Aries: Keep it in proportion. No need to crush an insect with a sledgehammer or blow up if someone gets under your skin. You might be so caught up in fresh ideas and socializing that you overlook something crucial to your aspirations.

Taurus: Your ideas might not be suitable for the current situation. Don’t lose sight because if you keep careful notes, you’ll be ready when conditions change and everyone else is scrambling to adapt to new conditions.

Gemini: You might appeal to some people through their emotions, but other people only respect the bottom line. Use your skills to showcase the numbers that prove your point.

Cancer: Your financial planning may have given you a robust, solid foundation to plan for the future. If things seem unsteady and murky at the moment, you should still be equipped to wait for long-term results. Don’t fret or panic about today’s volatility.

Leo: You can’t expect fame if you’re constantly on the sidelines. No one will see you unless you put yourself forward and into the spotlight. Take every opportunity to show others what you can do and show how much you contribute to those near you.

Virgo: Clear communication is a must. Go along with someone’s plan or make promises you can keep. Gather all the facts before betting on anything. Do the work to lay the past to rest: Process, understand, learn the lesson, forgive them, forgive yourself.

Libra: You may avoid unpleasant criticism and confrontations by handling phone calls or emails thoughtfully. Make purchases for their longevity, not for convenience. Others might overestimate your talents, so use it to wow them with your vision.

Scorpio: You may be looking for ways to prepare yourself for a major transition; deep down you might know you’re ready to start something new. An opportunity to change your situation may show itself.

Sagittarius: Soak up the knowledge of someone who’s shaking things up or who drops some gold-tier business tips. A partner might be obsessed with an investment or major purchase, but your sound advice could prevent a fiasco.

Capricorn: You may be impatient with the way things are happening. However, this might not be the time to make sudden changes. Your better course of action could be tweaking the process around the edges to clean up and refine the work.

Aquarius: Sometimes the only way to win is not to play. You could have the maturity to walk away from a conflict before it escalates. People may recognize that you’re the bigger person and deserve more responsibilities than you currently have.

Pisces: You may feel frustrated if requirements or rules change without notice. Stay calm and look for things you can do to satisfy the new criteria. It could have been easier with warning, but don’t underestimate yourself.

If May 16 is your birthday: Enjoy a feeling of well-being and contentment during the next two to three weeks. Don’t let some newfound popularity go to your head when June arrives, don’t think it is only right to demand even more.

Magi Helena, Tribune Content Agency