May is Retrograde Month as Mercury and Venus both do the Masochism Tango, just adding fuel to the already hot summer fires. See what the writer Jack London had to say about work, and think about it this month„itÍs a long month.

Aries [3/23-4/20]: My dear Aries friends with all their fiery temperament and quick changes: get ready as the planets push and pull on you some more. Be wary with Mercury Retrograde right now, as the OTHER SIGNS keep trying to give you trouble. If you stick to what you know, you will do just fine.

Taurus [4/21-5/22]: Well, you are smack dab in the middle of a horrendous spring time because, along with it being your birthday time, a good reason to celebrate, you are also having an inordinate number of problems associated with making plans for said party. The bad news is that it feels like everything is struggle right now. The good news is that the struggle will EVENTUALLY reward you. Next month is much better.

Gemini [5/23-6/21]: You are getting tagged by a couple of planets right now. Venus is in Gemini, that's good, but Mercury (your ruler) is backwards in Taurus, the ruler of Venus. What's that Astrological talk mean? You don't know if you are coming or going. Be careful how you dress at a time like this: black tie is not appropriate for fishing parties. And casual attire doesn't cut the bait at a formal function so double check your invitation.

Cancer [6/22-7/22]: Still sitting in the rocking chair these days? Relationship woes? Problems moving one definite direction? Quit with the panic stricken meandering about and get back to work on one project. I don't care what -- but it would be nice if you got the boat cleaned up for fishing next month.

Leo [7/23-8/23]: You Leo's are going to hate me, but all I'm trying to do is warn you about the crisis building at work. You are "uniquely challenged" as far as your work place is concerned right now. Please don't blame me, I'm just telling you that IF YOU LAY LOW for a little while, the challenge will turn in your favor. But not this month. If you could be patient, now is time for every ounce of reserve you've got left to do just that" be patient. Party on!

Virgo [8/24-9/23]: Romance is big this week. At least, the idea of romance is the way the week starts out, and from there, it can go any way you want to direct it. Of course, I would never suggest that a Virgo would be compulsive or anything, but if it is true love that you are looking for, then this is the time to run with it. Elope, in a figurative sense, though, not in a literal sense.

Libra [9/24-10/23]: Finally! A big break! You have a chance this week, before the weekend is up, to make a major breakthrough in some obstruction which has been persistent and nagging for the last two years. This is a golden opportunity, if you know what I mean. You deserve a break, and this is one that has been earned the hard way, through the application of sweat and effort applied to a major blockage. Go with because the door is opening by the weekend.

Scorpio [10/24-11/23]: You will find that your emotions have cooled off a little, and that you are able to see a certain situation a lot more clearly now. That's the good news. At least, for you Scorpio types, it should be good news.

Sagittarius [11/24-12/21]: Don't you get off to a start, bright and early Monday morning, with a foot in your mouth? Sorry about that, but you seem to have some boundless energy which has got to go somewhere. So what do you do? Watch because you are at an almost emotional peak at the beginning of the week, and this energy gradually dissipates throughout the rest of the week, getting a little weaker day by day. You will recover from the "hoof in mouth" ailment before too long.

Capricorn [12/22-1/20]: Money is a good thing, right? And all Cappy's like money, right? The problem is that you might be biting off more than you can chew right now. Now, I've warned you about Mercury Retrograde, but did you listen? Be extra careful of fine print this week. And no new car, either.

Aquarius [1/21-2/18]: One thing I really like about the sign of the Water Bearer is that you guys never, ever pay attention to little planets like Mercury. So you are not feeling the effect of this transit right now. That's the good news. The flip side of the metaphor, though is this: everyone else, that means, all the people around you, are feeling this delicate little backward spin so be prepared for some "collateral damage" as they say in the media."

Pisces [2/19-3/22]: After the last few years, this is one welcome relief. I'll bet, even as you are reading this, there is marriage music going in your head. That's an inspiration, I hope. Just remember, though, as long as you are feeling this good, why not just enjoy a romance rather than a trip down the aisle? You might wake up next week and regret a the Las Vegas - Elvis Cathedral wedding. Then again, given your tastes, maybe not.