Monday, May 18

Sometimes you see your work in action, and other times you’ll never know how you’ve contributed to the world, often by making just one person happy.

Aries (March 21-April 19) Directness is your gift today. You’ll get quickly to the heart of things — not by making piercing observations or asking incisive questions but by radiating an inviting warmth that has them dropping their defenses.

Taurus (April 20-May 20) Every time you finish a job, you get a little better. You keep sharpening your skills and refining the result until your product and style are unmistakably yours. The evidence is in the reorder.

Gemini (May 21-June 21) You’re not trying to impress anyone; however, you may not be able to help that. When you show up and do your thing, it fixes the problem. Of course they’re going to be appreciative. The acknowledgment will be sweet.

Cancer (June 22-July 22) You might be doing a job better than you ever have, but it’s still taking the same amount of time. This is part of mastery — devoting yourself to the process no matter how long it takes.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22) In some ways, you have the life that you imagined you would, and in other ways, you don’t. It’s those “other ways” that motivate you now. There are some dreams that haven’t and shouldn’t die.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22) You’re intellectually well aware of the neutrality of the day’s events — none of which are inherently positive or negative, all of which are open to interpretation. But tell that to your emotions. A strong stance is forming.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23) Consistency beats intensity. Occasional brilliance fades between appearances. Regular, solid work builds recognition and trust. Show up on a schedule people can count on, and let the body of work make the case.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21) Someone gives you part of what you need but not all, and this keeps happening. It leaves you feeling like you’re settling. Today is the day to make a change, whether you clarify, inspire or cut bait.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21) Is there a way to make yourself happy and please them at the same time? Maybe. Although, today, the outcomes are beyond your control. Choose one aim and do it very well. Either path has the potential to spread happiness wider.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19) Your spirit radiates and others understand — not just humans. The animal world responds to your gift for communicating beyond words. Dogs trust you, birds linger, and even bees and butterflies seem to sense something welcoming in your presence.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18) Who you know and how you treat them matters a lot to your professional trajectory. You don’t have to fawn or be overly agreeable. You only have to reach out once in a while in the spirit of warmth and generosity.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) You’ll win with what looks like a lucky guess. It’s more than that. You sense patterns and signals. When you act on that knowing, there’s an excitement that stirs the moment and invites a run of good fortune.