May's Cosmic Forecast: Small Actions Lead to Greater Existence
The fiery burst of energy from the Spring Equinox and through the continuation of Aries season will fall into a consistent pace as we move into the month of May. Our human nature cannot always operate from the highest degree of action! Taurus season arrived in late April to teach us that our dreams have to be followed up with consistency and patience. This is the only way we can create something long lasting and sustainable. Taurus brings the grounded, methodical persistence it takes to keep the goals that we manifested from the Spring Equinox alive. May will be a month of balancing what is working for us and being open to experimentation with the potency of Gemini energy.
On May 3, our communication planet Mercury enters intellectual and curious Gemini. Shortly after on May 8, our love planet of Venus will transit this air sign as well. This can feel like a conflict of interest with the Taurus Sun’s steady and slow energy. But Gemini’s natural inquisitiveness helps us with remaining open to new ways of thinking and how we connect with others. Some will be compelled to return back to school and broaden their interest in a subject they’ve always wanted to explore. Others can feel like they would rather take it light in their search for love, prioritizing intellectual, playful connections over deep commitments. The Taurus Sun reminds you to check in with yourself to make sure you’re pursuing what is in alignment with your long term goals.
Gemini can be easily overstimulated, so it’s important to use the discerning Earth energy of this month to your advantage. Do not get distracted by the meaningless things or connections that will take you further away from your purpose. May is about challenging yourself into expansion. What do you really stand for? Are you mutable enough to receive your abundance in all of its forms vs. how you want it to be? This is the duality of the calculative nature of the Earth element and the fluidity of Air. Once you find harmony in this symmetry, you can then find the joy in co-creating with the universe!
The New Moon in Taurus on May 11 brings self-assuredness and focus into our lives! Last month’s Aries transits asked us to stand up for ourselves and our beliefs. The Taurus New Moon wants to see if we are willing to put in the work in order to achieve all that we’ve talked about. Are you actively pursuing your goals and dreams when no one is looking? What is external validation without the strong foundations of consistency?
You can utilize this New Moon in Taurus by setting intentions around tangible steps to move closer to the completion of your goals. Taurus also prioritizes self-care and our connection to our external environments. You can begin to practice more disciplined self-care rituals, spend more intentional time outdoors or upgrade your living space in a luxurious way. Begin to see your relationship with money as a reflection of your relationship with your own self-worth. Taurus understands that all forms of abundance within our lives are direct reflections of our belief in ourselves.
Two days after our New Moon in Taurus (May 13), Jupiter will enter the dreamy water sign, Pisces. This is a magical placement that focuses on universal consciousness, love and spirituality. Allow your dreams and fantasies to help guide you to success! Your empathy for others will be heightened during this time period. Pisces in Jupiter helps us connect deeper to what cannot be seen by the naked eye. Tap into the flowing energy of this mystic water sign, as divine alignments and luck can be found in unexpected places. You will begin to see signs from Spirit in a very open manner! Write down all the messages that come to you during this time. They will be important for you to use as guidance throughout the year.
This is the testing ground of your intentions, making sure you are doing the work to truly manifest what you desire. How can intentionality lead to tangibility?
The Sun will enter mutable Gemini on May 20! This air sign will help us with learning and expansion around our personal theologies. What is something that you have always wanted to explore, but have been too afraid to do so? Gemini energy asks you to begin to absorb the knowledge needed to dive into this unknown terrain. Life is a constant learning experience. Gemini energy reminds us that when we are mentally stagnant, we are not experiencing life to its fullest! You can feel creatively inspired by this energy and by the company you keep. Our minds work like a sponge, we are always absorbing new information and methods. Take to heart what resonates and leave the rest for others to investigate.
Our planet of responsibility and structure, Saturn, begins its retrograde in Aquarius on May 23. Feelings of disappointment over past decisions can come to the surface. Some will want to avoid responsibility and isolate themselves from their community. It’s important to practice gratitude and self-compassion for yourself during this transit. What was done in the past should not be judged harshly. You did the best you could with the resources you had at the time.
This heavy energy will be soothed by the Grand Water Trine on May 25. A great trine in astrology is a transit of good luck and fortune. We will be experiencing the divine alignment of a moon in Scorpio, Mars in Cancer, and Neptune in Pisces. Our intuitions will be heightened and we can feel the deep processing of stagnant emotions that are ready to be released. This will push us into a new collective level of emotional intelligence and multi-dimensional creativity! Channel your inner healer so you can receive all the blessings this Grand Trine has in store for you.
There will be major astrological shifts at the end of May! We will experience a total Full Moon Eclipse in Sagittarius on May 26. An eclipse amplifies the cleansing and releasing energy of the Full Moon. This will bring the culmination of projects and free up space for the exploration of new ideas and pursuits. You can be challenged to change up your routine, expand your vision and get out of your comfort zone. Sagittarius understands that there’s always something to be explored beyond the horizon! Channel the fearlessness of this full moon to release the fears that have stopped you from getting what you desire.
Three days after this powerful Full Moon eclipse, Mercury will begin its retrograde in Gemini on May 29. This is the first time Mercury has retrograded since January 2021. Mercury Retrograde does not need to be a disastrous time for us. Use this slow down to review the details of any contracts, reflect on connections and dynamics and allow yourself to take it slow. Gemini energy can indulge in gossip when unbalanced. During this Mercury Retrograde, be mindful of engaging in malicious talk against others or even negative narratives with yourself. Words are spellwork, be mindful of the energy you create through language!
May is the beginning of striving for balance and equity in all aspects of our lives. Although this month may not feel as fiery as April, it is equally important! This is the testing ground of your intentions, making sure you are doing the work to truly manifest what you desire. How can intentionality lead to tangibility? Stay persistent about what your true soul’s calling is. Use this month to set yourself up for success on a daily basis. You will have many small victories in your life that are the foundations for your bigger dreams. Rather than becoming frustrated with the process, channel that energy into patient determination. There is no success worth having that was not worked for and nurtured! May reminds us that every small step adds up to bigger rewards.
KEY TRANSITS FOR may
MAY 3 • Mercury enters Gemini
MAY 8 • Venus enters Gemini
MAY 11 • New Moon in Taurus
MAY 13 • Jupiter enters Pisces
MAY 20 • Sun enters Gemini
MAY 23 • Saturn stations retrograde in Aquarius
MAY 25 • Grand Water Trine
MAY 26 • Total Lunar Eclipse (Full Moon) in Sagittarius
MAY 29 • Mercury stations retrograde in Gemini
MAY Horoscopes
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