May 2008 horoscope

Find out what the stars have in store for you this month

Mercury spends most of the month in Gemini. Venus and the sun are mainly to be found in Taurus. Mars, the ruler of Aries, passes from Cancer to Leo. Saturn remains in Virgo and changes direction, liberating energies that have been blocked in all areas of life. There are no planets in Libra or Sagittarius at the moment, but the moon will pass through them both during the course of the month. It will be new in Taurus on May 5 and full in Scorpio on May 20. Jupiter and Pluto remain in Capricorn, Neptune in Aquarius and Uranus is still in Pisces. It all adds up to a time of real hope and opportunity for everyone.

Taurus

(April 21-May 21)

What is the purpose of life? Why have we all come to this planet? Honestly! You mean to say that you've been here all this time and you still don't know? Why, whatever is the matter with you? Use your eyes. Consult your other senses. Surely the answer is obvious. We have all come here for the same reason. To suffer! To have a hard time. To swallow the bitter pill of disappointment. That's right, isn't it? You can be forgiven for having recently reached such a conclusion. But of course, it's not true. There can be joy. And happiness. And deep fulfillment. Events this month will demonstrate that.

See what's in the stars for the other signs:

• Gemini, Cancer, Leo
• Virgo, Libra, Scorpio
• Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius
• Pisces, Aries
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