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LAUREN MEGGISON, MFA, Ph.D., is a professional astrologer who maintains a private practice in Laguna Beach, California, where she advises an international clientele. Written Birth Chart Interpretations, Day-by-Day Forecasts, Romance Reports, Relocation Guides, and a full array of astrological services are available. To order or request a list of Complete Astrological Services phone: (949) 489-3100.

ARIES (March 21-April 20: An upbeat start to your weekend, Aries, as May 9th finds the Moon & Jupiter aligned. Follow intuition to advance those big home and career plans of yours. As Jupiter's motion now slows, it pays to gather your forces and bring more focus to professional goals. As the Moon favors your sign from May 10th-12th, artistic & romantic ventures are enhanced. Go for it! Take the chance!

TAURUS (April 21-May 21): Power up, Taurus! The luxe life continues as benevolent Venus, planet of love & luxury, spends the majority of the month in your sign. On May 9th, however, Mars begins a 7.5-week period of heightened productivity & passion! May 13th's Sun/Node contacts finalizes a domestic matter and brings a new start in career May 14th's Neptune influence is better for dreams than decisions.

GEMINI (May 22-June 21): Going mental, Gemini? Good! Intellectual & communicative Mercury now spends through early July in your sign! Major decisions are best before May 26th when Mercury begins approximately a 3-week retrograde. Otherwise, watch the details and read the fineprint! This week, May 12th's Moon/Saturn contact helps you set priorities, especially at home.

CANCER (June 22-July 23): Intuition is key, Cancer, as the weekend of May 9th finds the Moon making its monthly passage through your sign! At the same time, Jupiter's influence signals that powerful partnership opportunities are yours. Intuition & interpersonal skills are also strong. The Sun & Venus in your social sector signal that it's time to develop friendships and professional alliances. Be less shy. Be more sure. Confidenceis attractive.

LEO (July 24-Aug. 23): Power & passion are yours, Leo, as May 9th finds Mars starting a 7.5-week passage through your sign! The pace and productivity of your life are about to move into high gear. May 10th-12th finds you intuitive and magnetic with the Moon in your sign. May 13th's Sun/Node contact helps you refinerelationships important to social advancement and career. May 14th's Neptune influence could bring promises in the dark. See the light!

VIRGO (Aug. 24-Sept. 23): Talk it up, Virgo! Communicative Mercury at the top of your chart indicates that it now pays to get your message across in career! Major negotiations and decisions are best before May 26th when Mercury starts an approximate 3-week retrograde. Otherwise, Mercury "direct" from June 19th through early July can findyou bringing refinedplans or fresh ideas to the table. Clarifies facts and feelings as May 12th finds Saturn & the Moon both in your sign. Make that business timetable & plan!

LIBRA (Sept. 24-Oct. 23): Moonlighting, Libra? The weekend of May 9th could findyou working overtime as the Moon makes its way through the career sector of your chart. At the same time, a close contact with Jupiter can bring benefits with family and expansion at home. Mercury, now favorably aligned with your sign, enhances communications & intellectual endeavors through early July! Start thinking! Use your mind!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 22): Fast times, Scorpio, bring fast company! On May 9th powerful & passionate Mars begins a 7.5-week activation of your sign! May 13th's Sun/Node contacts can close an old matter and open a new door. On the 14th, a Neptune influence could cloud the facts. Don't let impatience tempt or distract you. Empower yourself with truth, focus, and support to get the job done. Productivity and vitality are strong!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23-Dec. 21): You've got horse sense, Sag, with logical & loquacious Mercury now chatting its way through your partnership sphere! Fortunately, Saturn at the height of your chart simultaneously brings a newfound focus and purpose to your life. Major decisions & commitments are best, however, before Mercury begins an approximate 3-week retrograde on May 26th. This week, May 12th's Moon/Saturn contact can assist you in setting priorities to bring greater achievement in career.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 20): Ask for it, Capricorn, and it's likely to be yours! It pays to set aside some of that inborn reserve and be more open to things your deserve! The two most favorable planets, Venus & Jupiter, now bring rewarding & expansive opportunities your way! A partner proves responsive to your generosity and humor on May 9th as the Moon aligns with Jupiter in your sign. Go for it!

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21-Feb. 19): Feel the heat, Aquarius! Passions intensify as May 9th finds Mars starting a 7.5-week tango through the partnership sector of your chart! Convert any frustrations into action. May 13th's Sun/Node contact can close an old partnership matter and offers you a fresh start. Pace yourself and direct all activity into constructive channels. Scrap old reactions. Take new action!

PISCES (Feb. 20-March 20): Fish may be brain food for others, Pisces, but not for the fish! Intellectual & communicative skills are now strong as Mercury spends from now through July refiningyour mind! Major decisions & commitments are best before May 26th when Mercury slows for a 3-week period of review. This week, May 12th's Moon/Saturn contact offers insight in personal and professional partnerships. Try to see the bigger picture. Far horizons are visible even from shore. You can see an ocean of possibilities when your mind is clear.