Aries Monthly Horoscope May 2018

Aries (Born March 21 to 31)
AND Aries Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Aries:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 21st:

The Sun continues to transit your solar second house. This is the most "financial" period of the year for you. You might have a more materialistic view of life for the time being, or you have an increased interest in your own possessions, during this cycle. You are more attracted to objects and possessions that give you a sense of comfort, status, or luxury now.

You probably should be on the lookout for a tendency to create your own financial stress due to extravagant spending habits. At this point in the year, you are unlikely to take many risks, however, and you can be quite resistant to change. This is a time when "comfort zones" are more important to you than usual--you value the familiar.

From May 21st forward:

The Sun is illuminating your communications sector now, suggesting "busy-ness" and movement. You are exploring and searching, making connections, and paying more attention to your immediate environment. Social interaction is in emphasis during this period, and is, for the most part, light-hearted.

Give other people a little extra time and attention, notice their efforts on your behalf, and strengthen your connections. You are more curious and alert than usual, and you could be quite busy with errands, paperwork, phone calls, and light socializing. Much energy is expended in understanding and adapting to your immediate environment. Siblings, neighbors, close relatives, friends, and co-workers may play a more important role than usual in your life during this cycle.

You are more interested in exploring your own neighborhood than you are of something entirely new. This is not a time of big adventure-seeking! Rather, it's a time of little adventures close to home.

Neither is this a time when you are especially focused. In fact, you could have a finger in many pies right now. You are especially resourceful, and you could find yourself enjoying (or seeking) attention for your intellectual know-how. The ability to express and communicate your ideas is extremely important to you at this time. You are eager to investigate new things, whether scientific or technical.

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

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to play in your solar third house during this period, indicating a more light-hearted, curious, and intellectual approach to love and pleasure, as well as a more easygoing communicative style.

During this cycle, you are especially charming in your communications. Your words are soothing, and you tend to use words to smooth over problems that you see around you. You are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual.

Essentially, you are quite companionable during this cycle. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you see value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. Good companionship is as equally important as romance to you during this cycle.

You prefer an intellectual, communicative, and witty partner just now, and your powers of attraction increase through expressing these types of qualities. You are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport, and you are especially good at mediating conflicts now. If you were to begin a romance or friendship during this cycle, it would likely be quite light-hearted.

From May 19th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fourth house now. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic.

You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere.

In relationships, loyalty and sensitivity are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 13th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar first house. During this cycle, you are more communicative than usual. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that conversations are at their best right now, simply because you are more interested in expressing yourself than listening! You are especially alert and a little cerebral now. You have a receptive audience for your ideas.

From May 13-30: 

With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.

Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.

From May 30th forward: 

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.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until May 16th:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

From May 16th forward:

Mars is energizing your solar eleventh house now. Group activities and cooperative efforts are the best way to achieve your goals right now. In fact, you have all sorts of ideas about what you want to do. Avoid allowing the ego to attempt to dominate others. You prefer to lead a group rather than follow during this period, and there are certainly ways to do so without stepping on others' toes.

As well, the best way to achieve your goals during this period is to work as a team, or to at least to do some networking. You may have more energy than usual to want to organize projects. Your humanitarian impulse may be stimulated. The role you play for other people in your life becomes the focus. You may feel that your schedule gets overloaded at this time with things to do (usually for others).

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Aries: There is a powerful focus on relationships, personal appeal, and magnetism this month, dear Aries. Even so, it's less about pairing up as it is for increasing your confidence and enjoying a sense of freedom. Building your resources and solidifying plans are strong themes, as well. There is a growing theme of communicating and connecting as May advances.

Communications, transportation, and work-related matters are moving ahead more quickly in May. Adding creative flair or imaginative touches to a project can be satisfying and successful on the 5-7. Merging your resources or talents with others can be very rewarding this year, but this month, you can feel a stronger desire to succeed all on your own. You want to achieve on your own merits, but you also recognize the need for others or outside resources and talents so that you can excel. You may be testing the waters around the 8th, but also acknowledging the need to make compromises and avoid excess.

The 11-13 is excellent for applying yourself to business or special projects, as you have a keen eye for what works and what is merely in your way. You are resourceful, and there can be the chance to showcase your talents or put them to good use. This is a potentially excellent time for recognition for what you do well. Around the 13th, you can make exciting discoveries or have important epiphanies. There can be a learning breakthrough or a resolution to a problem that breaks down walls in your life. Information comes your way that nudges you in a new direction, and a surprise or significant communication from a friend may be part of the picture.

As mid-month approaches, you can feel quite a bit of tension between doing your own thing or pursuing your personal interests and filling your responsibilities, which are compelling. In truth, you're very ambitious these days, and it can be hard to find the time to do everything you want to do. The tendency may be to resist others' wishes or to push an idea when people are too absorbed in their own desires to give yours due consideration. Watch for words you may later regret and conflicts with authority figures or in public or professional settings. Try not to feel pressured to take action when you're not fully aware of all the angles of a situation.

The 14-16 holds tremendous energy. The New Moon occurs in your sector of finances, values, self-worth, natural talents, and other personal resources. This presents a chance for a new beginning or fresh start regarding these things. What makes this energy intense is the fact that Uranus and Mars both change signs around the same time of the lunation and then form a square to one another. This can be electric and surprising.

Mars transiting your social sector from the 16th forward is particularly important to you since Mars is your ruler. Mars will spend more time than usual in this sector of your chart because of an upcoming retrograde period this summer. This does suggest that what you jump into now may need revision later, particularly related to friends or happiness goals. This can be a time of much excitement as you experiment with new ideas, projects, and potential ventures.

Uranus moving into house two of your solar chart is even more significant. For one, Uranus is transitioning out of your sign this year and the next. This takes the pressure off to assert your independence. For another, Uranus doesn't change signs often - only every seven years. Uranus spending time in your resources sector is bound to bring excitement revolving around finances and possessions to your life. There might be a sudden change in financial position, even a windfall or significant gift, a sudden urge to spend or invest money, a new money-making idea or project that seems to come out of nowhere, or new insights into money, money-making ability, or self-worth. You may need or want to rid yourself of excess baggage. Money might be seen now for its value as a tool used to achieve more freedom in your life. Uranus will retrograde and return to your personality sector on November 6th and then will move into your resources sector more permanently in March 2019. This can be a bit confusing, but you can think of it as a period of back and forth and of transition from one transit to the next.

For now, keep in mind that your attitude towards personal finances, as well as your value system, is evolving. There is a need to be free from certain attachments during this long-term cycle. Financial ups and downs are possible, but the sooner you adjust to the idea of living with some uncertainty in this area, the better. When it comes to income, you are challenged to think outside of the box to come up with viable plans to improve your finances. You may be seeking out alternative sources of income. This can be a time of freelance work or various sources of income. You can experience a change of attitude towards the accumulation of possessions and/or property, too.

The 17-19 brings more grounded energy, and you can use it to make plans and center yourself. From the 19th forward, Venus transits your home and family sector, encouraging special attention to your domestic world and bringing more harmony to it. Even little improvements and advances can feel big and exciting. You are learning a little about letting go of some sentimentality towards your personal possessions, either making room for things that improve your life, or getting rid of excess. It can feel good to unburden at times now.

The Sun's move into your communications sector on the 21st points to a more connected, communicative period as May advances. In fact, since the 16th, Mars has been encouraging you to socialize and diversify more often, and now the Sun gets into the game. You're likely to feel refreshed and a little braver or interested in seeing results. Reaching out and connecting can bring unexpected opportunities right now. Especially on the 23-24, trust your instincts on a social level.

The last week of May brings a Jupiter-Neptune trine to full force. We've seen this energy before and, in fact, it's been following you around since December in subtle ways. It's a great influence for intimate, inner, and emotional matters. This is a favorable period for intimacy and psychological growth. Imaginative activities or behind-the-scenes efforts can be rewarding, either spiritually or materially, and perhaps a bit of both. Generosity and compassion increase. This can be an important time for gaining support, too. Making changes on emotional levels can be especially positive now. This is also an excellent time for money matters as May draws to a close. You might publish or gain some kind attention for something you've written in the past around the Full Moon of the 29th.

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See also general trends for Aries in 2018.

Aries (Born April 1 to 10)
AND Aries Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Aries:

May 2018 Career, & General Trends

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun highlights your second house now, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you at the moment, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value.

This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank.

Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good.

This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig in your heels and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

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

Until the 3rd: 

Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.

From May 3-28: 

With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

From May 28th forward: 

Venus warms your solar fourth house now. During this cycle, you are especially fond of the life of the home and family. You are more receptive and gentle on a romantic level, and tend to be sentimental or nostalgic.

You may particularly value the aesthetics in and around your home during this period. If things are out of whack on the home front, you will do whatever you can to create a peaceful and stable atmosphere.

In relationships, loyalty and sensitivity are more important to you than typically. You might focus on ways to earn money in or from your home. This is a calming influence--a time when simple pleasures most appeal.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until May 19th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar first house. During this cycle, you are more communicative than usual. However, this doesn't necessarily mean that conversations are at their best right now, simply because you are more interested in expressing yourself than listening! You are especially alert and a little cerebral now. You have a receptive audience for your ideas.

From May 19th forward: 

With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.

Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Aries: There is a powerful focus on relationships, personal appeal, and magnetism this month, dear Aries. Even so, it's less about pairing up as it is for increasing your confidence and enjoying a sense of freedom. Building your resources and solidifying plans are strong themes, as well. There is a growing theme of communicating and connecting as May advances.

Communications, transportation, and work-related matters are moving ahead more quickly in May. Adding creative flair or imaginative touches to a project can be satisfying and successful on the 5-7. Merging your resources or talents with others can be very rewarding this year, but this month, you can feel a stronger desire to succeed all on your own. You want to achieve on your own merits, but you also recognize the need for others or outside resources and talents so that you can excel. You may be testing the waters around the 8th, but also acknowledging the need to make compromises and avoid excess.

The 11-13 is excellent for applying yourself to business or special projects, as you have a keen eye for what works and what is merely in your way. You are resourceful, and there can be the chance to showcase your talents or put them to good use. This is a potentially excellent time for recognition for what you do well. Around the 13th, you can make exciting discoveries or have important epiphanies. There can be a learning breakthrough or a resolution to a problem that breaks down walls in your life. Information comes your way that nudges you in a new direction, and a surprise or significant communication from a friend may be part of the picture.

As mid-month approaches, you can feel quite a bit of tension between doing your own thing or pursuing your personal interests and filling your responsibilities, which are compelling. In truth, you're very ambitious these days, and it can be hard to find the time to do everything you want to do. The tendency may be to resist others' wishes or to push an idea when people are too absorbed in their own desires to give yours due consideration. Watch for words you may later regret and conflicts with authority figures or in public or professional settings. Try not to feel pressured to take action when you're not fully aware of all the angles of a situation.

The 14-16 holds tremendous energy. The New Moon occurs in your sector of finances, values, self-worth, natural talents, and other personal resources. This presents a chance for a new beginning or fresh start regarding these things. What makes this energy intense is the fact that Uranus and Mars both change signs around the same time of the lunation and then form a square to one another. This can be electric and surprising.

Mars transiting your social sector from the 16th forward is particularly important to you since Mars is your ruler. Mars will spend more time than usual in this sector of your chart because of an upcoming retrograde period this summer. This does suggest that what you jump into now may need revision later, particularly related to friends or happiness goals. This can be a time of much excitement as you experiment with new ideas, projects, and potential ventures.

Uranus moving into house two of your solar chart is even more significant. For one, Uranus is transitioning out of your sign this year and the next. This takes the pressure off to assert your independence. For another, Uranus doesn't change signs often - only every seven years. Uranus spending time in your resources sector is bound to bring excitement revolving around finances and possessions to your life. There might be a sudden change in financial position, even a windfall or significant gift, a sudden urge to spend or invest money, a new money-making idea or project that seems to come out of nowhere, or new insights into money, money-making ability, or self-worth. You may need or want to rid yourself of excess baggage. Money might be seen now for its value as a tool used to achieve more freedom in your life. Uranus will retrograde and return to your personality sector on November 6th and then will move into your resources sector more permanently in March 2019. This can be a bit confusing, but you can think of it as a period of back and forth and of transition from one transit to the next.

For now, keep in mind that your attitude towards personal finances, as well as your value system, is evolving. There is a need to be free from certain attachments during this long-term cycle. Financial ups and downs are possible, but the sooner you adjust to the idea of living with some uncertainty in this area, the better. When it comes to income, you are challenged to think outside of the box to come up with viable plans to improve your finances. You may be seeking out alternative sources of income. This can be a time of freelance work or various sources of income. You can experience a change of attitude towards the accumulation of possessions and/or property, too.

The 17-19 brings more grounded energy, and you can use it to make plans and center yourself. From the 19th forward, Venus transits your home and family sector, encouraging special attention to your domestic world and bringing more harmony to it. Even little improvements and advances can feel big and exciting. You are learning a little about letting go of some sentimentality towards your personal possessions, either making room for things that improve your life, or getting rid of excess. It can feel good to unburden at times now.

The Sun's move into your communications sector on the 21st points to a more connected, communicative period as May advances. In fact, since the 16th, Mars has been encouraging you to socialize and diversify more often, and now the Sun gets into the game. You're likely to feel refreshed and a little braver or interested in seeing results. Reaching out and connecting can bring unexpected opportunities right now. Especially on the 23-24, trust your instincts on a social level.

The last week of May brings a Jupiter-Neptune trine to full force. We've seen this energy before and, in fact, it's been following you around since December in subtle ways. It's a great influence for intimate, inner, and emotional matters. This is a favorable period for intimacy and psychological growth. Imaginative activities or behind-the-scenes efforts can be rewarding, either spiritually or materially, and perhaps a bit of both. Generosity and compassion increase. This can be an important time for gaining support, too. Making changes on emotional levels can be especially positive now. This is also an excellent time for money matters as May draws to a close. You might publish or gain some kind attention for something you've written in the past around the Full Moon of the 29th.

See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.

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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.

Romantic Compatibility Reports

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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.

See also general trends for Aries in 2018.

Aries (Born April 11 to 20)
AND Aries Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Aries:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 10th:

The Sun continues to move through your solar first house. You experience a renewal of energy and vitality now, and it's a strong time for increased personal confidence. The emphasis is on self-expression, what kind of impression you make on others, and beginning new personal projects.

You are a little more self-centered than usual, and this is quite natural and healthy as long as you don't take it too far. You are more decisive and forward-looking now, and you put more faith in your own abilities. Physically, you are likely feeling strong. This is an excellent cycle for making personal changes in your manner or appearance, and for any self-improvement endeavors. Personal projects that you begin now are likely to blossom nine months down the road.

From May 10th forward:

The Sun highlights your second house now, and your focus is on material affairs and comfort issues. Security is a driving force for you at the moment, and you might find that you are especially interested in accumulating possessions. What you have and what you don't have come into focus--what makes you feel comfortable, your sense of security, and what you value.

This is the time of year when personal finances and possessions receive maximum attention. Pour your energy into your work and your finances, and you might just be able to take your ideas to the bank.

Extravagance with your pocketbook is something you may want to look out for, however. If you find yourself itching to make unnecessary purchases, know that at the root of this urge is the desire to pamper and comfort yourself. Nothing wrong with it, but there are inexpensive (and even free) ways to make yourself feel good.

This is not the most eventful time of year for you. You are more inclined to dig in your heels and hang on to what makes you feel most secure than to take big risks.

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

Until May 11th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar second house during this period. You might receive gifts or bonuses now, or you find much comfort in what you already own and have. You may be a little extravagant with money for the time being, as your desire for luxury and comfort items is increased now, and this is something to watch for. When it comes to love, you value those who make you feel comfortable and secure.

From May 11th forward: 

With Venus moving through your solar third house during this period, you are mostly cheerful in your approach to others, and perhaps somewhat intellectual, during this transit. Essentially, you are quite companionable now. You enjoy talking about what interests you, and you find great value in the exchange of ideas. Sometimes this transit brings benefit through siblings, communications, or short trips. During this period, you are most attracted to wit, cheerfulness, and verbal rapport. You are especially good at mediating conflicts. Smoothing over differences using your diplomacy skills figures now.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 6th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar twelfth house. This is a cycle in which clear decision-making does not come easily. You are paying more attention to unspoken or hidden elements of any circumstance. You are seeing all sides to any given story, and forming a definite opinion does not seem "right" for the time being. Thoughts turn to the past. It's a strong period for gaining different perspectives on problems or issues in your life, as well as for reflection and research, but not the easiest time for presenting your ideas.

From the 6-25: 

With Mercury in your solar first house, you are most inclined to speak up about matters that you previously were only mulling over. Your disposition is more intellectual than usual now, and self-expression comes easily. You are sharper than usual--more observant, and more inclined to "live in the head". Relationships with siblings, neighbors, classmates, and casual friends may become more prominent in your life now.

It is likely that you will initiate discussions during this period, evaluate your appearance and the impact you have on those around you, and make contact with others rather than stay chained to any one place or activity.

This is the time to be direct and to communicate your needs and interests. You are more inclined to talk about yourself and your personal past now. This may also be a restless time when it is difficult to turn the thinking process off when it would be better to relax! It is an especially fruitful time for any endeavor that requires dealing with words, ideas, and facts and figures.

Your demeanor is more youthful, perhaps mischievous, light-hearted, and non-threatening so that others may be more inclined to turn to you for advice or pleasant conversation. Using the power of words to attract what you want or to further your interests works best for you now.

From May 25th forward: 

With Mercury in your solar second house, this is a strong period for analyzing your cash flow, income, and earning power. You are more practical and rational in your approach to finances during this period. With your conscious mind focused on money and possessions, as well as personal values, this can be a strong period for gathering new money-making ideas.

Alternatively, it could be a time when you tend to fret over your finances. Conversations tend to be practical rather than frivolous now. Financial gain may come through communications.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar tenth house now. You bring much energy, enthusiasm, and drive to your career or to directing activities in your life during this cycle. You may be quite competitive during this period, preferring to achieve and accomplish things on your own. This attitude can, in some cases, be seen by others as an instigating or otherwise offensive energy, so be aware of that possibility.

This is a strong time for directly pursuing your goals, and, if you need that extra push or oomph to get a plan going, particularly a professional one, or to assert your desires, then this is the time. You are self-motivated, and your enthusiasm can be harnessed if you so choose.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Aries: There is a powerful focus on relationships, personal appeal, and magnetism this month, dear Aries. Even so, it's less about pairing up as it is for increasing your confidence and enjoying a sense of freedom. Building your resources and solidifying plans are strong themes, as well. There is a growing theme of communicating and connecting as May advances.

Communications, transportation, and work-related matters are moving ahead more quickly in May. Adding creative flair or imaginative touches to a project can be satisfying and successful on the 5-7. Merging your resources or talents with others can be very rewarding this year, but this month, you can feel a stronger desire to succeed all on your own. You want to achieve on your own merits, but you also recognize the need for others or outside resources and talents so that you can excel. You may be testing the waters around the 8th, but also acknowledging the need to make compromises and avoid excess.

The 11-13 is excellent for applying yourself to business or special projects, as you have a keen eye for what works and what is merely in your way. You are resourceful, and there can be the chance to showcase your talents or put them to good use. This is a potentially excellent time for recognition for what you do well. Around the 13th, you can make exciting discoveries or have important epiphanies. There can be a learning breakthrough or a resolution to a problem that breaks down walls in your life. Information comes your way that nudges you in a new direction, and a surprise or significant communication from a friend may be part of the picture.

As mid-month approaches, you can feel quite a bit of tension between doing your own thing or pursuing your personal interests and filling your responsibilities, which are compelling. In truth, you're very ambitious these days, and it can be hard to find the time to do everything you want to do. The tendency may be to resist others' wishes or to push an idea when people are too absorbed in their own desires to give yours due consideration. Watch for words you may later regret and conflicts with authority figures or in public or professional settings. Try not to feel pressured to take action when you're not fully aware of all the angles of a situation.

The 14-16 holds tremendous energy. The New Moon occurs in your sector of finances, values, self-worth, natural talents, and other personal resources. This presents a chance for a new beginning or fresh start regarding these things. What makes this energy intense is the fact that Uranus and Mars both change signs around the same time of the lunation and then form a square to one another. This can be electric and surprising.

Mars transiting your social sector from the 16th forward is particularly important to you since Mars is your ruler. Mars will spend more time than usual in this sector of your chart because of an upcoming retrograde period this summer. This does suggest that what you jump into now may need revision later, particularly related to friends or happiness goals. This can be a time of much excitement as you experiment with new ideas, projects, and potential ventures.

Uranus moving into house two of your solar chart is even more significant. For one, Uranus is transitioning out of your sign this year and the next. This takes the pressure off to assert your independence. For another, Uranus doesn't change signs often - only every seven years. Uranus spending time in your resources sector is bound to bring excitement revolving around finances and possessions to your life. There might be a sudden change in financial position, even a windfall or significant gift, a sudden urge to spend or invest money, a new money-making idea or project that seems to come out of nowhere, or new insights into money, money-making ability, or self-worth. You may need or want to rid yourself of excess baggage. Money might be seen now for its value as a tool used to achieve more freedom in your life. Uranus will retrograde and return to your personality sector on November 6th and then will move into your resources sector more permanently in March 2019. This can be a bit confusing, but you can think of it as a period of back and forth and of transition from one transit to the next.

For now, keep in mind that your attitude towards personal finances, as well as your value system, is evolving. There is a need to be free from certain attachments during this long-term cycle. Financial ups and downs are possible, but the sooner you adjust to the idea of living with some uncertainty in this area, the better. When it comes to income, you are challenged to think outside of the box to come up with viable plans to improve your finances. You may be seeking out alternative sources of income. This can be a time of freelance work or various sources of income. You can experience a change of attitude towards the accumulation of possessions and/or property, too.

The 17-19 brings more grounded energy, and you can use it to make plans and center yourself. From the 19th forward, Venus transits your home and family sector, encouraging special attention to your domestic world and bringing more harmony to it. Even little improvements and advances can feel big and exciting. You are learning a little about letting go of some sentimentality towards your personal possessions, either making room for things that improve your life, or getting rid of excess. It can feel good to unburden at times now.

The Sun's move into your communications sector on the 21st points to a more connected, communicative period as May advances. In fact, since the 16th, Mars has been encouraging you to socialize and diversify more often, and now the Sun gets into the game. You're likely to feel refreshed and a little braver or interested in seeing results. Reaching out and connecting can bring unexpected opportunities right now. Especially on the 23-24, trust your instincts on a social level.

The last week of May brings a Jupiter-Neptune trine to full force. We've seen this energy before and, in fact, it's been following you around since December in subtle ways. It's a great influence for intimate, inner, and emotional matters. This is a favorable period for intimacy and psychological growth. Imaginative activities or behind-the-scenes efforts can be rewarding, either spiritually or materially, and perhaps a bit of both. Generosity and compassion increase. This can be an important time for gaining support, too. Making changes on emotional levels can be especially positive now. This is also an excellent time for money matters as May draws to a close. You might publish or gain some kind attention for something you've written in the past around the Full Moon of the 29th.

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