May is a month full of cosmic energy, as we are in the middle of a collective karmic cleansing and purge. Our shadows come out to play and distract us, as we move through eclipse season and step into the higher timeline. Destiny is still the word of the month, as we embrace the lunar eclipse in Scorpio and the next round of retrogrades. Although this month is full of twist and turns, we are all sure to end up on top!
The elements of fire and air rule the cosmos this month, which means the heavy Pisces stellium is no longer keeping us in slow motion. As a collective we can expect for our plans to take off this month and give us the fuel we have been craving. May is ruled by Venus (Taurus) and Mercury (Gemini), which highlights that our routines, communication, knowledge and understanding of self worth, are focuses this month. This is a playful month full of self discovery and and observation. The retrograde of Mercury, gives us time to take a step back and watch the eclipses work their magic. With Mercury in Gemini, our subconscious mind is also heavily stimulated this month, so it’s key that we are intentional about the energy we take in.
Here’s what’s in the cosmos for the month:
05/02 - Venus enters Aries
05/08 - First quarter moon in Leo
05/10 - Mercury stations retrograde in Gemini, Jupiter enters Aries
05/16 - Lunar eclipse in Scorpio
05/20 - Gemini season
05/22 - Mercury re-enters Taurus
05/24 - Mars enters Aries
05/28 - Venus enters Taurus
05/30 - New Moon in Gemini
Aries
This month, you are the cosmos favourite! Be sure to step out into the light and allow yourself to be seen. It’s no surprise that abundance and expansion in your relationships take place this month, when you’re the main character. Venus and Jupiter enter your sign early on in the month, which brings forth the themes of love, abundance and expansion in all that is on your plate. Be sure to take your time when committing to things, and to not overdue it! Your ruling planet Mars, enters your sign towards the end of the month and can have you become busier than you were hoping. Self care and solitude are also themes for you this month, as your emotions may be heightened. The lunar eclipse brings a heavy tide of emotional release; this is the time to speak up about what has been on your heart and mind! Allow yourself to be vulnerable, and you’ll see how much more space you have to accept your blessings. As the moon wanes and we enter the new moon cycle on the 30th, you become the spotlight and may see more aligned offerings.
Taurus
We are still deep in your season, which is benefiting you in all of the right ways. The solar eclipse may have passed, but you could still be feeling the energy of this moon for the entire month! As your ruling planet Venus enters Aries, you can expect for pending plans and intentions, to manifest physically and show out in the way you were hoping. Mercury has recently stationed for retrograde and re-enters your sign on the 22nd, which can bring forth a creative spark! You can use this energy to your advantage to get organized and clear out what is necessary. You’ll most likely feel this energy under the lunar eclipse, as the moon will sit opposite of the sun in your sign. Releasing what is not serving you, is a theme of course, but this release is really about getting honest with yourself. How badly do you want this? Once you decide to remove these obstacles, so much around will change, it could even take place overnight! Take your time making this decision though, as Mercury’s retrograde can create some doubt and illusions. The new moon brings in more clarity, and may be the week when you actually decide to say your final goodbyes. Don’t be so stubborn! There are endless possibilities in the unknown, and until you’re ready to say adios to the old, the new can never be born. Venus will enter your sign right at the end of the month to deliver these blessings. Prepare yourself!
Gemini
With the sun entering your sign this month, this month is full of self discovery and appreciation. It’s time to reflect on your journey and all of the growth you have gone through! There is still much to go on your journey, but it’s important to recognize your efforts and give yourself your flowers. Your ruling planet stations retrograde this month while also in your sign, so there could also be some plans under construction at this time. If you feel as though some of these plans are slowing down, know that it’s not necessarily because something is “wrong”. Everyone has a final rehearsal before the official show! It could actually be argued that the retrograde of Mercury is when your best work is birthed - give your plans some breathing space to show you how they want to be shown. The upcoming lunar eclipse can feel heavy and full of emotions, as the moon sits opposite of your ruling planet. Pay attention to the messages and synchronicities taking place at this time! The new moon takes place in your sign, and can help bring some clarity and realistic intentions to your goals. Meet them halfway and detach from the outcome!
Cancer
This is a month of restoration and recharge, as you may be preparing for your upcoming season. We are still in the ecliptic energy field, which is definitely having an effect on you (sleep, intense dreams, strange appetite). While the wheel of fortune continues to spin, give yourself this time to ground yourself and maintain what is only necessary. This is not really a time for manifesting new seeds per say, but tending to your garden which is full of fruit and blessings to harvest. The upcoming lunar eclipse brings expansion and clarity on certain matters you have been pondering. What questions have been left unanswered? What doubt still lingers in your mind? You can expect to receive these answers under the lunar eclipse, but brace yourself. Sometimes the truth is ugly and we wish it was something better, but at the end of the day, we have to accept it for what it is. The new moon at the end of the month continues this theme of clarity for you, but will now inspire you to take the necessary steps forward. Use your discernment and apply all of the facts above your feelings!
Leo
The element of fire is strong this month, which could give you the boost of energy and confidence you need. The first quarter moon this month takes place in your sign, which can inspire you to reflect on your current goals and plans. Is there something that you want to change but are still unsure of how to move forward? This would be the moon to get real on this situation, roll up your sleeves and do the work. Certain tests may be coming up that has you reflecting on your self worth and how you have to push “harder”. Take a step back and tap into your intuition to see if this is truly necessary or not . Because this eclipse season takes place in fixed signs like your own, this month can still feel challenging and like there is pressure being applied. The cosmos suggest that there are certain things not truly working out in your favour. And if you’re able to put your ego to the side and not take the cosmic drag personally, you can actually improve your situation for the better. Saturn is applying more pressure this month that can be felt by you. But know it’s to help support you and your desire for security! The new moon brings expansion and abundance in the best way possible to your personal goals. When your flowers show up, give thanks!
Virgo
With the sun being ruled by your element, earth, there has been a sense of relaxation and ability to fully exhale, for the past few weeks. This month continues the cycle of surprises, as we are in between eclipses that are ensuring powerful changes for us all. This is the month where your ruling planet Mercury, stations retrograde. You will be one of the signs that is most effected by this shift, and will probably go through some sort of transformation. If you find yourself becoming for silent, preferring solitude over social spaces, embrace this. The cosmos may be inspiring you to return to stillness, as there is much to be shared and understood. The upcoming lunar eclipse ensures full clarity on certain situations that you have felt have been brewing for a few moon cycles now. Allow yourself to exhale, and finally get some real sleep, knowing that you now know the truth. This truth will set you free, and allow you to step into the path that awaits you. You may find yourself finally becoming more comfortable in this new skin, towards the end of the month, when the new moon takes place. The future is bright and ensures success and security in abundance, but first, what pieces of self are you releasing? What cycles/behaviour patterns and routines are no longer serving you? How can they be transformed?
Libra
The element of air is heightened this month, which can bring on business and more of a need to ground thy self. We start the month off with your ruling planet Venus, entering Aries, your sister sign. This transit can bring on a lot of reflection on what you consider valuable and worth your time and energy, while pulling back and honouring your boundaries. You’ve worked too hard to be where you are! Do not let your mannerisms get in the way of protecting yourself and your garden. This transit is also a reminder that it’s okay to be selfish and choose yourself, and sometimes it’s absolutely necessary. The upcoming lunar eclipse can bring on this lesson in a heavy way, which could lead to triggers and emotional outbursts. This can lead to a deep transformation of how you express yourself and how you are showing up for you. Venus and Pluto square off this month and into the new moon, which can inspire you to take back your power and own your shadow! Sometimes we look in the mirror, and we don’t like what we see! Not because of what you look like, but because of how you feel. The glow up was never external.
Scorpio
The intensity and pressure to perform will ease this month, as we finally have the lunar eclipse in your sign. Since the sun has entered your sister sign, you may have been feeling this energy that feels like baggage. The eclipses take place on your axis and are effecting you the most, which means you’re going through the most changes and upgrades. As you are preparing for your future, there is much in the present that is meant to be left behind. This can bring a sense of mourning and sadness to you; allow yourself to feel it all. When we mourn the death of something, sometimes we forget that after the rain, comes the rainbow. This storm will not last forever, and when it clears out you will see how much abundance has grown. If the heaviness is effecting your daily routines, it’s time to take a step back and ask yourself: where am I gripping too tightly? This month is a reminder for you that we cannot hold onto everything and expect nothing to fall. There is pressure in outgrowing your comfort zone and stepping into the unknown. Control is not something you can obtain, but your faith in yourself can give you even more security and power than you could have ever imagined.
Sagittarius
You may feel like you’re getting a complete recharge and boost from the cosmos this month, as Jupiter your ruling planet, renters Aries. This is a great transit for you, as Jupiter returns back into its home element of fire. Expansion and a deeper focus on your personal goals (not the ones that have an effect on society, but just you!) can be expected. What hobbies and ideas, have been added to your list, but not yet accomplished? Take some theme this month to re-discover these elements and see how they can inspire you! As Mercury enters your sister sign and stations for retrograde this month, you may notice a slower pace in your plans. This isn’t because the plan is not good enough, but because your full attention is required. You’ve been doing a lot of heavy lifting the last couple months, and can soon be approaching burnout (if not already there). Give yourself some time to slow down, review what your intentions were behind these goals, and then return when you feel ready. Your intuition is heightened this month, especially under the full moon, so use this to your advantage when making decisions.
Capricorn
A deeper look at your shadow side, could be taking place this month, as Pluto recently stationed retrograde in your sign. Although you are dealing with the shadow, there is also this desire to handle it with care and compassion. It’s almost as though you are finally starting to realize your own humanity! This gives you a new perspective on how you approach your goals and relationships. The lunar eclipse brings on a wave of emotions, which can lead to a major breakthrough. This may look like feeling pressured to do more work, while also punishing yourself by not engaging with your community. Saturn adds friction to the equation as the square to the sun continues. However pass this emotional breakthrough, you begin to realize and accept your worth. The time for an upgrade was a few months ago, but now you are totally accepting of receiving this. A change in plans can be expected, and maybe even turning down what you thought were “dream opportunities”. If you’re having a change of heart, that’s okay, as these opportunities may have been more aligned with your ego/shadow, than they do with you now.
Aquarius
Because we are in the season of the fixed sign, the first half of the month can feel like you’re doing a lot of heavy lifting. But the truth is, you are actually sharpening your sword. This requires another sharpened sword, which is why it can feel like pressure and friction! But, you have been keeping your cool and completing what is necessary, because you can see the end goal. This month is really about seeing how far you can go, and how far you are willing to go, to make it to your destination. The wheel of fortune spins as we continue into the depths of eclipse season, which pushes you into a new timeline. Upgrades and expansion in abundance are expected, but there may be certain old ideas you’ll have to let go. It’s not about being wrong or right, but about being aligned and in tune with your purpose. Some frustration can rise during the lunar eclipse, which may lead you to shutting down and going into hermit mode. Take this time to ground and get back into simple routines that bring you peace and stillness. A shift in ideas means a shift in plans, but first the plan has to show itself to you. While you are in this stillness, observe from afar and allow the cosmos to inspire you with a new approach.
Pisces
The sweetness still resides with you this month, as the heavy stellium in your sign continues. This month may not feel as busy though, as the sun moves into fellow mutable sign Gemini. Soak up all of the sweetness you can! When Jupiter enters the element of fire, a sense of alertness may be felt and bring on some impatience for certain desires to manifest. The lunar eclipse can help grown you, as your intuition is extremely strong this month and around this moon. Clarity of the path you are approaching can be expected, as well as important release and cleansing. Stagnant energy that is left may dissolve when Jupiter enters Aries. There is also a sweet sextile of your two ruling planets and Pluto, which ensures this clean sweep is completely clear and leaves no dust behind. It’s time for you to release ties to those bad habits and boundaries! The habits are to transform and the boundaries are to be strengthened. The cosmos support you at this time and even suggest the release is completed in a gentle way.
