Horoscope for Monday, May 24, 2021

Moon Alert

There are no restrictions to shopping or important decisions. The moon is in Scorpio.

Aries (March 21-April 19)

No doubt, you’re already feeling Mercury retrograde affecting your sign even though it does not technically go retrograde until May 28. (Symbolically, it’s been slowing down since May 16.) Be proactive about your cars and trucks because transportation delays are classic. Get ahead of the game.

Taurus (April 20-May 20)

Checks in the mail will be late and financial matters will experience delays because of Mercury retrograde. This influence has started and will intensify in the next month. The good news is you can swiftly wrap up old details and old business during this time.

Gemini (May 21-June 20)

Many of you are in contact with ex-partners and friends from your past because Mercury retrograde will be taking place in your sign. Technically, this occurs from May 28 to June 22; but in reality, its influence is May 16 to July 8. (This longer span covers when it slows and has to catch up again.) Good luck!

Cancer (June 21-July 22)

Mercury retrograde is generally something like the hounds from hell for most of us. “What? Not that again?” However, this particular Mercury retrograde will actually benefit you because it will help you to do research and study the past. You can use this to your advantage! (Each Mercury retrograde is different because it’s in a different sign.)

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22)

You are already probably hearing from old friends as well as members of groups to which you might have belonged before because of the influence of Mercury retrograde. You can use this influence in the next few weeks to rethink goals. You might even resurrect an old goal?

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22)

This month, Mercury retrograde is taking place at the top of your chart. In fact, its influence has already begun, which means you might be hearing from parents, bosses and authority types you haven’t seen for a while. This could be an opportunity for you? A helpful reconnection?

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 22)

You are one of the signs that can actually benefit from the frustrating impact of Mercury retrograde because this particular Mercury retrograde will help you to study the past, especially history, and it will also help you finish important papers or manuscripts. Yes!

Scorpio (Oct. 23-Nov. 21)

Although Mercury retrograde will create delays in business negotiations, especially with banks or about shared property, it can also smoothly expedite old business from the past — like insurance issues that might be dragging on. This could be helpful!

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21)

If it has not happened already, you will soon hear from ex-partners and old friends from the past due to the influence of Mercury retrograde. Sometimes this is an unnerving experience. Nevertheless, it could be an opportunity for closure?

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19)

You will feel the brunt of Mercury retrograde at work or in any task that you set for yourself. Expect delays, mixed-up communications, lost paperwork, missed appointments and shortages. Cope as best you can because what choice do you have?

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18)

Many of you will be thinking about, dreaming about, or in contact with old flames — now or later this month because of the influence of Mercury retrograde. Some of you will deal with old business related to kids and sports as well.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20)

Stock the fridge because relatives might be camped on your doorstep. This is because Mercury retrograde will put you in touch with family members you haven’t seen for a while. However, Mercury retrograde will also help you to work on home repairs you’ve been avoiding.

If Your Birthday Is Today

Actor Alfred Molina (1953) shares your birthday. You are witty, talkative and compassionate. You have a fine analytical mind and yet, you are also intuitive. Because of your imagination, you excel in the arts and music. As this year shifts, you will overcome obstacles and make strides toward the realization of your goals, especially those that involve learning or further study. Some of you will teach as well.