Horoscope: Friday, May 1

A partner for life or a brief encounter, which will it be? This is today's question. Why not choose both? Can you imagine being your partner's lover while keeping your independence? Don't be influenced by old models that force you to choose between these two ideas. Don't forget that in our modern world, your choices aren't as limited as you might think!

You could get lucky and see or hear something that could make you a lot of money today. Keep your eyes and ears open and make sure you are fully aware of what is taking place around you. What other people know could make you rich!

The planets indicate that this is an especially good day to approach new people and make new friends. It does not matter whether your instincts are personal or professional — being more sociable than usual will profit you in numerous ways.

Prosperity is just around the corner, Gemini, if it isn’t here already. All your efforts are about to pay off and in a big way. It may be that a big proposal gets accepted at work, or perhaps a manuscript that you've penned lands you a publisher. Your innate talent and good fortune combine to bring wonderful things your way. Enjoy this welcome change of events!

Something you have been worrying about for months will cease to bother you over the next few days. If you focus on things that really matter rather than on things that are of marginal importance, this could be a seriously productive week.

You know with the utmost clarity what it is you should be doing – so why are you not doing it right now? You need to get past the feeling of lethargy that has engulfed you and learn how to be a self-starter. Others can’t do it for you.

Have you been thinking about relocating, Leo? The siren song of distant states or exotic lands may play constantly in your ears. Foreign cultures could inspire you artistically, spiritually, and personally. This is actually a time when few things are out of your reach. If you're serious about this, look into it. You can decide once you have all the facts.

Keep your eyes and ears open today because opportunities to improve your position, both in your personal life and in your career, will open up for you. Remember too that who you know is as important as what you know. You need influential friends.

If you feel the need to prove yourself, either in your personal life or at work, you will get the chance to do so over the next few days. But don’t push too hard or others may see it as a sign of weakness. They should be proving themselves to you.

You need a bit more realism in your life and what happens over the next 48 hours will hand it to you gift-wrapped. You may be amazed that you were able to overlook the facts for so long but even a Libra can be prone to self-deception.

A money-making scheme of some kind may tempt you to put your hand in your pocket this weekend but before you hand over any cash make sure you know what the risks are. It’s not just about courage, it’s about common sense too.

You need to let certain people know that you cannot be there for them all the time. If they ask too much of you over the next 48 hours you must tell them, in words of as few syllables as possible, that you will not be bullied or bribed.

As values planet Venus moves into the wealth area of your chart today you would be wise to turn your attention to your financial situation and whether or not it is living up to your expectations. If it isn’t then maybe you should start making changes.

As the Sun moves into the most outgoing area of your chart today you will have no trouble at all being sociable, in fact you will be a real party animal. There are times when it is right to be serious about life, but this isn’t one of them.

You may not be happy that fate seems to be smiling on everyone but you at the moment but that’s just the way it is and you have to put up with it. Just get on with your work and aim to make it the best you have ever done.

Recent spiritual breakthroughs might have you feeling both exhilarated and downcast. Your sensitive side tells you that this is a definite step forward on your spiritual path, but your logical side might cause you to doubt the reality of it. Take comfort in the fact that reality is relative, Aquarius. What you're sensing is at least valid for you. Then keep moving ahead.

Make sure employers and other important people always see your best side, because if they like you on a personal level there is every chance that professional opportunities will open up for you over the next few weeks. Be ready for them.