Monetary setbacks may be a cause of stress right now. Weigh all plans and purchases carefully. If unmarried, it may be time to take the next step in your relationship. Now is an ideal time to tie up loose ends and prepare for a new phase in life. Romantic excitement brightens your day. If not committed, now may be the time to take that step. If feeling stressed, solicit the help of others. You'll feel better if you confide in loved ones. Relax and let yourself enjoy the small things in life.

Today, when mindful Mercury turns retrograde in your intimate eighth house, it’s time to do some emotional housecleaning. Things in the outer world may slow down or even seem to backslide between now and May 14, but instead of getting frustrated at your lack of forward progress, see this as an opportunity to process some of the intense feelings that have been building up inside—ones that you haven’t had a chance to give proper focus. Once you know where you stand, air those feelings before you explode!