Happy May Day! Today Venus, Saturn and Pluto align for a rare triple earth sign treat. Life on earth celebrates fertile abundance, perhaps personified by the mythological creature the nymph, a nature-loving maiden found dancing with her sisters around fountains or grottos. If you find yourself inspired by earthly delights, the nymph is afoot!

ARIES (March 21-April 19). The people around you might seem like a bit of a mess, but this is a disguised blessing. Their troubled situations make your own seem, by comparison, easy to deal with.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You're in a mood to strut, and you have good reason to do so. As the great Dr. Seuss wrote, "Look at me, look at me, look at me now. It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how."

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Your feelings show you what needs work, but don't show your feelings at work. Keeping a check on your emotions lets the boss know you are a mature leader.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Kick back and visit with friends. You do have the time, you really do! All the crazy plans you've made will be even more fun when you include others, or at least take a moment to tell them about it all.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Still want a loved one to drop bad habits? The best way to affect change is by example. Tonight, new friends are attracted to your positive attitude and decisive action.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (MAY 1). You finally have the time to work on your talents. You'll quickly discover your abilities are more substantial than you thought. You could even be ready for the big leagues. Fascinating connections are made through the summer. Family shows pride in you in August. Raises come in October. Pisces is the ideal coach. Gemini cheers you on. Your lucky numbers are 53, 50, 24, 29 and 15.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The reason you use a direct approach is to get your point across in a small amount of time. it's not to hurt anyone's feelings. Now, while everyone is in a sensitive mood, make sure to couch your ideas in a little tenderness.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You shoulder extra responsibilities happily because you intuitively realize that it benefits you to do so — maybe not in any kind of financial way, but personally and spiritually you are much better off for taking on more.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Your expectation of a loved one has recently changed.

You want more, much more. Be sure to let your loved one know exactly what your new expectation is — a detail that, if missed, could cause quite a stir.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your eye for collecting pays off. What you own is worth more than you think. Get an appraisal or take it to an online auction to see what you can get.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Your social scene has a formal bent to it. Tradition is important. Brush up on your etiquette and you'll handle potentially sticky situations with impressive grace.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Re-think your impulses. Put off signing contracts, initiating romantic hookups and big-deal sales calls — not indefinitely, just for a day. Tomorrow, your clear head will steer you right.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Get out and mingle. Attend meetings and take in exotic scenery. Tonight, your generous gestures of love are well received, especially by a good-hearted Leo.

ASTROLOGICAL QUESTIONS: "She is a Pisces and I am a Libra. She is 11 years older than I am, and we have found we have so much in common. The only sticking point is her two sons. She is a millionaire widow and they are probably afraid of losing their inheritance. She knows that I'm not interested in her money."

I'm going to astral project myself into her Jimmy Choo shoes for a moment and imagine what it's like to have oodles of money and be a tender Pisces. Most of us can only wonder at this dilemma, but extreme wealth must have its downside. Pisces people are vulnerable to people who misrepresent their selves, motives or intentions — imagine how being a millionaire amplifies this insecurity. And being loved by another for who we are (the ultimate fulfillment of human happiness) prompts the question: do they love my money, or do they really love me for me? So what can you do? Be yourself. Be consistent. Be real. If your connection is strong, you'll give her reason to let her defenses down and to share the bright side of her vulnerability with you — her total trust.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Tim McGraw is one-half of a megawatt couple (husband to Faith Hill) and he's a faith-full Taurus. The Taurean need for safety, reliable companionship and mutual pleasure can be found in marriage — generally a fulfilling institution for Taurus. Tim's music sounds sweet as honey to the ears of female fans, but sorry, ladies; it's darn hard to lure a loyal Taurus away from his mate.

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