May is Taurus season, the time of the year when we celebrate the bounty of the physical world, from wealth and resources to the earth in full bloom — especially for those here in the northern hemisphere. May also aligns with the ancient festival of Beltane or May Day. Think flowers, spring, and the maypole.

With Venus visiting the sign of Cancer for most of the month, the focus will be on emotional security, planting roots, the home, our families, and the people who care and nurture us. But heads up — Venus will cross Uranus and Pluto the third week of May, giving us a bit of an Uranus/Pluto square aftershock, just in time for the new moon on May 18. Keep in mind that Uranus and Pluto are forces of evolution, so how do we evolve our concepts of home and family? How do we make space for more nurturing? How do we let go of old things, old memories that are holding us back? Maybe May is the month for one big yard sale?

We’ve also got some heavy duty decisions to make when Mars faces off with Saturn on May 15 followed by the Sun’s turn on May 22. Think back to last August 25. May might be a month that touches directly on the days around that time, when we see just how far our efforts have taken us.

Finally Mercury will be retrograde from May 18 until June 11. You know the drill. Don’t freak out, take a deep breath, try to avoid major decisions if possible, don’t sign anything if possible, don’t buy a car or a computer. But sometimes stuff happens and you have to make a decision during Mercury Retrograde. Again, don’t freak out. Try to leave space to change your mind after June 11. It will be okay!

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DATES TO NOTE: 5/3 Full Moon in Scorpio, Mercury opposite Saturn; 5/4 Sun square Jupiter; 5/6 Sun trine Pluto; 5/7 Venus enters Cancer; 5/9 Mercury square Neptune; 5/11 Mars enters Gemini; 5/11 Sun sextile Chiron; 5/15 Mars opposite Saturn; 5/16 Venus trine Neptune; 5/18 New Moon in Taurus, Mercury Retrograde; 5/21 Sun enters Gemini, Venus opposite Pluto; 5/22 Sun opposite Saturn; 5/25 Mars square Neptune; Venus square Uranus; 5/27 Venus trine Chiron; Mercury conjunct Mars; 5/29 Mercury square Neptune; 5/30 Sun conjunct Mercury; 5/31 Sun square Neptune

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Aries

With Mars in Taurus until May 11, the first half of the month is all about money and security. Looking to bulk up your bank account? Making changes to your monthly budget? Mars is motivation and you should know, Aries. Mars is your planet! Keeping that in mind, you’re extra motivated to gather what you need this month, even if it means spending money or getting out the credit card. The full moon on May 3 will highlight finance — think bank loans, debt, the resources you share with a partner, benefits, legacies — and you may have a decision to make about large purchase. The full moon will also highlight the sort of things that happen behind closed doors, the secrets that you share with only those closest to you, intimacy, and vulnerability. Do you feel safe enough to trust others? By the middle of the month your focus will start to shift toward travel, communication, and learning — but not before making a break from the old around the new moon on May 18. Relationships may get bumpy around that time as well. Further, you may be feeling an extra dose of responsibility this month as Mars makes a rendezvous with Saturn on May 15. This is not the time to slack off as Saturn demands commitment and hard work. Saturn is also a reality check. Do you have what it takes to move up to the next level? Want sacrifices do you need to make? What to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Money, income, wealth, stability, security, finance, banks, loans, benefits, legacies, inheritances, revelations, release, responsibility, commitment, reality check, sacrifice.

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Taurus

Happy birthday, Taurus! This is a big month for you. Why? Because Mars has been paying a visit, giving you an extra punch of motivation. You may even feel like someone has lit a fire under you. So, what are you going to do with all this energy? What are you starting? That said, the full moon on May 3 will turn the spotlight on relationships, from your one-on-one connections to your committed partnerships. You may have a decision to make as full moons have a habit of forcing an issue or helping us turn a corner. If you’re single, you may even meet someone as this is the time of year when relationship naturally gets a boost. When Venus arrives in Cancer on May 7, you’ll be more sensitive than usual. Communication will be heartfelt during the rest of the month. You may be traveling more, but it’s all about the things you love and feel a sense of sentiment toward. (If you are traveling this month, make a note that Mercury will be retrograde after May 18. Plan accordingly.) The same day Mercury turns retrograde, there will be a Taurus New Moon, beginning a major new chapter for you. Although you’re not one for change, this new moon is all about leaving the old behind. Not to fear, Taurus. Think evolution. How do you want to evolve? What do you want to liberate yourself from? The last couple of weeks of May will be fertile ground for powerful transformation. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: New beginnings, new chapters, relationships, partnerships, power, control, sensitivity, compassion, communication, travel, learning, change, transformation, break from the past.

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Gemini

This is a time to slow down, Gemini. Not only is Mercury getting ready for its next retrograde on May 18, but the cosmos pulled you behind the scenes most of April, catching up on rest and stepping away from the hectic pace of life. True, you’re used to being in the thick of things, finger on the pulse of many things at the same time, but May will be a time to get quiet and double down on the day-to-day details of life. The full moon on May 3 will highlight health and wellness. You may have a decision to make about your diet or feel compelled to clear out anything that is not in support of your health. With Mercury facing off with Saturn the same day, you have an appointment scheduled with your cosmic life coach. Don’t be late! Saturn is all about getting real, getting to work, and making plans for the future. So, what are yours? That said, Mars will arrive in Gemini on May 11, giving you a bit of a boost from the planet of action, willpower, and leadership. You may feel a big push to get something started our push out into the world, but with Mercury turning retrograde, you may feel a bit frustrated, as if you can’t quite get things going. On top of that, the new moon on May 18 will fall in the last sector of your chart. Like the chimes on a clock striking the hour, the new moon will tell you that you’re entering a lunar month of transition. Time to tie up loose ends, say goodbye to what no longer works, retreat, and reconnect with the current of energy beyond this world.

Key Themes: Retreat, letting go, renewal, commitment, responsibilities, diet, health, nutrition, purity, release, rebirth, delay, action, transition, mysticism, meditation, spirituality.

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Cancer

Even though we start the year in January, each sign has its own rhythm. And for you, Cancer, you’re wrapping up your own personal year this month. May has you straddling two worlds — one that has you looking toward the future, making connections in your community, spending time with friends, and the other that takes you inward to rest and reflect on the year you’ve had. And what a year it’s been, right? The full moon on May 3 will highlight creativity, self expression, and talent. What gifts to you have to share with the world? How do you want to be known? As you move toward the middle of the month, Mars will set up shop in the last sector of your chart. This means that action will be going on behind the scenes, which may be frustrating if you’re trying to get things done, especially on top of Mercury Retrograde. But not to fear. Just keep in mind that there is a rhythm to life and that May is about rest, retreat, and relaxation. You’ll be tying up loose ends this month as well, especially after May 21 when the Sun arrives in Gemini. Some questions to consider: What’s your spiritual life? How do you nourish your quiet side, the side that needs to connect to something outside yourself? What do your daily rituals and habits look like? How can you bring in more mindfulness? May will be a month when the subconscious will be more active than usual. Pay attention to your dreams and any intuitive transmissions. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Community, friendships, connection, stability, support, groups, social work, humanitarianism, the future, loose ends, endings, retreat, renewal, reflection, meditation, spirituality, creativity, self expression, children, identity.

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Leo

With the Sun in Taurus this month, you’re riding high! It’s all about career, your place in the world, your reputation, and what people know you for. If you’re trying to get your name out there, May will be the perfect month. And between a boost from Jupiter and Pluto, you’ll be starting off on powerful footing. But the full moon on May 3 will be a reminder that for all our worldly ambitions we must have a strong foundation. Where do you call home? What feeds and sustains your passions? How do you care for your roots? Full moons bring decisions and you may have one to make about your home environment, especially around May 15 when Mars and Saturn face off. Mars will also heat up the area of your chart that corresponds to friendships, your community, and your hopes for the future. You may be thinking ahead this month, strategizing for the coming months. The new moon on May 18 will fall in the career sector of your chart. Again, this is the month for a new beginning or new chapter in your professional life or the direction you’re headed in. Venus, the planet carrying the energy of the new moon, will face off with Pluto and Uranus. In order to move forward we may need to let something go or make a radical adjustment. Keep an eye on days around May 21–22 as the energy may be a bit intense. Don’t forget to ground and engage in self care. You will be called upon by Saturn to make major decisions, take on responsibility, or define who you are. A new yet very different future may be opening up. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Home, family, roots, memories, ancestry, connection, emotions, sustenance, career, reputation, status, ambition, direction, publicity, recognition, reward, responsibility, decisions, milestones.

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Virgo

You start the month on top! With Mercury in Gemini, much of the focus in May will be on career, your place in the world, and getting ahead. You’ve reached a high point this year and you may be feeling the urge to get things started or make a public debut. But with Mercury slowing down as well, you may find some of the action fizzling out or having a hard time getting started. Not to worry, Virgo. Yes, you have a plan for everything and it’s good to plan, but Mercury Retrograde is a signal to take a step back and reassess what you’re putting out there in the world. What need readjustments? How can your goals find new direction? You may have a big decision to make, especially around the full moon on May 3. Mercury will be facing off with Saturn that day and you may be feeling the weight time or responsibility. Saturn also speaks to personal milestones and, should you rise to his high standards, you may see just how far your hard work has taken you. Moving into the middle of the month, we have a new moon on May 18 that will highlight the area of your chart that deals with travel, education, faith, and truth. You may be starting a journey this month, a journey that challenges what you believe and invites you to leave behind the past. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Career, status, reputation, ambition, direction, reassessment, reflection, readjustment, delay, responsibility, decisions, communication, movement, neighborhood, siblings, trust, security, education, belief, religion, philosophy, travel.

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Libra

The big themes this month are money, security, and wealth. With the full moon on May 3 falling in your house of income, you may be working hard to create more financial stability in your life or sorting things out at the bank. You may also hear about a raise, a loan, or a benefits payment as well. Full moons are decision points; what decisions do you need to make about money? In other news Venus, your ruling planet, will arrive in Cancer on May 7. Cancer is the highest most sign in your chart, the one that inspires you to reach upward. Think career, your status, profession, and your direction in life. Are you doing what you love? How can you make adjustments to your path? You may need to break from the old or reinvent yourself and your ambitions during the days around May 21 through 25. Then again, you’ve been reinventing yourself in waves over the past few years. May will bring another wave. You’re practically a professional transformer at this point. The other thing to keep on your radar will be Mars’s arrival in Gemini on May 11. Mars is action and points to where our efforts will be directed over the coming five weeks. Gemini so happens to be your sign of education, travel, faith, and truth. You may be meeting a lot of people who have something to teach you in May. Don’t forget to take notes. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Income, money, finance, wealth, stability, security, debt, power, control, rebirth, transformation, career, status, ambition, direction, reputation, break from the past, higher education, beliefs, travel, religion, philosophy.

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Scorpio

The focus is on people this month, Scorpio. With the Sun lighting up Taurus and Mars rounding out the sign as well, this is a natural time for you to explore relationships and to make connections. The dynamic Scorpio full moon on May 3 will put added emphasis on relationships — you may have a decision to make about a partner or you may meet someone new, powerfully so. (The new moon on May 18 will also be a time for new relationships as well.) Mercury opposite Saturn on the same day will invite you to step it up with a friendship or be an authority in your community. May 6, when the Sun and Pluto harmonize, will be a power day. Take charge, take command, show the world what you got. On May 11 Mars will trade Taurus for Gemini, setting you on a five week look at power, magic, transformation, and wealth. Scorpio is the financier of the zodiac and so you may feel extra motivated to secure resources and benefits. It will also be a time to look at the hidden side of life — intimacy, secrets, shadow, and the psyche. Moving to May 15, you’ll have a major check in with Saturn, the planet that holds people in high standards. Are you in integrity? Are you paying your bills on time? Are you true to your word? Saturn will check you off against his list. No slacking off. By the end of the month, there’s an emphasis on letting go as Mars rendezvous with Neptune. Truth be told Scorpio can hold a grudge. Is it time to forgive the past? Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: The self, independence, in the spotlight, relationships, partnerships, magic, power, transformation, rebirth, psychic activity, mediums, responsibility, authority, commitment, release, forgiveness.

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Sagittarius

Now that Jupiter is gaining ground after getting out of retrograde last month, you may feel like life is finally moving forward, like a ship on the open seas heading off for its next adventure. In fact, there’s an emphasis on travel this month, especially travel for work or retreat. The full moon on May 3 will highlight the last sector of your chart, the area that corresponds with quiet reflection, meditation, dreams, and the mystical. Time to go within, Sagittarius. Not that you’ve ever had problems with that. Yours is a sign always searching for truth, so find the answers in those quiet moments, connect to that universal source of truth outside of this world. And with Mars in Taurus, don’t forget to keep grounded and take care of the body — book a massage, eat fresh food, spend time in nature. On May 11, Mars will move onto Gemini and heat up the relationships in your life for the next five weeks. Keep in mind that Saturn has been in Sagittarius since December; you’re learning to step up into a role of leadership and authority. Mars will test that authority. So you may have to rise to the occasion in the second half of May, showing the world just how much you know. The new moon on May 18 will give you a new beginning in all things health, wellness, diet, and nutrition related. And with Venus facing off with Pluto and Uranus, time to make a dynamic change. By May 21, when the Sun enters Gemini, the narrative will start to shift toward relationships. You may have to work through an old relationship that has bubbled up from the past. (Thanks, Mercury Retrograde!) Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Travel, beliefs, philosophy, religion, publishing, retreat, mysticism, dreams, intuition, authority, milestones, level up, responsibly, taking charge, relationships, redo, reassess, the past, reflection, release, health, wellness, nutrition, diet, daily grind.

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Capricorn

Happy May, Capricorn! After all you’ve been through, this is a good month to remember the sweetness and stability that Taurus, a fellow earth sign, highlights. And with the Sun in part of your chart revealing self expression, identity, and creativity, don’t forget to connect to your talents this month. We all have talents, even if they are quiet everyday talents. So, celebrate them. The full moon on May 3 will activate this dynamic duality of the self versus the collective, who you are versus what you have to share with the world. You may feel a need to seek out like minded people and strengthen community in the first half of the month. When Venus arrives in Cancer on May 7, it’s all about collaboration, partnership, and relationships for the rest of the month. If you’ve felt like you’ve been in retreat from the world, Venus will help you reconnect to others. But Mars opposite Saturn on May 15 will have you getting serious about the people you have in your life. Are they there for you? Are you supported? Saturn will put it to the test. The new moon on May 18 will start a new monthly chapter focused on creativity and self expression. If you’ve been working on a creative project, the second half of the month may be a time to debut it. But take note that Mercury will be retrograde on May 18 into June. You’re working through the details, making adjustments, reflecting, reassessing. Things may not be happening as fast as you’d like, but things will pick up next month. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Self expression, creativity, children, stability, security, partnership, collaboration, collective, friendships, community, trust, support, humanity, groups.

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Aquarius

This is the time of the year, when the Sun is in the bottom of your chart, that you’re naturally attuned toward home and family. Mars has been in this area of your cart as well since March 31. Maybe you’ve moved home or are gearing up to make changes in the home. This is your month to turn over a new leaf, especially around the new moon on May 18. But the purpose of forging a strong foundation and nurturing the roots of you life is to provide support for any worldly ambitions. The full moon on May 3 will highlight career, status, and ambitions. You may have a decision to make about where your life is heading or ready to make a big debut. This is your moment, Aquarius. How do you want the world to see you? On May 11 Mars will arrive in Gemini, setting forth in motion any changes you made at the full moon. For you, Gemini is about creativity, self expression, identity. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there, name in lights, that sort of thing. The new moon on May 15 will start a new chapter in the home, bringing all the work you’ve been doing at home to the next step. And with Venus facing off with Uranus and Pluto, there may be big changes ahead that break with the old — especially around the last week of May. Then again, Mercury will be retrograde. Things may take until June to completely unfold. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Home, family, roots, connection, foundation, security, stability, career, status, reputation, direction, ambition, debut, the public, self expression, identity, creativity, change, transformation, release.

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Pisces

This has been a busy time for you, Pisces. With the Sun and Mars stirring up Taurus, the spotlight has been on travel, movement, learning, and communication. Maybe the phone hasn’t stopped ringing or you’ve had to answer one text after another. This area of your chart invites you to get out in the neighborhood and explore our environment. And with the full moon on May 3, education is a top priority. You may be thinking about taking classes, working on your degree, or cracking the books — all in an effort to show the world just how much you know. Travel will also be highlighted, but with Mercury slowing down to go retrograde, make sure you leave room for adjustment. Mars will arrive in Gemini on May 11, heating up the area of your chart that corresponds with home, family, and your roots. Mars in this part of the chart tends to be a bit busy, noisy. You may be thinking about making changes in the home, renovations, or moving things around. Mars may also instigate a move, as you may feel inspired to take action. But, again, Mercury will be retrograde. Not that your plans need to screech to a halt, but remember to have flexibility and come up with a Plan B . . . or even a Plan C. If you have a major decision to make, best to wait until after June 12 if you can. If you’re a writer, the new moon on May 18 will be a good time to start a manuscript. Better yet, with Mercury turning retrograde that day, pull out an old piece of writing and get to revising. Want to learn more about how the astrology of May will affect you? Book your consultation now.

Key Themes: Writing, speaking, learning, siblings, neighborhood, communication, home, family, roots, connection, memories, past, travel, education, beliefs, truth, milestones, surrender.