Laughing at somebody else's fumble or stumble isn't nice. Yet this is something you do almost unconsciously which is why you'll be surprised when a loved one or friend suddenly calls you on it this week. Now do you delight in the mishaps of others? Hardly. If anything you're a champion for those less fortunate than yourself. Yet laughter masks your deep anxiety about weakness which is why it comes out when you see someone mess up. Instead of getting defensive or accusing people of being oversensitive, you might want to own up to what's going on. You'll turn a confrontation into an enlightening conversation.
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Are you really just "friends" or is there more going on? That's what you'll be wondering when Venus trines both Jupiter and Pluto this week. This intoxicating planetary mix creates a very intense and erotic bond. It's more than a crush, but less than a soul mate. Actually, it's more like an addiction which explains that feeling of withdrawal when you're apart. A lot of people will assume that you're romantically involved which is why friends and co-workers are eyeing you suspiciously. If you're both single, then get a room. If not? Then you'd best quit cold turkey before you piss off your boyfriend.
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You have a funny relationship to intensity. On one hand you say you want it in a relationship, but when things get to be too much, your reaction is to disconnect and search for the nearest emergency exit. This can send confusing signals. Emotional honesty isn't always about plumbing the depths and baring your soul. It's about knowing what you can and cannot handle in a relationship. Don't try to make yourself be someone that you aren't in order to attract a certain fellow's interest. There's a secret alchemy to why people are drawn to each other, a compatibility that's based on differences in temperament rather than sameness.
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Was his explanation as watertight as all that? You thought so at the time, but retrograde Mercury conjunct the sun on May 9 says differently. This is when you come across that email, text or snap that throws a big question mark over his recent behavior. Of course the fact that you uncovered this while going through his files doesn't really say much for your behavior either. In any case, it's best to just have it out and see what's what. It won't be pretty (planetary aspects involving Pluto rarely are), but the trine says that everything will turn out well in the end.
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A retrograde Mercury/sun conjunction on May 9 shows a paramour revealing a deep, dark secret. It will be like one of those 19th-century novels when the hero divulges that he's not the rightful heir but the bastard son or that he has a crazy wife locked up in the attic. It's something that he regards as shameful and you'll see as being rather ... quaint. And this is where you need to be careful. Treat the matter too casually and you'll insult him. Act shocked and troubled instead and then pledge to be there by his side while he works things out.
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On May 9 Jupiter comes out of retrograde in your sign. This rekindles the faith, enthusiasm and courage that's been burning on a low flame for months. You've got your mojo back! This is great news as you'll finally put those doubts aside and move forward with your relationship. Unfortunately all of your doubting and questioning have taken a toll on your partner and now it's this person's turn to be uncertain about your future together. Part of you will want to give him space to figure things out, but don't or you'll lose him. This is the time to make your feelings known.
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Ruling planet Venus is passing through that part of your chart that pertains to other people's money. Usually this describes things like loans, debts and financial arrangements where you're beholden to someone else. Venus here means that you'll be attracting men who want to spend on you and spend big. You can look forward to lots of wining and dining and lovely expensive gifts; however, be wary of the fact that the more he spends on you, the more he'll expect in return. And we're not talking about stimulating conversation. If you're OK with that, fine. If not? Then get out while the getting's good.
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You could find yourself coveting a gal pal's boyfriend or husband. It's to be expected when Venus trines Pluto on May 13. Pluto is the planet of obsession in astrology and nothing fuels that dark energy like the perfumed scent of forbidden fruit. But before you do something you'll regret, you should examine why you're so fixated on him. Chances are it's got nothing to do with him and everything to do with feeling competitive with her. There are other ways of showing off what a desirable person you can be — and they don't have to be based on messing up the hearts and lives of others.
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Mercury retrogrades are famous for reintroducing people back into your life. You could hear from an old friend, an ex-boss or a former client who's interested in what you're up to now. For the most part, they're fun and chatty, but this Mercury retrograde is more complicated because it brings back someone you used to date. The fact that it's happening when you're experiencing a bumpy patch in your relationship is no coincidence. Is this a ticket out of your current predicament or are you about to make the same mistake twice? Time — and Mercury coming out of retrograde on May 22 — will tell.
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You're pretty levelheaded when it comes to love. Most people think it's because Capricorns have no hearts, but that only proves how little they know you. Actually, you had a pretty wild youth (the kind that they boast about in rock songs) and you got those things out of your system long ago. This week the planets will tempt you with something verboten. Maybe it's a fling with someone younger, a tall dark handsome stranger or an old flame who's in town for the night. You'll be tempted, but you'll decline. After all, that was then, this is now, and you're pretty happy with your now.
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There's a body that goes along with that head. This is something that Venus will be reminding you of when she trines Jupiter and Pluto this week. Venus is the planet of love, but she's also the planet of sensuality and luxury. In other words, you've been a little too cerebral lately and now it's time to get profane. Nobody's saying that you have to join a bacchanalia, but setting up a play date for you and a special someone to get naughty wouldn't be the worst idea. Show him a side to yourself he didn't know existed — nor did you for that matter.
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This week is one of the high points of the year for love. If you're not already seeing someone, then you soon will be. Venus is very powerful in the sky right now and this cosmic matchmaker will be working overtime to ensure that you get together with that special someone that you're meant to be with. This could get scandalous and even wildly controversial (like on May 13) but everyone knows that love plays by a different set of rules. Just make sure that your intentions come from a higher place and everything will turn out for the best.