Horoscopes: Wednesday, May 17, 2017

ARIES (March 21-April 19). It's uncomfortable not being in control. It's especially hard to trust when you have reason to doubt the leader. Today it might even be grounds for taking over the leadership position.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20). It's not an exaggeration to say sometimes love matters to you as much as life. You can't really overthink it. It's complex and mystical and completely worthy of all the thought you put into it.

GEMINI (May 21-June 21). Productivity doesn't always manifest in the same way. If you can help another person behave better, kinder and with more awareness of the big picture, you've done more than your share.

CANCER (June 22-July 22). Do not underestimate the power of nonconformity. It can change the world. As you customize your lifestyle to suit yourself instead of the social norms, new contours will emerge.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22). You want to override bad memories by adding good ones. Bad memories tend to have more impact (a function of biology), so it will take quite a few more good ones to do the trick. It's a worthy use of your time and energy today.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22). Is love a serious illness? You may wonder this, because you feel physically terrible when your love suffers and high when your beloved is joyful.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 23). You don't have to reach out, communicate better or be proactive in the least. You've done the work already. Trust and be ready to move forward.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24-Nov. 21). You'll enjoy making predictions and then waiting to be proved wrong or right. It doesn't matter either way, because this is about your creation. Whatever happens, you'll be the one who did it.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21). The difference between romantic love and platonic love can be a close call. Also, things can change along the way - creating new mixes, different chemistry and fresh experiences. Stay open.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19). In your quest for truth, don't let yourself be diverted by what you wish to believe or by what you wish everyone believed. The only way to see what's there is to do away with expectation.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18). Though it makes sense to think in terms of equitable distribution of tasks, attention, money, etc., it just won't happen. Create something that works for both people.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20). You're plenty smart enough; it's just that reason and logic are not going to lead you through the situation. Your instinct will get you there. All you have to do is listen and follow.

TODAY'S BIRTHDAY (May 17). You will create a contract for what you want to change in your life this year, and you'll find the inner drive and resources (including the right people) to help you make that happen. Distractions part. Mostly, your desired result will be front and center of your mind, which makes this one of the most productive years to date. Cancer and Capricorn adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 18, 9, 40, 13 and 20.