Horoscope: May 17

Aries (March 21-April 19): You can’t take back the things you said in the past or the way you behaved. However, you will have greater control over your words and actions in the days to come.

Taurus (April 20-May 20): Your sweetness and protective instincts make you a safe place for weary souls to take refuge.

Gemini (May 21-June 21): You will educate others. Take your role seriously, even if you’re not sure that the information you teach will make a big difference.

Cancer (June 22-July 22): Don’t worry about how you are going to get from here to there. You will succeed because you have the will and the goal to do so.

Leo (July 23-Aug. 22): You will be making a way for yourself. No one can tell you which way to go, because this path is yours.

Virgo (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): People who don’t have much going on in their lives could be greatly influenced by what you do.

Libra (Sept. 23-Oct. 23): Praise efforts made to keep you interested and engaged. Your attention could jump-start something.

Scorpio (Oct. 24-Nov. 21): Watch everything closely. You will have the magical ability to extract abundant joy from minutiae.

Sagittarius (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): When sitting across from someone, wondering what to say, face outward. Take in the world together, share your observations.

Capricorn (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Today you’ll likely meet the kind of special person who can rise above ego and the vanities of the world.

Aquarius (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Lately you’ve put a lot out into the world. You’ll get word from someone you’ve waited to hear from, and this will start a wave of response.

Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20): An area of your home not as organized as it could be is stopping the flow of energy through your world.

Today’s birthday (May 17): You’ll be a rebel, stretching beyond limits, testing your power. Friendships will be strong this year and romance is inspiring. A contract leads to a financial upswing in July. Leo, Virgo people adore you. Lucky numbers are 8, 26, 31, 40 and 16.