May starts out with what appears to be a void: Pluto, planet of eradication and regeneration, stations retrograde on the 1st, and we get a Scorpio lunar eclipse on the 5th. Both events suggest a canceling-out process—and possibly a sudden one—that has us refining our ability to let go. The sentimentality and wistfulness of the first half of the month is deepened by Venus’s entrance into Cancer on the 7th.
By midmonth the tone changes considerably as Mercury stations direct and prepares to move forward through Taurus on the 14th, followed by Jupiter’s entrance into Taurus on the 16th. Jupiter spends roughly a year in each sign, and when it enters the sign of the bull, expect an increase in appetite! We may crave more than we need of creature comforts, security, physical pleasures, and money. This is such a contrast from the beginning of the month. We’re moving from dearth to surplus, so don’t sweat any losses that seem unfair at the top of the month. Chances are that whatever is being pried from your grip is necessary, so that you can greet Jupiter with hands that are ready to receive.
A new moon in Taurus on the 19th further emphasizes that we create the conditions that allow things to grow. Whether you’re tending your garden, your relationships, or your bank accounts, it’s time to cultivate an environment of nourishment and the ability to sustain growth over time. Mars moves into Leo on the 20th, changing the quality of our actions from sensitive and moody to bold and courageous. We may desire more self-expression and PDA after our six-week power-down during Mars’ stay in Cancer. Adding to this new sense of levity is the sun’s transition into the playful realm of Gemini on the 21st. Spring has sprung!
This article appears in May 2023.
