The Planets this Week: May 15 - 21, 2016

Aired Monday, 16 May 2016, 9:00 PM ET

How will this week’s planetary influences be affecting you? According to the stars, it’s a fairly quiet week. The Sun moves into Gemini and there’s a Full Moon in Sagittarius.

Under the Gemini Sun, and depending on its influence to your natal chart, your social life may get a big boost. Many of us will be in the mood to connect, and will have fun meeting fascinating people. Our networking skills are in top form so make a point of getting out and about!

Mental energy will be high, and your mind might be a bit scattered, but your insatiable curiosity could take you in all sorts of interesting directions. You might find yourself drawn to taking classes, surfing the internet, or reading a variety of magazines and books. There’s an urge to learn new things, but you might have a hard time settling your mind on one subject for too long. Without variety, you may easily bored.

Many of us have got the gift of gab — this is an auspicious time for making sales pitches and marketing talents. Writing, editing, public speaking and teaching are also especially favorable now. We can also make great progress in improving communications with loved ones and in your work life.

On Saturday, during the Sagittarius Full Moon, don’t be surprised if many of us are in a jolly mood that makes us feel truly alive. Recent steps some of us have taken to add some zest to our life are working. No longer plagued by feelings of boredom, we are more able to enjoy getting up when the promise of a fun day or week lies ahead.

Find out this and more on Monday’s show, 9pm ET.