PISCES HOROSCOPE

Waiting for someone to come to the rescue is getting old. Not only is it a bad habit, but you're starting to get impatient with yourself. The beauty of Ruling Planet Neptune in Aries is that it brings all of the “do it yourself” gumption that Aries is famous for. No more wailing helplessly like a damsel in distress, you're committed to getting yourself out of your own fixes. It may be two steps back for every three forward (remember this is a recent change in planetary disposition), but once you get the hang of it you may find others calling out to you for help.

Pisces people are often disenchanted with what life has to offer. They can't help looking past what's in front of them and yearning for the things they espy in the distance. These might be promises of a reunion if they wait, fulfillment of a dream if they don't lose hope, or a glorious success if they continue to sacrifice. The beauty of Ruling Planet Neptune in Aries is in its insistence to be here now. Moreover, its trine to the Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 30th inspires you to break ties with the illusory and plant your faith firmly in this world. You won't be disappointed.

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.

Have you kept your end of the bargain? If yes, then you'll experience a boost in fortune this week. Jupiter is the planet of pledges and its sextile to Mercury on May 13th will bring profit to endeavors based on mutual benefit. But what if you haven't kept your word? Then you will fall short of your aims and perhaps incur some debt as well. Making good on your promises is a must-do as far as your Ruling Planet Jupiter is concerned. And even if you can't deliver everything like you said, the fact that you deliver on something is all that Jupiter cares about.

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.

People often confuse life with lifestyle. And they're fairly interchangeable until you hit a fork in the road and see them head off in different directions. This week, you face some big questions regarding the kind of life you want to live. Are you happy where you are? Would you be more fulfilled doing something else? Are you taking care of your body and your soul? Normally, these would be navel-gazing inquiries, but the Sun in Taurus demands that you make some real and effective changes. You used to joke about being hopelessly impractical, but right now you're getting a crash course in hands-on pragmatism.

Last year the rug was pulled out from under you when Uranus first entered the zodiac sign of Gemini, but this time you're ready for whatever the planet of surprises has to bring. The best way to work with Uranian energy is to be in the moment. That means no catastrophizing when things don't go your way. Instead, ask yourself what you can learn from the experience. This allows you to bypass the Sturm und Drang (“Storm and Stress”) and skip ahead to that patch of blue. This is how to turn the planet of revolution and change into the agent of revelation and choice.

Not only will the Mars/Neptune conjunction on April 13th be enervating, but it can also make you feel lost at sea. The trick to surviving it is not to give up. If anything, you want to lean into the Mars energy and keep going. It doesn't matter if you're hopelessly behind and haven't a chance of catching up; it's important that you cross the finish line. People who don't finish what they start are left in limbo, while those who complete the task know that, even if they didn't do well, they still gave it their best shot and are free to move on to something else.

You thought you were headed for a financial disaster, but a Mars/Uranus sextile on April 8th shows you walking away from it. Now, Uranus isn't a planet typically associated with good fortune (that's the sole province of ruling planet Jupiter); however, Uranus does rule over last-minute changes in plan, and that's what will save you. This might be the result of a shift in policy or the unexpected reversal of an official position. In any case, you're being shown the way out of a tight corner. Follow through on the steps you need to take to salvage your situation, and things will work out splendidly.

In the past, you would have asked someone to fly to your rescue at the first sign of trouble, but Jupiter in Cancer has emboldened you. Not only are you willing to tackle life's challenges, you're able. You've learned to call upon strengths you didn't know you had, talents that were previously underutilized, and an imagination that helps you to navigate the here and now rather than distract you with escapist fantasies. Perhaps the best realization to come out of all this is that the world is a deeper and richer place than you gave it credit for and that you have a place in it.