Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- May 2: Pluto Retrograde begins in Aquarius
- May 7: New Moon in Taurus
- May 15: Mercury enters Taurus
- May 20: Gemini season begins
- May 23: Venus enters Gemini
- May 23: Full Moon in Sagittarius
- May 23: Jupiter in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces
- May 25: Jupiter enters Gemini
You’re deep in your feelings, Libra, at the start of the month. Taurus season activates a private part of your chart that reacquaints you with vulnerability. Over the next few weeks, you might be contemplating your past and the important relationships in your life. Are there people or obligations you’ve taken on that you’re ready to release? For some, bonds can grow deeper as you explore a new level of intimacy. Your financial world also becomes a focus, and you’re establishing a financial plan that brings a deeper sense of security.
You’re facing down your fears of taking up space on May 2 when Pluto Retrograde begins in Aquarius. Your natural gifts and talents are meant to inspire others—if you’re working on a creative project, this is a reminder to share your progress and release other people’s opinions. Art is objective! You could also be experiencing some challenging power dynamics, tricky feelings like jealousy, or on the bright side, a deepening of bonds in a romantic relationship. Passion is really in the air on May 3 when Mars in Aries links up with Pluto in Aquarius. Your creative drive is next level, but you’re also bringing the heat to your romantic relationships! This is a steamy day to explore your pleasures and kinks.
The New Moon in Taurus on May 7 helps you break free from the past and delivers a shift in your finances. You might end or accept a contract on a whim. You could make a lot of progress paying down debt—or maybe a surprising bill shows up when you least expect it. A few days later on May 13, you’re leading with your vulnerability when the Sun and Uranus, both in Taurus, team up in the sky. You might share a shocking confession or reveal something you’ve spent a lot of energy concealing. This is a powerful day to own all parts of yourself.
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Mercury, the planet of the mind, enters Taurus on May 15, sparking intimate conversations and bringing your attention to your finances. You could be in negotiations for a new project or raise. You’re also expending more of your mental energy on your financial goals. You might also be working through some of your fears. It’s time to prioritize your healing. A few days later on May 18, the Sun and Jupiter, both in Taurus, meet at the same point in the sky. This can bring emotional or financial support your way. Today, you’re feeling grateful for the investments you’ve made in some of your closest relationships.
On the same day, Venus in Taurus and Uranus in Taurus also meet in the sky. Emotional revelations take place—like maybe you accidentally tell someone you love them before you thought you would. This can bring breakthroughs for some of your important relationships—you’re either diving all in or calling it quits. Financially, some unexpected news pops up, like an overdue bill arrives or your stocks hit an all-time high.
The Sun enters Gemini on May 20 and you’re done with all of the emotional heavy lifting you’ve been handling over the past few weeks. This Gemini season, you’re ready to see the glass as half full again. You're feeling grateful for all you’ve confronted, processed, and released. Over the next few weeks, you’re encouraged to take risks and soak up the wisdom of life through new experiences. Sign up for a new class or book some last-minute travel. You’re done with your same old everyday routine!
May 23 is the most action-packed day of the month, and it all kicks off with a Full Moon in Sagittarius. Information that was previously obscured is illuminated under the Moon’s beams. This is a big day for decision-making—you’re figuring out the next steps on your path to reach that milestone. If you’ve been learning a new skill or working on a project that showcases your voice—through speaking or writing—this might be an exciting moment of celebration. On the same day, Venus and Jupiter, the two luckiest planets in the sky, team up in Taurus. Exciting financial news makes its way to you, and you’re feeling more grounded. You’re grateful for your sense of stability when Jupiter in Taurus mingles with Neptune in Pisces later in the day. A new part of your daily routine feels deeply fulfilling and meaningful.
To cap the day off, Venus, the planet of love and support, enters Gemini. Over the next few weeks, you might have more important conversations with romantic partners—perhaps discussing your shared vision of the future together. This is also a period where you can hit it big with your ideas—your words and thoughts are charming to others. All you have to do is put your ideas out there! You can also experience more bliss in your life through travel, learning something new, or pushing yourself outside of your comfort zone.
On May 25, Jupiter, the planet of luck and abundance, enters Gemini for the first time since June 2012-2013. The next year brings publishing and travel opportunities your way. Your expertise and skills might also receive more publicity or large-scale attention—think speaking at a conference or on a podcast. This is a great time to get into teaching or head back to school, too. On the same day, Venus in Gemini syncs up with Pluto in Aquarius and you’re having pivotal conversations regarding your creative dreams or romantic life. Information you learn today feels transformative, and it can also deepen some of your connections. There's adventure in the air!
The month ends on May 30 with Mercury and Uranus, both in Taurus, uniting at the same point in the sky. Emotionally, you might experience a breakthrough or make an essential connection within your psyche. You’re better able to see how your past informs your current behaviors and patterns and choose what you’re ready to break free from. Financially, today could bring news of an unexpected opportunity.
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She's studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.
