Daily horoscope for May 15, 2023

Initiative and idealism can go hand in hand today. The Moon enters dynamic Aries and supports profound Pluto shortly thereafter, giving us both strength and power. When passionate Mars trines aspirational Neptune at 9:44 am EDT, we’re equipped to take practical steps toward our spiritual and artistic goals. The results might be a bit rough at first, as impulsive Luna clashes against aesthetic Venus. We shouldn’t get discouraged too quickly, though — achieving absolute perfection isn’t necessary to do some good!

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March 21-April 19

Bringing a cherished dream of yours into reality is possible now. In some ways, beginning your efforts at home might seem safer than making your first steps in the larger world. On the other hand, any criticism you hear regarding things you haven’t quite gotten right yet could feel painfully personal in a familiar setting. The same comments will probably feel less threatening from people you don’t know as well, so consider the potential positives of getting lost in a crowd.

April 20-May 20

Getting people to commit to plans in a social setting could be a challenge at the moment. While assertive Mars in your communication sector nudges fuzzy Neptune in your 11th House of Friendship, you’re ideally situated to cut through the muck and make things happen. That said, this shouldn’t be an occasion to bend the group to your own desires. Read the room to see the direction others are leaning, and work with that — even if it’s different from your preferred outcome.

May 21-June 20

A good look at your finances can guide your progress toward an ambitious goal at present. You may realize you have more resources than you expected to pour into your effort. However, as the impressionable Moon in your social sector challenges abundant Venus in your money zone, be careful who you brainstorm strategies with. Friends might be eager to see you follow their ideas, but they ultimately won’t have to live with the outcome in the same way you do.

June 21-July 22

Your passion for your beliefs could be at a high point now. You may be willing to identify yourself with them in an especially public way in order to achieve some major goal. While the visible Moon in your 10th House of Reputation conflicts with people-pleasing Venus in your identity sector, you might get noticed more than you’re used to — but the attention won’t necessarily all be positive. Be realistic about whether not being liked is worth it in this case.

July 23-August 22

Unclear boundaries could currently be at the root of a situation where you seem to be in trouble no matter what you do. Others involved may think that letting things go unsaid is somehow nicer, but you’d probably benefit from knowing what they actually want — especially if they make it clear that you haven’t managed to give it to them. If you can identify what’s not working and ask for specific guidelines that address it, you might succeed in reducing the tension.

August 23-September 22

Meeting new people could be particularly exciting at this time. As driven Mars in your networking sector encourages blurry Neptune in your relationship zone, you might relax your usual boundaries in order to keep an interesting conversation going. You’re looking for a quality connection that will really inspire and nourish you, not just shallow small talk, and you can probably get that. Avoid delving into any obviously contentious topics, though — landing on sensitive spots can speedily spoil even the most pleasant vibes.

September 23-October 22

Following your intuition in your daily activities can help you move toward your recent goals. While you may find that a rigid schedule doesn’t fit you well, you don’t need to feel bad about yourself for having an unorthodox approach to routine. As determined Mars in your ambitious 10th house harmonizes with spacey Neptune in your 6th House of Work, embracing your quirkiness is key to getting the best results. There’s a logic to your natural flow — look for it.

October 23-November 21

Pleasure could presently be a high priority for you, but you might not know exactly what you’d find the most fun. While decisive Mars in your adventure sector collaborates with vague Neptune in your 5th House of Play, just starting somewhere should serve you better than endlessly mulling over your options until you find the one that’s perfect. Pay attention to your physical experience as you get going — what you like and don’t like can show you what to pursue further.

November 22-December 21

An atmosphere of mystery in your home life may no longer be serving you. When courageous Mars in your intimacy sector engages with foggy Neptune in your domestic 4th house, consider the possibility that it’s time to ask someone else involved for the clarity you need. The answer you’ve been tiptoeing around might turn out to be less intimidating than you expect. Although it could seem challenging to make room for your emotional needs, the harmony you seek won’t be complete without addressing them!

December 22-January 19

Finding a comfortable balance in a current close relationship could be challenging. The other person might be a little pushy, wanting to move forward on some course of action more quickly than you prefer. Although you may not want to deal with the trouble of rocking the boat, hiding your resistance isn’t likely to succeed forever. Being honest with them about what you don’t know can at least give them an opportunity to address your concerns — and maybe they’ll do a good job.

January 20-February 18

You may have to lean on your own instincts to make an urgent significant decision. Although you might not have asked for the leadership role you’ve landed in, it’s unlikely to be taken away from you. Fortunately, as grounded Mars in your responsible 6th house collaborates with psychic Neptune in your finance sector, your intuitive sense of priorities is probably accurate, even if others aren’t willing to confirm your impressions yet. Do what you think is important, and the money should follow.

February 19-March 20

Defining yourself might now require thinking outside the box. Specific identity labels that you feel pressured to commit to may not fit you comfortably. As the primal Moon in your 2nd House of Values agitates image-focused Venus in your expressive 5th house, you could reach more genuine results by articulating the things you want most in life. This can lead to unexpected alliances — people who seem very different from each other on the surface sometimes have similar underlying desires. Stay open to surprises.

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