WELCOME TO KAT LANE'S ASTROCAST, A WEEK-AT-A-GLANCE FORECAST THAT HELPS YOU PLAN BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON.

KAT'S OVERVIEW FOR THE WEEK OF MAY 13

To find out the Cosmic Climate for each day, click on the sign links in the overview below or the sign buttons that follow it. Remember, the Cosmic Climate affects us all, regardless of what sign we happen to be. New to the AstroCast? Check out How It Works.

Uproar!
Check your pride at the door MONDAY, if you want to avoid getting caught in a web of ego-driven drama and one-upmanship. That’s when the proud Leo Moon faces off with a devious and emotionally tumultuous Pluto. There could be heated disagreements, turf wars and a whole lot of grandstanding. To stay above the fray, be shrewd and play diplomat. A favorable pact between tactical Saturn and tactful Venus will impart all the cunning, charm and finesse you need to ensure you don’t wind up on the wrong end of someone's noxious schemes. Should circumstances call for more brass than tact, channel Leo’s courage to help you stand your ground. But speaking of charm, toward evening, a sexy Mars will ignite Leo’s passion, making Monday the best date night this week!
Unfortunately, you won’t “get no satisfaction” on TUESDAY. At least it will be harder to obtain, thanks to friction from both Saturn and Venus directed at the Leo Moon. Unlike the positive benefits they afforded on Monday, they’ll be acting more like a killjoy today, guilting you into putting your responsibilities over more pleasurable pursuits. Sorry to say, it looks like this will be one of those days you get stuck doing all the things you have to do, not the things you want to.

Psst! Wanna Buy a Bridge?
The “snake-oil” sales characters will be out in full force, WEDNESDAY morning, thanks to an over-the-top Jupiter and an off-the-wall Uranus abetting the Leo Moon, the Zodiac’s king of braggadocio. All this swagger fuels the more unscrupulous among us and even encourages some people to make grand promises they can’t keep. I know you won’t fall for any inflated claims and boasts, but I just wanted to put the word out. At 12:41p, the Moon cuts out and goes Void until evening. Allocate this time for tackling to-dos and catching up with your correspondence. (Read all about the dos and don’ts of the Void Moon here.) If you have any complex or detailed work to take care of, wait until after 5:33p, when the Moon moves into methodical Virgo and gets a big assist from an equally meticulous Mercury.

Virgo Unbound!
Get ready to roll up your sleeves. With the Virgo Moon presiding over the next two days, you’ll be able to expedite with an astounding efficiency. THURSDAY’s conscientious Virgo Moon will be operating in its purest form, as it will be completely unfettered by any cosmic static. The day should tick along with the precision of a Swiss clock, as long as you make a plan. Because Virgo’s default is working and cleaning, you’ll need to stick to a schedule, if you want to do something more interesting and consequential than laundry and chores. If you don’t want to waste this energy getting sidetracked by a frenzy of hyperactivity, make that plan.
FRIDAY’s Virgo Moon synchs up with Venus and Uranus, making it excellent for creative teamwork and brainstorming. Because Uranus augments Virgo’s diagnostic prowess, this is also a terrific time for troubleshooting and problem-solving. You’ll be better able to cut through any noise and clutter to get to the bottom of a complex problem or intrigue. Whether you’re doing intensely detailed work or trying to analyze a tough problem, this is day for coming up with unique solutions, so don’t be afraid to experiment!

WEEKEND FORECAST
Chercher l’amour? SATURDAY’s relationship-focused Libra Moon will not only be feeling the love from romantic Venus, but lucky Jupiter and stimulating Uranus, as well. Don’t be surprised if you meet someone from another culture (Jupiter) out of the blue (Uranus) who sweeps you off your feet (Venus)! But whether you’re looking for love, looking to put the spark back in a relationship, or just looking for a wonderful time to spend with loved ones, this is a stellar day to reach out connect.
If you’re looking for a day to enjoy a little R&R, SUNDAY fits the bill. Not only will the Sun be drifting in dreamy Neptune’s ethereal sphere, but at 11:48a, the Moon will duck out and go Void for the rest of the day. Taken together they provide you with the perfect excuse to laze about, go with the flow and maybe give the slip to stuff you didn’t really want to do in the first place.