Mercury Transit

Weekly Horoscopes 9-15 May

Mercury is a planet who is notoriously difficult to see simply because he is so close to the sun. But today, Mercury transits in front of the sun at just the right angle, giving us all a glimpse of his shadow (with the aid of a solar filter of course). This celestial phenomenon happens about 13 times per century in either November or May with the next transit happening in November 2019. So it’s a week that could be very revealing for tricksters everywhere.

Aries

Your manner of communicating is particularly sharp and if you’re in the position of doing a business deal, it’s best to mind your manners as there are a lot of sensitive people about. It may be hard to pander to those who are the delicate side but you will be glad you did because as the week goes on, it will become very clear those very people will become useful to you. Saturday is a great time to seal deals and to celebrate with friends and family. 

Taurus

You tend to be a straight talker and expect everyone else to be the same. But this week is a time to look in all directions before you jump. Information is not forthcoming and you may be in for a nasty shock if you don’t read the fine print—and the worst of it is that potentially the guilty party has a talent for looking completely innocent. Keep lines of communication open and if at all possible try to hold off on making serious decisions until later in the week.

Gemini

Yes we see what you’re up to and no matter how charming you try to be, you just can’t hide the fact that you’re up to something. As uncomfortable as this may be, there is a silver lining to this—and that is other people will be able to understand you on a far deeper level. You’ll be taken a lot more seriously if you can play your cards right. By the weekend you’ll be back in everyone’s good books and can enjoy being the life and soul of the party.

Cancer

Don’t be so paranoid. Seriously, if there is any talking going on behind your back, it will do you no harm. If it makes you feel any better, stay in the shadows until Tuesday but then be ready to step out again. There is much to be learned from observing others and you have just the right skills to make this information work to your advantage. So keep your cool, keep smiling and get some nice clothes ready for a fabulous weekend.

Leo

Get ready to be upstaged by the little guy. You hate it when other people steal your thunder but you must try to act gracious or people will talk: and they won’t be saying many nice things. Take it on the chin or risk looking like a sore loser. There’s too much work to be done to dwell on the small stuff anyway. By Thursday you’ll be feeling much more at ease and by the time the weekend rolls around, you will be ready to take centre stage.

Virgo

You know how you are always feeling unappreciated for all the work you do? How you do so much and no one ever says a word of thanks? Well be prepared to finally receive some recognition: it’s been a long time coming! Bask in the admiration of friends and foes alike. And speaking of friends, if anyone expresses any lack of gratitude, it may be time to do a bit of clearing in your contacts list. You just don’t need that kind of negativity. 

Libra

Just when you think you’ve done a great job clearing away all the unnecessary junk in your life, along comes another pile. There’s really no point in just looking at it and shaking your head sadly. Get stuck in—or if you don’t feel up to doing it yourself, get someone else to do it for you. But you must do something. As the week goes on, it will become clearer as to why action must be taken: lots of people are watching what you do and taking notes.

Scorpio

It suits you just fine that others are basking in the spotlight. And it suits you even more to sit back and watch as everyone’s dirty laundry get a bit of an airing. While this is fine for you, it really isn’t fine for other people. And so the result can be that you feel a little left out. To avoid this, don’t just stand in the background. Come out of the shadows and dance and be a fool like the rest of us. We like you really—we just don’t get a chance to tell you very often.

Sagittarius

Every little thing you do is magic! At least that’s what a lot of people say. And the others? Why worry about them! But the thing is sometimes critics have very useful things to say—things that might prevent you from making some serious mistakes. So while it’s all well and good to focus on the positive, it will be enormously helpful to listen out for some very wise advice from people in the know. With you, there’s always another party around the corner.

Capricorn

You’re at your wicked best and there’s no stopping your mischievous spirit which has long been dormant. Of course you’ll take people by surprise, you’ll offend others and you’ll probably even get into a bit of trouble. Play your pranks, get told off and otherwise enjoy a very fun week. As they say, life is too short to spend all of it working. Plan for a very fun weekend and get as many mates around as possible. It’s what down time is all about.

Aquarius

You may hate emotional drama but that is what this week is all about. And it will feel like everyone is all touchy feely and in your business too. At times like these, you have some decisions to make: you can either pull the duvet over your head or you could take the more dignified approach and confront your fears. To a lot of people, you are the anchor in stormy seas. Remember that when those who are less able to contain their emotion seek your comfort.

Pisces

You just can’t help yourself, can you? Well hopefully no one has told you any deep dark secrets because the likelihood of you being able to keep these to yourself is minimal. Before you get yourself into too much trouble do think about what you say and how you say it. There are a lot of people around you who are only too willing and eager to make mountains out of molehills these days. And if you have a little party this weekend? Lay off the sauce—it makes you talk!

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