astrology For Real Relationships.
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