You have risen above the critics surrounding you and your leadership skills are admired. You feel fulfilled by your work right now, rewarded for all your efforts. Tend to problems facing family, whether it is a conflict or a money or health crisis. Others may offer or need your advice. You work tirelessly to get things done and naturally, positive results follow. Can you already see success and recognition coming your way? Your work will inspire subordinates to follow in your example. Skirt minor issues and work hard to hone skills that will help you carve out a bright future. You will be in the limelight in a few days.

There's nothing wrong with having big goal energy, but don't force your agenda on Saturday. Charm can come off as manipulation—and let's be honest, maybe you ARE gunning for a certain outcome. The thing is, if people sense an ulterior motive, it can cause them to back away. Take a deep breath and allow situations to progress organically. If you need them to move along at a faster pace, ask for support directly instead of dropping hints. Mercury lingers in retrograde until late Sunday, so reconfirm all those Mother’s Day plans. And know this: At 11:17 PM EDT, the communication planet pivots forward in your eighth house of sex and secrets. Free those skeletons that have been rattling in your closet for the past few weeks—and evict any toxic exes who have camped out on your California King. You like to put your best foot forward, but that could block true intimacy now. Instead of "keeping up appearances," just keep it real.