Moving beyond your usual circle of friends and activities is a great way to enhance your personal life during the first two weeks of May. Astrology's lovers, Venus and Mars, begin the month in fellow Fire sign Aries and your 9th House of Faraway Places. An itch to travel, connections with people in distant locations or educational opportunities may bring romance now. It is possible, though, to fall in love so quickly or to attract someone who doesn't take the time to get to know you very well. While this can certainly be exciting, it's not the ideal formula for establishing a lasting relationship. It's probably wiser to simply enjoy yourself without thinking too much about the future. If you're already in a relationship, though, plan a trip or explore new experiences together to give it the spark it needs to keep your interest.

On May 21 the Sun enters flexible Gemini and your group-oriented 11th House of Teams and Friendship, increasing the social benefits of being with friends or meeting someone through an organization. On May 22, though, the Sun forms a stressful 90-degree square with dreamy Neptune that can mislead you into imagining something that isn't true. If you're into a temporary fantasy, this can be an excellent transit. Yet if you're seeking something real, think carefully about what you're doing.

On May 23 Venus and Mars join together in your 10th House of Career and Public Responsibility, bringing sensuality to your workplace or making you more desirable when you are in a leadership position.