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Monthly
Horoscope:
Libra (September 23-October 22)
MAY 2008
Can Libra come out and play? Not so much right now. You’re the zodiac’s social butterfly, but there’s been a lot less flitting about these days, Libra. In May, the reigning Taurus energy directs your attention even further within, sending you on a path of deep soul searching.
“What, even more?” we can hear you saying. Well, yes. Much like a butterfly in reverse, Libra, you’re going through a metamorphosis this year. Not that you’re turning back into a caterpillar, but admit it: you’ve spent a lot less time on the social scene than usual. Suddenly, you’re fine just chilling at home, meditating or having intimate conversations with a friend instead. It’s a far cry from the wining, dining and networking you usually do.
So why the change? Two heavy-hitter planets, Jupiter and Saturn are in water sign-ruled parts of your chart this year. Translation: it’s time to deal with your emotions. With Saturn in your twelfth house of healing since September, many Libras began therapy, meditation or other practices this year. The twelfth house rules the subconscious mind, and with structured Saturn in this part of your chart, you’ve had to face those old skeletons that were shoved in your closet. Saturn caused them to tumble out, all the more since mid-December, when the planet went into retrograde (backward) motion. The upside is that you could actually see your demons, which empowered you to deal with them.
On May 3, Saturn returns to direct (forward) motion. Congratulations—if you’ve been doing dedicated self-improvement work, you should see real results. You might even begin working as a healer yourself. If you work in beauty, film, fashion or a helping industry like nursing, you could be in line for a big promotion this month. The May 19 Full Moon in your money sector could be a key time for making career moves or landing a well-paying gig. Don’t blow your cash all in one place, Libra, especially on couture and cuisine. Admit it: left to your own devices, you easily could!
Meantime back at the ranch, a domestic project beckons. Jupiter is in your fourth house of home and family this year, and on May 10, it takes a retrograde (backward) turn. Jupiter will be retrograde until September, making it a great time to visit old family members (especially your parents) or renovate your home. Moving plans could be stalled, so if you can wait until Fall, stay put. If you have kids, they might need special attention this summer, so slow down and take time to be with them.
Intimacy abounds this month on every level. On May 5, the New Moon falls in your eighth house of sex, passion and bonding. A new chapter of your private life could develop, especially since romantic Venus will join forces with this moon. Love, sex and passion—who couldn’t use some of that? If you haven’t been feeling the mojo, you could find your sexy side wants to come out and play again. Invest in some new undergarments or clothes that make you feel like a sexy goddess. Get a massage, pamper yourself, and get that feeling back of loving the skin you’re in.
