Horoscope: May 18

Aries (March 21-April 19): Bigger isn’t always better, but it holds true when it comes to paychecks. There’s a doozy in your near future, and you deserve it!

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Good luck is where timing meets preparation. But this is something more for you, something like destiny.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): Before you start lamenting the state of things, look around. You have friends. Birds can be heard singing.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): This is a time to hold the thing you love gently. Be supportive, but loose.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): There are two kinds of people in this world: doers and talkers. Someone from the other camp is about to make you soften your position.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Your gardener’s heart is annoyed at the weeds growing around you. Keep the more noxious elements in check.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Peaceful by nature, you are capable of lashing out when threatened. Someone will soon find out the hard way.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): What you need right now is a healthy dose of encouragement and perhaps a big hug. One is coming.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): You’ve nearly finished one of your famously bold creative efforts. Cue the applause.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Never mind where it comes from, your ambition continues to serve you well.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Defying expectation is one of your trademarks. Your next move will have everyone talking.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): Making other people feel good about themselves is something that comes naturally to you. What doesn’t is accepting the compliments.

Today’s birthday (May 18): You believe in magic, and magic happens. A relationship heats up as you plan events for June and then work together to make them special. August brings a windfall. In December, you’ll land in the good graces of power players, which leads to professional advancement. Leo and Pisces people adore you. Your lucky numbers are 48, 25, 10, 22 and 8.