Taurus Monthly Horoscope: May 2018

Taurus (Born April 21 to 30) and Taurus Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Taurus:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 21st:

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 21st 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 the 19th: 

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 19th 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 13th: 

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 May 13-30: 

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 30th 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

Until May 16th:

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 16th 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 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Taurus: May brings a strong focus on personal changes, money, and work, dear Taurus. Personal development and plans related to improving health and wellness are in good shape this month. The New Moon on the 15th is a real kickstarter -- if you've been putting something off, now you're quick to recognize the need to get going!

At the same time, Uranus enters your sign. Since Uranus in Taurus happens only every 84 years or so, it's a significant event! Mind you, this transit lasts seven years, so you'll have some time to adjust to this month's ingress. Plus, Uranus will retreat into the sign of Aries from November 2018 to March 2019 to finish up there before returning to your sign more permanently. While this important transit will take some time to flesh out, you'll be feeling some hard-to-ignore stirrings now.

Under this Uranus transit, conditions in your life that have been stifling or confining become hard to tolerate. It's a time of a personal revolution in your life. In May, work, reputation, or career matters can be motivators, triggers, or catalysts for big changes. Certainly, you're entering a stage of increased ambition and conditions on the job could prompt you to find a new path or to redefine your goals and perhaps even fast-track plans that you've previously put off for "one day." You'll be seeking more input, freedoms, or independence now.

Mars enters your career, responsibility, and reputation sector around the same time as the New Moon and the Uranus-Taurus ingress, so everything is happening quickly. There may be a dramatic break from the past the 13-16, or a significant change, although this can just as well be something that takes place in your mind. Your attitude changes and you find yourself traveling a new path or following a new goal. It's important to watch for overly impulsive moves, though, since Mars will turn retrograde next month and will revisit the very degrees and aspects you're experiencing now, which can suggest that decisions made now need a revisit later on. There could be stalls or backtracking involved.

Meanwhile, partnering and friendship matters are strong in May. Your people/social quotient is excellent. Past and current relationships are a strong focus this month. A lot is going on under the hood when it comes to relationships and feelings. As well, much is happening on the surface of things, in broad daylight! From the 5-7, it can feel as if your dreams are coming true, or that they're all the more realizable. You can feel quite supported and confident about your lot in life as well as where your life is heading. Friends and connection are inspiring. Mind you, there can be times when you feel a little torn between going your own way and enjoying togetherness, particularly around the 8th. As much as you'd like to do both sides well, you may be feeling a little confused or tired, and finding a way to tone things down makes sense. Getting to a state of balance can be challenging but rewarding now. This is a time for planning, especially since mid-month is likely to come on like a storm and you'll want to have a good sense of what you truly want for yourself.

Mercury moves into your sign on the 13th and is in mutual reception with Venus, your ruler, from May 13-18, and you're in great shape for sharing your thoughts and getting some good feedback for your ideas.

Uranus gets you all riled up and itching to make radical changes from the 15th forward when a New Moon in your sign has a similar rebirth effect. You are building and strengthening your courage. Change is on the horizon, and a spiritual revelation or attitude breakthroughs can occur that propel you along a new path this summer. You are setting your sights on the future instead of worrying about the past, and setting your sights high! There may be unexpected events that free you from confining situations.

On the 15-16 especially, impulsiveness can get you in trouble. Avoid reacting too quickly if you feel caged in or pushed to your limits. The few days following this, however, are much more grounded and realistic, so if possible, save the bigger decisions until then. From the 19th forward, you are in great shape for connecting with like-minded people or for sharing your interests harmoniously with others.

Money is more predictable this month and can be quite excellent from the 13th forward. You're also entering an excellent long-term cycle for your career, although part of this process can involve some stops and starts or dramatic turns. The 23-24 is exceptionally strong for career connections, income boosts, or taking action to move projects forward. Health until the 19th is decent, but some adjustments may be necessary. Pay proper attention to areas that may be a little off.

You're in great shape for strengthening alliances and improving the spiritual or friendship element of a partnership in May. You may be seeking or realizing a long-term dream or goal. The Full Moon on the 29th can bring a money matter to a turning point or conclusion. You might awaken to your feelings for someone at this time, and this helps you make the right choices.

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Taurus (Born May 1 to 10) and Taurus Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Taurus:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.

It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

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

Until the 3rd: 

Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.

From May 3-28: 

Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.

From May 28th 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 May 19th:

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 May 19th forward: 

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.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All 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 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Taurus: May brings a strong focus on personal changes, money, and work, dear Taurus. Personal development and plans related to improving health and wellness are in good shape this month. The New Moon on the 15th is a real kickstarter -- if you've been putting something off, now you're quick to recognize the need to get going!

At the same time, Uranus enters your sign. Since Uranus in Taurus happens only every 84 years or so, it's a significant event! Mind you, this transit lasts seven years, so you'll have some time to adjust to this month's ingress. Plus, Uranus will retreat into the sign of Aries from November 2018 to March 2019 to finish up there before returning to your sign more permanently. While this important transit will take some time to flesh out, you'll be feeling some hard-to-ignore stirrings now.

Under this Uranus transit, conditions in your life that have been stifling or confining become hard to tolerate. It's a time of a personal revolution in your life. In May, work, reputation, or career matters can be motivators, triggers, or catalysts for big changes. Certainly, you're entering a stage of increased ambition and conditions on the job could prompt you to find a new path or to redefine your goals and perhaps even fast-track plans that you've previously put off for "one day." You'll be seeking more input, freedoms, or independence now.

Mars enters your career, responsibility, and reputation sector around the same time as the New Moon and the Uranus-Taurus ingress, so everything is happening quickly. There may be a dramatic break from the past the 13-16, or a significant change, although this can just as well be something that takes place in your mind. Your attitude changes and you find yourself traveling a new path or following a new goal. It's important to watch for overly impulsive moves, though, since Mars will turn retrograde next month and will revisit the very degrees and aspects you're experiencing now, which can suggest that decisions made now need a revisit later on. There could be stalls or backtracking involved.

Meanwhile, partnering and friendship matters are strong in May. Your people/social quotient is excellent. Past and current relationships are a strong focus this month. A lot is going on under the hood when it comes to relationships and feelings. As well, much is happening on the surface of things, in broad daylight! From the 5-7, it can feel as if your dreams are coming true, or that they're all the more realizable. You can feel quite supported and confident about your lot in life as well as where your life is heading. Friends and connection are inspiring. Mind you, there can be times when you feel a little torn between going your own way and enjoying togetherness, particularly around the 8th. As much as you'd like to do both sides well, you may be feeling a little confused or tired, and finding a way to tone things down makes sense. Getting to a state of balance can be challenging but rewarding now. This is a time for planning, especially since mid-month is likely to come on like a storm and you'll want to have a good sense of what you truly want for yourself.

Mercury moves into your sign on the 13th and is in mutual reception with Venus, your ruler, from May 13-18, and you're in great shape for sharing your thoughts and getting some good feedback for your ideas.

Uranus gets you all riled up and itching to make radical changes from the 15th forward when a New Moon in your sign has a similar rebirth effect. You are building and strengthening your courage. Change is on the horizon, and a spiritual revelation or attitude breakthroughs can occur that propel you along a new path this summer. You are setting your sights on the future instead of worrying about the past, and setting your sights high! There may be unexpected events that free you from confining situations.

On the 15-16 especially, impulsiveness can get you in trouble. Avoid reacting too quickly if you feel caged in or pushed to your limits. The few days following this, however, are much more grounded and realistic, so if possible, save the bigger decisions until then. From the 19th forward, you are in great shape for connecting with like-minded people or for sharing your interests harmoniously with others.

Money is more predictable this month and can be quite excellent from the 13th forward. You're also entering an excellent long-term cycle for your career, although part of this process can involve some stops and starts or dramatic turns. The 23-24 is exceptionally strong for career connections, income boosts, or taking action to move projects forward. Health until the 19th is decent, but some adjustments may be necessary. Pay proper attention to areas that may be a little off.

You're in great shape for strengthening alliances and improving the spiritual or friendship element of a partnership in May. You may be seeking or realizing a long-term dream or goal. The Full Moon on the 29th can bring a money matter to a turning point or conclusion. You might awaken to your feelings for someone at this time, and this helps you make the right choices.

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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 Taurus in 2018.

Taurus (Born May 11 to 21) AND Taurus Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Taurus:

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

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 10th:

The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar twelfth house. This is the time to listen to your intuition, to take a break from the hectic pace of your life, and to reflect on what you have learned in the past year. You might naturally retreat a little and take more private time for yourself now.

Your physical energy levels may not be up to par for the time being, and this is your body signaling you to take a break. This is not an ideal time for pushing forward with new personal projects and plans. It is better to finish up projects and tie up loose ends now.

From May 10th forward:

The Sun illuminates your first house now, bringing issues surrounding your personal identity, appearance, outward behavior, and self-expression to the forefront. This marks the peak of your physical solar cycle, and you are in the position to make an impression on others, and to assert your personal influence. Spontaneity of expression is what this transit is about. You are ready to put your past behind you and to start a new personal cycle. You have presence and you project confidence. Increased energy and a renewed feeling of confidence is with you now, so take advantage.

It's a great month to do something entirely new and pioneering—to go solo in some area of your life. This particular season of the year smiles on your personal endeavors. This is a time when you more easily get in touch with a true sense of your identity and purpose. The most enterprising side of your nature surfaces, and it's time to seize opportunities. Existing problems in your life may be overcome now by bravery and a straightforward approach to your life.

There's nothing wrong with a bit of self-centeredness during this cycle, but avoid taking it too far. It's not the best time for teamwork and other cooperative endeavors. The spotlight is on you and your ability to lead, so make it a good one! Take steps to improve how you come across to others. It's time to carve your own path in life.

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

Until May 11th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar first house now. Something about how you present yourself, your image, and your manner boosts your personal magnetism during this cycle. It's a good time to attract who and what you want into your life experience. You're more charming and you are likely to want to attract things to you indirectly rather than forcefully now, perhaps through charm and playfulness. You have a stronger need to be good to yourself, although a negative expression of this placement can be excessive attention to pampering oneself or taking the easy way out. You especially enjoy making a good impression on others, and peace-making. You might also be paying more attention to beauty and style now.

From May 11th forward: 

Venus transits your solar second house and, as the natural ruler of the second house, Venus feels right "at home" here. This is a rather content position for Venus, although there can be some restlessness when it comes to money and spending it—you are more inclined to want more things around you! Financial security and enjoyment of the good things in life are important to you, although you also value simple pleasures. The ability to relate well with others might enhance your own personal finances during this period. You may find yourself in a position in which there is a blending of financial matters with social or public affairs. This is a stable position for love matters and close relationships. You value those who make you feel comfortable, and familiarity is more important to you than someone new during this cycle.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 6th: 

Mercury continues to journey through your solar eleventh house. This is a time when conversations with friends and various networking activities are much appreciated and offer learning experiences. Your ideas just now are especially progressive and unconventional, as you are questioning the rules you typically live by and entertaining some wild ideas.

Not all of these ideas are necessarily going to last or lead to new projects, but it's a time of dreaming up new possibilities and new possible solutions to problems. You are especially interested in spending time with people who are like-minded. Social interactions are more frequent, light, and fun during this cycle.

From the 6-25: 

Your mind is focused on private matters and past issues while Mercury transits the twelfth house of your solar chart. This is a time when you are least likely to speak out of turn or to express yourself freely. You're searching behind the curtain, and examining the past for answers.

This is a good time for research, quiet contemplation, and meditation; but do avoid getting dragged down by issues that have outgrown their worth and purpose. Examining the past in order to improve the future is certainly worthwhile, as long as you don't waste your energy on guilt. Creative endeavors could prosper now, particularly those that draw upon the emotions or that require creative visualization skills, such as poetry, art, acting, and other such activities.

You are likely to require a certain amount of solitude in order to get your thoughts together or to be mentally productive. You are less likely to chat indiscriminately during this transit, and tend to be a little secretive or tight-lipped for the time being. This may be important, in fact, because this position of Mercury is sometimes associated with the uncovering of secrets, so discretion may be in order.

From May 25th forward: 

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.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All 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 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Taurus: May brings a strong focus on personal changes, money, and work, dear Taurus. Personal development and plans related to improving health and wellness are in good shape this month. The New Moon on the 15th is a real kickstarter -- if you've been putting something off, now you're quick to recognize the need to get going!

At the same time, Uranus enters your sign. Since Uranus in Taurus happens only every 84 years or so, it's a significant event! Mind you, this transit lasts seven years, so you'll have some time to adjust to this month's ingress. Plus, Uranus will retreat into the sign of Aries from November 2018 to March 2019 to finish up there before returning to your sign more permanently. While this important transit will take some time to flesh out, you'll be feeling some hard-to-ignore stirrings now.

Under this Uranus transit, conditions in your life that have been stifling or confining become hard to tolerate. It's a time of a personal revolution in your life. In May, work, reputation, or career matters can be motivators, triggers, or catalysts for big changes. Certainly, you're entering a stage of increased ambition and conditions on the job could prompt you to find a new path or to redefine your goals and perhaps even fast-track plans that you've previously put off for "one day." You'll be seeking more input, freedoms, or independence now.

Mars enters your career, responsibility, and reputation sector around the same time as the New Moon and the Uranus-Taurus ingress, so everything is happening quickly. There may be a dramatic break from the past the 13-16, or a significant change, although this can just as well be something that takes place in your mind. Your attitude changes and you find yourself traveling a new path or following a new goal. It's important to watch for overly impulsive moves, though, since Mars will turn retrograde next month and will revisit the very degrees and aspects you're experiencing now, which can suggest that decisions made now need a revisit later on. There could be stalls or backtracking involved.

Meanwhile, partnering and friendship matters are strong in May. Your people/social quotient is excellent. Past and current relationships are a strong focus this month. A lot is going on under the hood when it comes to relationships and feelings. As well, much is happening on the surface of things, in broad daylight! From the 5-7, it can feel as if your dreams are coming true, or that they're all the more realizable. You can feel quite supported and confident about your lot in life as well as where your life is heading. Friends and connection are inspiring. Mind you, there can be times when you feel a little torn between going your own way and enjoying togetherness, particularly around the 8th. As much as you'd like to do both sides well, you may be feeling a little confused or tired, and finding a way to tone things down makes sense. Getting to a state of balance can be challenging but rewarding now. This is a time for planning, especially since mid-month is likely to come on like a storm and you'll want to have a good sense of what you truly want for yourself.

Mercury moves into your sign on the 13th and is in mutual reception with Venus, your ruler, from May 13-18, and you're in great shape for sharing your thoughts and getting some good feedback for your ideas.

Uranus gets you all riled up and itching to make radical changes from the 15th forward when a New Moon in your sign has a similar rebirth effect. You are building and strengthening your courage. Change is on the horizon, and a spiritual revelation or attitude breakthroughs can occur that propel you along a new path this summer. You are setting your sights on the future instead of worrying about the past, and setting your sights high! There may be unexpected events that free you from confining situations.

On the 15-16 especially, impulsiveness can get you in trouble. Avoid reacting too quickly if you feel caged in or pushed to your limits. The few days following this, however, are much more grounded and realistic, so if possible, save the bigger decisions until then. From the 19th forward, you are in great shape for connecting with like-minded people or for sharing your interests harmoniously with others.

Money is more predictable this month and can be quite excellent from the 13th forward. You're also entering an excellent long-term cycle for your career, although part of this process can involve some stops and starts or dramatic turns. The 23-24 is exceptionally strong for career connections, income boosts, or taking action to move projects forward. Health until the 19th is decent, but some adjustments may be necessary. Pay proper attention to areas that may be a little off.

You're in great shape for strengthening alliances and improving the spiritual or friendship element of a partnership in May. You may be seeking or realizing a long-term dream or goal. The Full Moon on the 29th can bring a money matter to a turning point or conclusion. You might awaken to your feelings for someone at this time, and this helps you make the right choices.

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