Today’s horoscope, May 9, 2024: Porcupine aspects

HOROSCOPES BY HOLIDAY, BY HOLIDAY MATHIS

As the Gemini moon gets prickly with Mars and strident with Saturn, closeness is a tricky consideration. Though all relationships have their challenges, emotional intimacy comes with risk so acutely felt that some will leave certain connections in the abstract. What do the porcupines do? The mere willingness to muse on the matter can add sweetness to a journey.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You’ll embrace a balanced perspective toward money. You’ll feel empowered to make informed decisions. You’ll have an enhanced ability to handle financial challenges with composure and clarity.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). The day ahead is like a blank page for you to write on. If you feel a little blocked about it, do as the screenwriting gurus suggest — start in the juicy middle. What’s the action you most want to experience today?

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Prioritize existing relationships to lay a strong foundation for your venture. You think it would be nice to have some new connections and alliances. Indeed it will be! But don’t neglect established bonds, which will be more helpful than you might imagine.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). It’s those moments when luck is not so obvious that bring the best opportunity for celebrating your good fortune. When there’s no win — no progress or even justice — you look around and notice the inherent preciousness of your life.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Unless you are doing charity, it’s a waste of your time, breath, attention and energy to give yourself to an apathetic audience. Bottom line: the people who don’t value your input shouldn’t be allowed to get it.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Possessing skills is one thing; knowing how and when to showcase them for maximum impact is another. Strategic planning will add the extra layer of interest and excitement that makes your project a success.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You have much going for you that you do not see. Without provocation, you will make a conscious decision to stop, take stock and celebrate. In doing so, you will magically create more reasons to do so.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). An alluring puzzle will be your delight. Your keen intellect shines as you delve into the game. Your ability to decipher codes and discern intentions will extend beyond this challenge and sharpen you for the next one.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Try new things. Once is not enough. Repeat your experiment until you feel you can reliably predict how it will go. The windows and doors of knowledge are wide open, inviting you to learn all you can.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). To have a choice about whom you follow puts you in the minority of humans in the history of humanity. Being thoughtful and objective in these choices is the right that used to be a privilege. You’ll weight the morality of your options.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). It would seem like things would go better in your team if each person was well-matched to their assigned job. However, this is not always possible and nor is it necessarily true. So let the chips fall as they may.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Stories tell one version of romance, but first-hand experience is really the only way to really learn love. The heart can’t be fed on second-hand knowledge; it must beat its way through the music of connection.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 9). You’ll wield influence, though power is not what you’re after; rather, you’re driven by the prospect of making a difference in the world. Led by advantageous professional relationships and tender personal ties, you’ll experience new places. Your ideas get a showcase, you’ll help with a campaign and you’ll have the thrill of a winning streak for your team. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 7, 10, 4, 44 and 14.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: The quintessential rock and roll piano man Billy Joel performed his first single in 17 years, “Turn the Lights Back On,” at the 2024 Grammys. The legendary Taurus is among the first artist to announce a performance at the newly built Intuit Dome in California. Taurus musicians are known for tenacity and strong voices. Joel was born when Saturn and Pluto were both in Leo, the sign of the entertainment business.

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