Libra Weekly Horoscope

Chemistry could bubble in unexpected places this Tuesday, May 26—but should you touch that hot stove? As lusty Mars in your seductive eighth house gets into a dynamic dance-off with controlling Pluto in your passionate fifth, that’s highly questionable. This heat wave could arrive with a dose of jealousy and possessiveness, since the eighth house rules intense emotions. There’s something exciting about having someone’s attention focused raptly on you.  Because Mars can make one a bit, uh, entitled, try to catch yourself before you take it too far. This sexually charged transit can cause you to confuse love and lust, so you’re going to have to keep your eyes wide open on this one. Under these skies, you could get pulled back into a toxic dynamic or fall for the dashing-yet-dangerous type. Same is true for any sort of scheme that promises a quick payoff which might be a little too good to be true. Strong attractions don’t HAVE to be acted on, especially if there's little guarantee they will convert into lasting relationships. Don't let short-term lust lead you astray. On the flip side, if you’ve been keeping a good one at arm’s length, this Mars-Pluto mashup can help you break through intimacy barriers and let your guard down with a promising prospect.

This Thursday, however, be open to a pleasant surprise. As convivial Venus squares esoteric Neptune, you may discover nuanced layers to someone you wrote off as superficial or “not my type.” Relationships take time to reveal their true potential, even if the entire landscape looks obvious at first blush.  Since Venus is in your career zone, a professional relationship could take on new life. Could it be that your skills would dovetail…perfectly and profitably? Possibly, Libra, but there is a catch. With slippery Neptune in the mix, it’s less-than-ideal to sign on to anything permanent near Thursday. (Unless you’ve already spent a long time researching and vetting it.) Take a blossoming partnership on a trial run. In existing unions, a creative compromise might be called for to align your dueling goals. Hold on to your principles, but not so stubbornly that you become rigid and force people to tap dance around your requirements.

As the saying goes, you’ve never met a stranger, thanks to your outgoing and gregarious personality. And this week, you might take that to a whole new level as May’s second full moon—a rare blue moon in Sagittarius—activates your third house of communication and social interaction on Sunday the 31st. You’ll be oozing charm and magnetism, so keep your eyes and ears peeled, and stay open to possibilities, especially the ones that come from, er, out of the blue—and that goes double for anything local. Your own zip code is full of intriguing souls. Chatting up people you meet in the rather prosaic places, like the hair salon or food co-op, might point you to a kindred spirit. Under this lit third-house full moon, you could kick off a creative collaboration or find the missing fourth person for your mahjong meetup. If you sense that someone who’s been hovering on the periphery of one of your friend circles would like to know you better, reach out! One conversation over matcha or rose could reveal someone with BFF potential. Your loquacious sign is rarely at a loss for words, and the two weeks following this full moon—peak manifestation time—are perfect for refining any message you're eager to put out to a larger audience. Language is important, but also think visuals, tone and whether you’re using appropriate platforms to support your narrative. Not sure? Hire a pro, or barter with a friend who has firsthand experience.