In the United States, the fifth of May is an opportunity to celebrate Mexican culture and heritage, in this case under a lunar alliance. The moon forms a conjunction with Mercury in the fiery warrior sign of Aries on this day of remembrance for the time a Mexican army was outnumbered yet prevailed with the victory in the Battle of Puebla of 1862.

ARIES (March 21-April 19). You embrace challenges as steppingstones to growth, but not at first. In fact, if you went into every challenging situation with a can-do attitude, you would only annoy the more realistic humans. However you feel, embrace it.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). You weren’t the one who made things difficult, but you still want to be the one who makes them better. This is what gives you a reputation for being a lifter and coach — an overall good person to know.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Spiritual connections will guide your actions and decisions whether or not you are aware of them. Trust your intuition to navigate life’s complexities. What unfolds will transcend logic and reason.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Humans are territorial creatures, some more than others. You’re generally open-hearted, though you may not realize a boundary exists until it gets crossed. Twinges of caution or feelings of defensiveness will teach you what you care about.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). Every decision shapes your experience, offering lessons regardless of the outcome. When you get what you want, you learn. When you don’t get what you want, you learn. As long as you’re engaged and aware, you really can’t lose.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Attraction drives the plot. You’re drawn to ideas and people who are also drawn to ideas and people, so the plot turns in directions you weren’t expecting. Your control of it is limited. Relax and let luck play her part.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). Balancing support and boundaries ensures others appreciate your contributions fully. Maintain clarity in your expectations. This week features well-rounded decisions and ultimately will contribute to your success.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). It takes a big person to see the big picture. You’ll also see the minor mistakes, but you’ll ignore them. How long does a thought have to linger for it to matter?

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). Your version of your story helps you. Your version of another person’s story helps you. Think twice before you share it as an insight that will help them. It may or may not. Let empathy lead the way to social grace.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). You are insightful and compassionate, two things you can be without making a single move to fix the problem. Continue on the tract of observation awhile, as not everything is yours to maneuver.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). While action is crucial, don’t rush it. If it seems like you’re waiting around, you can always be refining your focus, which is an excellent use of the downtime. Purposeful thoughts will be your guiding force. Mental clarity is a kind of resource.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). Some delights seem universal, but none really are. You’ll deal with many types, each with a unique version of fun. It would be hard to name a more interesting quest than the one to discover what someone delights in.

TODAY’S BIRTHDAY (May 5). Entertaining is a skill you’ll use often, and you’ll become even better at hosting, speaking, networking and more. A project will bring an influx of creative energy and inspiration. Love will take many forms and flow to you in abundance. More highlights: You’ll build bridges of communication, visit distant family and live in music. Aquarius and Libra adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 5, 1, 10, 21 and 17.

CELEBRITY PROFILES: Adele finished her Las Vegas residency then signed on for more in Vegas and other venues around the world. Taurus rules the vocal cords, and Adele has learned to take excellent care where hers are concerned, pausing as needed for the ultimate strength and health of her instrument. The list of legendary Taurus singers is long and includes Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel, Kelly Clarkson, Bono, Roy Orbison, Luther Vandross and many more.

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