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May 7
With sweat and toil consistently on the increase, there is a need to keep an eye on your health. Social calls and commitments made earlier may weigh on your mind. If you can take a break for a few days, it may be good for your health.

You will push yourself hard during the first quarter. Your schedule may become more tight during the second. There is strong emphasis on social life during the third. Something of permanent value can emerge during the last phase.

May 8
The moon encircled by malefic stars, is not likely to benefit you. This is no time for a compromise. On the contrary, you will become tough and unyielding. Acting first and thinking later may hold you back. You are advised to take care to avoid a mishap.

What seems plausible now may not appear to be so tomorrow. So keep your options open. You may receive an enticing offer before the year is out but you may fail to cash in on it due to some doubts lurking in your mind.

May 9
Those at the helm of affairs must have realised by now that you should receive your due on time. If your talents are not being appreciated you must have a little more patience. You must learn to stand up for your rights. Extreme opinions may detract from your credibility.

Your grasp of facts may surprise your critics. In love, although you have scored some gains, you may have to play a waiting game for some more time to record a final victory. For most matters of the head and heart, February-March are the best months.

May 10
A combustive Mercury is out to oppose you. Although the pressure on your wallet is receding, you are not entirely out of a financial muddle. The current year will see your financial fortunes fluctuate.

If you are in service, things will not be in a good shape at least till mid-year. You should remain cool, consistent and free from irritation. Listen carefully to what your elders say even if it is unpalatable. Make sure that you are not rigid but always ready to lend a helping hand.

May 11
Jupiter, in the ascendant, promises a fairly balanced year. You will act wisely and reap the benefits of the opportunities that come your way. Friends and associates will be more responsive and affable. This is the right time to plan for the future and put your life on an even keel.

Pleasing a loved one will be your priority during September-October. You will have a fairly easy time during November-December. A relationship that is on the wane, could be revived during February-March. Get ready for an exciting social occasion during the last phase.

May 12
With Venus in a combustive posture, there are many odds waiting to confront you. You should not allow others to influence you to act the wrong way. Some people around you may try to take advantage of your docile and generous nature but you should protect yourself from being duped by such un- scrupulous elements.

September-October are good for socialising. If you are in a dead end job, there will be a change for the better after January. Your thought process, especially your assessment of people, will improve during the end part.

May 13
Better times are just around the corner. With the passage of time, you may realise that you have improved in areas where you thought you had lagged behind. Home and family affairs that have been keeping you on tenterhooks should no longer bother you.

You could also manage to bring professional strain down to a minimum.

Should you have plans to shift your residence or career, the time is ripe to see them through. You could also pave the way for a huge financial gain during the later half.