May 2024: Active, Calm and Curious
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May 2024
Mars channels maximum momentum all month-long in ‘now or never’ Aries, and makes the experience a thrilling one. He makes it easier for you to go after and get what you want. At his best, Mars in Aries exemplifies acting nobly and honourably in service of a just cause, and often on behalf of those who cannot act for themselves.
As Mercury gets back on track after last month’s retrograde spell, your desired aims can be fine-tuned during the first week. But keep moving. Don’t overthink things. There’s plenty to accomplish. Just do it.
While Mars in Aries urges risk-taking and pushing forward fast, Venus in Taurus invites you to be still and attract good things to you. She reminds you that you’re worth it so what’s the rush? Patience is its own reward.
Mercury aids with heeding Mars and Venus’ contrasting signals by spending the first half of May in Aries and the second half in Taurus. Pluto’s retrograde station at the start of May momentarily intensifies the message of each planet in the classic duo.
Still, this month is essentially a Taurean one with the Sun and Jupiter also in Taurus. The cosmos is reminding us to revel in simple pleasures. Hear the birds. Smell the flowers. Feel the grass. See the trees. Taste the water.
Nature is the ultimate soother and provides some calm after a highly volatile April. The 8 May Taurean new Moon creates space to honour and seed whatever makes you and your senses feel wonderful.
18 May is an especially blessed day as the Sun conjoins Jupiter. 23 May is another fortunate day as Venus meets Jupiter. All three planets aspect Neptune which adds a dreamy (if totally made up) streak.
The air starts to circulate again at the end of the month as Jupiter enters super curious Gemini for a year, following the Sun’s entry into the same sign. It’s a call to ask lots of questions, to embark on a learning adventure.
Jupiter in Gemini encourages not lingering or getting bogged down in any one spot for too long. Staying light, social and mobile is the path to opportunity, prosperity and understanding.
April’s once-every-14-years liberating Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus remains live throughout May. Like last month’s total solar eclipse, which is also still unfolding, it triggers an overwhelming urgency to seriously and definitively change things up. Ultimately in a good way. Both configurations offer huge healing potential within immense disruption and pain. It’s part of the healing crisis.
Astro Tips
Wednesday 1 May
Insist on pleasure
Venus in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
Thursday 2 May
Pause and reflect on your preoccupations
Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius
Friday 3 May
Act with full force
Mars in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius
Tuesday 7 May
Build steadily and gently
Sun in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces
Wednesday 8 May
Sow seeds to nurture the good things in life
New Moon in Taurus
Monday 13 May
Discover new ways to sustain pleasure long term
Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus
Venus in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces
Wednesday 15 May
Pay attention with all your senses
Mercury enters Taurus
Friday 17 May
Hear what is not being said
Mercury in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
Saturday 18 May
Welcome good fortune and fresh fun
Venus conjunct Uranus in Taurus
Sun conjunct Jupiter in Taurus
Sunday 19 May
Dream big and imaginatively
Sun in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces
Monday 20 May
Get curious on multiple fronts
Sun enters Gemini
Wednesday 22 May
Lead with deep conviction
Sun in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius
Thursday 23 May
Enjoy good fortune and good times
Venus conjunct Jupiter in Taurus
Venus in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces
Full Moon in Sagittarius
Venus enters Gemini
Jupiter in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces
Saturday 25 May
Make high impact connections
Venus in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius
Jupiter enters Gemini
Tuesday 28 May
Be gentle yet firm
Mercury in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces
Friday 31 May
Think practically and outside the box
Mercury conjunct Uranus in Taurus
Astro Request
What seeds can you sow under this month’s new Moon in Taurus on 8 May to invite more serenity into your life?
Your personal experience is shaped by how this general forecast connects to your own birth chart, and how you respond to the planetary influences. For astrological guidance tailored to you, email leena@leenachauhan.com.