Pluto taking a planetary pause in Aquarius until mid-October prompts a worldwide period of reflection on power dynamics, the detriments of technology and the importance of social connection. Here’s your weekly horoscope from 4-10 May 2026.
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 21
With the celestial quartet of Mars, Saturn, Neptune and Chiron in your combustible sign, the pressure’s on. Aries can sometimes move too quickly into the friction of differences, and while old habits don’t die overnight, this week suggests experimenting with new ways of resolving problems and reaching accord.
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Taurus, Apr 22–May 21
Communicator Mercury in your birthday sign can bring brilliant flashes of insight if you’re able to follow spontaneous leads, test-drive new approaches and explore alternative ideas so you’re primed and ready when healing planet Chiron makes its midyear move into Taurus for the next seven years.
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Gemini, May 22–Jun 22
Flirty, playful Venus in Gemini is this week’s welcome balance to world news – that’s the upside. The downside is that options multiplying and distractions doubling make it hard to commit because there are so many choices. Your planet ruler, Mercury, entering its most sensible placement, will definitely help.
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Cancer, Jun 23–Jul 23
This year so far seems to have pulled the plug out of our collective reality socket. And with Uranus, planet of surprises, in the sign of communication for the next seven years, collaborative discussion and connection are paramount. Your stars suggest this week isn’t too soon to make a start.
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Leo, Jul 24–Aug 23
An unpredictable Sun/Uranus alignment could see May taking a surprising turn you couldn’t have anticipated, but this cosmic combination also sparks flashes of insight, so don’t cling too tightly to plans. Stay ready to pivot, because this could be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for in disguise.
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Virgo, Aug 24–Sep 23
As your guiding planet Mercury slows into lower gear in a fellow earth sign, this week’s energy downshift to the autumnal comfort zone is palpable. Now the zodiac cycle of sensual pleasures is your time for kicking back, connecting with friends, enjoying music, food and nature’s endless offerings.
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Libra, Sep 24–Oct 23
Witty, friendly and entertaining, your guiding planet Venus in social butterfly mode helps you to lighten this week’s density for those around you, for which they’ll be grateful. What’s not likely to work as well? Trying to pin people down, so best hold off till a more astrologically propitious time.
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Scorpio, Oct 24–Nov 22
Since this month’s astrological activity is known to provoke power plays, make it a point to deflect negativity so you don’t absorb it. Do your best to clarify mixed signals, and in situations where there may be unspoken tension, keep cool: the less reactive you are, the more stable your position.
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Sagittarius, Nov 23–Dec 21
The current zodiac season encourages patience, persistence, slow and steady step-by-step progress on long-term plans, which, to you, fiery types might be sounding a bit like the no-fun zone. So make this week interesting by navigating the fine line between overreaching and underwhelming.
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Capricorn, Dec 22–Jan 20
This week’s earthy energy speaks your language, and is in full support of moving forward, but with reasonable reserves of caution because the over-assertive tendencies of your planet ruler, Saturn’s current position has been known to cause unintended offence. Empathy and sensitivity offer unexpectedly ample and generous rewards.
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Aquarius, Jan 21–Feb 19
Just as we earthlings were enjoying a retrograde-free respite, Pluto retrogrades in Aquarius – your personal cue to review what’s working and what’s not in collaborations. If group dynamics need recalibration, divvy up duties so everyone can play to their strengths, which is best done face-to-face where possible.
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Pisces, Feb 20–Mar 20
The upside of this and the next couple of weeks favours getting all the boring, dull, practical necessities done, because crossing off the to-do list will provide a feeling of satisfaction, relief and space to play when the zodiac’s fun season kicks in during the last days of May.
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