Still slacking on that spring cleaning mission? Time's up on the excuses. The sun spends its last five days in efficiency-obsessed Taurus, bringing high doses of practical magic. On Friday, #GeminiSeason begins and everything will feel very Cirque du Soleil for a month. Cleaning up the big top will so not be the focus under this curious, communicative influence. But a messy home base can make life feel scattered AF! Head straight home from work, with the only allotted detour to Ikea or Homebase for boxes and shelves.
Mercury is still retrograde until Sunday, also in Taurus, fuelling our urge to purge and organise. Sifting through old stuff can be a sentimental voyage. Set aside a few classics that you might want to hang up or frame. When Mercury corrects course on Sunday, the smoke starts to clear on communication and money meltdowns that have been happening since the 28th of April. Stalled projects and job searches also pick up again as Mercury speeds ahead in Taurus until the 12th of June.
There's also a full moon this Saturday, in Sagittarius, the sign of the traveller, philosopher, and entrepreneur. Oh, and "more is more" Chrissy Teigen, BTW. These expansive moonbeams will broaden our horizons and help us realise some of our bigger dreams, like trekking to a new corner of the world, meditating in Bali, or starting our own businesses. Bonus: There's a double dose of this lunar energy in 2016: On June 19, a second Sagittarius full moon will take this weekend's visions to an even higher level. Whoa!
Taurus
Keep the Champagne flowing and the cupcakes coming, Taurus. Your birthday season wages on until Friday, so you'll want to squeeze in a few more drops of celebration while you can. It hasn't been all feliz cumpleaños for you in 2016, though, thanks to Mercury retrograde in your sign from April 28 until this Sunday. Maybe you've felt misunderstood or found yourself sorting through more personal issues than you actually realized you had. But hey, that's part of growing up and getting one year older. This week, really, really ponder your own happiness. Is it time to make a change — a small one, like eating healthier food; or a big one, like moving from New York to L.A.? Life is too short to stay stuck! When the sun heads into Gemini and your project-managing second house from Friday until June 20, you can start pulling together a plan of action. You'll be more disciplined then. Social Gemini will remind you to tap your contact database for hookups. Friends will be happy to help you with your goals — and let's be honest, most of them probably owe you at least two favors!
Saturday's full moon in Sagittarius and your "all-or-nothing" eighth house reveals your desire for deep, legit connections. Some bulls could even start picking out wedding dates or baby names! Others may have to deliver an ultimatum this weekend: Either you're with me, or I'm moving on. Like we said, life is just too short. This seductive moon could illuminate a soulmate-grade connection. No need to rush things, though! There's a rare, second Sagittarius full moon on June 19, so it could take until then for these connections to show their fullest potential. From Sunday until June 12, Mercury pivots and blazes forward through your sign, making you powerfully persuasive and productive once again. Hallelujah!
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Gemini
If it feels like you're walking through quicksand...well, keep walking Gemini. The sun is slogging through Taurus and your 12th house of transitions until Friday and you need to give things one last push. Then, your birthday season begins when that blazing ball in the sky bursts into Gemini until June 20. YES! Your freedom tour begins then, so use this week to unhitch yourself from any drama and tethers that could hold you back in the coming year. Toxic friends, unrequited crushes, assignments that are not in your wheelhouse by any stretch: You don't need these things and you're not a failure for saying goodbye. In fact, cutting them loose will clear a space for the new and improved to flow in. Also, tie up loose ends with unfinished projects, so you can be free and clear to explore after Friday. Or maybe make that Sunday, when your ruling planet Mercury ends a grueling retrograde that began on April 28. You've seen people's true colors over the past few weeks and it hasn't always been pretty. But some legit supporter may also have stepped forward, solidly having your back. Do you need to apologize or make amends? If all is not lost with a frenemy, use this week to clear the air. When Mercury makes a U-Turn on Sunday, you'll be able to rebuild some not-completely burned bridges and bring back the love.
Saturday's full moon in Sagittarius sets your relationship house on fire. You're no stranger to being part of a twosome, but committing all the way to another person? That can be hard. Under Saturday's moonbeams, you could find a worthy candidate to play the role of your other half. This might even be someone you've known for a while, but suddenly see in a new light. Already attached? Find new ways to co-create this weekend, like starting a summer project or even a home-based biz. Partnerships off all manner will thrive this weekend — if they are meant to be.
P.S.: There are two full moons in Sagittarius in 2016. Fires you light this week could blaze even brighter with the sequel lunation on June 19!
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Cancer
Tap that app, Cancer. With the sun wrapping a tour of Taurus and your tech-savvy 11th house this Friday, you'd be remiss not to take advantage of all the time-saving life hacks out there. But don't go downloading anything sketchy! Mercury is retrograde in this same sign until Sunday, which could simultaneously cause some devices to melt down. If you're ready for a new laptop or sound system, do your research now, so you can make your informed and sensible purchase next week when the retrograde is done and dusted. Gather your tribe — past and present — this week, too. Teamwork makes the dream work and takes a whole lot of burden off your shoulders. The only hitch? You're going to have to trust people and just let go. Take a little time to train them in your expert methodologies and nurture them along the way. You can do this, Cancer.
On Friday, the sun drifts into Gemini and your 12th house of healing and transitions. This is the final phase of your annual solar cycle: On June 20, it will be #CancerSeason and your birthday celebrations begin. Before then, take stock: Is there some baggage you need to unload? Stuff you're just so ready to get out of your apartment and life? Tie up loose ends and Konmari your space. Saturday's full moon in Sagittarius and your efficiency-obsessed sixth house will certainly support this mission! These moonbeams could also inspire a healthy living mission and bring some rousing news about a work situation before May is through.
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Leo
Want to plump up your paycheck like a Kylie Lip Kit? Like the Jenner scion (who happens to share your star sign), tap into your enterprising nature this week. The sun is rounding out its tour of Taurus and your ambitious 10th house. On Friday, Gemini time begins. You'll be much more focused on socializing and networking than handling any desk duties. But hey, there's truth to the expression "it's all about who you know." In addition to producing tangible results, take time to chat with the powers that be. You could get in good with an upper management influencer, even by volunteering yourself as an assistant on a special project. There's no better shortcut in the world than having a VIP as your personal champion. One caveat: Mercury is retrograde in Taurus until Sunday, so you'll have to play the political game carefully. Make sure you aren't stepping on anyone in your climb to the top. Make friends with the gatekeepers, because they hold the keys to the kingdom.
Circle Saturday as a hot spot for romance! The annual full moon in Sagittarius beams into your fifth house of love, passion, and fertility. If you've had engagement baubles or babies on your mind, those dreams could come to fruition this weekend — or by June 19, when a rare second Sagittarius full moon lights up the skies. Not quite there yet? Cupid's still in your corner and could open the doors to a fun summer love situation. Put your creativity and talents on display. This full moon could bring a walk of fame, even some media props!
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Virgo
There's always more to discover and learn, Virgo, and this week is about pushing yourself beyond the comfort zone. The sun spends its last five days in Taurus and your worldly, intrepid ninth house. Expansion plans should be on your radar, like traveling to a new corner of the world, signing up for a summer class, or working with a business coach to get an entrepreneurial idea off the ground. There's just one slowdown: Your ruling planet Mercury has been retrograde since April 28 and remains so until this Sunday. As much as you want to leap, Mercury's backspin has made you hesitate. But take heart. After Sunday, you'll have the freedom to act on those big dreams, booking airline tickets, enrolling in workshops, or scheduling sessions with the experts.
On Friday, your own "high-pro glow" starts beaming, too, when the sun heads into Gemini and your success-driven 10th house for a month. Leaping up the ladder will just happen between now and June 20 and some helpful influencers will pull you up. You could find yourself in the public eye more often, too, or cast in a leadership role. Don't let perfectionism paralyze you, Virgo. Being in charge doesn't mean you have to know everything or have all the answers! That's what a team is for. Saturday's full moon in Sagittarius (the first in a rare pair!) energizes your domestic zone. Dive into that home-decorating wormhole (Kantha quilts! Graphic prints! Brass planters!) If you're in the market for a move or a new roomie, start shopping around. Your home sweet home will be even sweeter by the sequel Sagittarius full moon on June 19.
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Libra
Break out the sage wand and Wild Unknown deck. The sun spends five final days in Taurus and your esoteric eighth house. Your intuition is as sharp as a tack — and with Mercury retrograde since April 28, you may have tuned into some low-vibe (or outright scandalous) activity going on with some people you know. No more excuses, Libra! You're influenced by the company you keep and friends like these are not going to do anything good for your life. Clear space in your social calendar for new acquaintances to become bona fide besties. With the sun blazing into Gemini for a month on Friday, your adventurous, high-minded ninth house will be lit up until June 20, leaving you wide open for more positive people to flow in. You might even meet them in a self-development workshop or while traveling. Cross-cultural connections will also click beautifully after Friday. This is also one of the best times of the year to take a vacation (internationally, even), so start researching destinations so you can book after Sunday, when Mercury turns direct.
Mercury's retrograde in your eighth house could have caused some wrinkles in your love life. Maybe an ex crept back in, causing friction. Have you had trouble getting yourself in the mood? There could be a reason for that, Libra: Are you trying to be "nice" instead of speaking your truth? Peace can come at a price for your conflict-averse sign. Thankfully, Saturday's full moon in outspoken Sagittarius will give you the courage to be candid. Address those trouble spots with the one you adore and a BFF or creative collaborator, too. Don't panic if things get heated for minute, because this is how you'll thaw the iceberg that has built up between you.
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Scorpio
You love them, you love them not: It's kind of been like that for you these past few weeks, Scorpio, thanks to Mercury retrograde in Taurus and your seventh house of relationships. The sun has also been in Taurus since April 20 — and that's been bringing some positive development in the love department. But where to take things is still unclear. Deep breaths, okay? You don't have to figure it all out quite yet. In fact, this week is all about being powerfully present and just enjoying the moment. Reel in your brain when it starts to trip about what might "someday, maybe" be with bae. With Mercury retrograde, however, you could be ruminating on the past. Were you a little too quick to write someone off? If you can't stop thinking about the one that got away, reach out before Friday. There might still be some embers to stoke. But if you're just going on wishful thinking, trying to turn a player into a prince, block that number to avoid drunk-texting or otherwise inviting trouble back into your life.
On Friday, relationships — the ones worth having — could deepen considerable as the sun flows on to Gemini and your playing-for-keeps eighth house. This is the house associated with Scorpio BTW, so you'll feel in your element between now and June 20 — simmering, seductive, and utterly magnetic. Be discerning about who you invite into your Scorpio secret garden, because these people will be in no hurry to leave. If your mojo's been in slow-mo, well, hello, spring awakening! A mind-body-soul connection could seriously heat up. If you're in a relationship, your urge to merge could lead to a cohabitation station, joint bank account, even wedding bells. Saturday's full moon in Sagittarius could bring a fresh wave of financial flow. Want to earn more, Scorpio? #RhetoricalQuestion Polish up your résumé and put your feelers out on LinkedIn. There will be a rare second Sagittarius full moon on June 19, which will make it rain like monsoon season if you play your cards right now.
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Sagittarius
System overload. Ever since the sun went into Taurus on April 20 — followed by Mercury retrograde on April 28 — you've been racing against the clock. That overflowing plate of yours has caused its fair share of stress, too. Caramba! But you're getting closer to the finish line, Sag, so don't quite five minutes before the miracle! What you should do, however, is get savvier about your systems. The sun lingers in Taurus until this Friday, bringing high doses of practical magic. Your "act first, read directions later" M.O. is just not working. Pause and watch some tutorial vids, ask questions, and get a game plan in place before you make a move. Time is too precious to waste making hasty mistakes. When Mercury turns direct on Sunday, you'll find it much easier to organize your schedule — and get back onto that health kick you started in early spring.
On Friday, the sun blazes in to Gemini and your seventh house of partnerships for a month. Stop struggling alone and embrace the tag-team effort. You could find your perfect dance partner — and win the metaphoric Mirrorball Trophy — between now and June 20. Even better news comes on Saturday, when the first of 2016's two Sagittarius full moons lights up the skies. Step forward and sparkle, zero fucks given. Your individuality is in demand and could even be fodder for a Facebook Live show or YouTubing experiment. Bonus: on June 19, you'll have a sequel full moon in your sign, so the seeds you plant on Saturday could go next level a month from now. Get ready for your close-up!
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Capricorn
One more round, Capricorn. This week, you'll slowly transition from hedonist to health nut. Slowly. The sun is wrapping up a monthlong tour of Taurus and your festive fifth house before moving into Gemini and your gym- (and career-) obsessed sixth on Friday. The workweek might not be your most productive, but oh, well. You'll be back to your success-obsessed self again soon. Make time for romance, salon treatments, shopping trips, and museum treks while Taurus holds court. Playtime will actually boost your productivity next week. You're the hardest working sign in the zodiac, Capricorn, and you deserve this break! After Friday, you'll be ready to pull out that Pilates pass and add more clean, green food to your plate. Some amazing career opportunities could flow your way before June 20, so plan to get back to your diligent self next Monday.
Mercury is also finishing up a three-week retrograde in Taurus on Sunday, which has made spring fever feel more like the flu at times. You may have fielded texts from an ex or some irritating lovers' quarrels. Misunderstandings melt away — and your solid judgment returns — when Mercury corrects course on Sunday. But there could be a necessary goodbye on Saturday during a full moon in your 12th house of completions. Or a hello! If it's time to hug it out with a frenemy, forgiveness will be in the air. Stop being so stubborn, Capricorn, and just say you're sorry.
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Aquarius
You're nobody's lap dog, Aquarius. But would it kill you to be a little more...affectionate? With the sun in touchy-feely Taurus — and your cozy fourth house — until Friday, stop resisting and let your emo side out to play. You could really get into this whole hugging thing (uh, see you at Ecstatic Dance?) and your friends and family will appreciate the love. With Mercury retrograde in Taurus until Sunday, you might even need to tell a few of them how much you truly appreciate them. Host a dinner party or invite them to join you for happy hour. Then, raise a little toast. There won't be a dry eye in the house. Perfect. A woman from your past could play an important role in this week's developments. Reach out if an old female boss or friend floats into your psyche. Have you been butting heads with one of your girls, like, nonstop? Give yourselves some space this week. With Mercury pivoting in a powerful direction from Sunday until June 12, you'll be able to mend those fences next week. Time heals all wounds.
On Friday, #GeminiSeason begins, which is always a favorite for you since Gemini, like Aquarius, is one of the air signs. You'll feel in your element now — and then some, because Gemini governs your fifth house of fame, romance, and flamboyant self-expression. Feel free to fly that Aquarian freak flag, busting out your collection of '70s vintage platform sandals or starting an alter ego or activist Twitter feed. Saturday's full moon in Sagittarius could connect you to an amazing group of people. Hello, summer festival buddies or entertainment squad! These people will be passionate, purpose-driven, and unafraid to color outside the lines. You might even be the one to organize them, so don the social director's cap and gather your people.
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Pisces
Your calendar has been overflowing ever since the sun moved into Taurus on April 20. But with Mercury retrograde since the 28th, you may have been dealing with friction with a few members of your go-to crew. Old friends came back into the picture and you've started making a few new ones, too. But you might also be feeling a little scattered from all the parties and evening events! That sacred space for "me time" is coming: On Friday, you'll go from fiesta to siesta as the sun decamps to Gemini and your cozy fourth house. Take a break from all that power networking and extreme socializing. Chateau Pisces calls and could become ground zero for some seriously creative innovations between now and June 20. Since Gemini energy is inherently social, blow up the air mattress and reach out to your far-flung posse of friends and family. You could be hosting fun sleepovers or legendary dinner parties (al fresco, even) over the coming four weeks. With Mercury turning direct on Sunday, you'll soon be able to clear the air in your friction-fueled friendships. Phew!
On Saturday, career developments come fast and furious, thanks to the full moon in Sagittarius and your 10th house of success. You could meet someone (possibly a man, as the 10th house is the boys' club) who has killer offer or opportunity to share. Bring business cards to that picnic or DJ set, because every moment will be a networking opportunity. For best results, socialize strategically, planting yourself among the elite movers and shakers. Maybe you'll catch wind of a job description that screams, "This is what I want to do with my life!" Take notes and start exploring. There will be a rare sequel Sagittarius full moon on June 19 and this weekend's dream could start taking flight then!
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
Aries
Details, details — you'd rather let someone else deal with those, right? You're the queen bee, Aries, not the drone. But with the sun finishing out a monthlong tour of Taurus until Friday, you are doing your time in the salt mines. Humble thyself and deal. This week, you'll actually feel empowered by doing all that grunt work you "hate." Start by making lists, so you're not all scattered. Mercury is retrograde in Taurus until Sunday, which has been adding an extra layer of randomizing. Then, tick off the tasks one by one. Managing your finances is a big part of this plan. Budget doesn't have to be a dirty word. Get clear on your monthly expenses (read: review all statements with a magnifying glass) and you'll see where there's room to cancel a subscription here to make room for a pair of festival tickets there.
On Friday, the sun does a costume change, shedding Taurus' crisp, organic cotton shirtdress for Gemini's maximalist off-the-shoulder number. You'll be the monarch among social butterflies until June 20 so get out and network like it was your job. With Saturday's full moon in adventure-seeking Sagittarius, detour far, far away from "the usual places" when meeting friends. It's time to start researching your summer travel so you can book your tickets after Mercury snaps out of retrograde on Sunday. People may seek you out for your wisdom and advice this weekend. Maybe it's time to write a book, start a how-to blog, or look into that coaching certification, Aries.
Illustrated by John Lisle.Photographed by Christine Hahn.
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