Some very busy times are upon us—heightened, intense, demanding, and dramatic times, in fact.

Let me give you a rundown. The full moon on May 19 in the last degree of Scorpio promises lots of fireworks and other prominent displays of emotion. It will be pretty hard to sidestep the issues and concerns that come up, as we will all be on about something. Have you noticed that the last few weeks have been exceptionally trying and testy? Have we all lost our minds? Possibly, but worry not, for we will carry on.

Issues involving power and control pop up all over the place as everyone strives to live to the letter of the law. Well, not everyone, as there will be the ones who buck tradition, law, and common sense; otherwise, we would be bored out of our skulls and many of us would be unemployed. Imagine all of those officials with nothing to officiate about—no evil to expose or bad guy to catch, no one to bust their chops, waste their time, and cause them to worry or suffer.

Well, things are due to change, and the stars are backing that claim. The last half of May is a time when tensions and stresses will increase and our pathos will be evident. Then again, we always have choices, and we can certainly make use of the mantra “Simplify, simplify.”

Mercury moves slowly as he prepares to retrograde in the last week of May. He makes a square with Uranus and a triangle with Neptune. The square will intensify life every which way, while the triangle will bring faith, hope, love, cooperation, and inspiration our way. It’s all what we make of it. The cup is half full or half empty according to your perception.

The sun enters Gemini on May 20 and promptly squares off with Saturn, telling us about conflict and concern regarding resources, governing, and the law. Let’s roll up our sleeves and lean into the complexities of the times. We have a wonderful society teeming with life’s concerns—and onward we go.

Aries
March 21 - April 19
The full moon on May 19 will illuminate and activate how you’re feeling about the important issues that have come up in your life. It may be time to reassess everything. May 20 looks like an exceptional day, full of high energy and breakthroughs.

Taurus
April 20 - May 21
May 17 through 19 are important days when high energy and intense action come up. Others may be touchy on May 17, or you may be feeling irritable. May 18 and 19 are special days; love, luck, and good times are indicated.

Gemini
May 22 - June 20
The sun enters Gemini on May 20, heralding your solar high of the year. The moon is bright and full, bringing important revelations your way. Limitations and fears must be faced and dealt with in order for you to attain peace of mind. Happy times lie ahead.

Cancer
June 21 - July 23
It’s full-moon time again, and you know what that means. The full moon on May 19 runs in harmony with your sign, helping you resolve concerns and problems. Your creative and artistic side gets a boost as you burn the midnight oil doing what you do.

Leo
July 24 - August 23
May 17 through 19 could prove to be testy days, and you will have to be on your best behaviour to come through them unscathed. The full moon on May 19 packs a powerful wallop. Just to spice things up, confusion could reign. May 20 is the best day, as a positive shift occurs.

Virgo
August 24 - September 23
The sun enters Gemini on May 20 as he commences to heat up your solar 10th house, which is related to professions. You could clash with the big boys or with the authorities. It may be wise to keep your own counsel for a few days and see which way the wind blows.

Libra
September 20 - October 23
While the rest of the zodiac is busy sorting through everything they must do, you may be whistling a sweet tune in the days and weeks to come as the planets cast some fine energy your way. Rather than lay back and groove on it, it may be wise to be proactive in all that you do.

Scorpio
October 24 - November 22
The full moon on May 19 occurs in your sign, and all kinds of excitement could be unfolding. May 17 has intensities that you must regard carefully. May 18 could be a fantastic day. The full moon will illuminate your concerns in order for you to make some decisions.

Sagittarius
November 23 - December 21
Figure out the date six months opposite your birth date and allow five days on either side of it as your solar low of the year. It is time to rest and repair, although that may be tough to do in the days to come. Make time and take time. Career changes are in the air.

Capricorn
December 22 - January 20
It’s time to clean out the junk in the trunk. Instinctively, you will be working hard at organizing and systematizing the important things in your life. A huge transformative process is taking place, and life will be different from how it was in the past.

Aquarius
January 21 - February 19
May 17 through 19 will be interesting days when a fair amount of emotional baggage will get dealt with. It’s time to address the topics you’ve been avoiding. If you don’t others will, and it will become unavoidable. This is an opportunity to clear the air.

Pisces
February 20 - March 21
This may be a bittersweet time, with love and success on the one hand and tension, worry, and stress on the other. It’s time to revolutionize yourself just a bit, day by day. It’s all good, and by God’s grace we are able to alleviate our karmic indebtedness, resulting in true freedom.

Mac McLaughlin conducts personal consultations. You can reach him at 604-731-1109 or through www.macsstars.com