Add These Dates to your G-Cal:
- May 1: Full Moon in Scorpio
- May 2: Mercury enters Taurus
- May 6: Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius
- May 16: New Moon in Taurus
- May 17: Mercury enters Gemini
- May 18: Mars enters Taurus
- May 18: Venus enters Cancer
- May 20: Sun enters Gemini
- May 22: Sun in Gemini conjunct Uranus in Gemini
- May 31: Full Moon in Sagittarius
You’re focused on your finances, Aries! The month starts out with the Sun moving through Taurus, and maybe it’s time to get your budget back on track or perhaps you’re ready to ask for a raise. The next few weeks help you stand up for your worth and build a healthy relationship with your finances and assets. Money is energetic and you’re ready to build healthy habits that bring you a deeper sense of emotional and financial security. You might also invest in yourself and your ideas–you’re ready to take the first step toward some of your dreams.
You’re focused on reciprocity thanks to the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1. Perhaps you’re confining in a loved one and deepening a relationship in the process. This is an opportunity to come face to face with your shadow side and to welcome that version of yourself with open arms. There is often beauty and magic in what we tend to ignore, reject, or hide from. You might also experience a financial shift–paying off a credit card, accepting a new role, or quitting an old gig altogether. You’re learning more financial news once Mercury moves into Taurus on May 2, bringing more work opportunities your way. This is also a great time to give meaningful gifts to others or to reflect on the way you speak to yourself. Ditch your limiting beliefs that are harming your own self-worth.
Jealousy might pop up in your friendship circle thanks to Pluto going retrograde in Aquarius on May 6. You might need to address unspoken power dynamics that feel complicated. On the bright side, you might also meet someone influential who can help you reach some of your dreams! A New Moon in Taurus on May 16 helps you set new financial goals for yourself. Maybe you want to apply for a new job or do a deep dive into your spending habits this year so far. What changes can you make? You might also step into a role in your personal life or job–or decide to give your two-week notice!
Once Mercury moves into Gemini on May 17, you’re feeling energized. New ideas flood your mind and you’re communicating from the heart. This is your moment to take risks, collaborate with others, sign up for courses and learn new skills, and make new friends along the way. You’ll have to set some boundaries in your financial world once Mars moves into Taurus on May 18. Your spending habits can increase, so this is a good time to cancel subscriptions you don’t need and pay closer attention to your money in general. Some drama, tension, or even more responsibility might show up in your work life, too.
You’re feeling grateful for your loved ones when Venus moves into Cancer on May 18. There is a deep sense of peace you get from spending time in your own space and with people who accept every single part of you. You might also make important decisions about where you live, who you live with, or experience shifts in some of your significant personal relationships. The Sun enters Gemini on May 20, bringing important news and information your way. The next few weeks put you in a more cerebral mood, which is exciting! You’re absorbing new information, sharing your feelings and ideas with others, and having conversations that excite–and maybe even surprise–you.
The Sun and Uranus, both in Gemini, link up on May 22, bringing a divine download. It’s hard to go back to what once was after what you learn today. You could be the one shocking others with what you share, or maybe you learn news that rattles your foundation. It also has potential to liberate you from anything that’s kept you stuck or stagnant. Speak from your heart and take risks. The month wraps up with a Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 31, asking you to zoom out. Important conversations reach a turning point. You might be ready to go back to school or come up with a plan that feels inspiring.
