Mother, May I? The Visiting Visionary

Well, aren’t you sweet for asking.

Speaking of sweet, in honor of Mother’s Day, as this month’s Visiting Visionary, I’ve harnessed all the power of my maternal instincts to foretell your month of May. Which only makes sense—a good mother has eyes in the back of her head; why not use mine to see into the future as well?

As we enter the merry, merry month of May, the stars call for Mother’s precious children to experience an overwhelming sense of freedom, whether to go strolling through the park one day or to dance joyously around a pole. (No, dearies, that’s not a stripper reference.) It’s as if some all-knowing and powerful creature (flattery will get you everywhere) had signed a celestial permission slip, allowing you to find the real you.

The planets say you’ll get in touch with your wondrous inner child this month. But beware of also unleashing your inner brat. Because remember, dearies: Mother is always watching.

Aries
Lucky creature. You’re ruled by Mars, the one planet sufficiently secure in her own heavenly body to wear red full time. It’s also the namesake of the company that makes delicious candy like M&Ms. Fittingly (especially since Mother thinks you don’t eat enough to keep a bird alive) you’ll indulge your sweet tooth this month. Whether your yummy treat contains a creamy caramel center or is the new cutie-pie in Accounting, go ahead and unwrap that tempting package. Just know the difference between “enough” and “too much” of a good thing. After all, bathing suit season—and Human Resources—is right around the corner.   

Taurus
Being a Bull can have positive connotations (“takes no bull”) or negative ones (“like a bull in a china shop”). It’s all a matter of finding your voice, something you’ll finally accomplish in May. Perhaps you’ll calmly tell your bossy sister-in-law that this Thanksgiving, you’re not playing hostess (and definitely not sitting at the kids’ table again). Or inform that pushy store clerk that Calypso pants may be back, but not on your generous backside. If either one pushes back, permission granted to use Mother’s favorite line: “Don’t take that tone with me, young lady!”