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Shelley von Strunckel

Horoscope today: Your daily guide for Friday, May 2, 2025

Aries (March 19 – April 19)

One of your greatest gifts as a fire sign is your amazing ability to focus on whatever needs to be done, and to overcome obstacles of any variety. Now, however, examine the situation. With a little patience and inventiveness, you could find a solution as worthwhile as it is unexpected.

Taurus (April 20 – May 19)

The last thing you're in the mood to do is rethink plans you spent ages organising. However, between recent developments and your own process of untangling past obstacles, you're more than ready to make far-reaching changes, and the sooner, the better.

Gemini (May 20 – June 21)

Only days ago you were confident that recent discussions regarding much-needed changes would take care of most of the obstacles you've been dealing with. Now, however, you're beginning to recognise that these should be regarded as the beginning of a cycle of timely changes, many as exciting as they are unexpected.

Cancer (June 22– July 22)

Unsettling as recent discussions with certain individuals were, they finally explained the source of their concerns, and what you can do about them. Decisions can wait. Express your concerns once, clearly, and then focus on exploring your options.

Leo (July 23 – August 22)

Because you invest so much time, effort and heart in keeping existing arrangements going and setting up new ones, you're as exhausted as you are excited about what's next. Still, you're urged to be patient. Actually, because you have no choice, this is a crucial and lasting lesson.

Virgo (August 23 – September 22)

Planning ahead may be a virtue but at the moment it could complicate matters. However, you can avoid this by steering clear of certain increasingly tricky plans, which are currently being rethought. Leave it all to others. You'll be glad you did.

Libra (September 23 – October 22)

The time has come to either rethink certain once rewarding arrangements or acknowledge the fact it's time to move on. While, understandably, you're feeling unsure if not upset by even the thought of this, changes of this nature are an essential part of life.

Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)

You don't really think about it, but because you invest considerable time and thought in making plans, they rarely need to be changed. However, others are far less prepared for events of this nature, now and over the coming weeks. Back off. The less involved you get in these, the better.

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)

For ages you've been well aware that certain arrangements aren't just out of date, they've become an inconvenience. But often those around you, from family and friends to colleagues, will sidestep making decisions until they see what you've done. While mostly, that's clever, encourage them to carefully check out details before they even consider making far-reaching plans.

Capricorn (December 22 – January 20)

While you are quite rightly proud of yourself for keeping up with the series of tricky situations you're facing, some are as promising as they are demanding. Take it slowly and keep track of crucial details. Rethinking won't be easy, but it's by far the best alternative.

Aquarius (January 21 – February 17)

Recent discussions with certain individuals whom you'd usually regard as clever have been surprising, mostly because they've been ignoring crucial facts. Next? Think things through, then have a frank discussion about priorities, yours and those of others.

Pisces (February 18 – March 18)

Few things are more challenging for you than being forced to back off while certain individuals venture into risky territory, personally or professionally. While some differences of opinion can be discussed and resolved diplomatically, those you're currently facing will require a forthright exchange of views and ideas. The more clearly you state your thinking, the better.

If it's your birthday on...

Saturday

While, usually, you're not only superb at making crucial decisions, in doing so you inspire others to take action as well. Recently, however, certain individuals seem to be expecting some form of magical solution when the issue is 100 per cent practical. The solution? Seek guidance from those individuals whom you've witnessed dealing intelligently with such issues in the past and who, in fact, are impressing you with their clever solutions now. Make them your temporary guru. You'll benefit from their guidance, far more than you think possible.

Sunday

While some birthdays are all about celebrating and partying in whatever way you can, at the moment you're far more interested in getting answers to certain increasingly puzzling elements of your life and, especially, whether changes are timely. Once that's clear, your instincts will guide you as to what to say, do and explore next. What you learn will amaze and excite you.

Monday

Every once in a while, a discussion, unexpected developments or even an unexpected offer will get you thinking about whether certain elements of your life would benefit from a review. Judging by your birthday chart, the timing couldn't be better. For now, focus on exploring which elements of your life would benefit from a serious rethink. Unappealing as this seems now, once you begin, you'll wonder why you hesitated, even for a moment.

Your horoscope

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