Posts by Laura Orcutt
Aries Weekly Horoscope | May 11th – May 17th, 2026
You don’t like answering to bean-counters and paper-pushers, but this is a good week to remember that they are people too. It’s their job to deliver the messages nobody wants to hear… like how profits are low, your job performance is slacking, or that you can’t do what you originally wanted to because of certain technicalities. You could yell at them if you like – everyone does and they’re used to it – or you could enlist their aid by asking for advice and following their direction. People respond warmly to being treated like individuals instead of a Borg collective. You could win a valuable ally.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | May 11th – May 17th, 2026
What do you do when you don’t like the way the game is being played? Do you cry foul, humbly accept defeat, or ask for a do-over? Maybe you get so angry that you kick over the gameboard and send all the pieces flying – but that only means you have to go and pick them up again. On May 17th, Mercury enters Gemini where it will conjoin Uranus for the first time in the sign of the Twins. Gemini is the zodiac sign of games. It rules board games, video games, and mind games. It’s a sign famous for using your head, and when these planets are here they increase your ability to strategize, and strategy always works best when you’re at a disadvantage. People who hold all the cards rarely strategize. They just assume that they’ve already won. Gemini isn’t a sign that outmuscles, outguns, or overpowers. Gemini is a sign that outwits. Use your mind, study the rules you’re playing by, and you’ll be sure to find a way out of that corner you’ve been pushed into and maybe even turn the tables on those who thought they had it made.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
A splendid Sun/Jupiter sextile on May 10th shows you renewing ties with someone you didn’t part on the best of terms with. This might be an ex, an estranged friend, or a disgruntled relative. It’s a meeting you’ve been more than a little nervous about, but when you see this person in person, all of those good feelings will come flooding back again. It’s amazing how time really does heal all wounds… or at least allows us to move past old grievances. So, will this person become a part of your life now? Perhaps. But even if they don’t, you’ll treasure this reunion for years to come.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
You’re bound to feel out of sync when Pluto turns retrograde on May 6th. Aquarians often feel out of sync, but this is different. Before you were marching to the beat of a different drummer, but now it feels like you’re being called to leave behind the life you knew. Pluto’s transformations are often compared to a caterpillar spinning itself a cocoon where it will be transformed into a butterfly. Obviously you’re not going to grow wings and fly away, but you will undergo deeply personal changes over the next five months that will lead to becoming the person you were always meant to be.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
People are more sensitive than you think, which is why you should circle back to make sure that they’re OK this week. Capricorns often adopt an ascending Mount Everest mentality when the going gets tough. You’ll pick your way over treacherous terrain and push yourself to scale new heights no matter how steep. But not everyone shares your grit and determination. Instead of treating them like members of your climbing party who could imperil your expedition, it’s good to remember that everyone approaches things differently. Not only will this inspire you to adopt a kinder, gentler approach, but you might even learn something from it.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
You’ve been on a roll lately, so it makes perfect sense that you’d be thrown for a loop by the Mars/Jupiter square on May 4th. You might say this is what you get for believing that things are going well, but this unexpected wrinkle has more to do with events that were already set in motion and nothing to do with you. If anything, it’s thanks to the obstacles you’ve faced over the past two years that you’ll know how to navigate this setback. Have faith in your ingenuity and resourcefulness. They’ve gotten you this far, and they show no signs of waning anytime soon.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
It’s been a long time since you’ve received any good news. Usually you hear about plans falling through, surprise upsets, or some other calamitous vicissitude of fortune. It’s understandable that you’d be wary when you learn about a prospect that seems to be too good to be true, but you might want to suspend disbelief on May 10th when the Sun in Taurus forms a sextile to Jupiter in Cancer. This is a rare and benevolent sextile; it only takes place once every twelve years. Jupiter literally is the lucky star that people wish on, so let yourself utter a silent prayer. You won’t be disappointed.
Read MoreLibra Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
Let the Big Bad Wolf huff and puff and threaten to blow down your house because you will remain unharmed as long as you have Jupiter at the top of your solar horoscope. But just because you’re safe inside Astrology’s most powerful deflector shield doesn’t mean that the Mars square on May 4th can’t wreak emotional havoc. Maybe it’s accusations of being selfish, manipulative, or withholding that’s got you down. Jupiter can deflect, but it can’t protect you from the awful things people say if you’re willing to believe them. Only you can do that, which is why it’s time to cut ties with toxic relationships.
Read MoreVirgo Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
Changes in the workplace have you stressed. You knew these changes were coming for months, but now that they’re here, you’re worried about whether you’ll make the cut. It’s important to remember during a transition like this that you are a survivor. If you have to pack your bags and move on to something else, then fine. You’ll have no problem finding work and, if anything, you may even fare better; but if you do decide to stay, then train yourself to do the very thing that others can’t do. Finding your niche and calling it your own is what makes you indispensable.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
Pluto turning retrograde on May 6th shows a change in a standoff. It’s not so much that the other side blinks; it’s more like they’re not as resistant as they have been, and this presents an opening. Now there’s one of two ways to proceed. You can exploit your opportunity and seize the upper hand, or you can calmly approach the other party to see if they’re open to negotiating. Given that Pluto is in an air sign, it’s always better to negotiate. Trust in the moment, and you’ll discover that expressing your willingness to work out differences results in them wanting to do the same.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
In the past you would have left the kitchen when things got this heated, but Jupiter in Cancer has made you intrepid. Not only do you know that you’re more competent than a supervisor, but you can already see how this person is on the way out. All you have to do is wait. Mars may be the planet of frontal assault, but Jupiter is laid-back. That’s because Jupiter knows it can pull rank if need be, but it’s always better if the other party comes to that realization themselves so that they yield the field without you ever having to get your hands dirty.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | May 4th – May 10th, 2026
It’s always a good idea to be absolutely transparent when Ruling Planet Mercury forms a square to Pluto in the sky (May 5th). Named after the Roman god of the Underworld, Pluto was charged with judging which souls could enter the fields of Elysium and which souls were tossed into the belching pits of Tartarus. Covering your tracks or laying the blame on someone else didn’t work then, and it won’t work now. Be forthcoming about your less-than-flattering actions and you’ll find a sympathetic ear. You won’t be let off the hook entirely, but you will be given a chance to make good.
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