Your Daily Horoscopes for Tuesday, May 19th

by Rick Levine

 

Today is the first full day of mischievous Mercury’s retrograde cycle, a time when the best of intentions go awry if we don’t have all our ducks in a row. The restless Gemini Moon joins up with Mercury to precipitate misunderstandings, making it crucial to think things through before saying something we later regret. Obstacles will fall away as another layer of reality begins to reveal itself.

Aries Horoscope

(Mar 21 – Apr 19)

Your mind is racing at a million miles a minute; the thoughts go flying by so fast that you can’t hold onto any one of them. Unbeknownst to you, more is going on than you realize. It’s not time to turn a dream into reality now. Mercury’s retrograde in your 3rd House of Information gives you a chance to let your thoughts and ideas come and go at their own pace without any need to make major decisions or initiate action just yet. Explore all your alternatives and take comfort in the fact that you don’t have to choose one today.

Taurus Horoscope

(Apr 20 – May 20)

Your most ingenious money-making schemes probably look better on paper now than they do once you try to put them into motion. But don’t throw the baby out with the bath water; there may be a real jewel buried among a pile of half-crazy ideas. Keep mulling the various possibilities around in your mind. Don’t get lazy and let one go because it’s not perfect. However, getting swept up in a feeling of urgency is your biggest threat to success. Time is on your side, so let the developmental process take its own organic course.

Gemini Horoscope

(May 21 – Jun 20)

You may experience moments of dread now when you start to believe that time has run out and you’ve missed a once-in-a-lifetime chance. You are tempted to bring others into your drama today as if they might have the answer to your current dilemma. But don’t fall victim to a momentary flash of panic; instead recognize the trap of Mercury retrograde as it turns up the intensity on your analytical process. Shift your focus from the most immediate tasks to the more long-range ones. Perspective is your friend in more ways than one.

Cancer Horoscope

(Jun 21 – Jul 22)

Capturing the magic of your imagination these days is a challenge worth rising to as cerebral Mercury back steps through your 12th House of Spiritual Mystery. Schedule time to meditate, dance or listen to music so you can sink beneath the superficial noise in your head and into the creative waters of your subconscious. But you may not get tangible results overnight. Establish a daily practice of quieting your thoughts so you can reach the land of enchantment anytime you want. Dreams today, reality tomorrow.

Leo Horoscope

(Jul 23 – Aug 22)

The danger of thinking about the future is expecting it to arrive in the present. Your mind is so active now that it’s difficult to shut off your imagination — and the fantasies look so wonderful that you want them to come true today. Consciously take a few steps back from your own mental machinations while Mercury is retrograde in your 11th House of Goals. There’s no need to forget about your aspirations; just acknowledge that it’s healthier to treat them as dreams now rather than plans. The ones worthy of manifesting will continue to gain momentum over the next few weeks.

Virgo Horoscope

(Aug 23 – Sep 22)

You may be frustrated by your lack of progress at work, especially if you didn’t receive that promotion or raise you wanted. You’re inclined to share your emotions with one of your colleagues, but this open communication could backfire on you. Others might even see you as overly ambitious or self-indulgent if you reveal your feelings. Don’t close down your heart, but keep it protected from needless drama. Remove the disappointment by realizing Mercury’s retrograde is in your 10th House of Career, delaying the good news for a few weeks. Don’t throw in the towel; you still can reach your goals, but not on your original timetable.

Libra Horoscope

(Sep 23 – Oct 22)

You want to proudly announce your plans for the next chapter of your life. You might have dreams of climbing the tallest mountain or crossing the widest desert. Or, perhaps, you’re ready to crack the books and earn the degree you’ve always wanted. However, it’s too soon to talk about your ambitions; if you do, you could unintentionally dissipate the energy. Continue working on your big adventure behind the scenes. Seek support from others only after your facts are in order and your strategy is bulletproof.

Scorpio Horoscope

(Oct 23 – Nov 21)

You are entering a planetary power zone where your ideas carry extra weight, but the emphasis on your thoughts is not without possible pitfalls. Becoming caught in a cycle of doubt can spiral out of control unless you consciously intervene. Mercury is retrograding through your 8th House of Transformation, inviting you to reassess the efficacy of your deepest emotional patterns. Reinforce the behaviors that are working for you, but relinquish those that are not. You hold the potential for positive change in your own hands if you’re willing to let go of the past.

Sagittarius Horoscope

(Nov 22 – Dec 21)

It might seem as if someone is picking a fight with you, but you may be extra sensitive to other people’s words today. It’s likely that you could jump to a faulty conclusion or misinterpret a message as communicator Mercury dances backward through your 7th House of Partners. Don’t be overly concerned if you find yourself having the same conversation again and again as you try to untangle a misunderstanding. Naturally, it’s even better if you are extra cautious in all conversations now to avoid trouble before it happens. If you can’t say something nice, don’t say anything at all.

Capricorn Horoscope

(Dec 22 – Jan 19)

Your uncharacteristic inattention to details can cause your best-laid plans to go awry now. You might have too many commitments that spread your energy too thin. Or you could just be so eager to begin a project that you make fast assumptions instead of doing the research. Don’t let your ambition get the best of you while mental Mercury is retrograding through your 6th House of Service. Building your foundation on solid facts and meticulous follow-through takes your work to the next level.

Aquarius Horoscope

(Jan 20 – Feb 18)

Words come easily to you today, prompting you to express your heart in a romantic manner. But you have so many wonderful visions that it’s nearly impossible to pick just one and run with it. Consequently, you may get frustrated with your inability to share your emotions. Unfortunately, your angst could even close down the flow of positive feelings. However, Mercury’s retrograde in your 5th House of Play might reignite an old flame rather than firing up a new one. It’s not important whether you are moving ahead or backward now; shine your love light wherever you go.

Pisces Horoscope

(Feb 19 – Mar 20)

Your hypersensitivity presents you with an irreconcilable dilemma today. You may know how someone close to you feels even before they tell you. It’s as if you can actually hear their thoughts when messenger Mercury is moving backward in your 4th House of Family. No matter how strong your psychic radar is now, it’s still crucial to check out your hunches instead of just assuming they are right. It’s a blessing to use your non-verbal antenna to tune into the emotional dynamics as long as you also initiate a conversation to validate the truth.

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