Weekly Horoscope: May 12 to May 18, 2024

Your weekly horoscope is here. The monthly new moon is a little reset and fresh start, so this Tuesday be reborn like la luna and set your intentions on stability, continuity, and consistency. At a time when our attention is fragmented, reclaim your tranquility. Savor your meals, meander through conversational topics, and consider your financial goals. Will you take a leap of faith, stay in your comfort zone, or plan far ahead? Revisit your goals to ensure you’re aiming in the right direction and staying on track. Let your senses guide you and be open to unexpected surprises; novelty is medicinal!

Read on to discover your weekly horoscope and what’s in store for your sign during the week of May 12 through May 18, 2024.

AriesMercury wraps up its extended stay in your sign, shifting into your financial sector on Wednesday. Use the next few weeks to research or learn more about your financial options. This could involve groundwork for a job, client, or pitch, or exploring investment opportunities. This area is currently activated, so focus on practical steps to set yourself up for success throughout the year and beyond. Liberation and growth are key themes this week, as an inspiration or idea becomes clear. Take action to bring it to life and kickstart your prosperity journey!

TaurusWe’re entering the final stretch of Taurus season this week, so indulge in sensory experiences and immerse yourself in nature. Reflect on your goals for the year ahead, as this marks the beginning of a new solar cycle. How do you envision evolving and shining over the next year? What are your aspirations for personal growth, skill acquisition, or material gains? Is it about acquiring new skills, earning money, collecting beautiful items, creating art, or finding love or commitment? Maybe it’s about fostering friendships or developing your talents. With Mercury entering your sign on Wednesday through June 3rd, explore all possibilities and map out your year ahead.

GeminiYour time in the spotlight is approaching next week, Gemini. In the meantime, prioritize rest to recharge your energy. Prepare yourself for new experiences and encounters over the coming weeks and beyond. As planets move into your sign, you’ll be diving into new territories and meeting new people—stay calm and carry on, as the British say. With your ruling planet Mercury entering your Zen zone midweek, engage in dream journaling. Better yet, sketch or draw your symbolic or visual impressions from your dreams. Use colors and textures to capture the emotions they evoke—they’ll reveal their meanings as you express them creatively. Consider finding a dream buddy to exchange stories with if you’re inclined to share verbally.

CancerChanges are brewing on your social horizon as one door closes and another opens. This week brings clarity about which leap of faith to take and the new directions your connections are leading you toward. Whether you’re expanding your social circle or exploring new platforms to connect with others, step out of your comfort zone and test new waters. Embrace the luck that comes with embracing radical change and don’t shy away from inevitable shifts—seize the opportunity! With Mercury entering this area of connections and communication on Wednesday, tap into your network for practical advice and enjoyable conversations. If you come away with actionable insights, you’ve aced the assignment.

LeoThis week the epiphany light bulb turns on and opportunities arise. If you choose to heed your calling, be aware that for change to happen, you have to do things differently. This could mean thinking differently, engaging with people outside your regular circle, and taking note of openings—don’t just talk or walk past them or let them slip away. If something seems like an anomaly, take a closer look; it may be outside your usual comprehension—that’s a sign! Pay attention to peculiarities in what you consider business as usual. Consider what you want financially or materially, then plot a practical path to get there. You may encounter some resistance during this period; notice it and consider how to reframe for an outcome fit for the Queen of the urban jungle.

VirgoYour ruling planet, Mercury, shifts gears on Wednesday, so fine-tune a recent inspiration or project you’ve considered or begun. This is where you focus on the nuts and bolts by embracing sustainable ideas and discarding the unrealistic or ego-oriented aspects. If you’ve had to put out fires and change gears, now is the time to test your idea and see how it performs. Revisit your philosophical outlook and assess how closely you align with that modus operandi. A significant shift, epiphany, or opportunity may land in your lap or come as an aha moment, so tune in to the bigger picture rather than just the details.

LibraAs Mercury enters your sphere of mystery and shared resources, be prepared to explore terrain typically obscured from view. This is an intriguing yet highly practical period. Assistance or collaboration may arrive via others, so consider leveraging the best they have to offer. When everyone contributes, teamwork makes the dream work. Expect luxury elements and unexpected surprises or realizations. Growth opportunities abound—financially, intimately, or on a deep, personal level. Strengthen your position with contracts, written agreements, and clarifying questions.

ScorpioSometimes, it takes someone appearing in our lives like a lightning bolt to catalyze change and personal development. This week marks another of those flashpoints for you, dear Scorpio. Stand your ground while allowing someone close to you the space to bring their unique best to the table. A brilliant and generous person could enter your life if you’re single and ready to mingle. A sudden proposition may be on the horizon as Mercury, the planet of communication, activates connections in your relationship sphere. Will you sign the contract, negotiate a deal, or reach an agreement? Whatever you decide, embrace the opportunity to expand and grow.

SagittariusChanges to your routine may take another turn this week as the sun and the planet of surprise combine in your work and wellness sphere. If you still have a few plates in the air that you’ve been juggling, keep them spinning rather than settling on an outcome you’re not ready to commit to just yet. Try new approaches and adopt an experimental attitude to get things just right. By the end of the week, you’ll have made enough space for growth or to seize a new opportunity. Take that bright idea you have and get it rolling—make the pitch or accept the offer, whichever way it goes. Shake up your work environment as well as your fitness or health routine and build on it to support your vitality. Remember, you are what you eat, so make it wholesome, seasonal, and fresh.

CapricornAs Mercury, the planet of communication and connections, heads into your sphere of leisure, hobbies, and self-expression, it brings an element of thoughtfulness and curiosity to your outlook. If you haven’t already, explore your creative side, Capricorn. Take a break, but keep it practical. Consider a perfumery course, delve into permaculture, or paint for pleasure; learn more about and develop a talent. If it’s time to share your knowledge, consider informal teaching to keep the pressure off. Engaging in activities with children is a great way to bond over practical skills and experiences and to activate your own inner child. This is the zone where you’ll find your genius, growth, and opportunities so spend time there.

AquariusA little earth tremor could shake your foundations if you resist a change you know is necessary. You understand the power of the collective better than anyone; however, this week, it’s okay to tend to your basic personal needs. Spend time in the garden, soak up the sunshine while drinking coffee, or focus on practical work related to your home and family dynamics. Take the time you need to do what’s necessary since life is all about balance. If you find yourself caught up in your thoughts, remember to drop down into your body and include it in your awareness. Test out your ideas by putting them into practice, focus on practical conversations, and find useful applications. Even if they’re not perfect, taking that first step forward is satisfying and reveals the next one.

PiscesMercury, the planet correlating to the mind, communication, transport, and connections, activates your sphere of learning and local relationships this week. If you weren’t already busy, things ramp up midweek. Strike up a conversation with someone who stands out to you in a positive way or reminds you of someone you feel fondly about. Your intuition is nudging you for a reason. You never know what that inner nudge means until you open up the dialogue, so say hey and follow your curiosity. This is a great time to move around, expand your local network, and savor all that your neighborhood or city has to offer. Take time to appreciate and feel gratitude for what you have right here on your doorstep, and you’ll likely discover more.

Vanessa Montgomery—a.k.a. Astro All-Starz—is a professional counseling astrologer and the upcoming author of Astro Power: A Simple Guide to Prediction and Destiny for the Modern Mystic Aimed at enlightenment and seeing past labels to the oneness that unites us all, Montgomery’s work also helps navigate the practical essentials with grounded cosmic intel. Her motto: Free your mind, own your power, create your world. You can learn more at astroallstarz.com or follow Montgomery on Instagram @astro_allstarz.