A major shift will be felt this month! For the first time in 84 years, unpredictable Uranus will enter Taurus on the 15th May bringing change to the sign that values above all else stability, consistency and predictability. To accompany Uranus entering Taurus we have a New Moon in Taurus on the SAME DAY! If you want to establish some changes in your life, why not create a New Moon Wish List to focus your intentions and optimise on this major event?
Expect a huge shift, and keep your eyes peeled on the news to see what stories arise as a result. This Earth-Quaking ingress will have us all looking at things very differently as quirky and insightful Uranus transitions from direct, fast-moving, and adventurous fire sign Aries, to slow, steady and practical earth sign Taurus.
Jupiter will trine Neptune on the 25th – this is a ‘mundane’ cycle so affects generations and the group rather than the individual. Not to say it won’t affect you, it has to feed into your chart in some way or another. That’s where Venus comes in to the equation! Towards the end of the month a Grand Trine in the water signs will appear in the skies as Romantic Venus connects with Jovial Jupiter – both considered beneficial placements, and with Neptune in Pisces, this makes for an abundant, spiritual, psychic, creative and bountiful time for us all. This it the time to DREAM BIG and ask the Universe!
May 2018 Horoscope Key Dates
- 02nd – Venus quincunx Saturn
- 03rd – Mercury quincunx Jupiter
- 07th – Mercury square Pluto | Venus square Neptune
- 09th – Sun opposite Jupiter
- 11th – Sun trine Pluto
- 13th – Mercury conjunction Uranus
- 15th – Uranus enters Taurus | New Moon 24°36’ Taurus
- 16th – Mars enters Aquarius | Mars square Uranus
- 18th – Mercury trine Saturn
- 19th – Venus enters Cancer | Venus sextile Uranus
- 21st – Sun enters Gemini | Venus quincunx Mars
- 23rd – Mercury sextile Neptune | Mercury opposite Jupiter
- 24th – Sun trine Mars
- 25th – Jupiter trine Neptune | Mercury trine Pluto
- 26th – Venus opposite Saturn
- 29th – Venus enters Gemini | Full Moon 08°10’ Sagittarius
- 30th – Venus–Jupiter–Neptune Grand Trine
After the recent Mercury retrograde, you are now more certain in your plans and how you wish to move forward. With your focus in the first part of the month being work and how you are perceived by others, you will later in the month find that you gear your interests towards community work and spending more time with friends and those with a common interest. You will notice a shift on the 15th as Uranus will move out of your sign Aries, after being there for 7 years! On the same day, the New Moon will occur in your finance zone – this is a great time to take action and implement change in your financial situation and take a fresh look at your value system (including how much you value yourself). During this time, unpredictable actions and spontaneous behaviour may cause you to do something you later regret, so make sure you don’t act too irrationally or let your temper fray. This is a great time for putting your energy into something outside of your usual routine, so if you had an idea about doing something out of the norm, try it now! Highly charged and quirky, It’s a great time to explore unusual and ‘out there’ concepts and ideas to push your intellectual boundaries. The Full Moon on the 29th illuminates your travel zone so booking a holiday may be the perfect opportunity to give yourself on a much deserved break after all the hard work you have been doing.
This is a big month for you Taurus! A word of advice: expect the unexpected! Unconventional Uranus is entering your sign on the 15th, accompanied by the New Moon in Taurus bringing with them fresh perspective, an opportunity to make changes to the outdated in your life and an understanding that you must let go of the old to make way for the new. Venus your ruling planet will help you see value in this; you may decide to sell objects that no you no longer require, or perhaps shed a habit that has been holding you back in some way. An overhaul of appearance as well as outlook is indicated, and with progressive Uranus entering Taurus, you may find yourself feeling a bit ‘different’. You may be tempted to leave your job, so if you are already feeling as though you don’t enjoy your day job anymore, start looking for work now to give yourself something to focus on when the urge kicks in. The Full Moon on the 29th is a time for inner exploration prompting a deep look into the recesses of your mind. Relationship issues and commitments are likely to be lingering in there, but there is something far deeper than that which isn’t immediately obvious. At the end of the month you will have a lucky, creative and supportive boost in your work, social-circle and local area. Some hidden talents you weren’t aware of will become apparent giving the feeling you’re on a roll.
A month of great change, your ruling planet Mercury travels quite a distance this May. This offers choice and fluidity for you Gemini, which is always welcome when you have many options you want to explore. The month commences with you feeling a little dreamy and lacking concentration. Try to optimise on this time by going behind the scenes and recharging your batteries. With the atmosphere mid-May feeling erratic and temperamental, you’ll have a chance to tune with the impending shift on the 13th as you’ll be able to think at lightning speed. Keep tight-lipped at this time as you might say something you regret! The 15th hosts a major transit: Uranus enters Taurus. This could have a very ‘spiritual’ impact on you Gemini. Feeling the pull to do something charitable and ‘give back’ to humanity is likely, as you contemplate ideas much bigger than yourself and this life. You may also contemplate yourself travelling abroad, getting involved with a community that shares your goals and ideals. Just try not to get too irritated by your day-to-day dealings at the moment as a short fuse is implied on the 16th. Rash words and decisions can’t be taken back and once people know what you really think they’ll view you very differently. The Full Moon in the 29th falls in your relationship zone, highlighting your need to look at the bigger picture in your business, romantic and familial partnerships. If you are single, this might be a good time to go out and get your flirt on. Let’s face it Gemini, that’s not hard for you!
With work taking a front seat at the moment, you may be concerned about the amount of time you aren’t spending with the people you love and value. On the 15th, new ideas around a shared goal with others or a group project will begin to take root. Focussing on how you can work with your friends and wider community to achieve a long-term goal, you will have realisations about how this will be possible. Joint ventures will also be highlighted, with contracts, legalities and anything where a middle-man has to be enlisted to mediate processes. From the 19th things at home will be of primary interest to you, brainstorming about how you can spend more time striking a happy medium between your personal and professional responsibilities. The 21st of the month may leave you feeling low energy and in a process of evaluation and transition. It is likely you will feel a bit run-down so take this as down-time for you to recoup and have some quality time alone or a select handful of people who ‘get you’. By the 29th you should have a little more clarity with a better idea of how you can get where you need to be. With the Full Moon in Sagittarius on the 29th falling in your house of work and health you will ask yourself whether your daily activities hold enough meaning for you. Things really pick up at the end of the month with luck and creativity feeding into everything you do. You can apply this gift to all areas of your life but it will primarily affect your personal outlook, hobbies and passions, children, long-distance travel, higher education and knowledge.
Being mid-way through some pretty big transformations at home and in your family life, you now have bigger changes going on with work and your public image. The 9th promises an encounter or experience with someone who feels like home, or reminds you of your roots. You may learn something about your past which provides insight on your current situation and gives you a sense of belonging. Being used to having a routine and fixed way of doing things is likely to change from the 15th as you will feel ready to embrace a more flexible approach to your working style and a quirky edge to your public-image! Having spent time enjoying the company of friends and mixing with those who share a common goal, it’s time to express your unique gift which separates you from the average Joe Bloggs. Someone you weren’t expecting might grab your attention and a sudden urge for romance could be on the cards from the 16th. This individual could trigger spontaneous behaviour in you and though intriguing, you could find yourself distancing rather than wanting to get deeply involved. Talking to friends will help as the dramatic changes have likely spun you out! The Full moon on the 29th will have you feeling right at home. You might find you are centre stage possibly hosting a gathering with lots of exotic food and good company. You may also decide to get yourself a holiday booked to pamper yourself. Positive vibes and a little nod from the Universe at the end of the month give you a sense that you are on the right track.
For the whole month, public image and respect is is pulled into focus for you Virgo, but instead of being the silent force who powers the ship, you will receive some well earned recognition. With lots of boosts in the area of career and public persona you will receive respect for what you do. From the 21st onwards, you will have a chance to shine, as an authority, a parental figure or in your career – Perhaps all three! Efforts that you have made towards making a real difference towards something meaningful will be acknowledged and you will feel a great sense of vitality and worth. The phrase ‘busy as a bee’ applies to you right now and whatever the hard work is that you are doing, it will not go unnoticed. The New Moon may fuel the need to invest in your knowledge and book yourself onto a course which will benefit you in the long-term. The time to research your options will be instigated by this New Moon. Keep your options open and be prepared to change course slightly during May as you will have ease of transition. The Full Moon will highlight family issues and highlighting the need for a deeper connection to your loved ones. Set aside some time to nourish your family relationships; quality time is on the cards and with the Full Moon shining upon this area of your life, you will look back at how far you have come. At the end of the month and into June your daily routine, career and finances get an extra boost.
During the first part of the month you may be caught up with contracts and paperwork. Be sure to clarify your obligations as your better judgement could be impaired approaching the 7th. This may have something to do with the impending changes from the 15th of May which will be in the area of joint investments and loans, eg: buying a property or a entering a business partnership. With relationships and home life having been a point of focus for you recently, it’s been difficult to see beyond all the madness which has been going on. Tension at home or a shift in family dynamics will ease up from the 16th allowing you to let your hair down and spend more time doing the things you love (though you might be drawn to a new and unconventional area of interest). A sudden romance may also be on the cards if you are looking, Libra. The 19th offers you a chance to make changes to your immediate circumstances as well as your career, which will be a welcome change. You will feel a sense of appreciation and accomplishment and if someone offers you something, take it up! Your money and career will be getting a double whammy of luck and abundance this month which will be fruitful for you. Putting in the extra effort won’t feel challenging for you and circumstances are aligning for you to ask for a pay-rise from or even go for a promotion with an extra injection of good fortune at the very end of the month and beginning of June.
If you’ve been sensing the winds of change, it’s worth trusting your intuition right about now; the 15th marks the beginning of interesting times. In your home life, work and relationships, you will have been experiencing the urge to make changes which could open up a whole new pathway for you. If you are in a relationship, you might decide that your current arrangement needs to be shaken up a bit. If you are single, you might decide that you want to form a deeper bond with someone who you feel at home with already. With the New Moon on the same day, it’s a great time to set intentions of how you would like to see changes develop in your life. Meaningful conversations about relationships and compromise may be on the cards; my advice is to ensure you consider exactly what you want before taking action. With the daily grind currently taking its toll you may feel like you have been bringing your work home with you. The additional paperwork and responsibility might prompt you to look for another job or gain recognition in your existing role. The Full Moon on the 29th gives you a reflective attitude towards your finances and how to manage them moving forward. If you’ve been thinking about putting a holiday on the credit card, make sure the repayments are manageable! After an unpredictable and interesting month, the end of May and beginning of June promise a fruitful ease of passage when it comes to your enjoying yourself and allowing yourself a bit of R ’n R.
Communication could be a little tangled at the beginning of the month, with friends trying to get you to see from their perspective. It is worth listening as they may provide you with a perspective you hadn’t yet considered. Your relationships will have been easier and enjoyable and others are able to appreciate your worth. Around the 9th you will have the opportunity to view yourself objectively, tuning into your body or routine to look at where you can make improvements. It’s possible that you’ve felt held to ransom by your financial commitments, so much so that you have put your health on the back-burner. You have an awareness that you need to change which is fortunate as from the 15th the planet of change enters your daily routine shaking up your your work, lifestyle and daily rituals. Around this time your efforts will be driven into socialising, networking and getting involved in community events. In the lunar spotlight on the 29th of this month your outlook and immediate sphere will be illuminated. Expect some self-realisations which inspire a deeper commitment to yourself, helping you to prioritise your values and giving you faith in your abilities. The desire to make a difference and do something that matters is given an added boost and at the end of the month your hard work will receive recognition. Being liberated from ‘baggage’ and family obligations gives you a footloose and fancy-free close to the month allowing you to flourish right into June.
Tensions may have been high for you over the last month Capricorn, but you’ll have had the opportunity to assert yourself and tackle issues brought up by the preceding Mercury retrograde in Aries. An earth-quaking transit is occurring on the 15th and along with the New Moon occurring on the same day, you will find this is a great time to express your gifts and creativity. With Mars entering your money and self-worth zone on the 16th, there will be a sudden drive to instigate change, expressing your unique gift and setting a price you feel reflects your value. The 18th is a good time to think about long-term plans for how to establish your professional goals and aspirations. From the 19th Venus will be entering your love zone: If you have a partner, this is a great opportunity to indulge in the relationship. If you are single, others will be attracted to you and value your company. Approaching the 26th is a chance for you to prove your worth to others. If you’ve been thinking of asking for a pay-rise this would be a great time. From the 21st work is highlighted so expect things to get busier – you will learning a lot and juggling tasks. The Full Moon highlights behaviours and actions where you sabotage yourself – pay attention to the intuitive (or literal) messages that you receive. The month ends on sociable note making it a great time to spend with friends, family and partners. I see a pub garden and a cold beer with your name on it!
On the 15th of May, your ruling planet Uranus will be moving from Aries to Taurus. During this process, a sense of awareness at home and with family may occur either psychologically or physically. You could have some sudden revelations about your heritage which take you by surprise, or you may want to introduce change. It is likely that pressures (or a particular person) at work prompt you to look at imbalances in your work–life balance. Try to exercise patience during this time as this is a highly volatile period enabling spontaneous and irrational actions. If you don’t have your own place you may decide that you want to have more space. Attitudes toward family life are likely to change and turning a full 180° on a decision you thought you were completely set on, may occur. A sudden glance at the bigger picture might leave you wanting to establish roots for yourself or you may get the sudden urge to move after living in the same place for years. You will be feeling sociable on the 29th onwards and not only will your friendships get a boost, but also your career and work. You might introduce a more charitable aspect to your work, or decide to put on a fund-raiser. Your daily routine will certainly feel more manageable. If you are thinking of making changes or applying for a new job, you have an abundance of lucky planets working in your favour from the end of May to early June.
With the month starting out energetic and sociable, you will feel a shift in as you need to spend some time looking inward. Take the opportunity from the 15th to get into some practices which will be mentally and spiritually expansive. Yoga and Meditation is a great option for you during May as the body gets a huge boost. If you’ve been studying a course or have a hobby that you are well known for, this month could see you going out and practicing your new skills in the community or on friends and actually seeing a financial return. However, the money might come in one hand and out the other. With a sudden urge to communicate and express yourself, the 15th is set to be the beginning of a process which earns you notoriety in your local area. You have to be yourself and be as authentic as possible in order for you to be comfortable with the attention you receive. Affairs of the heart get an attractive boost from the 19th and from the 21st home-life will be in the spotlight. Being content at home really allows you to channel your creativity to its full potential. If you are hoping to impress and receive recognition, the Full Moon on the 29th will illuminate your professional aspirations, with others believing in you too. The month rounds up with a creative fluency that you will be able to express with ease. Writer’s block? You won’t have it and the projects that you complete or start at this time will have a huge buzz about them.