May Horoscopes
April showers bring May flowers, and according to the stars, May also comes with a lot of dramatic change. This month we’ll be experiencing Pluto in retrograde, with Mercury and Saturn entering their own retrogrades by the end of the month. Retrogrades are never super fun, but it’s always a good time to hit pause on life and reevaluate things before it all picks up like crazy once eclipse season starts on May 26th.
Interested in seeing how you’ll personally be affected this month? Check your sun and rising signs’ horoscopes to see what might be in store for you!
Aries
Ok Aries, brace yourself. Your ruler is Mars and Mars HATES being in the sign of Cancer. These first two weeks could be some of your most emotionally intense, as this transit will push you to be defensive and borderline paranoid. The best thing you can do is 1)take a deep breath and 2)step away from pointing fingers at others. Sometimes it’s not what is done to you, but HOW you react to it that is the problem. Despite the emotional intensity, the second half of the month will be a great time to get recommitted to some of those goals you’ve put on the sidelines. You’ll have the motivation and drive to successfully get the ball rolling again! This is especially true for anybody in the creative field; your creative juices might just be a great thing to tap into for when things get too overwhelming.
Taurus
If you’re single, now is a good time to be out and mingle, Taurus. It’s still your season and you’ll be incredibly charming and magnetic. And yes, it is a good time to treat yourself with new clothes, shoes, makeup…just don’t go overboard as Venus in Taurus can get a little expensive on your budget. That’s pretty much the theme of May for you guys — a little bit of everything is good, but it can’t just be all fun all the time. You can’t abandon your work and other responsibilities. On a side note, it might be a good time to invest your money; there’s a push here for finding more sources of income. A select few might also find new opportunities to work with skills related to beauty, singing, public speaking, etc. This definitely seems like an awakening concerning your career and finances, so start off with some low-risk decisions and go from there.
Gemini
It seems like this month may be the beginning of a powerful connection coming into place — you might be meeting a very influential friend or potential business partner/co-worker. It’s important that with both this potential relationship and all others that you pay extra attention to how you communicate and express yourself. You’ll be feeling at your prime once your season starts, but in general, your sign is incredibly misunderstood due to Geminis having a mix of a lack of focus, getting too ahead of yourselves and not knowing how to tone down the intensity of your truth. Some of you may want to visit a doctor later in the month as some health issues having to do with your immune system or anxiety may pop up. Best thing you can do is try to limit the stress you put your body under.
Cancer
You’ll be entering the month with some strong assertive energy; for many, having this attitude and expecting good news will bring forth new connections and possibly new job opportunities. This is a really good time to be your own biggest cheerleader — put yourself out in the public eye a little bit more and really let people know what you’re all about! May is really the month to trust yourself a little more when it comes to taking risks, starting new relationships or even asking for favors. Things seem very favorable, even with the shaky energy that is Mercury retrograde at the end of the month. It seems like the universe wants you to get out of your comfort zone, especially because you’ll be getting a blast from the past at the end of the month. Now would be a good time to remember why that previous connection, job, relocation, friendship, etc. didn’t work out.
Leo
You want to live your best life and be outside and have fun, but all your responsibilities seem to be knocking at the door at the same time. I get it, Leo, but you need to grow up because whatever you do not properly deal with now will come back to bite you in the butt once Mercury enters its retrograde on May 29th. As frustrated as you may be with having to be mature, there are some good things that come out of this difficult energy: the more work you complete, the higher your self-confidence will be; the more you put effort into accomplishing things with a team of people supporting you, the less likely you’ll feel lonely and isolated during this difficult time. In fact, learning to be a little more caring and sensitive will help you more than it will help others. If you play it right, you might just land yourself either in a higher position at work or gain the admiration and trust of someone higher up on the ladder.
Virgo
You ended April on a pretty high note and may be entering the new month with a huge amount of confidence and trust in self. That’s good — but to a certain extent. This isn’t necessarily to say you should humble yourself, but the universe is very comfortable with sending you little lessons and tests here and there to make sure you don’t start thinking you’re too above anything. Try your best not to come across as too assertive or overly confident, as it may land you in more trouble than you would expect. You may also want to narrow your focus on a select few projects rather than overextend yourself to so many different activities, hobbies and events. This month seems to be asking you to keep it cute and quiet and to preserve your energy as much as you can. Virgos that are dating or would want to get involved with someone new may also want to take it slow; you may find yourself questioning your standards a bit more than usual.
Libra
May’s theme for Libras is either adjust, compromise or switch up the plans. Nothing is guaranteed to go exactly how you want, and Mercury in retrograde as well as this New Moon in Taurus on May 11th might bring some surprises your way. The very first reaction you tend to have towards undesired change is anxiety and insecurity, so how can we flip that script and make uncertainty work for you rather than work against you? There’s a strong push here for you to not only assert yourself a little more, but to learn how to compromise what you need with what you want and what you can get at the moment. Libras will have a strong gift this month with communication. Use it to strengthen the connections you have at the moment. Your circle can and will get you far this month, Libra.
Scorpio
Scorpio, if there was ever a time to dive deep into who you are, what it is you’re truly interested in and things of that nature, the beginning of May is a great time to start investing in studying and re-learning yourself. This is also a great time for creating new friendships and pitching your ideas and work to others, as you’ll definitely have a way with words that will convince just about anybody that you know exactly what it is you’re talking about. For those entering new relationships, be aware that the energy at the moment seems to look a little borderline obsessive and possessive, so just be careful. The intensity may die down with time, but you definitely want to make sure you’re not playing with fire and accidentally fanning the flames. Mid to end of the month will be a great time to pick up old hobbies or tasks that you put to the side and never got back to. This impulsive energy will help bring fun back into not only getting started, but also following through and getting things done. Use it to your advantage, especially before Mercury in retrograde throws in a curveball.
Sagittarius
You tend to always look at the bigger picture and it usually works out really well, but this month it’s the smaller details that matter most, Sagittarius! Being able to focus on the little things will help you get further in work-related matters, as well as planning out the near future. You’re looking at things a little too confidently, so make sure you have all the information you need before assuming you have a solid plan set up for whatever next big move you’re making. There’s also a need here for you to be smarter about certain financial decisions, so for those that tend to spend rather frivolously, you might want to tighten your grip this month. This would also be an ideal month for you to focus on how you can give back to others, especially your community. The key thing is showing respect for others and practicing self-discipline.
Capricorn
It may seem easy to get lost in the constant hustle and grind, and we all know Capricorns love to put in that work. However, the energy of this month can become a lot, so it’s important for you to find a healthy rhythm and not drive yourself straight towards burnout mode. It’s possible that you may have to take a step back from certain responsibilities to give yourself some room to breathe. Furthermore, having less on your plate will help you be able to get work done on time without issues. Think of it like this: less work, but it will be higher quality work that you get done. Some of you may experience some issues with family members or with close friendships. At the end of the month this will definitely be playing a larger role in your life so make sure to take some time to work through the issue and to be practical about solutions. There seems to be a lack of respect when it comes to the connection in question, so that needs to be the very first thing established here. When your ruling planet, Saturn, enters its retrograde period on May 23rd, the main thing to keep in mind is if you’re willing to accept your own role and responsibility in how you stand in your own way, you’re one step closer to being able to take that necessary next step.
Aquarius
This is a great time to break away from anything and anyone that has been limiting your freedom or self-expression! May is going to be a fabulous time for you to dive deep into a new hobby, pick up that one goal you kept writing off, or even push yourself to date someone you usually wouldn’t consider an option! The important thing is to try something different, as this month is definitely not about playing it safe. People may try you and question your perspective, but this is about your experience, not theirs. And at the end of the day, any haters and how you react to them are really just a test of character. It’s your open-mindedness and flexibility that help you get far in life and stand out. Keep doing you!
Pisces
This is going to be a very romantic next couple of weeks, Pisces! For those in relationships, this will be a great time to explore some new things in the bedroom, and for those that are single, you may not be for too long! You’ll have such a magnetic presence for this month that many will find you incredibly irresistible. For those that work in entertainment, this is an especially good time to either work on a movie or even get into acting. Otherwise, this month will be a really strong one for tapping into your more spiritual and sensual side; some of you may want to brush up on topics like yoga, astrology and any other spiritual practices that you may feel called to try out. You might just find a natural skill in doing so! If spiritual practices aren’t your forte, try channeling your energy into a more creative hobby. These strong urges to tap into an outlet of sorts is really just your body’s way of saying ‘I want more from life!’ Around the Full Moon on May 26th, you may notice your dreams are getting super vivid — there might be an important message in them. Try dream journaling to see what your higher self might be trying to communicate to you.
