Aquarius Monthly Horoscope May 2018

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Aquarius (Born January 21 to 30) and Aquarius Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Aquarius:

May 2018 Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 21st:

The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar fourth house. This is a period of recharge, of getting in touch with your innermost feelings, of connecting with your roots, and of spending more time and energy on home and family. Home and family matters capture your attention and are a strong source of pride now. It's a time when worldly matters are not as important to you.

Use this energy to find ways to improve your family relations and your home environment. During this heart-warming cycle, you would do best to allow yourself to explore your inner needs so that you can nurture yourself and others in a healthy, growth-oriented manner, in preparation for more outgoing times to come.

From May 21st forward:

The Sun illuminates your solar fifth house now. After a period of "nesting", you are coming out of your shell, ready to perform and to express yourself creatively. This is a very playful period of the year, when you are inspired creatively and emotionally. After a period of self-protectiveness, you are now more spontaneous and more willing to take risks. You take more pride than usual in your creations, your love affairs, your children, and your hobbies. Pleasure and amusement play an important role in your search for freedom of self-expression now. Show off your best colors!

You want others to take notice, and you are more sensitive to whether people appreciate you. More than any time of the year, this is the cycle in which you focus on having fun, enjoying romance, and expressing yourself creatively. Your hobbies, leisure time, moments spent with children, gaming time, and so forth, all come into focus at this time of year.

This is a cycle in which you find joy in expressing who you are--when your "inner child" comes out to play. This is a time when you are more flirtatious than usual, and when you might take a few risks in life--not only gambling with games but with life itself. You might be a bit of a showman at this time. You are likely feeling good in general, and you tend to spread the joy.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fifth house. Your popularity is on an upward trend during this cycle as others find you especially attractive and friendly. You may have the desire to dress well and in good taste. There is strength in your feelings of love and the power of attraction, which may open the door to new romantic relationships. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Conditions are highlighted in connection with young people, and quite possibly a female child--a stronger bond could be formed during this period. You are feeling inspired creatively and romantically and you express your loving feelings quite openly now. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. You will also thoroughly enjoy artistic, musical, or cultural events and activities, especially in the company of a loved one. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From May 19th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 13th: 

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

From May 13-30: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

From May 30th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar fifth house. During this cycle, there is a powerful mental connection with your creative self-expression. You are proud of your ideas, and very good at expressing them to others smoothly now. Your thinking is more creative than usual. You tend to entertain others with your conversation; and your sense of humor (and of mischief!) is especially strong.

Your thoughts turn to children, pleasures, or romance during this expressive cycle. You might enjoy researching speculative ventures now. You especially enjoy games that involve competing with others on a mental level. You have a stronger need than usual for intellectual stimulation. Therefore, your friends and romantic partner are best appreciated now if they are intellectual types. You're more willing to take risks on a mental level now, so take advantage of the increased spontaneity and creativity that comes with this position.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until May 16th:

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.

This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.

From May 16th forward:

You are able to stand your ground and assert yourself more than usual during this transit of Mars through your solar first house. You have energy at your disposal to move your plans forward, and you are more enterprising. You want to leave your mark on the world in some way--however big or small--and you are more able to make an impression than usual. If circumstances are such, you are able to easily fight back. In fact, you may be somewhat combative under this influence, and you may have a short temper.

Avoid being pushy. Take charge of your life, but don't bulldoze over others in the process! This is an excellent transit for assertiveness and physical vitality. Love affairs may also be stepped up during this period. On the rare occasion when an accident occurs, it is more likely to involve the head or face.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Aquarius Monthly Horoscope: The month begins with a strong focus on family and attention to domestic matters, dear Aquarius, and your nesting instincts are strong. Creative energy increases as May progresses. In fact, the second half of the month plays considerably differently for you than the first - you're coming out of your shell, big time. Uranus enters your sector of home, though, and there are exciting and perhaps disruptive themes related to your personal life as a result. Reach out to others later in the month, and don't pass up on opportunities to network, particularly around the Full Moon on the 29th. Until then, however, it's perfectly fine and, in fact, entirely useful to take things easy and connect with your family or inner world.

This could be a time when you pursue a bit of a home "makeover," or make other changes such that home life is less routine and more dynamic. While you may not be especially sociable in the first couple of weeks of May, you're building your energy and taking extra, much-needed personal time. Later in May, your houses of Substance are in especially good form. You're likely to feel particularly good about the work you do, the effort you put forth, and your natural talents. There is increased motivation for tackling tasks that you previously felt were monotonous or uninteresting.  Imagination and intuition enhance financial and domestic ventures.

Transportation or commuting problems iron themselves out and educational and mechanical matters run more smoothly in May. Connecting, traveling, and communicating become simpler and more straightforward. Even so, there can be some disagreements in the first weeks of the month to deal with. You want to shine in your personal life, with family, and at home, and there can be good opportunities to expand, strengthen, and enhance family relationships. The domestic life is busy, mostly pleasant, and rewarding, although changes are highly likely and there can be some hectic energy as a result. Changes in your family dynamic or home life may be in the offing. Do watch for hasty actions and words as you approach mid-month. Everything may seem to be moving very quickly.

From the 11-13, you seem to be receiving the support you need and time spent alone or with family can be therapeutic. A Mercury-Uranus alignment can bring in new ideas or information that seems to push you forward into new territory. Avoid too-quick decisions but keep your eyes open for a potential new interest or channel for learning and communicating. Watch for making decisions from an agitated or pressured frame of mind.

There is a strong center of activity from the 14-16. A New Moon occurs in your home and family sector, pushing for a new beginning or fresh start. At the same time, both Uranus (your ruler) and Mars are changing signs, and right after they do, they form a clashing aspect with one another. This presents a challenge to make a change. You may be feeling caged in or hushed, and you are in no mood to take orders! You can be filled with energy to move personal plans forward and Mars entering your sign wants you to face things head-on, directly, and without delay.

Uranus moving into your solar fourth house is big news. For one, it's your ruler, and for another, Uranus doesn't change signs very often - in fact, this only happens every seven years. This transit is a lengthy one in which new and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. Opportunities to move, expand, or change things up can seem to come out of the blue. You may be in the position to do a balancing act between your home/family and personal life. Although life may not feel as secure as it used to, the changes occurring during this transit will stimulate you and propel you forward. You might be seeking more freedom now, and if your current set-up feels confining or limiting, you'll need to make changes. Your attitude towards the past and traditions is bound to go through changes, too. Old ties to your past may be severed, and at times this can be unsettling, but ideally, you are taking important steps towards carving out an identity that better suits and represents you.

Enjoy the groundedness of the 17-19, when decisions seem easier or simply more logical. Venus' move into your work and health sector from the 19th is good for finding some peace or harmony in your daily routines. Work or daily life may seem more enjoyable and pleasant. Work benefits from openness to new methods or teamwork. Home and personal updates can be quite successful now, and even small improvements can feel wonderful now.

The 21st forward is a period that brings a more outgoing, playful, and creative energy to your life and, for some, budding romance. Mars has been in your sign, boosting up your confidence and courage, since the 16th. Now, the Sun moves into your creative sector and encourages you to have some fun, express yourself more freely, and share yourself with others. The 23-24 is particularly dynamic. You are both motivated and confident, and there can be a dramatic and competitive touch to everything you do at this time! If you are engaging in a competition of sorts, physical or mental, you are more likely to come out a winner. Keep in mind that Mars will turn retrograde in your sign this summer, and there can be some backtracking to do then, but for now, a direct approach works wonders. You may want to watch for jumping too quickly into things, though, as you may need to revisit or reassess these matters later.

The Jupiter-Neptune trine aspect that first formed in December forms exactly in the last week of May, pulling up these themes more strongly. In truth, its energy hasn't left us and will continue to affect us until August or September. However, its exact aspect on the 25th can color the entire week. Business, financial, and reputation matters can improve and develop in almost magical ways. You may be carrying yourself with more self-respect and attracting positive attention or joining with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their wisdom or faith in you, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. Your ability to earn a living from what you love doing increases, you grow to love your work/responsibilities, or your work transforms in pleasant ways. The Full Moon on the 29th is also strong for the discovery of your true feelings, particularly about friends, dreams, hopes, and happiness goals.

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Aquarius (Born January 31 to February 9) AND Aquarius Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aquarius:

May 2018 Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until the 3rd: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fourth house now. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be especially harmonious and peaceful during this cycle. You may have a desire to decorate your home with better quality items or more attention to aesthetics. An inner sense of peace and security tends to dominate now, or the desire for peace motivates you now. Your affections are strong but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve just now, preferring quiet moments with loved ones.

From May 3-28: 

Venus warms your solar fifth house. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

From May 28th forward: 

Venus graces your solar sixth house now. Establishing a happy and harmonious work environment through friendly relations with co-workers or tidying up your work area comes into focus now. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment. You are generally well liked and respected socially on the job right now. Some laziness is possible now, as you tend to associate pleasure with work! Perhaps you are socializing more than usual on the job. You have good team spirit during this cycle, and you are more tactful and obliging with your co-workers. You are less inclined to fall in love for the sake of love itself during this cycle. Your tendency is to consider whether it is clever to do so! You're most successful doing tasks that involve cooperation and team harmony. You could find that your talents or skills are especially appreciated. Romantic and social activities may revolve around your working environment.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until May 19th:

Mercury continues to move through your solar third house. Mercury feels right at home in the third house. Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, or information overload. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects.

As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress. It's a great time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when required to stick to routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project. You might spend a lot of time in your car making short frequent trips, running errands, communicating with siblings and neighbors, and visiting friends and relatives.

From May 19th forward: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.

This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Aquarius Monthly Horoscope: The month begins with a strong focus on family and attention to domestic matters, dear Aquarius, and your nesting instincts are strong. Creative energy increases as May progresses. In fact, the second half of the month plays considerably differently for you than the first - you're coming out of your shell, big time. Uranus enters your sector of home, though, and there are exciting and perhaps disruptive themes related to your personal life as a result. Reach out to others later in the month, and don't pass up on opportunities to network, particularly around the Full Moon on the 29th. Until then, however, it's perfectly fine and, in fact, entirely useful to take things easy and connect with your family or inner world.

This could be a time when you pursue a bit of a home "makeover," or make other changes such that home life is less routine and more dynamic. While you may not be especially sociable in the first couple of weeks of May, you're building your energy and taking extra, much-needed personal time. Later in May, your houses of Substance are in especially good form. You're likely to feel particularly good about the work you do, the effort you put forth, and your natural talents. There is increased motivation for tackling tasks that you previously felt were monotonous or uninteresting.  Imagination and intuition enhance financial and domestic ventures.

Transportation or commuting problems iron themselves out and educational and mechanical matters run more smoothly in May. Connecting, traveling, and communicating become simpler and more straightforward. Even so, there can be some disagreements in the first weeks of the month to deal with. You want to shine in your personal life, with family, and at home, and there can be good opportunities to expand, strengthen, and enhance family relationships. The domestic life is busy, mostly pleasant, and rewarding, although changes are highly likely and there can be some hectic energy as a result. Changes in your family dynamic or home life may be in the offing. Do watch for hasty actions and words as you approach mid-month. Everything may seem to be moving very quickly.

From the 11-13, you seem to be receiving the support you need and time spent alone or with family can be therapeutic. A Mercury-Uranus alignment can bring in new ideas or information that seems to push you forward into new territory. Avoid too-quick decisions but keep your eyes open for a potential new interest or channel for learning and communicating. Watch for making decisions from an agitated or pressured frame of mind.

There is a strong center of activity from the 14-16. A New Moon occurs in your home and family sector, pushing for a new beginning or fresh start. At the same time, both Uranus (your ruler) and Mars are changing signs, and right after they do, they form a clashing aspect with one another. This presents a challenge to make a change. You may be feeling caged in or hushed, and you are in no mood to take orders! You can be filled with energy to move personal plans forward and Mars entering your sign wants you to face things head-on, directly, and without delay.

Uranus moving into your solar fourth house is big news. For one, it's your ruler, and for another, Uranus doesn't change signs very often - in fact, this only happens every seven years. This transit is a lengthy one in which new and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. Opportunities to move, expand, or change things up can seem to come out of the blue. You may be in the position to do a balancing act between your home/family and personal life. Although life may not feel as secure as it used to, the changes occurring during this transit will stimulate you and propel you forward. You might be seeking more freedom now, and if your current set-up feels confining or limiting, you'll need to make changes. Your attitude towards the past and traditions is bound to go through changes, too. Old ties to your past may be severed, and at times this can be unsettling, but ideally, you are taking important steps towards carving out an identity that better suits and represents you.

Enjoy the groundedness of the 17-19, when decisions seem easier or simply more logical. Venus' move into your work and health sector from the 19th is good for finding some peace or harmony in your daily routines. Work or daily life may seem more enjoyable and pleasant. Work benefits from openness to new methods or teamwork. Home and personal updates can be quite successful now, and even small improvements can feel wonderful now.

The 21st forward is a period that brings a more outgoing, playful, and creative energy to your life and, for some, budding romance. Mars has been in your sign, boosting up your confidence and courage, since the 16th. Now, the Sun moves into your creative sector and encourages you to have some fun, express yourself more freely, and share yourself with others. The 23-24 is particularly dynamic. You are both motivated and confident, and there can be a dramatic and competitive touch to everything you do at this time! If you are engaging in a competition of sorts, physical or mental, you are more likely to come out a winner. Keep in mind that Mars will turn retrograde in your sign this summer, and there can be some backtracking to do then, but for now, a direct approach works wonders. You may want to watch for jumping too quickly into things, though, as you may need to revisit or reassess these matters later.

The Jupiter-Neptune trine aspect that first formed in December forms exactly in the last week of May, pulling up these themes more strongly. In truth, its energy hasn't left us and will continue to affect us until August or September. However, its exact aspect on the 25th can color the entire week. Business, financial, and reputation matters can improve and develop in almost magical ways. You may be carrying yourself with more self-respect and attracting positive attention or joining with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their wisdom or faith in you, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. Your ability to earn a living from what you love doing increases, you grow to love your work/responsibilities, or your work transforms in pleasant ways. The Full Moon on the 29th is also strong for the discovery of your true feelings, particularly about friends, dreams, hopes, and happiness goals.

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<– See also: Aquarius 2018 Yearly Horoscope –>

Aquarius (Born February 10-19) and Aquarius Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aquarius:

May 2018 Aquarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 10th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar third house--a time of the year in which you are most likely to be a "busy bee". Communications, short trips, errand-running, and general busy-ness feature now. You could have a finger in many pies, so to speak, as your curiosity is piqued by a larger variety of things than usual. Used well, this could be a period in which you come up with solutions to a number of problems. You are more inclined to take pride in your intellectual accomplishments and/or your ability to socialize and make connections.

From May 10th forward:

With the Sun spotlighting your house of family and home, these areas are your instinctive focus during this period. Your family, home, property concerns, roots, and heritage come into focus and become a source of pride. You are likely quite preoccupied with feelings of security and your inner experiences. This is a time when you send down roots and seek a feeling of belonging. You could be thrust into a position of leadership on the home front.

Ego confrontations with family members are possible now, but the best way to handle this energy is to do your best to strengthen your relationship with your family and your home base. This is a time to do what you can to build trust in your family life and a strong foundation within yourself so that regardless of what you meet in the outside world over the next months, you have a secure place to return to. Besides spending more time tending to domestic affairs, the focus can be on cultivating and nourishing the inner foundations that support you and your growth. This is a time to collect yourself--to fill your well, so to speak.

Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort

Until May 11th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar fourth house now. Domestic relationships and the home environment tend to be especially harmonious and peaceful during this cycle. You may have a desire to decorate your home with better quality items or more attention to aesthetics. An inner sense of peace and security tends to dominate now, or the desire for peace motivates you now. Your affections are strong but you don't wear your heart on your sleeve just now, preferring quiet moments with loved ones.

From May 11th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fifth house. This is an expressive period for the goddess of love! It's natural for you to turn on the charm without even lifting a finger. You are especially attracted to aesthetic forms of recreation. You feel a little more playful now, and love matters tend to be laced with a touch of drama. That shouldn't be a problem--in fact, you kind of like it that way for the time being. More loving and appreciative relationships with your children may also figure now. Your powers of attraction skyrocket during this cycle. Yet, you are not aggressive in your approach to love. Instead, you attract more if you allow yourself to be pursued during this cycle. Creative self-expression of any kind is favored at this time. At this time, you instinctively know how to place yourself in the best light in order to make a good impression on others. Any love affair begun now will be characterized by good cheer, having fun, and a fair share of emotional drama!

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 6th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar second house. You might play with various ways to increase personal funds, resulting in more than one avenue for monetary gain. Avoid letting undue pressure from others push you into signing important papers that may create a serious financial commitment. Shopping when experiencing nervous tension should also be avoided. Your mind is always active with new ideas for an increase of income during this cycle. Brothers or sisters, or communications, may be a source of financial or material gain or loss now.

From the 6-25: 

Mercury is right at home in the third house and offers a natural curiosity, facility with words, and the ability to multi-task successfully. More time spent on the phone, writing emails, in the car making short frequent trips, chatting, running errands, communicating with neighbors and siblings, visiting friends and relatives, and doing paperwork is likely now. There can also be a tendency to fuss over insignificant matters now, however.

Also, "information overload" is also a possibility. This may be a busy time with neighbors, classmates, siblings, and community affairs. Your interests are especially varied now and perhaps scattered. It's an ideal time to pick up information from your environment and the people in it, as your tendency is toward a certain level of intellectual detachment just now. Your mind is often distracted, particularly when circumstances call for you to stick to the routine, so this is not the best transit for focusing on one task or project.

Your mind is especially inquisitive during this cycle, when learning, short trips, and other forms of communication and making connections, appeal strongly. Some are fidgety or nervous during this cycle, perhaps due to increased errand-running, phone calls, and the like. Others enjoy the challenge of tackling a variety of subjects. As well, talking, writing, and studying can be good ways to handle stress.

From May 25th forward: 

Mercury moves through your solar fourth house. This is a time during which you can enjoy increased powers of concentration. You may require solitude in order to get mental work done during this cycle. Your memory is more retentive than usual, and your thoughts often turn to personal matters, family, and loved ones. You might particularly enjoy discussions about your early life, the past, or family matters during this cycle. In fact, it's a great time to open up conversations with loved ones, as you are more rational when it comes to personal matters now.

Your mind often wanders to domestic concerns, and issues surrounding your home, family, and personal past. On the other hand, this transit sometimes indicates an especially busy, and perhaps hectic, period on the domestic scene. For example, you might take home work or find that people drop by your home often during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar twelfth house now. While Mars occupies the twelfth house, asserting yourself in a direct and straightforward manner can be difficult. This is largely due to a feeling of not being in touch with what it is you want or desire just for the time being as you reassess your goals and needs.

This lack of direction and self-knowledge should prompt you to look within to learn about your desires. It is likely that you will be much clearer when Mars reaches your first house. For the time being, take some time for rest and give your ego a break.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Aquarius Monthly Horoscope: The month begins with a strong focus on family and attention to domestic matters, dear Aquarius, and your nesting instincts are strong. Creative energy increases as May progresses. In fact, the second half of the month plays considerably differently for you than the first - you're coming out of your shell, big time. Uranus enters your sector of home, though, and there are exciting and perhaps disruptive themes related to your personal life as a result. Reach out to others later in the month, and don't pass up on opportunities to network, particularly around the Full Moon on the 29th. Until then, however, it's perfectly fine and, in fact, entirely useful to take things easy and connect with your family or inner world.

This could be a time when you pursue a bit of a home "makeover," or make other changes such that home life is less routine and more dynamic. While you may not be especially sociable in the first couple of weeks of May, you're building your energy and taking extra, much-needed personal time. Later in May, your houses of Substance are in especially good form. You're likely to feel particularly good about the work you do, the effort you put forth, and your natural talents. There is increased motivation for tackling tasks that you previously felt were monotonous or uninteresting.  Imagination and intuition enhance financial and domestic ventures.

Transportation or commuting problems iron themselves out and educational and mechanical matters run more smoothly in May. Connecting, traveling, and communicating become simpler and more straightforward. Even so, there can be some disagreements in the first weeks of the month to deal with. You want to shine in your personal life, with family, and at home, and there can be good opportunities to expand, strengthen, and enhance family relationships. The domestic life is busy, mostly pleasant, and rewarding, although changes are highly likely and there can be some hectic energy as a result. Changes in your family dynamic or home life may be in the offing. Do watch for hasty actions and words as you approach mid-month. Everything may seem to be moving very quickly.

From the 11-13, you seem to be receiving the support you need and time spent alone or with family can be therapeutic. A Mercury-Uranus alignment can bring in new ideas or information that seems to push you forward into new territory. Avoid too-quick decisions but keep your eyes open for a potential new interest or channel for learning and communicating. Watch for making decisions from an agitated or pressured frame of mind.

There is a strong center of activity from the 14-16. A New Moon occurs in your home and family sector, pushing for a new beginning or fresh start. At the same time, both Uranus (your ruler) and Mars are changing signs, and right after they do, they form a clashing aspect with one another. This presents a challenge to make a change. You may be feeling caged in or hushed, and you are in no mood to take orders! You can be filled with energy to move personal plans forward and Mars entering your sign wants you to face things head-on, directly, and without delay.

Uranus moving into your solar fourth house is big news. For one, it's your ruler, and for another, Uranus doesn't change signs very often - in fact, this only happens every seven years. This transit is a lengthy one in which new and exciting energy is brought to your domestic life. Opportunities to move, expand, or change things up can seem to come out of the blue. You may be in the position to do a balancing act between your home/family and personal life. Although life may not feel as secure as it used to, the changes occurring during this transit will stimulate you and propel you forward. You might be seeking more freedom now, and if your current set-up feels confining or limiting, you'll need to make changes. Your attitude towards the past and traditions is bound to go through changes, too. Old ties to your past may be severed, and at times this can be unsettling, but ideally, you are taking important steps towards carving out an identity that better suits and represents you.

Enjoy the groundedness of the 17-19, when decisions seem easier or simply more logical. Venus' move into your work and health sector from the 19th is good for finding some peace or harmony in your daily routines. Work or daily life may seem more enjoyable and pleasant. Work benefits from openness to new methods or teamwork. Home and personal updates can be quite successful now, and even small improvements can feel wonderful now.

The 21st forward is a period that brings a more outgoing, playful, and creative energy to your life and, for some, budding romance. Mars has been in your sign, boosting up your confidence and courage, since the 16th. Now, the Sun moves into your creative sector and encourages you to have some fun, express yourself more freely, and share yourself with others. The 23-24 is particularly dynamic. You are both motivated and confident, and there can be a dramatic and competitive touch to everything you do at this time! If you are engaging in a competition of sorts, physical or mental, you are more likely to come out a winner. Keep in mind that Mars will turn retrograde in your sign this summer, and there can be some backtracking to do then, but for now, a direct approach works wonders. You may want to watch for jumping too quickly into things, though, as you may need to revisit or reassess these matters later.

The Jupiter-Neptune trine aspect that first formed in December forms exactly in the last week of May, pulling up these themes more strongly. In truth, its energy hasn't left us and will continue to affect us until August or September. However, its exact aspect on the 25th can color the entire week. Business, financial, and reputation matters can improve and develop in almost magical ways. You may be carrying yourself with more self-respect and attracting positive attention or joining with people who further your career or personal interests, and through their wisdom or faith in you, you are encouraged to reach your highest potential. Your ability to earn a living from what you love doing increases, you grow to love your work/responsibilities, or your work transforms in pleasant ways. The Full Moon on the 29th is also strong for the discovery of your true feelings, particularly about friends, dreams, hopes, and happiness goals.

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