With Mercury retrograde (backward) from May 8th-31st, it's a great month for family reunions. This cycle reconnects us with people from our past, and it will visit your fourth house during the second half of May. Just be careful not to get into family squabbles, especially with your mother or a female relative. Mercury retrograde can cause some raging miscommunications. If you're moving, take your time—delay signing papers until June or read the fine print carefully.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
Talk it out, Aquarius. With love-planet Venus and intense Mars in your third house of communication, you need some quality conversation with your sweetie. Mercury is retrograde May 8th-31st, so don't let bickering become a break-up. The third house is associated with Gemini (the Twins), so you might try the Imago Dialogue's "mirroring" technique, where one person talks uninterrupted and the other makes sure s/he gets it. Yes, you will feel like an absolute jackass for the first three minutes, but it works (trust us). The instructions are at www.imagoworks.com/pages/Dialogue_instructions.html.

If you're single, your best bet is to meet someone online or at a local hangout, since the third house rules technology and neighborhoods. You might even bump into an old friend or flame on the street, especially May 8th-15th. Sparks could fly…and why not? Ophira met her husband while eating lunch at a small bistro in her 'hood. Sometimes it happens when you least expect it, right in your own backyard.

On May 20th, the Sun moves into Gemini, your romantic fifth house. The Gemini new moon on May 24th is a particularly good day for a new chapter in your love life. Add a glamorous touch when you get dressed, and flirt boldly—you'll be rewarded for taking a chance. If you're trying to get pregnant, the fifth house increases fertility, so the stork could come a'circling.

MONEY & CAREER:
On May 9th, the Scorpio full moon brings manifestation to your tenth house of career. A project or venture you've been developing over the last six months reaches a peak. Should you take it to the next level or move on? A prestigious title or recognition could come your way. If you're job hunting, this full moon is like a celestial stimulus package. Make the most of it—these bailouts don't happen every day!

Money and property matters improve dramatically when Saturn goes direct on May 16th. Saturn, planet of challenges and maturity, has been retrograde in your wealth sector all year. Legal contracts, real estate, debt and other money matters have been an uphill battle for many Aquarians. If you've had a devil-may-care attitude toward credit cards or spending, Saturn delivered a wake-up call. Although you'll still need to be fiscally conservative until November, the burden will ease up mid-May.

After May 29th, present a more polished, serious image. Dreamy Neptune goes retrograde in Aquarius until November, and your free-flowing, casual style just won't go over as well. Change your strategy. Instead of politicking and trying to be everyone's BFF, let your accomplishments do the talking.

HEALTH & FITNESS:
Buddy up! Motivator Mars and beautifying Venus are both in your third house of friends and communication. Get fit with a workout partner, hire a trainer, or try "doubles" sports like tennis or racquetball. Focus on your upper body, especially your arms, and make sure to have fun (trapeze lessons, anyone?) The third house is associated with gadgets and technology, so treat yourself to a new iPod or download a fresh playlist.

While you're in this curious phase, read up on health and nutrition, and experiment with some new kitchen techniques. Variety is key, so invent your own "fusion" dishes. Gather a couple friends for healthy dinner parties, even a weekly cooking jam. It's the perfect recession antidote: split the bill for ingredients, and make a couple dishes in quantity. Everyone brings her own Tupperware, and you divide the food into servings that can last everyone throughout the week. It's a great way to bond and budget at the same time.