Cancer Monthly Horoscope
May 2022 Horoscope: Predictions for Cancer
We’ve divided our 2022 monthly horoscopes into 3 groups (or decanates) per sign for more accuracy. Remember that if you know your Ascendant, read forecasts for both your Sun sign and your Ascendant sign. If you know your birth time, but don’t know your Ascendant, be sure to see How to Obtain Your Astrology Chart here.
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Overview for this Month: Cancer (All)
May 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're seeking ways to improve your life experiences and expand your knowledge and wisdom this month, dear Cancer. However, your drive to take care of business builds as May advances. If you play your cards right, this can be a strong month for coming to a good work-play balance.
With a Jupiter-Pluto aspect, there can be rewarding experiences, such as publishing or learning, that positively impact a current relationship or bring a new connection into your life. It can be an important time to question some of the beliefs or attitudes that may have held you back--a process that could be prompted or motivated by a person in your life or your relationship goals. Sharing or learning can be particularly satisfying and successful. New ideas and expectations can lead you in different and exciting directions.
The first three weeks of the month are strong for networking, group efforts, and friendships. Long-term plans look exciting now. You might decide to begin a new venture or join a group or team.
Benefits come from sharing your knowledge or expertise with others. It can also be a great time for initiatives or plans for publishing, teaching, or learning. You find it easier to accept new ideas and explore new subjects, directions, or activities.
Your professional sector lights up in May. Venus visits from the 2-28, and Mars moves in on the 24th. Even more significant is Jupiter's stay from the 10th since Jupiter spends about a year there only every twelve years. With these transits, you bring more creativity, energy, optimism, spirit, enterprise, and charisma to your career or public life. You could have the chance to shine.
Jupiter's move into your career and reputation sector on the 10th is significant. While it's only part one of two parts (Jupiter will be in this solar sector from May 10-October 28, then December 20-May 16), this transit is kickstarting now, and you can feel pleasantly ambitious and goal-oriented. You might get some good feedback and recognition for your work or your effort towards goals. More importantly, you feel proud of your accomplishments, motivating you to shoot a little higher. You might find yourself in a position to manage others, or there could be a promotion or more enjoyable work and goals during this pivotal transit.
However, Mercury turns retrograde on the 10th, and this cycle will continue until June 3rd. Some inconvenient delays or turnarounds can redirect you or temporarily make decision-making more challenging. It's a good cycle for redoing and refining work already in progress or backtracking over the past to find answers.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 16th can bring love feelings to bloom or a romantic relationship to a turning point. Since this is a part of a series of eclipses that lasts until next year, you won't have all the answers yet, but you're certainly on your way. Awakening to a passion or strong feelings can be illuminating.
You need more time to yourself with the Sun's move into your privacy sector on the 20th. It's a powerful time for healing, relaxing, and getting in touch with your inner world. On the 20-21, you may see an old problem or project in a new light. You might reach a turning point after reconsidering various directions or ventures.
Even so, you have big dreams and ideas. On the 28-29, brave Mars aligns with expansive, optimistic Jupiter at the top of your solar chart. Your desire for more freedom can motivate you to do something special and unique. It's a fine time to recognize the enterprising side of your nature and the desire to improve, advance, and excel. Keeping in mind that your actions have more impact than usual, you can certainly throw your energies into worthwhile pursuits.
Cancer (Born June 22 to July 1) and Cancer Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Cancer:
May 2022 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
May 2022
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until May 20th:
The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar eleventh house. During this cycle, you are planting seeds for the future, dreaming up plans that you might begin to develop two months down the road, if they still seem viable then. You are more aware of the benefits of networking, and you might find some great ideas through others now. You might be working in a team now.
You could be questioning some of the rules you have been living by and you could be ready to try something totally new. You are more attracted to that which is progressive or unconventional during this cycle.
From May 20th forward:
The Sun travels through your twelfth house now, marking a time of retreat and regeneration. Think about the attachments you have--to things, people, and routines--and consider which ones are dragging you down. This is a time when competitive energies and the ego are on a bit of a break.
It's not the time to push ahead with brand new projects. Rather, it's a time of reflection, dreaming, and recharging your batteries. Situations that have naturally outgrown their usefulness in your life can now be put behind you. Endings of natural cycles may be part of the picture at this time of year. Your energy is largely applied to personal and private affairs now. Your disposition is introspective. Rest and reflect, and prepare for a more outgoing cycle when the Sun moves into your first house.
Eclipse
A Lunar Eclipse occurs on May 16th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
From May 2-27:
Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.
From May 28th:
Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Until the 21st:
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.
Mercury is retrograde from May 10th to June 3rd:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.
Occurring in your solar eleventh and twelfth houses this time, your instinctual judgment may be compromised, and extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily get sticky. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle. You may find that you are less able to rely on your intuition. Perhaps you're picking up the wrong cues or reading too much into situations. Whatever the case may be, for the time being, you may not feel that your intuition is serving you well. Be as non- judgmental as you can, but do keep an eye out for deceptiveness and falseness in others. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and co-workers during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until May 24th:
Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.
From May 24th forward:
Mars animates and energizes your solar tenth house. This transit stimulates your ambition and/or your desire to be recognized for your accomplishments. Whether it's professional or personal, you are likely to have an increased desire for others to notice you. This can be a good time to become self-employed or start a business if other factors (and Mars itself) are favorable. Conflicts with those in authority are possible now. You may pour more energy into self-promotion or business/career activities.
Overview Horoscope:
May 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're seeking ways to improve your life experiences and expand your knowledge and wisdom this month, dear Cancer. However, your drive to take care of business builds as May advances. If you play your cards right, this can be a strong month for coming to a good work-play balance.
With a Jupiter-Pluto aspect, there can be rewarding experiences, such as publishing or learning, that positively impact a current relationship or bring a new connection into your life. It can be an important time to question some of the beliefs or attitudes that may have held you back--a process that could be prompted or motivated by a person in your life or your relationship goals. Sharing or learning can be particularly satisfying and successful. New ideas and expectations can lead you in different and exciting directions.
The first three weeks of the month are strong for networking, group efforts, and friendships. Long-term plans look exciting now. You might decide to begin a new venture or join a group or team.
Benefits come from sharing your knowledge or expertise with others. It can also be a great time for initiatives or plans for publishing, teaching, or learning. You find it easier to accept new ideas and explore new subjects, directions, or activities.
Your professional sector lights up in May. Venus visits from the 2-28, and Mars moves in on the 24th. Even more significant is Jupiter's stay from the 10th since Jupiter spends about a year there only every twelve years. With these transits, you bring more creativity, energy, optimism, spirit, enterprise, and charisma to your career or public life. You could have the chance to shine.
Jupiter's move into your career and reputation sector on the 10th is significant. While it's only part one of two parts (Jupiter will be in this solar sector from May 10-October 28, then December 20-May 16), this transit is kickstarting now, and you can feel pleasantly ambitious and goal-oriented. You might get some good feedback and recognition for your work or your effort towards goals. More importantly, you feel proud of your accomplishments, motivating you to shoot a little higher. You might find yourself in a position to manage others, or there could be a promotion or more enjoyable work and goals during this pivotal transit.
However, Mercury turns retrograde on the 10th, and this cycle will continue until June 3rd. Some inconvenient delays or turnarounds can redirect you or temporarily make decision-making more challenging. It's a good cycle for redoing and refining work already in progress or backtracking over the past to find answers.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 16th can bring love feelings to bloom or a romantic relationship to a turning point. Since this is a part of a series of eclipses that lasts until next year, you won't have all the answers yet, but you're certainly on your way. Awakening to a passion or strong feelings can be illuminating.
You need more time to yourself with the Sun's move into your privacy sector on the 20th. It's a powerful time for healing, relaxing, and getting in touch with your inner world. On the 20-21, you may see an old problem or project in a new light. You might reach a turning point after reconsidering various directions or ventures.
Even so, you have big dreams and ideas. On the 28-29, brave Mars aligns with expansive, optimistic Jupiter at the top of your solar chart. Your desire for more freedom can motivate you to do something special and unique. It's a fine time to recognize the enterprising side of your nature and the desire to improve, advance, and excel. Keeping in mind that your actions have more impact than usual, you can certainly throw your energies into worthwhile pursuits.
See also general trends for Cancer in 2022.
See also detailed 2022 Yearly Horoscope for Cancer.
Cancer (Born July 2 to 12)
AND Cancer Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Cancer:
May 2022 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
May 2022
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
All month:
The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time.
This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.
Eclipse
A Lunar Eclipse occurs on May 16th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until May 11th:
Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.
From May 11th forward:
Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Mercury is retrograde from May 10th to June 3rd:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.
Occurring in your solar eleventh house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky during this cycle. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle, or you could be thinking about contacting an old friend. This may be a good time to do so. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and associates during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
This month:
Mars continues to animate and energize your solar ninth house. Your energy levels and sense of timing are good during this cycle. You are strong and bold in your beliefs and convictions as well, and others tend to naturally follow your lead. You actively seek out new learning experiences and have a strong desire to set out on new adventures, however big or small. Others find you easy to be around, even inspiring and energizing, and are attracted to your assertiveness and courage.
Overview Horoscope:
May 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're seeking ways to improve your life experiences and expand your knowledge and wisdom this month, dear Cancer. However, your drive to take care of business builds as May advances. If you play your cards right, this can be a strong month for coming to a good work-play balance.
With a Jupiter-Pluto aspect, there can be rewarding experiences, such as publishing or learning, that positively impact a current relationship or bring a new connection into your life. It can be an important time to question some of the beliefs or attitudes that may have held you back--a process that could be prompted or motivated by a person in your life or your relationship goals. Sharing or learning can be particularly satisfying and successful. New ideas and expectations can lead you in different and exciting directions.
The first three weeks of the month are strong for networking, group efforts, and friendships. Long-term plans look exciting now. You might decide to begin a new venture or join a group or team.
Benefits come from sharing your knowledge or expertise with others. It can also be a great time for initiatives or plans for publishing, teaching, or learning. You find it easier to accept new ideas and explore new subjects, directions, or activities.
Your professional sector lights up in May. Venus visits from the 2-28, and Mars moves in on the 24th. Even more significant is Jupiter's stay from the 10th since Jupiter spends about a year there only every twelve years. With these transits, you bring more creativity, energy, optimism, spirit, enterprise, and charisma to your career or public life. You could have the chance to shine.
Jupiter's move into your career and reputation sector on the 10th is significant. While it's only part one of two parts (Jupiter will be in this solar sector from May 10-October 28, then December 20-May 16), this transit is kickstarting now, and you can feel pleasantly ambitious and goal-oriented. You might get some good feedback and recognition for your work or your effort towards goals. More importantly, you feel proud of your accomplishments, motivating you to shoot a little higher. You might find yourself in a position to manage others, or there could be a promotion or more enjoyable work and goals during this pivotal transit.
However, Mercury turns retrograde on the 10th, and this cycle will continue until June 3rd. Some inconvenient delays or turnarounds can redirect you or temporarily make decision-making more challenging. It's a good cycle for redoing and refining work already in progress or backtracking over the past to find answers.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 16th can bring love feelings to bloom or a romantic relationship to a turning point. Since this is a part of a series of eclipses that lasts until next year, you won't have all the answers yet, but you're certainly on your way. Awakening to a passion or strong feelings can be illuminating.
You need more time to yourself with the Sun's move into your privacy sector on the 20th. It's a powerful time for healing, relaxing, and getting in touch with your inner world. On the 20-21, you may see an old problem or project in a new light. You might reach a turning point after reconsidering various directions or ventures.
Even so, you have big dreams and ideas. On the 28-29, brave Mars aligns with expansive, optimistic Jupiter at the top of your solar chart. Your desire for more freedom can motivate you to do something special and unique. It's a fine time to recognize the enterprising side of your nature and the desire to improve, advance, and excel. Keeping in mind that your actions have more impact than usual, you can certainly throw your energies into worthwhile pursuits.
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See also general trends for Cancer in 2022.
See also detailed 2022 Yearly Horoscope for Cancer.
Cancer (Born July 13 to 22)
AND Cancer Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Cancer:
May 2022 Cancer Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
May 2022
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until May 10th:
The Sun continues to put a spotlight on your solar tenth house. Satisfaction and fulfillment during this cycle come from doing your professional best, shining as a responsible and capable person, and contributing to the world in practical ways. You might have a chance to receive acknowledgement or praise for your work or good character now. Landing support from authority figures is easier at this time. Avoid the pitfalls of pride or arrogance standing in your way of success.
From May 10th forward:
The Sun lights your solar eleventh house. The Sun illuminates your sector of friends, groups, and dreams coming true this month. It's a sociable sector of your chart, and that's exactly how you are feeling--happy, light-hearted, cosmopolitan, and social. Group affiliations capture your attention. Connections can be made now and networking pays off, or at least satisfies. Being part of a community or circle of friends and building your social network is important to you at this time.
This is a rather happy, goal-oriented cycle. A lively agenda is promised, you're attracting quite a bit of interest, and your energy for making contact with others is high. A stronger sense of community is with you during this cycle. Relationships take on a fun, if impersonal, tone now. Activities with children (especially others' children) may increase. You are more stimulated by all that is unconventional during this cycle, and your ideas are original and progressive now. This is a time to follow your dreams and ideals, and to plant a seed in the form of a wish for the future.
Eclipse
A Lunar Eclipse occurs on May 16th:
A general rule of thumb regarding eclipses is to avoid major decision-making in the week before and after an eclipse. This is because new information that could change our perspective often is revealed in the week after the eclipse. There is absolutely no need to suspend projects already in progress. Essentially, it's better to take in right now--to observe and get in touch with feelings.
This Lunar Eclipse stimulates your solar fifth house. Surprises coming from a romantic partner or child may be part of the picture. Something that has been brewing or "in hiding" comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your house of creativity, romance, pleasure, and children is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a romantic proclamation from a lover, a creative project bearing fruit, a child revealing something significant to you, and other such possibilities.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until the 19th:
Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.
From May 20th forward:
Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.
Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation
Mercury is retrograde from May 10th to June 3rd:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of personal communications in general as well as communications about the past because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your intuition usually serves you very well, but may not be up to par for the time being. Take care when it comes to presenting ideas, writing letters, and any detail work. You may not be seeing the whole picture.
Occurring in your solar eleventh house this time, extra care should be used when communicating with friends. You may find that communications with friends or with groups can easily become sticky during this cycle. Group meetings may be postponed or cancelled, and friends may be uncommunicative or giving off mixed signals. On the other hand, old acquaintances may appear during this cycle, or you could be thinking about contacting an old friend. This may be a good time to do so. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with friends and associates during this cycle; or, better yet, take this time to rethink concerns and grievances before talking about them prematurely.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 11th:
Mars continues to energize your solar eighth house. This is a less outwardly assertive or aggressive stage for you as you take the time to process recent events in your life and to develop strategies for going after what you want in the future. You are more observant than active during this cycle, and more strategic and deliberate when you do take action. There may be an increase in sexual appetite now. It's an excellent period for eliminating wasteful activities. Shared finances can come into focus, and you might feel an increased need to take charge of these matters. This could lead to disputes and disagreements if you are not careful or sensitive in your dealings with others.
From the 11th forward:
Mars animates and energizes your solar ninth house. During this period, you are especially enthusiastic and more bold than usual. Some restlessness and hunger for adventure is experienced now. Essentially, you are looking to expand your activities, and you may find that you have a lot of energy for higher studies, travel, or simply new subjects. Negative potentials include being excessively opinionated or getting easily fired up over differences in points of view, or legal fights.
Overview Horoscope:
May 2022 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Cancer:
You're seeking ways to improve your life experiences and expand your knowledge and wisdom this month, dear Cancer. However, your drive to take care of business builds as May advances. If you play your cards right, this can be a strong month for coming to a good work-play balance.
With a Jupiter-Pluto aspect, there can be rewarding experiences, such as publishing or learning, that positively impact a current relationship or bring a new connection into your life. It can be an important time to question some of the beliefs or attitudes that may have held you back--a process that could be prompted or motivated by a person in your life or your relationship goals. Sharing or learning can be particularly satisfying and successful. New ideas and expectations can lead you in different and exciting directions.
The first three weeks of the month are strong for networking, group efforts, and friendships. Long-term plans look exciting now. You might decide to begin a new venture or join a group or team.
Benefits come from sharing your knowledge or expertise with others. It can also be a great time for initiatives or plans for publishing, teaching, or learning. You find it easier to accept new ideas and explore new subjects, directions, or activities.
Your professional sector lights up in May. Venus visits from the 2-28, and Mars moves in on the 24th. Even more significant is Jupiter's stay from the 10th since Jupiter spends about a year there only every twelve years. With these transits, you bring more creativity, energy, optimism, spirit, enterprise, and charisma to your career or public life. You could have the chance to shine.
Jupiter's move into your career and reputation sector on the 10th is significant. While it's only part one of two parts (Jupiter will be in this solar sector from May 10-October 28, then December 20-May 16), this transit is kickstarting now, and you can feel pleasantly ambitious and goal-oriented. You might get some good feedback and recognition for your work or your effort towards goals. More importantly, you feel proud of your accomplishments, motivating you to shoot a little higher. You might find yourself in a position to manage others, or there could be a promotion or more enjoyable work and goals during this pivotal transit.
However, Mercury turns retrograde on the 10th, and this cycle will continue until June 3rd. Some inconvenient delays or turnarounds can redirect you or temporarily make decision-making more challenging. It's a good cycle for redoing and refining work already in progress or backtracking over the past to find answers.
The Lunar Eclipse on the 16th can bring love feelings to bloom or a romantic relationship to a turning point. Since this is a part of a series of eclipses that lasts until next year, you won't have all the answers yet, but you're certainly on your way. Awakening to a passion or strong feelings can be illuminating.
You need more time to yourself with the Sun's move into your privacy sector on the 20th. It's a powerful time for healing, relaxing, and getting in touch with your inner world. On the 20-21, you may see an old problem or project in a new light. You might reach a turning point after reconsidering various directions or ventures.
Even so, you have big dreams and ideas. On the 28-29, brave Mars aligns with expansive, optimistic Jupiter at the top of your solar chart. Your desire for more freedom can motivate you to do something special and unique. It's a fine time to recognize the enterprising side of your nature and the desire to improve, advance, and excel. Keeping in mind that your actions have more impact than usual, you can certainly throw your energies into worthwhile pursuits.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
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See also general trends for Cancer in 2022.
See also detailed 2022 Yearly Horoscope for Cancer.
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About These Monthly Horoscopes:
Our detailed monthly horoscopes are designed to reveal and interpret the current transits of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, and Mars in your solar chart.
Because these energies or transits do not unfold neatly into any given calendar month (many transits carry forward from one month to the next), you will find some of the energies continue from the previous month.
For example, the Sun might transit the second house of your solar chart from June 21 to July 22, so that you will find a similar interpretation for this transit in both June and July’s horoscope. This is normal and expected. Transits don’t abruptly change as the calendar month changes.
These monthly horoscopes also include an overview paragraph, as well as other energies specific to the month, such as retrogrades, eclipses, or major outer planet transits.
The Lunar Cycles section reveals lunar cycle dates. Lunar cycles repeat themselves approximately every 28 days, so it is normal to see the same lunar peaks, such as “Your Personal New Moon” and “Monthly career peak” repeat themselves from month to month, but with different dates. They serve as a helpful guide to cycle peaks in different areas of life, such as financial, career, romance, and partnership.
The horoscopes are divided into three groups or decanates, and the differences between the groups are subtle in parts and large in other parts. For those who prefer a whole sign approach to horoscopes, simply read the first decanate regardless of your birthdate.
Learn all about the signs of the zodiac. We offer interpretations of the Sun, Moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, and the Ascendant in the signs:
Aries Taurus Gemini Cancer Leo Virgo Libra Scorpio Sagittarius Capricorn Aquarius Pisces
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