Horoscope: Tuesday, May 12

What you thought was a fact yesterday won’t look much like a fact today but don’t let it change your outlook on life because a few weeks from now the so-called “facts” will change yet again and you may end up back where you started!

If you have any chores to finish you must get them out of the way quickly because the coming weekend will offer no end of opportunities for love and laughter. One-to-one contacts will take on a warmth that may have been lacking in recent weeks.

Some sort of falling out over social or travel plans is likely today but don’t make too big a deal of it. Yes, you must put your own needs first, but you don’t have to do so in a way that makes others feel like second-class citizens.

Love and romance are first and foremost on your agenda for today, Gemini. You and your romantic partner may leave a gathering of friends to be alone together and talk. You communicate well, and the intense feelings between you could be obvious to both of you, and embarrassingly, to everyone who knows you. If you've been together for a while, talk of commitment or a wedding could come up. Enjoy your day.

Friends and family, while dear, can be irritating today, Cancer. Everyone around you seems upset and unable to communicate clearly. Fortunately, your temper has a long fuse. To avoid a sudden explosion, it would be a good idea to avoid home and the tensions there. If you take a break from your normal routine, you're likely to meet people who will put you in a calmer frame of mind.

A partnership issue you thought had been put to bed will surface again this week and to say the least you won’t be happy about it. This time though you can resolve the situation once and for all. Do what has to be done without rancor or regret.

You may be tempted to make criticisms of a personal nature today, especially if people you have to deal with are deliberately obstructive. That will only inflame the situation. Stay calm and let them see you won’t be riled. The crisis will pass.

Today you might attend a group event of some kind in your neighborhood, Virgo, possibly in the company of a partner. You and your friend might take an active part in discussing goals for the group. You feel strongly bonded to everyone - your partner, fellow group members, even the community. It's a warm, fuzzy feeling that could stay with you all evening.

This is one of those times when your desire to be diplomatic and keep everyone happy must take second place to spelling out the truth to people who just don’t “get” why they are so reviled. Put it in the kind of simple language they can easily understand.

Your imagination is working overtime today, Scorpio, and you might spend hours at a computer writing or in front of an easel or piano creating your own brand of painting or music. This drive to create comes from the heart and shouldn't be ignored no matter what other issues come up. Take care of whatever needs to be handled and then follow your inspiration. You may be surprised at what you produce!

Saturn in your sign tends to limit your enjoyment of life by making everything seem more serious than it needs to be but today’s link to Jupiter, planet of joy, will free both your head and your heart to do as they please. The results could be spectacular

You need to get more involved in social activities and today’s Sun-Neptune link will help you open up and join with others in ventures you both enjoy. It’s also a good time to get involved in charitable work. Your integrity will be much in demand.

Try not to be too trusting today, especially when dealing with people who seem to know more than you. Even if they are not trying to deceive you it’s likely that you will deceive yourself in some way – and the end result will be the same.

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.

Anyone who tries to stop you going where you want to go and doing what you want to do this week is not your friend, despite what they may say to the contrary. Don’t compromise who you are, not even for those who say they love you.

Try not to let today's blues get you down, Pisces. While it's true that some days can seem to drag on, the busier you are the faster time will pass. Get down to finishing any work still before you and then make plans for tonight. If there's a light at the end of the tunnel, not only will things seem to speed up but you'll feel better knowing it's coming.