May Horsocopes

May Birthstone: Emerald; Color: Deep Green

Spring, the time for new growth and rebirth, is here. We notice all the intense colors of green vibrating in our universe at this time of the year. Green, of course, means good health, foliage, financial security and in this case, it represents the Emerald birth stone. 

The Ancient Egyptians mined Emeralds in the desert region nearly 2,000 years before Cleopatra’s birth. They braved insufferable heat, poisonous snakes and scorpions to search for this valuable stone. Emeralds were Cleopatra’s favorite stone and eventually claimed the Emerald mines as her own. She often wore extravagant Emerald jewelry designs, and it is said that she bestowed visiting dignitaries with large Emeralds carved with her likeness when they departed Egypt. 

The Emerald is a member of the beryl family of minerals. Emeralds are mined in Colombia, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Pakistan, Madagascar, Nigeria, Afghanistan and Russia.

Many people who work with crystals believe that wearing an Emerald brings wisdom, growth, and patience. It is known as a stone of successful love. It is said to bring domestic bliss and to instill loyalty and sensitivity within the household of the wearer.  As you can imagine in any long-term relationship, all of these qualities are essential for a triumphant and lasting love. This may explain why a gift of Emerald for an anniversary is considered symbolic of love and faithfulness. It is also used to enhance memory and to stimulate the use of one’s greater mental capacity. It is used to open, activate and stimulate the heart chakra, while it quiets emotions. It brings harmony to all areas of life. This wonderful crystal also eliminates negativity in one’s life and brings in centered energy and stability.

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ARIES - March 20 – April 18

What a remarkable time to start making plans for your vacation or just to get away for a long weekend. There are many things you would like to do so organize and complete projects, errands and attend to your to do lists! Stop procrastinating; there is no better time to accomplish your goals than today. There are so many wonderful possibilities ahead of you.  Love life may be changing for the better. If you’ve been dating, you may feel as if you know someone else is out there for you and you are right. There may only be a few more “frogs” to go through before Prince Charming winds up at your door. You also seem to be thinking of too many things, some of which you have no control over, so why not just handle the obligations that are your responsibility and let other things go. Deal with today’s agenda and the future will take care of itself. Love life seems to be moving steadily forward and even though many changes are coming, you will be ready for them and will welcome them as new opportunities for growth, challenges to overcome and spiritual development.  Health may need to be looked at more realistically, but once your health care professional sees you, everything will get on track. Even if there is a small issue, it will be taken care of if you make a doctor appointment. Share your issues with others.  You help so many with their issues; why can’t they help you with yours?

TAURUS - April 19 – May 19

Career issues seem to be on your mind; however, good opportunities for improvements and your future goals being met are at hand. Be as persistent and determined as ever to make your dreams come true. You have many important decisions to make, but you want to make sure you don’t take too long to take some of those extraordinary opportunities or they may pass you by. There lurking in the shadows is Jupiter protecting your decisions and whatever you feel is the most important parts of your life that you need to handle. School and/or career have you hopping; you are doing too much and your health may suffer if you don’t rest and take care of yourself at regular intervals.  However, creativity is high, projects continually get added on to your “to do” lists and you are moving forward quite nicely in many areas.  Don’t get stuck in a rut or think that whatever you say or do is right all of the time—because you are not always right.  Be open to suggestions, changes and opinions and you will be very happy that you had the chance to see the other side of the coin.  Emotions may feel more peaceful and calm now whether it is from the undying support of a partner or family members or friends. Life is going in a very good direction for you, so enjoy it.

GEMINI - May 20 – June 19

Friends help you through the rough times, so make sure you stay connected with those you feel have your best interest at heart. Money situations improve and you are free to do a little bit more than you thought possible with the extra gain in finances.  You are also trying to clean up your home, de-clutter, and get new appliances or much needed furniture or carpets to make your home more like the sacred space you would like it to be. Apparently there is not much more you need to do this, but it is spring and a time for change so you just go along with that train of thought for now. Very unusual circumstances become common practice at work–unexpected opportunities are a possibility as well as situations which just appear out of the blue–although they confuse you, you may wish to look into them further for more clarification. Gems may be surprised at the way the universe is helping them reach their goals. Even though recent events may have surprised you, you are doing quite well in adjusting your personal space to accommodate your new energy and people you have attracted. You will continue to go in the right direction and romance may be coming into your life sooner than you think.

CANCER - June 20 – July 21

You seem to be thinking about too many things which you can’t change, so let life take its course and try to handle the situations that you can change. You are overwhelmed and a bit confused about important decisions you need to make. However, Cancerians are also thinking about how they have nurtured everyone, and wonder where all the reciprocal energy is to help you now that you want assistance. It’s time to go out and do more with your own dreams and ambitions. If family questions you or tries to hold you back, then you have a decision to make about your next step. You are going in a really positive direction, so try to decide on a future that fits in with your own plans and take baby steps to get there so no one who relies on you is in shock by the changes you are making. Friendships seem strained and you may be meeting new friends who fit into your life easier and those who have more of a common thread or goal in their lives that match your path.

LEO - July 22 – August 21

You want to change your personality, your look, your perspective and just about everything else anyone can possibly imagine. You want to change so much about you, but are not sure in which area you would do the most good. Being very determined and strong about knowing what you want out of life will help you get it. Be much more persistent and adamant about your goals and objectives and don’t let anyone dissuade you from accomplishing something that you have your heart set upon. Home life is changing and will be a constant area of disagreement, unsettled energy and confusion until you make some very important decisions. Your career is going to be a bit tricky as well.  Are you happy with your current position or are you going to look for another job or perhaps start a home based business?  This is a wonderful opportunity to decide what it is you want out of your career and start working towards it. You need to feel secure, nurtured and appreciated–is this what you are feeling at this time? If not, it is time to change positions–take on new adventures, new opportunities and move ahead in a very positive direction.

VIRGO - August 22 - September 21

Finances are once again on your mind; however, this time things will go in a pleasantly positive direction so you need not worry a bit. You will get along much better with special women in your life and any disagreements you may have had in the past will now be resolved and friendships will blossom. Your emotions will be calmer although most will not recognize that you have finally set up more boundaries so that others don’t usurp your energy. New changes in direction are possible.  You may wish to change your job or career, or get into something completely new and exciting. Knowing that life can fall into a boring pattern easily, you will want to shake things up around you and have more fun. Be careful to be optimistic in love relationships since it seems you have confused feelings about those you love.  Let the people you care about know of your love for them so that you can all be on the same page in the relationship. There is nothing worse than keeping too much to yourself.  Open your heart and the rest will follow.

LIBRA - Sept. 22 – Oct. 21

Family issues may come to a head if you don’t deal with everyone from a very intellectual or logical perspective. You seem to be taking on too much responsibility from others and may not be handling your own issues properly. Spiritual guidance, self esteem and confidence need to be bolstered so you can accomplish whatever you need to for yourself and others. Find your voice and say no when it is appropriate. Your time and energy is just as important as everyone else so you must give yourself time to finish your projects, to nurture yourself and organize your life. Even though you are finding your voice, be somewhat careful about how you express yourself to others.  You may be so upset by the way they have treated you or taken you for granted, that you may just blurt out things that you really don’t mean. Thinking may be somewhat negative at times, but this is only until your Libran scales get back into balance. Be positive, creative and artistic – these attributes will take you far and will help you deal with your life more effortlessly.

SCORPIO - Oct. 22 – Nov. 20

You may be taking on too much responsibility and may not be sure how to handle it. You feel as if you want to rebel but you handle your obligations with great tenacity. Feeling as if something is about to change in your life, you are trying to organize, prioritize, sort out and arrange various aspects of your life so that you can take a deep breath and just relax. You do need to reduce the stress around you and although you feel as if it is your personal job to help everyone in your family (and your friends); you really have to take care of yourself, your health and ambitions and goals. Once you make a good decision to help others only when absolutely necessary, you will find that you have more time and energy for your pursuits as well as time to read, meditate, and do artistic or creative projects that have been left on the back burner as well as finishing up some home décor jobs and painting. If you have important decisions to make, be sure you discuss them with your partner since it may cause trouble down the road if you change your way of life and your significant other was not involved in making the decision with you.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov. 21 – Dec. 20

This is the time for fun in the sun. Get out into the great outdoors, even if it’s to invite friends or family over for a BBQ; you need to rejuvenate your spirit and add some interesting conversation, thoughts and dreams into the mix. Confusion may be haunting you in several important areas of life, but this will be short lived. You need to relax, have fun, calm down, think logically about your issues and then do something towards resolving them a little each day. Try dealing with smaller issues and resolve one a day or a week. Don’t put too much pressure on yourself about trying to resolve everything at once because life takes time. Romance may be an issue if you are more compassionate or do not watch what you say. Sometimes your jokes go too far and you may offend people who mean a lot to you. Women in your life will be very sensitive so treat them gently.  Most need some friendly advice and options for their future. You are so good at giving advice and they are flocking to you for your knowledge.

CAPRICORN - December 21 – January 19

Working hard and dealing with many issues can be overwhelming, so it is time that you give yourself the down time you need to recuperate from stress. With the nice weather, are you walking around the neighborhood or going to lunch or dinners with your family or friends? When was the last time you enjoyed a good movie that made you feel good about your life? Life is always changing and although you don’t necessarily like change–changes are coming your way. It is always good to plan the changes in your life that you want to manifest so start thinking about the areas of your life that are no longer working for you; try to imagine them disappearing into the horizon never to bother you again. Thinking differently about old problems and concerns may expedite its resolution. You are really going into so many new and exciting directions that it would be foolish to waste this upbeat energy with the same old stuff you normally do day in and day out. Take a class, go to a lecture in a new subject of interest or maybe it’s time for travel and relaxation.

AQUARIUS - January 20 – February 18

Relationships with colleagues, family and friends play an important role this month. Make peace with those that you had a falling out with and try to be more understanding about situations that others are going through. Your perspective may not always be correct, especially since you don’t know everything that is going on behind the scenes. Things may be blown out of proportion by others around you or by you misunderstanding the real issue. Give others the benefit of the doubt and then move slowly to a solution that would benefit you both. Harmony, peace, artistic ability, creative pursuits and probably home based projects seem to be pouring into your life now. Make a list of everything that you need to be completed so you can systematically handle one thing at a time in a very efficient manner and get your chores done quickly so you can enjoy the lovely weather.  Take time for yourself as you feel overburdened, overwhelmed and stressed and for health reasons, you really have to take care of yourself. See a healthcare professional if you are not feeling one hundred percent.  It may be a little thing, but sometimes peace of mind aids in relieving your stress and worries.

PISCES – Feb. 19 – March 19

Creativity is one of the best avenues to take now since you have been too scattered in the past to know which direction you should take. This may also be a period when people find it is appropriate to lie or exaggerate to you. Conversely, you may also find it necessary to lie or to tell half truths in your dealings with others as well. Relationships can work out well if you give them a chance. Both parties need to work on specific areas of concern which are putting doubt and confusion around the relationship. Woman, in particular, will cause you some heartache with disappointing you or perhaps gossiping about you for no apparent reason.  Deal with these issues quickly so you can move on to a better understanding of where they are coming from or perhaps what part you have played in the confusing circumstances and then resolve them. Good energy is coming your way for self improvement on so many levels; many blessings and good luck will follow. Take care of home life issues quickly so they are not blown out of proportion. It’s always a good thing to keep your space free and clear of negativity and upset.