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
Happy birthday, Taurus! The stars are aligning to help you focus on yourself as the Sun moves through your sign at the beginning of the month. This is the time to reinvent yourself. Play around with your style, self-expression, and step into the future version of yourself who has already achieved some of your goals. This marks a fertile period of new beginnings in your life and helps you set personal goals that feel inspiring and exciting!
Your relationships are front and center thanks to the Full Moon in Scorpio on May 1. An important person may enter your life or perhaps there is a milestone in one of your close relationships. This can also bring more collaboration and contracts your way if you’re seeking business opportunities. You’re showing up and speaking from your heart when Mercury moves into your sign on May 2. You could share something personal or learn news that impacts you on a deep level. This also helps you focus and funnel your mental energy into your personal goals. It’s okay to focus on yourself for a bit!
Your relationship with privacy comes up in a major way when Pluto goes retrograde in Aquarius on May 6. You are more aware of ways in which you try to shrink yourself and stay small to protect yourself. It’s time to think about where you give your power away and why. You’re meant to take up space and the first step is to acknowledge why you’re resisting it. A New Moon, in your sign, on May 16 is your yearly reset. It’s time to set new personal goals and let go of old versions of yourself. You might feel a surge of confidence or learn something that feels transformative that informs who you are and where you’re headed next.
Your relationship to money is a major focus once Mercury moves into Gemini on May 17. The next few weeks lend you extra luck when it comes to asking for what you desire. Ask for the raise or apply for that job! You might also make some purchases that bring a sense of comfort to your life. You’re feeling confident and energized once Mars moves into your sign on May 18. You are the main character and you’re gaining attention from others. This is a great time to focus on yourself and your personal goals. You’re also feeling ready to defend yourself and stand up for what matters most and what you believe. You might also attract some jealous onlookers, too, so be mindful of who you’re pouring your energy into.
On the same day, Venus, the planet of connection, moves into Cancer, bringing a sense of harmony to your relationships. You might spend more time with siblings, best friends, or make new friends in your local community. This is also a supportive time for your ideas–taking steps toward your dreams and also shifting some of your limiting beliefs. Romantically, you have more luck finding someone special through friends or online. The Sun enters Gemini on May 20 and you’re making an important decision about your finances. Maybe you’re reworking your budget or thinking more about how you spend your money. You could also learn news about a job opportunity or feel like you’re standing out in your field or in your personal life–for some of your unique gifts and talents.
There’s some shocking financial news that pops up on May 22 when the Sun and Uranus, both in Gemini, link up in the sky. You could quit on a whim, receive an unexpected check, or have a new business idea you want to pursue. This energy asks you to think outside of the box and take risks. The month wraps up with a Full Moon in Sagittarius on May 31, which asks you to get vulnerable. Emotionally, you’re facing some of the feelings you’ve avoided but that can bring revelations and healing. Practically, you might also experience a change in a financial situation or you’re thinking more about your own resources like your time and energy, and how you expend them.
