Daily horoscope for May 1, 2023

Moon Alert: Avoid shopping or making important decisions after 7:30 p.m. EDT today (4:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. PDT). After that, the Moon moves from Virgo into Libra.

Happy Birthday for Monday, May 1, 2023:

You are multitalented and determined. You are both playful and serious. You’re always faithful. Whatever you accomplish this year will be through hard work. It’s time to lay foundations in your life, both externally and internally. Build with confidence and enthusiasm. You can do this.

ARIES

(March 21-April 19)
★★★
You have intense ideas about financial matters today, especially with old earnings and cash flow. Fortunately, this is an excellent day to finish old money business or financial matters. Trust in your ability to schmooze with skill. Tonight: Postpone important decisions.

TAURUS

(April 20-May 20)
★★★★
Today the Sun is lined up with retrograde Mercury in your sign, which gives your communications with others authenticity. You will be direct. You want to be heard; you also want to know what’s going on. Expect to deal with old issues. Tonight: Socialize!

GEMINI

(May 21-June 20)
★★★★
This is a great day for research, because you have the perseverance to keep looking for what you want to discover or learn. Furthermore, with Venus in your sign, you will be charming and diplomatic with everyone, which will encourage them to help you. Tonight: Relax and entertain.

CANCER

(June 21-July 22)
★★★★
Discussions with old friends or members of groups will be powerful. You will get your point across, because the Sun is lined up with Mercury in your House of Friendships. Talk to people from your past, or discuss an old issue with someone. Tonight: Enjoy schmoozing.

LEO

(July 23-Aug. 22)
★★★★
Talk to parents, bosses or authority figures about old issues that you want to address once again. (Possibly, they are bringing up a prior matter.) Either way, this is a good day to be heard. It’s also an excellent time to resolve matters and put them to bed. Tonight: Don’t shop.

VIRGO

(Aug. 23-Sept. 22)
★★★★
Travel plans might be delayed or canceled today. However, it’s a good time to finish a book or a manuscript, or to make headway with research for a writing project. Old legal matters might be resolved today. Medical questions also might be answered. Tonight: You’re indecisive.

LIBRA

(Sept. 23-Oct. 22)
★★★★
Past issues with shared property, taxes, debt or anything that you own jointly with someone else are where you can put a lot of energy today — not only because these things need to be done, but also because it will be easy to finish the job. Good luck. Tonight: Seek solitude.

SCORPIO

(Oct. 23-Nov. 21)
★★★
Be patient today and listen to someone who wants to get something off their chest, or who wants to explain their POV to you. You might talk to an ex-partner or an old friend, or this might be about an old issue. Either way, give this your full attention so it can be resolved. Tonight: Enjoy friendships.

SAGITTARIUS

(Nov. 22-Dec. 21)
★★★★
This is a productive day. You’re ready to roll up your sleeves and get involved in a hands-on way. It’s the perfect time to finish old business. You also might wrap up something related to your health or a pet. Tonight: Don’t volunteer for anything.

CAPRICORN

(Dec. 22-Jan. 19)
★★★★
This is an excellent day to finish a creative project. It’s also a good time to hone or practice a technique, especially in the arts or in sports. Parents might have a heart-to-heart talk with their kids about a problem that seems to persist. (“If at first you don’t succeed, skydiving’s not for you.”) Tonight: Don’t sign any legal papers.

AQUARIUS

(Jan. 20-Feb. 18)
★★★★
This is the perfect day to tackle home repairs. Family discussions will be productive. Either you or a parent will get to the point and express their views. It’s important to know what people want. It’s also important for you to be heard. Tonight: Check your finances.

PISCES

(Feb. 19-March 20)
★★★
You can finish projects or paperwork, study history or wrap up old problems today. Do be careful about transportation delays, which are likely. Expect to talk to someone from your past. Hopefully it will be productive. Tonight: Be friendly.