Horoscope: Tuesday, May 24

Your physical vitality is extra strong today, Aries, although your thoughts may be a little clouded. Someone could strongly object to an action of yours, but realize that their motivation may be a bit skewed. Muster the self-confidence to stand up for yourself at this time. Whatever happens, you'll be called on to take action one way or another. Take the time to assess the facts carefully, because there may be trickery going on.

You’ve had plenty to smile about in recent weeks and there will be more good news over the next 48 hours. However, on the romance front you must make sure you are not being taken for a ride by someone who knows how to tug at your heart strings.

You won’t have to come on strong to get your point across today – on the contrary, others are more likely to believe what you say if you say it calmly and clearly and let them make up their own minds about it. They know you’re sincere.

Mercury, your ruler, is at odds with Neptune, planet of deception, today so be careful what you say and who you trust. Under no circumstances give anyone permission to negotiate on your behalf – more likely than not they will cheat you.

Try not to be so intense about work matters over the coming week. Try also to get your mind to a level where it can understand that wealth and power mean very little in the greater scheme of things. Look at life from a less materialistic perspective.

Desire is the name of the game for you today, Cancer. If you want it, you can get it, but it won't come easily. The prize will go to the person who desires it the most. Show the people around you how much you can accomplish. You'll impress others with your incredible drive and determination. Don't give in to the wasp that's likely to fly up and sting you.

If you are feeling a bit down at the moment you must find ways to snap out of it. Get out into the world and get involved in what’s going on in your environment. The more active you are the less time you will have to dwell on so-called “problems”.

There are so many voices trying to make themselves heard at the moment that your own message could get lost in the noise. You need to find a way to get people’s attention that does not rely on words. Be creative – and outrageous too!

Romance is center stage today as social events put you in touch with interesting people of both sexes, Virgo. If you're already involved, expect to grow closer to your partner. If you aren't, don't be surprised if someone new comes into your life. Stimulating discussions about various subjects set your imagination going and increase your desire to learn more. Enjoy your day.

This is not a good time to jump to conclusions, especially when dealing with people you don’t know too well. What looks like a negative personality trait to you may seem highly positive from their point of view. Try shifting your perspective a little

You will reach conclusions without knowing the logic behind them today but that’s okay. The important thing is that you trust your instincts because they come from a part of you that knows all the answers. Do as your inner voice tells you.

Don’t be too eager to let others know how much you want something. If they think you are desperate they may decide to push up the price and you will either have to pay it or go without. Feign disinterest and you’ll get it much cheaper.

If you come in for criticism from someone today you must take heed of what they say. You could, of course, dismiss their remarks as sour grapes but they are nothing of the kind. They just don’t want to see you make a fool of yourself.

You won’t hesitate to speak your mind this week, whether your opinions are asked for or not, but as communications planet Mercury is still in one of its retrograde phases it might be wise to tone down your words a bit. Or do you upsetting your friends?

If you have been pushing yourself beyond your natural limits in recent weeks – and you have – then you will need to adjust the balance between work time and leisure time today and over the weekend. Take a break before you break something!

Don’t allow yourself to get too attached to material things because what happens today or tomorrow could destroy something you think has value but which is really just holding you back. Remember, if you do make a loss, it’s only money.

Take inventory of your habits and behaviors, Aquarius. Look to certain patterns and note the ones that do and don't work for you. You'll more than likely feel an urge to break free from repetition and create new paths that allow for other opportunities to come along. You may not even be consciously aware that in many ways you're beating a dead horse. Don't continue to waste your energy on paths that go nowhere.

Today your level of imagination and intuition is especially high, Pisces. Trust your heart today, especially where new projects and money are concerned. Insights may appear to knock at the doors of your conscious mind, yet it might take some deep thought to grasp their significance. Don't try to work it out through logic; it's best to let it all come to you. Then make use of logic to consider what you should do about it!