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The New Moon in infinitely curious Gemini on May 20, 2012 is a Solar Eclipse, which casts a shadow on the million and one ideas that are spawning now. Dreamy Neptune's stressful square to this Sun-Moon conjunction fills minds with fantasy and fogs common sense with illusion.

Amorous Venus is shifting into reverse on May 15, 2012, and will backpedal in the zodiac until June 27, turning relationships and romance around in the process. This retrograde cycle in the chatty sign of Gemini can reignite romances of the past and create confusion in current alliances.

Get ready to give up your gift of gab -- at least for a while. Chatty Mercury moves into slow-and-steady Taurus at 10:14 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, May 8 / 1:14 a.m. Wednesday, May 9.

The passionate Scorpio Full Moon on May 5 is a Super Moon -- meaning it will appear bigger and brighter in the sky than any other Full Moon in 2012! At this Scorpio Full Moon, intense experiences are what we crave, which can be a challenge to the opposing Sun in placid Taurus.

Get ready to power your way to pleasure! The Sun moves from the fiery zodiac sign Aries into laidback and comfort-conscious Taurus on Thursday, April 19 at 9:12 a.m. (PDT) / 12:12 p.m. (EDT). While Aries inspired action and new beginnings, with the sign of the Bull it's time to

Spring starts off with surprises as the Aries Sun joins experimental Uranus on March 24, increasing the heart's desire for new experiences. But it's not until passionate Mars finally starts moving forward on April 13 that we'll find the will to act on our romantic impulses.

Karen A. Kay is an Astrology and Tarot writer for DailyHoroscope.com and Tarot.com. A native of Portland, Ore., Karen has a journalism background and has worked as a style, shopping, culture and travel writer for more than a decade. Karen first began learning about Astrology at age 6, and she now enjoys studying the stars in hopes her work will be a positive influence in people's lives. Karen has a Gemini Sun, Capricorn Moon and Leo Rising. Her Life Path Number is 7.

So you want to explore Tarot, but you don't know where to begin? You're not alone. Many Tarot newbies find they are confused and intimidated when first learning the art of Tarot.

Every zodiac sign rules its own set of characteristics -- colors, gemstones, parts of the body -- and this is true for plants and flowers, too. Everyone can appreciate the beauty of nature, but because each zodiac sign represents a particular energy or style, certain signs will be drawn to different flora and fauna.

Productivity, common sense and creativity are special gifts of the New Moon in Taurus that happens on April 21 at 12:18 a.m. (PDT) / 3:18 a.m. (EDT). Active Mars aligns favorably with this earthy New Moon to anchor one foot in reality, while another positive aspect from idealistic Neptune inspires imagination and adds a tender touch to this pragmatic conjunction.