Horoscopes: Friday, May 8

ARIES: (March 21 to April 20)
You acknowledge a situation is not working. Some tweaking at the edges may be enough but wholesale change is another possibility. Discuss the options with interested parties before putting plans into action.

TAURUS: (April 21 to May 21)
You are on the ball and equipped to tackle complex projects. As you patiently work through a maze of issues, your stature in the eyes of others grows. Downplay achievements in case things go wrong.

GEMINI: (May 22 to June 21)
You take off the rosy spectacles and give yourself a reality check. It is no longer appropriate to string someone along or see non-viable situations as workable. Old patterns and habits die hard.

CANCER: (June 22 to July 23)
A person who is the catalyst for change takes on a bigger role in your life. It is almost impossible to overlook this guardian angel's influence and yet thanks are not expected.

LEO: (July 24 to August 23)
You are loyal yet capable of making ruthless decisions. There are no shades of grey and your never-say-die approach to life attracts as many friends as foes. Judgements come at a personal cost.

VIRGO: (August 24 to September 23)
Time spent alone and periods of social activity are equal in value. You have the best of both worlds at your fingertips and can achieve every goal you set. Clear thinking is your best asset.

LIBRA: (September 24 to October 23)
Life is like driving a car with the brakes. Moon in the material zone stresses the need for cautious spending while ruling Venus encourages self-indulgence. This stop-start energy leads to constant indecision.

SCORPIO: (October 24 to November 22)
Your honesty evokes trust in others. Moon in your sign is not only emotionally and mentally healing but it also creates opportunities to build new relationships. Let words and feelings flow freely today.

SAGITTARIUS: (November 23 to December 22)
A little give and take alleviates resentment. Your definite ideas clash with suggestions from others but listening and compromise keep everyone happy. Try to remove the bias from your views and assertions.

CAPRICORN: (December 23 to January 20)
You listen, learn and share. Moon in the zone of fair play compels you to expect nothing from others you would not be prepared to tackle yourself. Your journey of self-discovery continues.

AQUARIUS: (January 21 to February 19)
Lively debate shows you both sides of an argument. You are not necessarily convinced by either party but take great delight in the banter. Business-wise, your ship is due to sail in.

PISCES: (February 20 to March 20)
An area of life is long overdue for change. Several planets angled nicely towards your sign indicate that smooth transitions can now be made. Use initiative to kick-start the process in a creative way.

YOUR DAY
Tread carefully and avoid offending others. There is a sting in the tail of the stars and people under pressure are now highly sensitive. A consensus of opinion is difficult to reach.

YOUR BIRTHDAY
Love is in the air. You dedicate more time to relationships and find yourself on the receiving end of someone's devotion. There are extra responsibilities but you bear them well.