Horoscope: Saturday, May 23

The best way to get over a setback of some sort is to throw yourself into your work and keep your mind occupied. The less you think about what went wrong the less likely it is you will beat yourself up about it. Look to the future.

The message of the stars is that there is no need to worry. You really can be confident that everything will work out for the best. No matter how many upheavals you have to confront you will be fine. Life is what you choose to make of it.

Some kind of showdown is likely over the next two or three days and in a way that’s good in that the air needs to be cleared. Make sure partners and loved ones know why you are upset and what they can do to make things right again.

The more others sing your praises now the more likely it is they will want something from you later on. What you should be asking yourself is: what do you want from them? The omens are good that you can come to a mutually beneficial deal.

Compliments are apt to feel like gold to you, Cancer. There's nothing you need more than love and affection on a day like this. Beware that you may end up as putty in the hands of whoever showers you with flattery. You may also resent this need for attention and not be willing to receive it graciously. This isn't the right attitude. Receive accolades with open arms and offer an equal amount of affection in return.

Some people complain that they never get the breaks but you are too realistic to be taken in by that kind of negative thinking. You know that what we get out of life has to be earned – also, that the more we give the more we get back.

You must not let anyone tell you that you don’t have what it takes to reach a certain goal or target. Most likely they know you can make a success of it but are hoping that their negativity will convince you to give up. Believe in yourself!

It may be understandable that you want to shield someone you love from the consequences of their actions but in the long-term it’s a bad idea. A bit of tough love is called for today, the kind you will be thanked for one day in the future.

Cosmic activity in your opposite sign will encourage you to take on your rivals at their own game. Make sure you act as if there is no doubt at all that you will win. Looking the part will take you at least halfway to success.

You may feel like you're on a cliff with your legs dangling over the edge, Scorpio. You're searching for handholds while your feet struggle to support you on a tiny ledge. You may be swearing that when you get out of this predicament, you will never come this way again. Take heart. This is all part of the cycle. These necessary challenges only make you stronger and more appreciative of the easy stretches.

Sex and romance should be at the top of your priority list today, Sagittarius. You should be feeling especially warm, loving, and passionate. Romantic novels and movies could be especially appealing, as could an intimate evening with a lover! Career and money matters look fairly strong and stable at this time, although it might take a little effort to keep them that way. Go for the gold!

The desire to get together with friends is strong today, Capricorn, but you might be unable to do it as early as you'd hoped. You could be delayed by leftover work or chores. Don't despair, however. You will get out and have fun as planned. Pitch into whatever needs to be done and get it out of the way. You might be able to get to your gathering on time after all.

The amazing thing about your nature is that, like a good politician, you have just the right tone of voice and catch phrase for every situation. You can put on your smile and charm and talk your way out of just about any pickle you get into. Embrace this incredible gift, but make sure that your overall goals are noble as opposed to self-serving or vengeful.

Sometimes it’s okay to be a bit suspicious and today’s less than positive cosmic alignment will make it easy to believe that certain individuals cannot be trusted. Keep your doubts to yourself for the time being but be on your guard as well.

Nothing will faze you today, either in your home life or in your career. As far as you are concerned the world is a wonderful place and anyone who cannot see that fact must be blind. If only you could think this way every day!