Horoscopes

It may seem as though someone has intentionally hurt or insulted you, Taurus. You may feel sad and confused, and also angry. However, you are encouraged not to take it personally - and to leave room for doubt about what was intended. You are also encouraged not to separate yourself from the source of hurtful comments, because you would only be depriving yourself of future joy and companionship. If you continue with an open mind, you may find out that you misunderstood the words or the intentions behind them.

Before you look for guidance and advice on a problem that seems confusing and "over your head," Gemini, you need to try to address it yourself. The opinions of other people could push you in the wrong direction. Since you are the one who is closest to what you are dealing with, you have the best vantage point. Do not underestimate your ability to assess and evaluate the situation. Once you start analyzing it, you may find that it is not nearly as complex or difficult as it seems.

Being inundated with unasked-for advice can be aggravating and frustrating. We have all been there. When someone tells you that what you're doing is wrong or tells you what they think you should be doing, it might even feel insulting. Someone may be trying to persuade you to handle an issue in a certain way, even though it does not feel right to you. Thank them for their advice and try to understand that it comes from a well-meaning place. Then do what you feel is best. You are likely right, Cancer, and the result will be your validation.

Someone may have perceived something you said to them as a promise rather than a hope. They may be taking your words as an ironclad agreement that you would do something for them, rather than expressing that you would try if you could. This misunderstanding may be escalating, Leo. If you have tried to convey that your words were misunderstood, and they can't accept that, there is nothing else you can do. This doesn't mean you have to do whatever they want you to do, and you should not feel obligated.

Striving for perfection in all that you do is an admirable trait, Virgo, but recognizing when perfection cannot be achieved is even more powerfully important. That's because it tells you when you need to quit and why you should not be self-critical or critical of other people. You always hold yourself and others to high standards, and it shows in whatever you do and in your expectations of other people, but sometimes imperfection is perfect in its own way. There can be beauty and wisdom found in mistakes. Remember that today.

You are advised to trust your instincts and your intuition, Libra. If you are entering into a situation that seems very hopeful and filled with promise - but you pick up a weird vibe - pay attention to what you are feeling. That does not mean you have to quit, but it does mean that you should do further research to validate your initial impression. You may simply be picking up on one particular problem that needs to be addressed without walking away completely, but that is something you need to identify and deal with. Don't ignore what you feel.

You may be very eager to get an exciting new project underway, dear Scorpio. That's great, because it will give you a chance to be creative, and it will give your ambitious spirit something important to focus on. However, don't get started until you are fully prepared. It might seem easier to just start dabbling in what you want to do, but if you don't start out officially in a state of preparedness, your beginning won't be as powerful as it could be. Create a game plan. Gather resources. Make connections. Do it right.

You can make your life significantly better just by being nicer to yourself. You impose high standards on yourself, and when you make a mistake - as we all do - you can be very hard on yourself. You don't have to lower your standards, dear Sagittarius, but you do have to acknowledge that you are only human and that mistakes and lapses of judgment can be wonderful learning experiences. You should also be more tuned in to your well-being and happiness. If you focus on these things, a current issue causing criticism and concern won't seem like much of a problem.

Capricorn horoscope for Friday May 9 You may have already planned your schedule for today. In fact, Capricorn, you may have had it planned for a week or more! You do believe in maintaining an orderly life because you know that it reduces risks and makes you more efficient and productive. However, it is also wise to leave room for spontaneity, impulsive ideas, and unexpected opportunities. Today, don't be so rigid that you turn down a chance that could be quite wonderful for you. Leave room for unplanned joy in your schedule.

You may not feel ready to have an important discussion, but someone might push you into it. You would rather have all the facts straight and a plan of what to say to make yourself as convincing as possible, but there may be no time for all of that. You need to see that you already feel and understand what needs to be said, and you won't need a formal speech or agenda to get this right. In fact, if you speak from the heart, you are likely to be far more convincing!

Have you been allowing other people to direct your life, Pisces? You may not think so, but that may be happening subtly. You are very sensitive, and therefore you can be easily influenced by people you care about. If someone says "you're not good at" something, you take it to heart. If someone says, "You should be doing this instead of that," you lose confidence. It's time to take charge of your life, Pisces. Follow your dreams. Do what you feel inclined to do. Asking for guidance is a good thing if you balance that out with your own insight, but taking the reins is the only way to go in the direction that's best for you.

Even though you may have gained some distance from a difficult situation, or you have proclaimed to yourself that you are "over it," you may still be clinging to it emotionally, Aries. If you frequently think about that situation you think you left behind, then you have not let it go, and you are not over it. You have a right and a responsibility to yourself to move on. Give yourself permission to do so, and then enforce that decision by acknowledging that it is not your responsibility.

When you have a strong intuitive feeling about something, it can be hard to ignore. As a practical person though, Libra, you might do just that.

You might assume that your apprehensive feelings are based more on insecurity or some other emotion.

However, if you keep having a strong response to a new situation or a potential opportunity, take it seriously.

It might not be as bad or negative as you are sensing - it might just mean you need to look into it to find out more.

If you were gliding along the bay in a sailboat, thoughts of the anchor might not come to mind at all.

The wind in your sails and the smell of the salt air would be mesmerizing. It would only be when you needed to stop that you would think about that anchor.

Then it would be important. Before you get involved in a new project you are considering, Scorpio, think about how you can remain grounded and realistic if you do get involved.

What would make it sound and solid? Knowing there is a way to stay "safe" will set you free to do your very best.

Your interactions with a certain person are usually quite light, easy, and optimistic. Today, Sagittarius, communicating with this person could be a bit trickier.

You may want to settle something or figure out an arrangement or an agreement, but if it isn't going well, don't push it.

Wait for a time when things can get back to normal so that you can engage with this person in your usual, easygoing way. Be patient.

Try again later - when both of you are in a better mood and there is a better chance of things working out. It will be much better to tackle this when the mood is right.

A "small" favor you have agreed to do for someone might keep getting bigger and bigger.

You may feel that something that started out as being quite manageable has suddenly taken on a life of its own and may now be interfering with your own priorities, dear Capricorn.

Yet because you initially said yes to helping someone out, you might feel obligated to keep going.

You are not obligated. You made a specific promise, and you are only obliged to keep that specific promise. Setting a boundary is important.

Isn't it better to be happy than to be "right" or vindicated, Aquarius?

If you are feeling wronged by someone, you may not be able to get them to admit that they are at fault, that they lied, or that what they have done was not fair.

You could probably argue about it until you are exhausted, but they may never apologize.

You can't base your happiness on someone else admitting to the truth. Instead, choose to be happy. It's the best "revenge."

Do not let your creativity be stifled today by someone who is intimidated by your brilliant mind, Pisces.

Their reaction to something you share might be negative - perhaps because it seems unusual to them - but that's only because your imagination is so much more colorful than the average.

Let your mind wander where it will, and don't be limited to anyone's narrow ideas. Just be sure to express what you imagine in a way that is a bit more down to earth.

If you live someplace where there's a rainy season or you experience a long period of rainy days, the cold, wet atmosphere and dark skies might eventually get to you, causing you to feel melancholy.

Then, when the sun finally emerges, the sudden brightness can lift your spirits.

You may have endured at least a few days of darkness in your own life, dear Aries. This might have come from arguments with loved ones, or financial problems, or difficulties at work, or something else that has powerful emotions associated with it.

However, the sun is about to come out. Hang in there!

If you spend time around someone who always brings you down or makes you feel unworthy, then something has to change.

Whether this happens at work, in your family, or elsewhere in your personal life, it can eventually erode your confidence and your outlook on your life and your future. You may not be able to make an immediate change, dear Taurus, but change will be necessary to preserve your well-being.

There is always a way to do this - either through conversation or by exiting the situation. Being aware of this. Acting on it will ensure you continue to live your best life.

Some arguments can be productive because they can help you get to the heart of a matter, to understand what each person feels about it, and to come to a solution.

Some arguments, however, are not just unproductive; they are damaging to the relationship and the issue at hand. It is easier than you think to know the difference, dear Gemini.

If you are on the verge of an argument with someone now, you must assess the issue at hand and who you are dealing with.

Are they listening, participating, and making useful suggestions aimed at a great solution? If not, you need to find another way to get to an answer.

Your mood may be rising and falling now because you have so much going on.

There is a lot for you to think about, and there are important decisions to make, and you may not be sure how you'll figure it all out, dear Cancer - but you will.

It isn't about searching frantically for the answers. It is about knowing.

Knowing in your heart that the right answers will come to you as you explore. Move ahead with that sense of knowing that what you decide will be the best thing and will lead you to the right place. It will.

You are a natural guide and educator, whether that was ever your profession or not. You have such a vibrant passion for life that you want to learn about interesting things. So, when you see a situation where someone needs to learn something or some sort of correction is needed, you step up and begin to guide and lead.

Unfortunately, Leo, that is not always appreciated, as you may be experiencing now, or perhaps you will soon. Don't let that stop you from doing what comes so naturally to you. Show them the way. If it doesn't work, let it go, and eventually the truth will show itself, proving you right.

If you were to find yourself shipwrecked on an island with no cell phone signal or internet, you would have to find ways to learn to adapt.

You could not just look up how to build a shelter or start a fire. It would be a matter of putting knowledge you already had into practice, along with trial and error.

You may be relying on information you're getting from someone to begin a new effort, Virgo, but you will be better off acquiring knowledge and skills on your own. Sometimes the hard way is the better way.

Everyone worries. A small dose of worry might be useful because it compels you to find a solution to your problems or challenges.

Yet dwelling in worry is not only useless, but it can also be harmful to you emotionally.

You may have an important endeavor coming up, but you need to consciously choose not to worry about it. If you have put everything in place that you can to be successful, then your mission is accomplished.

Worrying about it won't do a darn thing. Let it go, and watch success unfold.