Taurus Weekly Horoscope

Starting this Tuesday, April 30, the current gets even faster in your emotion ocean as action planet Mars swings into Aries and your compassionate twelfth house until June 9. You might consider going on a spiritual retreat during this quiet Mars phase, slipping off to a cottage or a silent meditation to connect with your higher wisdom. Be forewarned that Mars can be energizing AND aggravating, and with him stirring the pot in your twelfth house, you may be forced to deal with issues of guilt, anxiety and codependence. One thing NOT to do? Escape into a world of fantasy or self-medication. Some Bulls might get annoyed (or embarrassed) if you draw too much attention to yourself. If you don't have a private workspace or meditation oasis to withdraw into, it’s a stellar time to create one, either in your home or by renting a small studio space. Don't let this genius go to waste!

Another call for introspection arrives on Thursday, May 2, when transformational Pluto slams on the brakes and shifts into its annual retrograde. This year, the course reverse begins in Aquarius and your tenth house of career goals and ambitions. It's not like you'll settle in for a five-month nap, but with the strategic planet spinning retrograde until October 11, a work project may demand more behind-the-scenes planning, or you might finally get a chance to review what you've accomplished so far. Pluto will retreat into Capricorn and your visionary ninth house on September 1 for the rest of the retrograde, which lasts in total until October 11. This can give you a wider perspective and help you detach enough to make the necessary adjustments. Lack of progress may be frustrating, but deep down you'll probably feel a huge sense of relief! If you need to hire a consultant or coach, this is a perfect opportunity. Important now is taking the time to get it right—something your diligent sign should be able to relate to—and to shore up all your professional relationships. Strong bonds with colleagues and decision makers can make all the difference in the world.