The traditions of May Day have, in recent centuries, included leaving flowers on the doorstep of friends and neighbors and dancing around a maypole of ribbons. The ancient traditions of Beltane, a Gaelic and Pagan holiday, featured dances as well, around a community bonfire. Pluto backs up with a bow and an unexpected request: Can I have this dance?

ARIES (March 21-April 19). Ideally, you live in a way to offer continual evidence that the world is better because you're in it. If you aren't improving things, you'll be learning ways or watching for the opportunity to do so.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). While you wouldn't dream of giving up on what you really want, you also realize that humans do not always want what is in their best interest. You are wise to keep an open mind in determining which pursuits are worthy.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Since you never know what another person has experienced or is dealing with right now, you err on the side of tenderness. With a kind word, dark moments can be stirred in such a way to bring in the light.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). How can you tell you're choosing the right thing to work on? If it has the potential for significant and meaningful impact, it's worth doing. Is it also easy? Do it right away. Is it difficult? Do it little by little.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). When you believe in something, your conviction is often enough to pull you forward. But if something shakes the belief, momentum dies. This is part of the reason you are so driven to know the truth, which is, by definition, unchanging.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). You run toward the challenge because you know that no matter how far into the endeavor you get, it's better to have the experience than not. Setbacks are inevitable, but you have the strength and resilience to keep going.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Keep at it. Tenacity will bring the result. That said, the art is in making it look easy. Today's aim will be best accomplished without sweat. If people think you're trying too hard, you'll be less influential.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You've a gift for knowing when to blend in and how to assert yourself when it's your turn. Your work weaves in with that of others and patterns emerge. It will seem you were always headed toward unmistakable beauty.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You're in a mood to skip the plan and get right into action, but run this through your head a few times before you launch. It will keep you from forgetting anything essential to your success.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In the movies, big changes happen in an instant. Reality more often involves small changes that, over time, create a new circumstance. You continue with little acts of grace and watch a better world slowly take shape.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Reciprocal relationships thrive. Even so, the currency reciprocated may not be the same for each person. For instance, Person A may give undivided attention to Person B, who offers in return the sense of purpose that comes from being needed.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You won't have to worry about networking or outreach because doing what you love will draw the like-minded to you. Your enthusiasm has magnetism. Revel in what you find exciting about the endeavor and share your enjoyment.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 1). Since you'll live in the world you know is possible, new lifestyles involve expanding the known possibilities. The year unleashes your wild creativity, and you'll jump from an old paradigm to a new one inspired by your imagination. More highlights include heaps of love, the admiration of children or students and three significant financial bonuses. Libra and Pisces adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 1, 7, 3, 9 and 15.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Whether he's shining from the silver screen or the stadium stage, Tim McGraw brings his earthy Taurus energy to the enterprise. Star power never came in such a down-to-earth package. As a devoted family man and father, McGraw is simultaneously dazzling and relatable. McGraw's natal chart reflects this balance with the elemental energy of earth, fire, air and water all represented.

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