Horoscope: Sunday, May 10

You shouldn't have any problem getting your way in most areas of life, Aries. The time is ripe for you to take the lead. Unfortunately, there may be one important part of your life that isn't going exactly to plan, and this is love and romance. It's likely that you will run into a tremendously stubborn attitude that you can't seem to break through. It could be your own.

Someone needs your assistance and being such a nice guy you will come to their aid at once. You may or may not be able to solve their dilemma but your willingness to help will be appreciated – and suitably rewarded further down the line.

The cosmic omens are good for you at the moment – in fact they are great. With Venus joining the Sun in one of the more positive areas of your chart over the next few days there is precious little you cannot do or be – so be the best.

The most important thing now is that you know where your money is coming from and where it is going to. If you let things slide or let other people make financial decisions for you it could get messy very quickly. Stay in control.

People and situations that you were counting on may suddenly run into opposition today, Gemini. Don't be surprised if the seat you're sitting on is suddenly pulled out from under you. Make sure you have some extra padding, since it could be a rather hard fall. More than likely, however, you will be able to take it in stride.

As a person who enjoys being gregarious and outgoing, days like this provide a wonderful outlet for your energy. You might spend a lot of time with your family today, Cancer, but you'll also probably touch base with many others. At some point you might find yourself in the spotlight. You'll feel especially fond of everyone around you and appreciate your good fortune. Enjoy your day.

You must not allow yourself to be held back by doubts and anxieties that have no basis in reality. In a matter of days your fears will most likely vanish but before then you need to stop worrying about life and start enjoying it again.

Someone will try to make life difficult for you today but they can only succeed if you let them get to you. Today’s lunar eclipse is sure to bring division and discord but you have what it takes to mentally and emotionally rise high above it.

If you are finding it hard to get your act together at the moment maybe you should take the hint and take some time off. Others may expect you to be ultra busy but you don’t have to expect it of yourself. Don’t run yourself into the ground.

Let your hair down and have a good time today. Cosmic activity in the most outgoing area of your chart promises you can and you will enjoy mixing with all sorts of people – yes, even people you usually can’t stand the sight of!

You may not care what other people think or say about you but when they actually do something that goes against your interests you must take swift and decisive action. Just be careful you don’t hit out at the wrong person and spark an unnecessary feud.

Make sure you are at the top of your game during the early part of the new week because important people are watching you closely and if they like what they see you could soon be moving up in the world. It’s nothing less than you deserve.

A public gathering of some kind could attract you and your family tonight, Scorpio. Perhaps you will arrange to meet some friends there. You may feel good just being out with those you love, but you're likely to be tired by the end of the event. Make sure you fortify yourself with nourishing food during the day. Take care of yourself so you can have some fun.

A lot of little things seem to have been going wrong for you of late but there is no need to panic or change what you are doing. In a matter of days the little things will no longer matter, not when so many big things are going right.

The right mental attitude is a must: with it you will find ways to turn events in your favor; without it you will keep stumbling from one failure to another. It’s time to get your act in gear Sag and move up to a much higher level.

Your mood may take a bizarre twist today, Capricorn, as you calm your desire to fight for something. You're probably more interested in enjoying the beauty of something rather than trying to keep it for yourself. Allowing someone or something else to be free is the best gift you can give. Keep the lines of communication open and you will find that everything falls into place as it should.

If you make an effort to talk to people and find out what they think and feel you may be surprised to discover that you are not so far apart in your beliefs and motivations. Communication is the key to understanding, so speak up.

Do you push ahead with a project that is going to take up a large slice of your time and energy, or do you postpone it until your schedule is a little less busy? Chances are if you delay today you will delay forever, so get on with it!

By all means defend what you believe in today but don’t go further than that and try to persuade other people to adopt your cause as their own. Never forget that they are as entitled to their perspective as you are to yours.

Don’t speak too harshly about people who have let you down. Most likely they did not do so on purpose and, even if you suspect they did, there is nothing to be gained from making an issue of it. Pretend it does not bother you in the slightest.