Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- May 5: Full Moon and lunar eclipse in Scorpio
- May 7: Venus enters Cancer
- May 14: Mercury Retrograde in Taurus ends
- May 16: Jupiter enters Taurus
- May 19: New Moon in Taurus
- May 20: Mars enters Leo
- May 21: Sun enters Gemini
Recognition looks good on you, Virgo! You’ve been working hard and it’s finally starting to pay off! The month starts out with a lunar eclipse in Scorpio on May 5, bringing dramatic, intense, or important news your way. Lunar eclipses signify fated endings and periods of release. The last lunar eclipse in Scorpio was on May 16, 2022. What were you experiencing during that time? It may be coming back around. Important conversations may reach a turning point, you may learn news about siblings or extended family, or you may be finishing a class or learning a new skill.
Venus enters Cancer on May 7 and you’re feeling more social than ever! Connecting with your community and friends helps you recharge. Singles may also meet a potential ~love interest~. You’re thinking about your values and how you can leave the world a little better than you found it. The Sun in Taurus meets with Uranus in Taurus at the same point in the sky on May 9, which may have you booking a sudden trip, experiencing a breakthrough, or having a shocking conversation. Surprises are on the menu, so try not to plan anything today, if possible.
Mercury Retrograde finally ends on May 14 and you’ve adopted a new outlook on life! Jupiter enters Taurus on May 16, bringing a new 12-month cycle to the area of your birth chart that governs publishing, travel, learning, and perspective. You may have some life-changing experiences during this time that shift your beliefs and perspective. This is the area of publicity—your star may be rising and you may be gaining more recognition. It’s time to share your expertise with the world, or alternately, go back to school and get lost in some books. The following day, Jupiter in Taurus clashes up against Pluto in Aquarius and frenemies may make themselves known. Heated discussions and confrontations can take place today; the energy is competitive and a bit ruthless.
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The New Moon in Taurus on May 19 invites you to explore the world. You may be ready to book a trip, find a new mentor, or go skydiving! You’re tasked with bringing more excitement into your life over the next six months. Make some big plans, because today’s astrology is special!
Mars enters Leo on May 20 and you may feel more exhausted than normal, but work seems to be piling up. You’ll have to manage your day-to-day routine while honoring your rest. Secret enemies or conflicts may be brewing. If resentment is building within you, you may want to find a healthy outlet for release. Later in the day, Mars in Leo sits across the sky from Pluto in Aquarius and the burnout is real. Take time for yourself today.
The Sun moves into Gemini on May 21 and despite the simmering drama, you may feel like it’s all worth it. This Gemini season, you’re being recognized for your skill, talent, and hard work. If you’re been hoping for a promotion, now is a great time to ask for what you want. Important people are taking notice of you. The next four weeks are crucial!
More burnout arrives on May 22 when Mars in Leo clashes with Jupiter in Taurus. You may be overworking yourself or engaging in an argument that leaves you feeling depleted. The skies are stubborn, today so you may have to agree to disagree even if that feels less than satisfactory. Important decisions or discussions take place at work on May 28 when the Sun in Gemini meets with Saturn in Pisces. You may have to share an unpopular opinion, set limits with a boss, or decide to leave your job altogether. You’re wise, Virgo, so trust your gut.
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.