FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011 by Holiday Mathis on Creators.com

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FOR RELEASE: FRIDAY, MAY 6, 2011

The deliberate Taurus sun trains our eye on the goal, which is both personal and financial. The loquacious Gemini moon helps by keeping the conversation popping: How can we help each other? Let's talk about it. As the moon shifts into Cancer tonight, popcorn and a movie in your own home never sounded so appealing.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). One thing becomes glaringly clear today. You no longer can continue in the old way. An unusual occurrence will stir up your system. You'll change the plan because of what happens.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). Your friends do what feels natural to them, which leads to actions that you may not understand at all. Whether they support or sink you, they feel they are doing the right thing.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You'll be in a daring mood, leaning into a positive view of the future. Your plans will shape you. However, the present moment is all you'll ever really have or need.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Struggling to make money is not your favorite way to spend the hours. On the other hand, you love to spend time and energy on a cause that helps others. Your work could go either way today, depending on how you look at it.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your choices won't please everyone, no matter what they are. Defending them may be a waste of time. Avoid the argument, and just know that as long as you do right by your own code, good will come of it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You'll be united in a common purpose, or at least in the general sense that such a thing does exist. There's an energetic bond between you and the group. And though it's invisible, you can feel it.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Wishes are like magic seeds. Don't cast them to the wind to be carried far from you. You'll never see them land that way. Focus on what's close to you. Grow your happiness in your own yard.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). Some things are best excluded from your life altogether because they are too difficult to control. Choose your passions carefully, and invite only the manageable ones into your life.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Others seek your opinion, not because they will allow themselves to be influenced by it, but because it will show them who you are. They will decide whether or not to trust you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). Exercise and study are not optional extras only for those who have time on their hands. These elements are essential to your happiness now — as important as anything else you do to keep life running smoothly.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Your ancestors had to struggle for freedom, and sometimes you feel that the fight continues in you. It's a different battlefield, but the battle is the same. This is your chance to be valiant.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You've been busy and focused on others. Carve out some time for taking care of yourself. Believe it or not, this is your main responsibility in life — not one you should avoid for too long.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 6). You're not averse to competition. You realize that the big rewards go to those willing to take a risk. Your calm and confident ways will give you the edge. June is filled with romantic days and nights. Community service plays into your social life in July. New work comes in August. You share a special connection with Aries and Libra people. Your lucky numbers are: 10, 4, 22, 49 and 15.

WEEKEND LOVE FORECAST: ARIES: You realize the awesome power of your mind, especially in regard to the laws of attraction. TAURUS: You are highly susceptible to glamour now, which is why someone will bewitch you with his or her star quality. GEMINI: Your mood is more changeable than usual. Seek stable partners to balance you. CANCER: If you've made an unmemorable impression on someone, you can turn it all around this weekend. LEO: You bring zest and energy to the party, which is why the celebration seems to center around you. VIRGO: You don't have an agenda. You flirt pointlessly, and that's what makes the flirting so good. LIBRA: Relationships will test you. Your level of commitment will be obvious. SCORPIO: When in doubt about what to spend on yourself or a date, spend more instead of less. SAGITTARIUS: Your temperament is so compatible with other fire signs, Aries and Leo. CAPRICORN: You feel alluring, and others find you alluring, too. This is no coincidence. AQUARIUS: The pleasantries you exchange may sound innocent, but they have much deeper significance than casual exchanges. PISCES: The story in your head is running the story of your love life, so imagine something good.

COUPLE OF THE WEEKEND: Taurus and Gemini are a classic duo. Usually, Taurus plays the strong and silent role to counteract Gemini's chatty, bubbly presence. But they often shift roles, depending on the circumstance and who is around. Both enjoy dining and shopping, but in different ways. For instance, Gemini likes the ordering almost as much as the food. Gemini prefers the shopping, and Taurus enjoys the purchase.

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