Today’s horoscope, May 2, 2024: Pluto retrograde

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY, BY HOLIDAY MATHIS

Maybe being wrong isn’t fun, but it’s definitely inevitable. Pluto retrograde recalls how the people who know they are flawed are less flawed than the ones who believe they are beyond reproach. If we let them, the better angels of our nature will sway us to compensate for our wrongness in beautiful ways. With love and compassion, we can outshine our mistakes.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll delight in your place. Whether at work or play, no matter who you’re with or what’s on the agenda, you take it in with deep appreciation. You’ve a boundless capacity for fun.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It’s OK to change your mind. Today, fate will wait around for you to hand in a final verdict, so take your time. This isn’t about getting something right so much as doing what’s right for you.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). You’ve been brave, sorted through emotions, moved yourself to the point of change. Now all that’s left to do is step through the door. You’re ready. Take a breath and go.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). There are many ways to be intelligent. One of the best kinds of intelligence to work is emotional intelligence. Health, finance, energy and more will be lifted by all you do to learn to be happier.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Your confidence is evident in your quiet tone. You know that you don’t have to do too much to be heard; everyone is leaning in to listen to you. Respect can’t be demanded, it has to be commanded, and you’re doing this big-time.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). The wind has no body. Though it may be debatable whether it actually takes up space, none will debate the wind’s power. Love will occur like this, too, for you — an unseen force more powerful than physicality.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You’re playing a changing game. What worked the last time could work again, or not at all. Remove expectations from your strategy. Pretend like it’s all an experiment. Go in with an open mind to novelty and a flexible approach.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You’ll help, serve and entertain. It won’t be difficult for you; in fact it will be a pleasure, mostly because of the time and care you take in planning. With a thoughtful plan, you’re unstoppable.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). You’ll steer your thoughts to a serene headspace. Every time you do this, you get better at it. In the future, you’ll use this skill to move toward peace regardless of how easy or challenging circumstances may be.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). It will matter who is listening and how well. Let the others know that you do have an expectation regarding the quality of attention you prefer to receive. It’s easier in a small group where people will have to compete for your focus.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). You might not realize you were going for a certain outcome until it doesn’t happen. In a sense, the results teach you about your appetites and wishes. This process of enlightenment is the start of something fun.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Kindness is the choice that clarifies. It’s unfolding slowly and surely. Someone is learning to trust you. You’ll continue to learn about life and your own nature because your actions will pave the way for new opportunities.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 2). Welcome to a year in which you’re shown great tenderness, respect and thoughtfulness. You will often find traces of sweet affection in unexpected places. You’ll sign a deal and make a dream come true. More highlights: You improve your lot by improving someone else’s. Exciting meet-ups, family connections and professional alliances spring from sharing your talent. Cancer and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 16, 2, 28 and 11.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: If the rumors are true, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson just might save Christmas this year in “Red One.” Though he’s an unlikely casting choice to play an elf or tooth fairy, this is part of the never-ending charm of the Taurus superstar. Whether he’s running a multimillion-dollar campaign or singing Disney songs with his daughter, the tough tenderness of his sun sign comes through. The Taurus image is a main branding element of many of his companies!

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