The Astrology of Today - All Signs

May 21, 2013

The Moon is in Libra all day, and creating order is the focus through pleasing interactions with others and aesthetics in our environment. We tend to solve problems diplomatically and tactfully under this influence. Balancing our personal desires with those of another is likely to figure strongly now. "Paralysis by analysis" could be an issue, as the tendency to weigh all perspectives and to consider all possibilities can leave us sitting on the fence, afraid to make a definite decision. Moderating, negotiating, and compromise are themes today. However, with the Moon triggering the Uranus-Pluto square this morning, there can be some tensions if we feel that others are fencing us in or dictating our moves. Later today, the Moon trines Venus, increasing our desire to establish a balance and to cooperate with others.

This Week in Astrology

This Month: Aquarius

May 2013

Home and family life are in strong focus this month, dear Aquarius. The domestic life is busy, and it's a strong time for home projects as well as for strengthening ties with those closest to you, particularly on the 4-5 and 11-12. Even so, changes in your family dynamic or home life are necessary, and may be a long time coming, as a Solar Eclipse occurs on the 9th and brings powerful energy for new beginnings in your personal life. Watch for temper tantrums or making angry or too-revealing statements around the 16-20, when you're inclined to speak before you think about the consequences. Your romantic life begins to assume more importance as May progresses, and while there can be some social drama in your life now, for the most part you're likely to have a good time. The last week of May presents a favorable period for announcing or showing your creative work. It can mark an important culmination or turning point in a friendship. The 27-28 is powerful for your romantic life. This is a time for making pleasant connections.

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This Year: Aquarius

2013 Yearly Horoscope Overview

Not everyone knows this about your sign, dear Aquarius, but people born under this sign and those with an Aquarius Ascendant really take their career, income, and service to others to heart. They need to feel good on a deep level about what they do in order to feel good about themselves. In 2013, you will dig deep into true motives and feelings about practical matters, and you have the chance to come to a harmonious position or stance. While the steps you take may not be giant or quick, you can be making significant changes as you come to a better understanding of what it is you can and want to do in your work. You'll also discover some of your most natural talents and put them to work for you. The focus now is on really enjoying what you do. Although work can bring joy, it can also bring some challenges. Discriminate carefully when it comes to taking on new work or projects. There can be some feelings of blockage before you move forward. Circumstances will conspire to remind you of the importance of structure, responsibility, and reputation in your life. It's time to realign your goals with what's inside. Many of you will be making changes so that your career path better reflects the principles closest to your heart. But 2013 is certainly not all about work, especially in the first half of the year, when you find new avenues for entertainment and self-expression open up to you. Early February and late May are especially strong for fun and games, and also for romance. August can be busy with revelations and epiphanies for close relationships, but it can also be a time when you are tempted to overload yourself with work, so do your best to strike a good balance. Also, take extra care of your health in August. All year, you are making big changes in terms of growing past stubborn attitudes and beliefs, communicating more openly and frequently, and changing deeply ingrained habits and systems of doing things. There can be times when private or past matters come to light and, while it may feel uncomfortable at first, it can also help release you from the past. You are redefining your attitude towards money and possessions this year. While others may not always notice your struggles or rush to your aid this year with Saturn in challenging aspect to your sign, you nevertheless have some good energy with you to express yourself creatively and originally, and your personal magnetism runs high.

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This Year in Love: Aquarius

2013 Love Horoscope for Aquarius

Jupiter continues to enliven and expand your creative and romantic life until the last week of June in 2013, dear Aquarius. While Jupiter's retrograde motion from October 2012 to January 2013 may have brought some delays, from February to June 2013, you are raring to go. New doors open for entertainment and love affairs, as well as creative expression. Others find you more attractive and interesting. Opportunities for casual love connections may be plenty now, but may not lead to anything long-term. Nevertheless, this experience can serve to open up many Aquarians to new ways of expressing themselves and can serve to build their confidence or ego. Romance is fun, and connected with communications as well. You might be especially playful and flirtatious in your communications now. You are taking some exciting risks with your heart and your creativity. While Aquarius is not a sign known to be dramatic, some of you could be experiencing emotional ups and downs that certainly feel dramatic, whether or not you express these swings to others.

Some of you may have recently, or might this year, turn a friendship into a romance. Friends can be instrumental in getting you out and about meeting new people.

Watch for some excess in these areas of your life during this period, particularly when it comes to money. Avoid lending to people you don't know well, for example, and avoid spending beyond your means on your love life or your entertainment desires during this period. Both are strong tendencies this year.

Otherwise, you are losing some of your inhibitions, enjoying yourself more fully, and expanding your options on a social level. You may be meeting people who increase your confidence, help you out, and generally bring happy and positive energy into your life during this cycle. Jupiter occupies your work and health sector in the second half of 2013.

Particularly strong periods for your powers of attraction occur when your partnership ruler transits your sign, and when your romance ruler transits your sign. This year, this occurs January 20-February 19.

From March 26-April 9, some of you could meet a love interest through the computer or on the phone, possibly in your own neighborhood with lots of exciting planetary activity going on in your communications sector.

Better times for love generally speaking are May 9-June 2 and June 27-July 22, when Venus is traveling through your romance and partnership sectors, respectively. Even stronger days during these periods occur when Venus is forming nice angles to your ruler (Uranus), on May 18-19 and July 7-8; and when Venus aligns with Jupiter in your romance sector on May 27-29..

Mercury's retrograde periods can bring some minor hiccups to your love life. In 2013, Mercury retrogrades from February 23-March 17, June 26-July 20, and October 21-November 10. If a lover is distant during these periods, give him/her some space and don't pressure. You'll manage these periods best if you slow down.

Other longer-term influences don't directly affect your love sectors, but they do influence your personality and areas of interest this year. Saturn is putting pressure on career and reputation matters this year, and responsibilities can feel weighty at times. Those Aquarians affected by a Saturn square to their Sun in 2013 (born January 4-February 9) can feel unsupported at times this year, and a heavy or negative manner might impact their ability to meet others, if they are not careful. Uranus helps to bring new interests, opening up alternative ways of communicating and connecting, however.

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