Optimism is abundant this week. We are not free from pitfalls, but the positive aspects of this time are flowing. We are moving into a more social few weeks where we will be communicating and connecting more than usual. Let the chatter come, and take a break when it is overwhelming. It seems like we are getting more than we bargained for, and that could be a surprise to those of us who haven’t fully emerged from our winter burrows. The significant downside is the possibility of too much. We will be excited and feeling good, which can lead to impulsive or maybe brash decision-making that is ultimately not in our best interests. If we have a big purchase that we have been planning or looking out for, it might be on sale, or a discount might appear now. If we are just exploring escapism through spending, we could run into trouble. Try to be discerning and act from generosity instead of hedonism. Even though by next week we might be less enamored with what pleases us now, there is likely no love lost if we do not expect a return going into it. If you have a surplus to splurge, we will be feeling fine and ready to let loose.
This week begins with some very optimistic thinking and planning for big or far away goals. Let the optimism wash over Monday morning, but don’t expect it to stick around for long. Someone with power over us might flex and put us in a bind or limit our ability to be ourselves. Wait and listen but don’t take it personally today. If we are in the reverse situation, take care to exercise your power over others only if it calls for it. We are likely to be tough bosses with others and ourselves now. The rest of the week is very social. Some extra calls, texts, and emails are headed our way. Planners will be planning!
Mid-week is a plunge into the waters of the unconscious and could bring up some jealous thoughts for some of us. Re-evaluating finances and checking in with money goals could be a good use of this time. Examining if what you value is actually serving you through nourishment or pleasure. It might be unwise to make big purchases or spend impulsively now, but considering the available options is helpful. We may be drawn to more intense situations or experiences now, but try to avoid extremes. Small or inexpensive luxuries will have a more significant impact than usual.
The weekend is inclined towards excess and extravagance. The real issue is moderation, which there is little of right now, not taking pleasure in life or enjoying things. We are unlikely to have self-discipline, but it could be a good time for a good time if we can keep things going off the rails. We might find the optimism and confidence to move forward with something we have been planning finally, but like everything this week, it could be more than we bargained for. Please, have fun(!), but don’t forget to bring common sense along.

Technical Details (EDT):
Monday 5/3
☿ 28°♉︎ ▢ ♃ 28°♒︎ 5:33 AM
☉ 13°♉︎ ▢ ♄ 13°♒︎ 6:01 AM
☿ → ♊︎ 10:49 PM

Tuesday 5/4
☽ → ♓︎ 10:08 PM

Thursday 5/6
♀︎ 26°♉︎ △ ♇ 26°♑︎ 7:24 AM

Friday 5/7
☽ → ♈︎ 7:52 AM

Saturday 5/8
♀︎ 29°♉︎ ▢ ♃ 29°♒︎ 9:37 AM
♀︎ → ♊︎ 10:01 PM

Sunday 5/9
☽ → ♉︎ 7:46 PM