Overview
The main reading
On May 1st, Mercury moves into Taurus, which brings a simmering tension to things, although luck will favor you in its own time – you simply need to be patient, and this is a trait you have plenty of! Bringing focus to your workplace endeavors will help radically. As Venus moves into Taurus on the 4th, you'll enjoy desirable results and an excellent period professionally. Impressing others is unforced and natural and a direct consequence of your enduring effort. This is also a fascinating period for relationships in which anything seems possible. You may loosen up a little and embrace a more passionate and sensual side to your earthiness. On the 26th, Mercury moves into Gemini, which enables you to delegate effortlessly and efficiently. People are happy to work with and for you. Taking command of a crowd becomes an immediate skill of yours.
On the 29th, Venus moves into Gemini, causing higher expenses, and you may fret about the future of children or younger generations. At work, you need to take charge and step into a position of leadership. Show others what you are made of. The stage is yours. The Sun moves into Taurus this month which generates a positive period for success, victory, and fame. Prosperity and happiness emerge within marital relationships and between parents and children. This is a time of great prosperity, including financially and professionally. There is much for you to enjoy and be grateful for this month. Count your many blessings.
Love
Romance and relationships
Your romantic relationship needs nurturing. Although you make a promising start, but there are chances that most of the time you will have to make extra efforts to seek your partner’s company to keep the momentum going. Those trying their luck in this field for the first time will have to wait a little longer to get a positive response. A really interesting mod month is in for you! You will get time to spend together after quite a while. Those of you planning to take your relationship to the next level, must involve your family now. Youngsters in love for the first time will get ample opportunities to let your beloved know how much you care. Have a great time! However, for some of you, this time may also pose some challenges. Married people, be very careful about that attraction to someone outside your marriage. The temptations are huge but you must make a conscious effort to steer clear. It's time to push forward, maybe haltingly at first, and make your happiness and satisfaction priority number one. Jupiter and Venus will bring you prosperity and harmony in your personal relations toward the month end. However, some of you married individuals will find yourself attracted to someone outside your marriage. This is not uncommon but you have to decide whether it is worth losing your marriage and your martial peace.
Career
Work and ambition
This month will give some of you ample opportunities to make a career switch if you want to make one. It will prove to be a productive time for students of medical science. For those of you practicing alternative therapies too this will prove to be a very beneficial time. You might be required to take on some additional responsibilities at work which you must do your best to fulfil. Those of you who have been waiting to be promoted for a long time will finally see your dream coming true. Those working in the banking, commerce and electronics sectors will fare extremely well. Those of you who are preparing for the civil services examinations must focus harder on your studies. You may have to face a few hurdles at work to get everything done on time. Do not worry too much as these obstacles are only of a minor nature and you will be able to overcome them with a bit of a hard work and determination. For those of you who are looking to work overseas you might get an excellent job offer. It is a good time to get a new venture off the ground. People in the creative fields like painting, music and fashion designing will do exceptionally well for yourselves.
Finance
Money and resources
Financially, this will prove to be an excellent time for you as your disposable income increases a lot more and you have more options at hand. This is a good time to look at different avenues of investment and plan about your future security. Property is a viable option and is guaranteed to bring you good returns. Government officials can expect monetary benefits through a raise in salary. This month is all about careful planning and keeping a tight rein on your expenses so that you stay within your budget. Some unnecessary medical expenses may come up though which cannot be avoided. People investing in shares should look at other options of investment and think twice before making a particular investment in this field. Those of you who had been burdened with debt for some time now will finally be able to pay these off. This is the best time to start a new business or think about expanding your current one. People in the banking business will benefit from a change in policies. Those of you who had invested in shares and stocks will get excellent returns from your past investments.
Health
Body and energy
A persistent health issue has caused you to focus on your health. As the month advances you would be able to appreciate the difference that adopting a health regime has brought to your health. In the second week positivity helps you immensely on the health front. You get relief from a recent ailment. However, this doesn`t mean you can take your good health for granted. Stomach-aches due to overeating are indicated for some of you. Make sure that you stick to a healthy diet containing fresh fruits and vegetables. In the third week consult your eye specialist immediately even if you suffer from a minor eye problem. Going for a routine health check-up is advised this week. Those of you who had been suffering from minor ailments will recover completely and feel free from all the tension that you`ve been feeling of late. In the last week you get a good start with your recurring backache finally disappearing. Teenagers need to stop wasting their time in front of the TV and get out and have some form of exercise. This is a good month to start that exercise regimen that you have been planning for a long time now.