It's understandable that you'd be hesitant about pinning your hopes on anything with unpredictable Uranus having recently left your zodiac sign, but the Sun/Jupiter sextile on May 10th is encouraging. It may not restore your faith right away, but it will go a long way toward rekindling it when you see how a long-sought objective is now in easy reach. Taurus is often regarded as the gardener of the Zodiac, which means that despite droughts and floods, it's in your nature to keep planting seeds. It's this perseverance that has gotten you through the hard times, and this year you'll see it finally pay off.

A sextile is perhaps the most underrated aspect in astrology. Often treated like the trine's kid sister, a sextile is more conversational than unconditionally supportive. It acknowledges that every planet has its differences, which is why it's always searching for ways for two planets to work together. It's something that will become abundantly clear on May 1st when a Venus/Saturn sextile shows you meeting with someone you don't see eye to eye with but who's in a position to help you get what you want. And sextiles being sextiles, it only stands to reason that you’re here to help this person get what they want too.

Last July you were on the verge of ending a longstanding relationship, but decided against it. Maybe it wasn't the right time or circumstances didn't permit it. Since then you've been struggling with second thoughts, unfinished business, or it may have just taken you this long to figure out what you truly want. On April 23rd, Venus conjoins Uranus for the last time in Taurus, which means it's time to part company if that's what you want to do; but if you decide to stay, then you'll need to tear up that scorecard once and for all so you can make a fresh start of things.

How angry are you? It's a question worth asking when Mars conjoins Saturn at a sensitive angle of your horoscope. This creates a blind spot when it comes to recognizing how deeply frustrated you are. Moreover, there's a tendency to blame yourself, which can lead to short-tempered responses and brusque exchanges. It's important to remember that you were born under Venus, a planet that values peace and harmony. This might be a good time to check in with those people you trust most. Not only will they provide feedback and perspective, but they can also help you turn your anger into something more constructive – like motivation.

Everyone is called upon to reinvent themselves at some time in their lives, and your call will come this week. It’s clear that you’re struggling with all the changes that are going on around you. As people increase their pace, you appear to be slowing yours, perhaps even deliberately. It’s important to know that the same old, same old just won’t cut it anymore, so there’s nothing to be gained by burying your head in the sand. However, you are also more creative and resourceful than you give yourself credit for, and this sort of initiative only comes out when push comes to shove.

Venus in Taurus has always had a come-hither approach to love and money based on coaxing, cajoling, and the occasional bending of a rule. However, all of this falls under harsh scrutiny when Venus squares Pluto in Aquarius. Pluto's insistence on transparency, equity, and adopting a more corrective approach to what it regards as questionable dealings is bound to rub you the wrong way. You'll want to say “mind your own business,” but that won't work in an age when everyone is in everybody else's business. Times are changing, and you have to change with them – or at least create the impression that you are.

Right now, Saturn in Aries is making you focus more on what's wrong than on what's right, and what's right are those things you regard as a personal flaw. The great singer Barbra Streisand (a Taurus) was often told to get a nose job if she wanted to succeed in show business, but she knew that if she did that it could alter her voice. And besides, she liked her nose. Take a look at those things you think you should fix and embrace them instead. Not only are they an integral part of who you are, but they're also the secret to your success.

The Sun/Uranus sextile on March 18th shows you connecting with that person who can take you to the next level. Maybe it's a patron, sponsor, or mentor. Then again it could be someone who simply shares your interests and is full of ideas on how to capitalize on them. Part of you may be wary…. is anyone really selfless anymore? But suspend your doubts and listen to what's being said. Their offer of support is sincere and comes with no strings attached. See what benefits you derive in the weeks ahead and if it's something worthwhile then you'll naturally want to do something in return.

This would be a good time to touch base with those who voiced interest in working with you in the past. As a Taurus, you eschew follow-up calls. Your reasoning is that if someone wants to work with you bad enough, then they’ll contact you. It pays to remember that we live in a society full of distraction. People spend so much time rearranging their calendars, managing their inboxes, and scrolling through email chains that it’s easy to forget conversations that took place five minutes ago, much less five weeks ago. Jog their memories on March 10th and you’ll come away with some very promising prospects.

The lunar eclipse on March 3rd in that part of your solar chart that pertains to love and romance will surely bring dramatic changes. If you’re single, then you won’t be for very long. Within six months you’ll be in a serious relationship or maybe even married. If you’re already spoken for, then your relationship will undergo some extraordinary developments. One of these will be an upswing in your partner’s fortunes. That sounds good now, but it could become a sore point as it will alter the balance of power. You may not take kindly to someone who always relied on you barking orders instead.