Posts by Laura Orcutt
Virgo Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
How is it you can be in charge and still feel like you’re at the beck and call of everyone beneath you? Probably because there’s more to leadership than ordering people around. There’s coaxing, cajoling, times when you have to play tough cop, times when you have to be the good one, and then there’s making the decisions that nobody else wants to make. Virgos don’t usually seek out a position like this. You’re more comfortable working behind the scenes, but now that you’re here, you might as well give it your best shot. And don’t be surprised if you wind up doing better than you thought.
Read MoreLeo Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
We all have to do things we don’t like to get ahead. Maybe it’s paying your dues, working beside people you don’t like, or flattering a superior to stay in their good graces. We tell ourselves this is how the game is played, but it looks like you’re all played out and can’t continue. It will be hard turning your back on all the prizes dangling in front of you, but the Sun/Pluto trine on May 26th says this is exactly what you must do. And don’t be surprised if this wins the respect of a higher-up who didn’t think you had it in you.
Read MoreCancer Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
May 28th may feel like you’ve been transported back in time to when your kindergarten friends snubbed you, your high school crush ghosted you, or you were turned down for the first job you ever wanted. Venus/Saturn squares aren’t easy on the heart or the self-confidence, but they teach us to stay present. Whatever you experienced before has nothing to do with what’s going on now, and it’s important to make that distinction. Otherwise, you will always tell yourself that rejection is the story of your life rather than what happens when things don’t work out. There is, and always will be, a next time.
Read MoreGemini Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
May 26th is perfect for launching a bold venture, taking something you’re working on to the next level, or picking yourself up by the bootstraps and trying again. The Sun/Pluto trine will make you feel like this time you can go the distance. Pluto is a serious business planet and gets you to focus and push in ways you typically wouldn’t. It’s true that Geminis are never at a loss for new ideas, but they don’t always have the stick-to-itiveness to make those ideas a reality. This planetary energy brings the perseverance you’ve always sought, along with the rewards that come from a sustained effort.
Read MoreTaurus Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
You’ve always lived by the maxim “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” but that won’t fly in the current climate of move fast and break things. It will be hard to feel like the only person in the room who knows better, but that’s the way things will play out on May 26th when Mars squares Pluto. Not only do the Daisy and Tom Buchanans in your life have the power to wreak havoc, but chances are you’ll have to clean up after their messes as they beat a hasty retreat. And the worst part? Not being able to say “I told you so.”
Read MoreAries Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
Aries is famous for its rugged individualism. Your Ruling Planet Mars was named after the Roman god of War, so there’s nothing remotely touchy-feely about you. And with Saturn currently in your sign, it’s a testament to your self-restraint that you don’t laugh at people when they bump into things or roll your eyes when they whimper in pain. Everyone knows you don’t do “soft,” but you’ll need to revisit that on May 28th. This is when a loved one comes seeking solace, support, or approval. Be there for this person because if you’re not, then you’ll regret having missed the chance when you had it.
Read MoreYour Weekly Horoscope | May 25th – May 31st, 2026
Things reach the breaking point when belligerent Mars squares relentless Pluto on May 26th. Each planet is in a fixed sign, Mars is in Taurus and Pluto is in Aquarius, which means that neither one is going to back down. Mars is fighting to defend its turf (i.e. the status quo), while Pluto is fighting to bring about the new world order as it sees it. Mars won’t yield until it fends off its opponent, and Pluto won’t stop no matter how far tensions escalate. Power struggles are typical of Mars/Pluto squares, although you may not have the clearest idea of where you stand in all this. Are you insisting on tearing down old structures, perhaps becoming unrelenting and unforgiving in the process? Or are you standing by time-honored traditions without realizing that they may have overstayed their welcome and are due for an overhaul? In the end, you may discover that there’s something to be said for both sides, which is what planetary squares are all about. It’s not about this versus that. It’s about finding a way for the two sides to dovetail.
Read MorePisces Weekly Horoscope | May 18th – May 24th, 2026
It’s not every day that someone you’ve been pining for suddenly acknowledges that you exist. And if it isn’t a romantic crush, then it will be a sought-after boss, well-heeled client, or valuable contact. It’s going to feel like an actor you’ve been watching on TV has suddenly turned to the camera and addressed you by name. At first you’ll want to shrink back in embarrassment, but don’t. It’s rare when the Stars have ordained a match like the one they have for you this week, and if Cinderella can push her way forward to try on the glass slipper, then so can you.
Read MoreAquarius Weekly Horoscope | May 18th – May 24th, 2026
It’s not quite like the Israelites who found themselves pinned between the Pharaoh’s armies and the Red Sea, but the Sun/Uranus conjunction on May 20th followed by a sextile to Neptune on May 24th promises a parting of the waters that will reveal a path to salvation. Honestly, it couldn’t have come at a better time. These remarkable turns of good fortune are something you can expect over the next couple of years. Obviously, you don’t want to take them for granted, but as long as you’re true to the vision of the life you want to live, then they’ll be more common than rare.
Read MoreCapricorn Weekly Horoscope | May 18th – May 24th, 2026
The Sun in Gemini (May 20 – June 21) is always a harried period for you. It’s exasperating, nerve-wracking, and could throw you off balance if you let it. The solution is to work with what life tosses your way. Surely distractions and trivial concerns are taking time away from the things that really matter, but these have to be addressed as well, so learn to embrace them as opportunities to become more flexible and to juggle competing obligations. It’s true you may have less time than you think for the things that matter, but when you return to them later you’ll be more alert and efficient.
Read MoreSagittarius Weekly Horoscope | May 18th – May 24th, 2026
It will be hard to tell if things are on or off when the Sun conjoins Uranus, the planet of about-faces, on May 22nd. Thankfully, you were born under a zodiac sign that understands what it’s like to suffer a bout of cold feet. You have special insight into what it feels like when the pen door is closing. In fact, you’ve bolted several times when you felt like your freedom was being curtailed, which is why you would never force anyone to make a decision before they’re ready. It’s this lived experience that ensures that things will turn out the way they’re meant to.
Read MoreScorpio Weekly Horoscope | May 18th – May 24th, 2026
It’s not always easy for you to see that people are doing the best job they can. It comes from being born under Mars, the warrior planet. It’s the Mars part of you that abhors weakness. You can’t stand it in others any more than you can tolerate it in yourself, yet shortcomings, fallibilities, and insecurities are all a part of life despite our best efforts to master them. This is something you’ll see for yourself on May 21st when a loved one breaks under pressure. Heed that impulse to be loving and supportive. Sympathy won’t make you weak. It might even make you human.
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