Last month you had a strong buildup of six celestial bodies in ♈Aries and your solar fourth house, which may have coaxed you to think about your living arrangements or the care and well-being of a family member. You also had a lot of action going on in your career. This month will be easier, softer, and gentler, allowing you more time for fun and romance.
As you begin the month, you will be greeted by a 🌕full moon on May 1 in ♏Scorpio, 11 degrees, so you may be attending an event with many smiling faces. It might be a friend’s wedding or birthday party, or you may be at a convention where you’ll see lots of long-time colleagues. You could also go on a retreat and make many new friends. This 🌕full moon will be supported by good-fortune Jupiter, suggesting that you are likely to enjoy the accommodations, the freshness of being in a new setting, and the break from your usual routine.
If you want more quality time with your sweetheart or spouse, this 🌕full moon will give you a chance to travel together. A weekend of privacy where you can concentrate only on each other should sound good, and that will be possible in the first days of May. If you’re traveling for business, your agent or business partner will want to come along. Or you might invite a friend to join you on a trip. This 🌕full moon indicates that wherever you go, you won’t be alone.
Pluto, now having settled into ♒Aquarius and your second house of finances, will send a harsh square (90 degrees) to the Sun in ♉Taurus and the 🌕full moon in ♏Scorpio, so you may be concerned with costs and how much you are spending. Even so, this event seems to have value to you, and it will be unique in some way, so it appears you won’t want to miss it. You are a careful spender, so no doubt you will keep track of expenses. Go—you need the change, and your chart in May glitters brightly for fun and relaxation.
You still have a strong presence of planets in your home and family sector, including Saturn, Neptune, Mercury (but only until May 2), and Mars. Mars’ position here is the reason I feel you are still concentrating on your home. Perhaps you’re interested in buying or renting a new space, or you might want to make a decision regarding the care of a family member, such as your parent or child. Mars will continue to fuel the focus on your private life until he leaves this area on May 18. If you have a goal for improving your living space or finding care options for a relative, given the star power you have in this area of your chart, I feel that you’ll have no trouble finding the right course of action.
Mars will not be back to your home sector for two years, not until March 19, 2028, to April 27, 2028. You can always make progress without Mars’ help—other planets, the Sun, and the moon will create opportunities—but it tends to be easier if you have Mars’ high-octane energy behind you.
The light, sweet mood will only grow during the 🌑new moon on May 16 in ♉Taurus, 26 degrees, in your house of romance (among other pleasures). You may have noticed that often in various months we get a 🌑new moon with some positive vibrations and some challenging ones mixed in at the same time. This month the 🌑new moon will be as sweet as sugar—perfect in every way.
Jupiter in your marriage and commitment sector will be beautifully oriented to the Sun and 🌑new moon, so if you are married, you may especially love the days and weeks that follow this 🌑new moon on May 16. (A 🌑new moon is always strongest in the seven to 10 days following its appearance but can influence you for up to five months.) It would be worthwhile to plan something special to do together—something you will look forward to this month.
If you are single and hoping to make the acquaintance of a new romantic interest that could grow into a genuine, long-term relationship, this 🌑new moon is the one you’ve been waiting for. Be sure to circulate in the days and weeks that follow it. Of all the zodiac signs, you have the best marriage aspects while Jupiter tours your seventh house of committed partnership. If you are not dating anyone, you could nevertheless meet “marriage material”—the sort of person you would consider bringing home to meet your family.
The ancient astrologers emphasized that the fifth house (so lit up in your chart by the 🌑new moon on May 16) is linked to the arrival and care of children, even more than its emphasis on love, fun, leisure, sports, and entertainment—all topics also covered by your fifth house. Back then, the fifth house was almost entirely devoted to pregnancy, birth, and the care of children. In modern times, the fifth house retains that link but also covers the spark of first love and all the enjoyment that comes with it. (Marriage is covered by another part of the chart, your seventh house, essentially the house of serious, sacred commitments and promises.)
I mention this because I get many letters from readers, both men and women, who relate to me their deep desire for a baby. If you are among those who do want to welcome a child into your life, this 🌑new moon might help you do just that. It is falling in the right place in your chart and has no distracting planets or aspects.
This is not a guarantee, as astrology is not about destiny but rather timing. From what I can see, the May 16 🌑new moon and the days and weeks that follow it would be an ideal time to try for a baby. I cannot see your entire unique chart (and everyone’s chart is different, even those of twins or triplets).
If you are not ready for a baby, you must be extra careful. This 🌑new moon is within five degrees of and out-of-sign conjunction with Uranus, the planet of all things sudden and unexpected, so a pregnancy could happen out of the blue. Uranus just left ♉Taurus and is straddling two houses, your fifth house (love) and your sixth house (health), so it’s still within the influence of the 🌑new moon and Sun.
You might reap another, different bonus from this 🌑new moon if you are artistic. A new project may now develop that you will want to participate in fully, for it will allow you the depth of creative expression that you’ve been longing for. 🌑New moons often mark new chapters, fresh starts, and first-time beginnings. This artistic project could be your chance to make a name for yourself.
None of these areas are mutually exclusive. You can fall in love and pursue an artistic project, or you can have a baby and pursue an artistic project—you get the idea. And remember, if you are attached, this 🌑new moon will boost your motivation to spend time together and find ways to fan the fires of the love you already share.
You could wind up being quite the social butterfly this month, and you’ll enjoy being out and about, but by month’s end, you might be a wee bit tired and need a few days of rejuvenation. You may just want to withdraw from socializing and take better care of yourself.
This month has a second 🌕full moon on May 31 in ♐Sagittarius, 9 degrees, and it will give you a yearning for privacy and rest. A little solitude always feels nourishing after a busy period. Do what you can to reduce your schedule, and give yourself time to simply breathe.
Uranus will present a challenge at this 🌕full moon, and it appears to come from your spouse, established partner, or collaborator at work. This individual may say or do something that seems out of character or unusual, and it may rattle you. Give the person some slack. Watch and see if this is a one-time occurrence or the start of a trend—it will be hard to tell at this juncture. If the person in question is important to you, use a gentle touch.
In the days that follow the 🌕full moon of May 31 (influential until June 4), you may feel like you finally have time to get all those screenings and medical exams that we are told we must do but sometimes find excuses to put off. This would be the moment to check in with your doctor to make sure you stay in tip-top shape.
Your personal life is front and center through almost all of May. This will be a highly social month, and considering how hard you work as a ♑Capricorn, you must give yourself permission to let go and have fun.
The month begins with a 🌕full moon in ♏Scorpio on May 1. If you are dating someone seriously, firmly attached in marriage, or in an established relationship, you won’t have to cajole your partner to join in on the fun—they seem eager to come along.
The 🌕full moon in ♏Scorpio suggests that the two of you may yearn to visit an elegant, remote location where you can spend quality time together. This would come thanks to good-fortune Jupiter, who is shooting shimmering beams to the 🌕full moon. This 🌕full moon will be influential from May 1 to May 3—ideal for a weekend trip.
If you are not going on a small trip with your sweetheart, you may be attending a wedding or lavish birthday party populated by warm and welcoming friends. It is also possible you will attend an industry-oriented event that would allow you to reconnect with business colleagues and clients. If so, it will be one you’ll enjoy.
Pluto will be in a grumpy mood and will challenge both the Sun and 🌕full moon on May 1, so you may be concerned about the money you are spending, but it appears to be worth every penny, and you’ll be able to make up any deficits.
The 🌑new moon of May 16 will be in sweetly compatible ♉Taurus, and it will continue to enhance the lovely, lyrical mood introduced by the 🌕full moon on May 1. A 🌑new moon has a much longer sphere of influence than a 🌕full moon—one that can last weeks or even months. Again, Jupiter will become involved with the 🌑new moon and send enchanting, romantic opportunities your way.
Consider backing off of your normally heavy professional focus during the first three weeks of May, and plan to step out and socialize more than usual. If you are single, a romantic relationship you start in mid-May could last a very long time, possibly forever. If you are attached, reboot your relationship with fun activities that help you grow closer to your sweetheart. Your committed relationship appears to be a solid one, so this month, treat it to extra nurturing, and weave some beautiful memories.
In the background, you seem to have quite a bit of activity going on with your home or family life. With four planets crowded into this area of your chart as the month opens, your focus is squarely there. You have Mars in your home sector in a rare, once-every-two-year visit, so you may be moving, renovating, or doing quite a bit of entertaining. Mars usually bring noise or commotion, so you may have workers painting or doing repairs.
With Neptune also in your home sector, you must guard against water damage, now and in the years to come (until March 2039). Saturn is giving you the urge to stabilize your home situation, so you may be planning to buy a house or condo, or you might have recently purchased property (or perhaps you are busy saving to buy something in the future). That could be the reason you’re concerned with how quickly your money may be draining from your bank account. (Landmark moments in life tend to be expensive. They are necessary and temporary. Later on, you can gradually replenish what you spent.)
You may not be accustomed to the flurry of meeting and greeting and the amount of socializing you will be doing in May, so by the month’s 🌕blue moon (a second 🌕full moon falling in one month) on May 31 you will likely crave privacy and time to reset. Your assignments at work will start to heat up in June, so take the opportunity at the end of May to get some good rest and a long drink of sleep (as I call it). Do so over the weekend of May 30 and 31 so you will be ready to hit the ground running in June.
This month starts out with a clap of exciting thunder! Uranus is newly in ♊Gemini (as of April 25), to stay for the coming seven years, and his first order of business is to meet with Venus, also in ♊Gemini. Technically, they already met last month on April 23 in ♉Taurus in a tight, perfect conjunction, but Venus and Uranus will remain close as you begin May. Both of these planets will be boosted by Pluto in ♒Aquarius and your ninth house of travel, so you may be on a trip as you begin the month—and enjoy every minute of it. Your charm and magnetism will be very strong.
The 🌕full moon is in ♏Scorpio, 11 degrees, on May 1 and is appearing in your sixth house of work assignments, so you will more likely travel for business than pleasure, but your trip itself will be quite special and enjoyable on many levels. Jupiter, still in your second house of earned income, will be in direct harmonious communication with this 🌕full moon (within eight degrees of a trine—wide but within mathematical significance), suggesting you may make a tidy sum on this trip.
Pluto will press on this 🌕full moon and the Sun, so VIPs might be demanding. If you are on a business trip, you will wish you were free to enjoy the surroundings and the people you meet, but work will need to come first. If you don’t travel for work, it appears you will have a goal to complete and have to stay focused. It could be to oversee family property or to help a family member.
At the same time, you have a gathering of planets in your eleventh house of associations, friendship, and community—Mercury, Mars, Saturn, and Neptune—so you will be meeting plenty of new people, some of whom could become long-term friends (thanks to Saturn). Mars will be in ♈Aries until May 18, and that’s a happy placement for you.
You will step out of the house and be much more social in the weeks ahead.
May 10 will be a special day because Jupiter will be sextile the Sun. This day will fall on a Sunday and may bring you a touch of luxury and pampering. In the US, this will be Mother’s Day, and wonderfully, this day will be one of the best of the month. Even if you do not live in the US, or are not a mother, you will still adore this day. Use it! You will love what you do at this time.
Two days later on Tuesday, May 12, you have another wonder day—when your ruling planet Mercury in ♉Taurus (not retrograde) will be sextile to Jupiter in ♋Cancer. This would be a fantastic time to sign an agreement or contract, travel, shop, hand in a manuscript (or begin one), give a speech, or edit an important new book—you can think of many wonderful actions to take on this special date.
Next comes the 🌑new moon on May 16 in ♉Taurus at 26 degrees. This 🌑new moon will appear in your twelfth house, which is associated with both physical and mental healing. This 🌑new moon will be in an out-of-sign conjunction with Uranus because it will fall so late in the sign of ♉Taurus. (Each sign can only go to 29 degrees, 59 minutes.) This means surprising news will come to the surface, possibly regarding a situation you had not known about before.
On May 17 your ruler Mercury will enter ♊Gemini and be conjunct Uranus too—you might surprise others with a new look or decision you make that nobody sees coming. Uranus in ♊Gemini is giving you the confidence to pursue something you’ve long dreamed of accomplishing.
On another point, Uranus (surprise) will be in ideal angle to Pluto (transformation and rejuvenation) at this 🌑new moon. At the same time, the Sun and 🌑new moon will be perfectly situated to Jupiter, another planet involved with healing. This would be a suitable time to start talks with your doctor about any procedure or surgery you might need. Although it looks like your insurance will cover any surgery or procedure your doctor suggests, it would be a good idea to call your insurance company just to be sure.
Financially, you have a strong, positive day coming up on Monday, May 18, when Mars in ♉Taurus will reach out to Venus, which has always been associated with love, fun, and luxury—but also with money (especially now that Venus is in your financial second house). So you may find a bargain or finish up a lucrative deal.
You will “come into your own” when the Sun enters ♊Gemini on May 20, heralding your birthday month. From this moment on you will be in the public eye and more visible than you were earlier in May. You will feel your energy surge—suddenly, the world around you will seem friendlier and more supportive.
Your big day will be on May 22 when the Sun in ♊Gemini will conjoin Uranus in ♊Gemini for the first time in 84 years. This day will be filled with unexpected happenings. If your birthday falls on May 22, your year will be filled with surprising twists and turns, but I feel it will be great fun, even thrilling. ♊Gemini born any time of the month (or are born under any other sign and have ♊Gemini rising) will see ideas fall from your forehead like diamonds—be sure to capture them because some may be quite valuable.
The Sun will be friendly to Neptune on May 24, making this an ideal day for you to have your photograph taken. Also on this day, creative ideas will come up as well but more in the artistic, literate, or visual realm (whereas on May 22 your thoughts will more likely relate to mathematics, science, high tech, or medicine).
This month we will have a 🌕blue moon, which means a second 🌕full moon in one month. That will happen on May 31 when the 🌕full moon will appear in ♐Sagittarius, 9 degrees. This will put a focus on your partner in love or business. This 🌕full moon will be mixed in outlook but will mainly work to your favor. How everything turns out for you will greatly depend on what’s been going on in the weeks and months leading to this juncture.
If you’re happily coupled, this will be the time to promise to be exclusive or get engaged or married. If you’re already married, use this 🌕full moon to make more of your marriage by choosing a new goal you can both work toward together. If you’re not happy, it will be time to face the problems and either fix them or go your separate ways.
The relationship in question might, instead, be a business alliance. The same rules apply—is this the moment to come together, with each of you bringing your special, unique talents to the table and a plan to work toward mutual benefit? Or is this the time to say this partnership has already passed its “sell-by” date? Uranus will oppose this 🌕full moon, so you may feel that your partner is acting out of character in a weird, unusual way.
Alternatively, “out of the blue” you may be given news that you won’t want to hear from this person. Sometimes that means your business collaborator, agent, or partner, or your spouse or significant other is under too much stress—if so, you might allow this person a little room to let off steam. However, if that is not the case, and you are done with this relationship, you will suddenly realize it.
No matter what happens, you will be glad to have come through this—you will know where the relationship stands, and you can move forward with greater certainty. Venus will be in ♊Gemini until May 18, so the first half of the month should sparkle for social fun and romance.
Once Venus moves into ♌Leo next month on June 13, to stay until July 9, you will have the chance to travel more than you have recently, and you may experience romance in places at a distance from your home that will shine for you, no matter your marital status.
The 🌕full moon of May 1 will be in ♏Scorpio and will light your sixth house, so you may be finishing up a major project that’s due no later than May 5. Pluto in ♒Aquarius will be situated between this 🌕full moon in ♏Scorpio and the Sun in ♉Taurus, so you will feel pressure from a VIP to hurry and deliver it, and it will not be an easy assignment to complete. You may have to oversee the expense report, along with the creative aspects of the endeavor, and juggle many moving parts. The pressure to wrap everything up in time and on budget might drain you. Do your best to get enough sleep and good nutrition during the first days of May.
Even though this assignment may require a lot of effort, it appears to be worthy of your full devotion. It will allow you to display a range of brilliant creativity thanks to Venus conjunct genius planet Uranus, both orbiting through ♊Gemini. Although this project will take considerable brain power to wrap up, you stand to earn a tidy sum of money from it while also having a chance to display a range of skills, and it may be the reason you could receive some lovely future assignments.
It won’t be all work and no play for you this month. You may be the center of attention in the first week of May. With Venus gracing ♊Gemini and orbiting near surprise planet Uranus, you’ll be dripping with charm and exuding powerful magnetism. Others will be pulled into your orbit effortlessly because they’ll hope some of your fairy dust will land on them.
Moving on, I’ve selected a few special days of May for you, which may turn out to be among your very favorites of the month.
The first one will arrive on Sunday, May 10, when Jupiter and the Sun will be in lovely sextile. It would be a fun idea to travel this weekend to enjoy the changing season. Bring along your camera to capture some of Mother Nature’s magnificent colors and textures.
Only two days later, May 12, Mercury, your ruler, will sextile Jupiter. Any reason you might have to travel again would work in your favor. Other activities will shine too, such as public speaking, writing, editing, negotiating, translating, researching, advertising, marketing, public relations, podcasting, or designing an app or digital game, or working on other communications-oriented projects.
The 🌑new moon of May 16 in ♉Taurus will be friendly and could bring up a confidential matter that you were unaware of but will be glad to hear about. Alternatively, you may receive a new project to oversee. If you will be interviewing for a new position at a competitive firm, your timing will be spot on—tell no one about your interviews until you secure the position or the deal you present.
Alternatively, you might decide to attend to a health matter that you’ve put off, and if so, healing may come sooner than you expect. Jupiter will reach out to this 🌑new moon and bestow blessings of health and healing. You can address both physical and emotional or mental matters in the second half of May as a result of this 🌑new moon.
The 🌕full moon in ♐Sagittarius on May 31 could be a tricky one to navigate because unpredictable Uranus will oppose this 🌕full moon, possibly bringing something to light that surprises or even shocks you regarding the partner you are aligned with in love or business. At the same time, Mercury, your ruler, will clash with nebulous Neptune, suggesting that the new information you receive at this 🌕full moon might make you reconsider whether you want to continue this relationship. You do have friendly aspects surrounding this 🌕full moon, so if this connection is important to you, do what you do best—talk—to find out answers.