I love May for many reasons, but above all this: we finally lose the last bits of resistance, gain traction, and move toward the future we really want.
We begin on May 1st with a full moon in Scorpio. These first few days may feel uncomfortable, but that's Scorpio doing her best work. She excavates and expunges. Old wounds rise to the surface so they can be cleared once and for all. Ruled by Mars in Aries, this lunation is ruthless in the best way. It will leave no stone unturned in removing whatever has been holding you back.
Mid-month, we have a new moon in Taurus on the 16th, followed by Mars entering Taurus on the 18th. This duo is a stabilizing force, grounding the wild ideas and bold moves of recent weeks. Taurus is the ultimate longevity tester: it filters out what isn't worth your time and doubles down on what is. This earth energy is very helpful to the astrological mix, enabling us to discern the best path forward and take deliberate steps in one clear direction.
The sun enters Gemini on May 20th, our most social season of the year. The electricity is palpable. With the sun, Mercury, and Uranus all in Gemini, our minds are moving at warp speed, processing ideas, conversations, plans, and possibilities. It's exhilarating, but your nervous system will feel it. Remember to rest and take breaks when you need to.
We close the month with a third lunation, a full moon in Sagittarius. Far gentler than the one that opened May, this moon illuminates the big picture. It shows us where we stand, what options remain, and where course corrections may be needed. Trust your intuition. Bet on yourself. The moment to choose and make your move is now.
Key Dates:
May 1 – Full Moon in Scorpio
May 2 – Mercury enters Taurus
May 6 – Pluto Rx 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 – Uranus conjoins the Sun in Gemini
May 25 – Mars squares Pluto
May 31 – Full Moon in Sagittarius
Rx = Retrograde
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