During this cycle, old friends come out of the woodwork. Computers, cell phones and other gadgets can break down, and you're especially susceptible. Hold off on purchasing new electronic equipment until next month.

After the 20th, the Sun moves into Gemini, your fourth house of home, family and femininity. An important woman could play a role. Memorial Day is perfect for some mother-daughter or sisterly bonding. With Mercury retrograde, you might have a few tense moments hashing out an old issue. Don't hit below the belt—aim for mutual understanding. Explore the idea of renting (even buying) a summer beach property. With the economy in recession, there may be some last-minute deals, so check the listings, especially around the Gemini new moon on May 24th.

LOVE & ROMANCE:
It's been quite a year of growth for you, Pisces—and it hasn't been a bed of roses. Challenging Saturn, planet of maturity, has been retrograde in your relationship sector since New Year's Eve. Old patterns formed in childhood or early adulthood may have blocked your progress in love. Whether you've been a doormat, a diva or something in between, Saturn retrograde pushed you to un-learn these habits…or else pay the price.

On May 16th, Saturn goes direct (forward), making your love life a lot easier. While there's still some important evolution to do this year, you can now move forward and integrate what you've learned. You may have the chance to get more serious with someone special—this time on more equal footing. Pisces, you want an adult relationship, not a co-dependent or parent-child dynamic. If you've had trouble asserting or expressing what you need, learn how to do so without blame, judgment or anger.

MONEY & CAREER:
Say yes to coffee dates! With Mercury retrograde in your third house of communication from May 8th-31st, you could hear from all kinds of old friends and contacts. Be diligent about returning phone calls and answering emails. Someone from your past could be a direct pipeline to a key connection. The old "six degrees of separation" principle could be whittled down to one or two degrees in a single exchange. If you own a business, review your marketing materials carefully. It might be time for an upgrade or facelift. Make sure you're presenting yourself with a current, competitive edge.

Magnetic Mars and Venus are both in your second house of money all month. Seriously, you couldn't get any luckier, Pisces. This starry stimulus package revs you up to find new job opportunities and to attract some serious cash. Venus enhances your social life, so swing by those networking parties, even if the idea of them makes you cringe. Grab a buddy and just go. Even meeting one person could change the entire flow of your future. The Scorpio full moon on May 9th is an especially fortunate day for business. You could have an a-ha moment or a burst of divine inspiration.

HEALTH & FITNESS:
Think high-end when it comes to your well-being. With motivational Mars in your luxurious second house, quality matters at least as much as quantity. The gym around the corner may be $50 less per month, but if it's got glaring fluorescent lights, ghetto equipment and scuffed walls, you'll probably never go. You don't have to break your bank on the country club. A few basic budget tweaks could get you membership to a gym with spa services, a sophisticated yoga studio or something more upscale.

Same goes for food. Why buy wilted lettuce and mushy grapes at the supermarket when farm stands sell locally-grown produce full of live enzymes and nutrients? With a little due diligence, you can find a way to nourish your body in the way it deserves.

Your ruling planet Neptune goes retrograde May 29th-November 4th in your twelfth house of healing. If you've been struggling with an addiction or emotional stress, you'll be able to work through it with a little more clarity. Old memories and subconscious processing will happen while you sleep. If possible, keep a journal by your bed, as your dreams could provide important flashes of insight.