Sagittarius Monthly Horoscope May 2023

Sagittarius (Born December 3 to 12) and Sagittarius Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Sagittarius:

May 2023 Sagittarius Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends

May 2023

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your solar sixth house. During this cycle, you take more pride in the work you do and in your health routines than any other time of the year. You are sorting through the experiences of the last several months, separating the worthwhile from the worthless. This is a good time to build your skills, to get organized, and to attend to your health and wellbeing. It's a great time to make improvements to your regular routines. Your self-esteem and your ego are tied up in the work you do and in the services you give. Details are more important to you now.

It's time to bring order to your life by focusing on the little things that make up the whole. This cycle presents an opportunity to get rid of what doesn't work in your life, while also discovering what does. You could seek distinction and strive towards perfection in your work. Efficiency should be your goal now. Your physical health, as well as the relationship between your body and your mind, are in focus.

Eclipses

A Lunar Eclipse occurs on May 5th:

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 twelfth house. Surprises surrounding the compassionate care and attention you give others, as well as the work and service you render, may be in store. Something that has been "in hiding" or brewing under the surface of things comes to light, or there is a significant fruition or culmination. Your sectors of self-undoing, privacy, and dreams is involved. This could manifest, for example, as a situation that tests your faith and compassion, a culmination or fruition of a service you render, an event that calls on your urge for privacy and reflection, and other such possibilities. Finding a balance between practical concerns and spiritual or non-material matters is what this Lunar Eclipse is about for you.

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

Until May 16th: 

Venus continues her trek through your partnership sector. Meaningful and harmonious relationships--both social and romantic--define you during this cycle, affecting your mind, body, and soul. Financial or social success may come to or through your marriage partner at this time. Special attention to and from a partner is in focus, and flattery works to your advantage! Give to a partner exactly what you would like to receive just now. It's not about you right now--it's about someone else close. Smoothing out your close personal relationships is what makes you happy during this cycle. You have a greater need than usual for contact and exchange with an intimate partner. If single, you are more willing than normal to enter into a committed relationship. In general, you are adaptable when it comes to your affections.

From May 16th forward: 

Venus graces your solar eighth house now. During this cycle, a financial boost is possible, or you may gain financially through your partner. A deep and intimate connection made now could be revitalizing and even healing. You are more inclined to want to smooth over differences in a partnership concerning the sharing of power, intimacy matters, finances, and other emotionally-charged topics. Intimate relationships are intensified now. Either you or your partner want a deeper union.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th: 

All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with bosses or in your career in general, as well as communications with a close partner, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. An argument over joint finances can also get you into hot water. Hold back. Because Virgo and Gemini are on the angles of your chart, you may be especially sensitive to all of the common Mercury Retrograde issues.

Occurring in your solar fifth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to matters surrounding romance, children, and creativity. Be as non-judgmental as you can with romantic partners and your children, if applicable. Re-thinking the suitability of your romantic relationships is possible now, but you should avoid jumping to any premature decisions. There may be the need to revisit old issues with your children or lover, or there could be some communication problems with the same. Arguments with a lover may be blown out of proportion far too easily. Both you and your lover should avoid harping on the words used and try to get to the meaning behind the words instead. Or, a romance may not be moving forward in obvious ways. It might seem like stagnation, but it's actually a period of review and rest. Other possibilities include calls that are not returned, a lover is late for a date, or dates get cancelled. Speculation and gambling are not advised right now. It's probably not the best time to launch a new creative project, but it's a good time for reworking an existing one. Same goes for romance! Things will change after Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating with romantic partners, and children; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.

Information unclogs on the 14th.

From May 26th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar sixth house. This is a good placement for Mercury, as it is the natural ruler of the sixth house. It's an excellent period for sorting out the details of your daily existence. You are inclined to make to-do lists, pay bills and sort out clutter, and to do detail work on the job. Health matters are most certainly on your brain as well, and you could be thinking of scheduling check-ups or busy researching ways to improve your health. You may also show a keener interest in improving your basic skills.

Your approach to work during this cycle is pleasant, happy, and logical for the most part, unless you allow worry or scattered energy to enter the picture. You are inclined to want to learn new work skills, or to improve your skills and output in terms of work. There is likely to be more activity, movement, contact, and communications with co-workers now.

You tend to take more interest in organizing your working environment--and this is an excellent time to do so, as you are especially objective and intelligent when it comes to getting a handle on your daily affairs and all of the "little things" that contribute to a feeling of efficiency and competency. Menial tasks become more prominent. Watch, however, for tension or idle chit-chat interfering with your work output during this cycle.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

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.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Sagittarius:

May is likely to be busy and strong for making essential adjustments, getting your daily affairs and self-care matters into order, and editing or revising your work, dear Sagittarius. While there is a special emphasis on health, work, and routine this month, transits also boost your social life.

With Mercury retrograde until the 14th, it's a time for dealing with errors made in the past, slowdowns, delays, and so forth. Still, your work can pave the road to success later. Be sure to also focus on healing and reflecting to bring your renewed self back to your work and self-care programs with more enthusiasm.

You feel good this month when you're feeling useful and productive, but the first half of May can require some backtracking over incomplete or outdated projects. There can be a state of limbo or a feeling of falling behind at times with work or chores, but after the 14th, it's far easier to handle these things directly and confidently. Aim to take slowdowns in stride, and while backtracking isn't always fun, you can make substantial changes and refinements that will eventually benefit you greatly. The recycling of projects and ideas can be successful now.

The Lunar Eclipse on the 5th is another reason you may not have all the information you need in the first part of May. This eclipse ultimately reminds you of the importance of taking time to recoup, balancing attention to your physical health with the care of your emotional health, as well as balancing your attention to work and procedure with the need for rest. It can also be a time of great hunches and intense awareness of situations that are no longer working for you. It's not the time to make sweeping decisions, however. It's best to recognize your feelings and allow a plan to handle things to unfold gradually.

In the second half of May, you're ready to resolve problems that were overwhelming earlier in the month–the information you need arrives, or delays abate.

Venus continues its transit of your partnership sector until the 7th, and the Sun moves into this area of your solar chart on the 21st. It's a good time to attract a pleasant or helpful person into your life, or you can feel particularly happy or satisfied with your relationship situation. You will surely benefit from virtually any one-on-one setup, whether it's about counseling, business, or romance. Others seem to be quite receptive to your ideas and plans. As someone puts their faith in you, it motivates you to step up your game.

Mars animates your intimacy sector until the 20th, and Venus moves in on the 7th, boosting and animating your inner world. You're seeking deeper connections, whether with a project or a person! You're more strategic and willing to dig deep and acknowledge your innermost desires. If you've had issues with power dynamics and sharing in a relationship, now is the time to pull them out of hiding. If needed, you might pursue a loan or support.

Energies begin shifting considerably from the 20th forward. First, Mars moves into your spirit sector, and the Sun heads into your partnership sector the next day. Collaborations with others can be magical now. A stronger sense of well-being inspires you to do your best. Openness and generosity can open up new levels of understanding in a relationship.

The biggest headline in May is your ruling planet, Jupiter, moving into a new sign and sector of your solar chart, where it will stay for a little over a year! This influence comes as a boost to work, health, and routines. Your day job or daily affairs are more rewarding and fulfilling during this cycle. You can have a stronger interest in nutrition, cleaner living, healthier habits, and fitness. Playing a supportive role can be draining if taken to an extreme, but if you draw your boundaries and don't overdo it, it can contribute to a stronger feeling of being needed.

The nature and breadth of your daily activities and routines expand in the year ahead, making it a good time to begin a new job or work project — or to pour more energy into an existing one. You feel good about the work you do. Opportunities for improved working conditions and fulfillment are abundant. Your good attitude towards work and people you share your day with can help you attract opportunities. It can also be a standout year for health and healing.

In the last week of the month, you might connect with people or information that encourage growth and improvement in these areas. For example, you could connect with a good caregiver, employer, or special project. You could be doing more specialized work or find that you're in high demand, and work increases or improves. Getting your daily schedules, routines, and health programs into shape is a focus and can contribute to your growth, professionally and personally.

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