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May 2023 Horoscope: Predictions for Taurus
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The following are monthly horoscopes for the Taurus zodiac sign. Cafe Astrology divides its 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: Taurus (All)
May 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Taurus:
May is your power month, dear Taurus. Delays with personal plans may be part of your month, but things should be moving more smoothly after the 14th when Mercury in your sign ends its retrograde. The month can get off to a slower start than usual, but you can accomplish a lot. In fact, it's an important time for pursuing your goals, expressing yourself independently, and caring for your needs.
At the top of the month, you see recent decisions or plans in a new light. There is good energy with you for drawing upon the past for ideas and recycling them in improved ways as you advance.
The Full Moon on the 5th is a Lunar Eclipse and is in your opposite sign, drawing your strong attention to relationships. This eclipse can serve as a cosmic push towards recognizing your relationship needs. Tension now can drive you to make important changes. This eclipse is about finding a balance between your autonomy/independence and your need for a perspective, person, or companion.
There is a strong focus on you and your money, talents, and communications in May. You have balanced Venus moving through your sector of money, values, and comfort until the 7th, and connecting with your wants and needs comes naturally. There can be almost magical discoveries and conclusions now, and possibly some good finds and deals for things that genuinely improve your life.
You're also discovering or reconnecting with your independence and courage to be yourself. Your individuality, uniqueness, and free spirit are all in the spotlight. Although it may only feel like things are moving forward after mid-month, you can come to exciting new insights. You’re learning a lot about yourself, and with the Lunar Eclipse on the 5th, your relationship needs.
Mercury asks you to pace yourself in May. You’ll have to look back before going forward, which can eventually bring rewards. Patience is necessary! What you communicate has more impact than usual—people hear you but don’t necessarily see the whole picture. It’s a time for taking stock of recent events and drawing on the past for ideas and insights, which can be significant in forming new or improved plans down the road. Communications are taken a little more seriously or literally, and not always correctly with Mercury’s retrograde. Meaningful contact with someone from your past may be part of the picture. Take care of unfinished business to begin anew with less baggage.
From the 7th, Venus greatly helps with your communications, enhancing your appeal, manner, and magnetism. You can find much to enjoy in personal interests, studies, short trips, and contact with others. It’s a good time for relationships with siblings, classmates, and neighbors. Others acknowledge and appreciate your talents.
There are some exciting changes for you this month, not the least of which is Jupiter entering your sign on the 16th for a stay of over a year. Jupiter helps boost your sense of adventure in the year ahead. You're starting fresh with your personal image, manner, attitude towards life and independence, confidence levels, relationship with your body, and self-assertion. You’re learning to take charge and “own” these things. You might start a new long-term endeavor now — something all about you or resulting from your self-starting, enterprising nature. New physical activities or programs, businesses, or a fresh start regarding how you walk into a room or grab opportunities, may be part of the picture. Jupiter is now enhancing your image, and you’ll find people more overtly appreciating you and your general vibe.
Jupiter rather quickly spars with Pluto after entering Taurus, and while your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable, the pressure to succeed or to perform your responsibilities to the outside world is enormous. Tension results from the inclination to go hard in both personal and professional areas. Some paranoia about your position could figure strongly now, and it’s important not to allow it to drive your decisions.
Until the 20th, Mars in your communications sector can be excellent for enthusiasm for learning, studying, and sharing. However, this transit can produce a tendency to speak too quickly or directly at times, and Mercury’s retrograde until the 14th complicates the potential problem. Pour your energy into intellectual tasks if you can, as you can get a lot done now, working with vigor and passion. You can bond well with or find inspiration through a friend or group.
From the 21st, your focus gets far more practical. You’re in a great position to build upon recent ideas or projects. Attention to your personal needs and plans continues, making it a good time for sorting things out and taking charge.
You end the month in a fabulous position to meet people who help boost your confidence or encourage you to reach your potential. There can be successful presentations–you’re received incredibly well.
See also This Month in Astrology.
Taurus (Born April 21 to 30) and Taurus Ascendant from 0 to 10 degrees Taurus:
May 2023 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
May 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until May 20th:
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.
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 seventh house. Surprises surrounding partnerships and relationships 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. This could manifest as, for example, a surprising revelation from a partner, a circumstance that calls for you to support a significant other, a flurry of activity prompted by a partner's needs or demands for your services from the general public, and other such possibilities. You now have a natural flair for sensing the needs and desires of the general public. You are likely to draw highly emotional and sensitive individuals into your social circle. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort, Pleasure
Until May 7th:
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 7th 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
Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.
Occurring in your solar first house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to your body language. Others may misinterpret your body language, and you should be aware of a tendency to give off mixed signals. People in your life may complain that you seem emotionally distant. You may appear uncommunicative and hard to reach, or what you say comes out wrong. This is a time to review the manner in which you come across to others--not so much whether it truly reflects your nature, but more in terms of whether it is working for or against you. Don't worry too much if others aren't quite "getting" you for the time being. Things will change once Mercury turns direct, so you might decide to try to keep status quo for the time being. You might spend more time than usual when it comes to making decisions now, and this is natural. Rushed decisions may be regretted when you change your mind later on.
After the 14th, information unclogs.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
Until the 20th:
Mars continues to activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
From the 20th forward:
Mars activates and energizes your solar fourth house. You have more energy at your disposal for domestic projects or activities. Because your actions are governed by your instincts during this period, you may be especially defensive and protective. You may work hard at making yourself feel more secure, and you may be called upon to take charge on the home and family front. You may have more energy to invest in homemaking, house repairs, redecorating, or family activities. In fact, if you are feeling very restless, moody, or defensive during this period, it would be a good idea to do any of these things! You may have an increased desire to rule the roost, and if this transit stimulates conflict or disputes, it is likely to be family-related--you may have arguments with them, about them, or on their behalf. You may also encounter opposition from career-related matters or people. You may get worked up about old angers or regarding emotional issues from the past that are resurfacing now.
Overview Horoscope:
May 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Taurus:
May is your power month, dear Taurus. Delays with personal plans may be part of your month, but things should be moving more smoothly after the 14th when Mercury in your sign ends its retrograde. The month can get off to a slower start than usual, but you can accomplish a lot. In fact, it's an important time for pursuing your goals, expressing yourself independently, and caring for your needs.
At the top of the month, you see recent decisions or plans in a new light. There is good energy with you for drawing upon the past for ideas and recycling them in improved ways as you advance.
The Full Moon on the 5th is a Lunar Eclipse and is in your opposite sign, drawing your strong attention to relationships. This eclipse can serve as a cosmic push towards recognizing your relationship needs. Tension now can drive you to make important changes. This eclipse is about finding a balance between your autonomy/independence and your need for a perspective, person, or companion.
There is a strong focus on you and your money, talents, and communications in May. You have balanced Venus moving through your sector of money, values, and comfort until the 7th, and connecting with your wants and needs comes naturally. There can be almost magical discoveries and conclusions now, and possibly some good finds and deals for things that genuinely improve your life.
You're also discovering or reconnecting with your independence and courage to be yourself. Your individuality, uniqueness, and free spirit are all in the spotlight. Although it may only feel like things are moving forward after mid-month, you can come to exciting new insights. You’re learning a lot about yourself, and with the Lunar Eclipse on the 5th, your relationship needs.
Mercury asks you to pace yourself in May. You’ll have to look back before going forward, which can eventually bring rewards. Patience is necessary! What you communicate has more impact than usual—people hear you but don’t necessarily see the whole picture. It’s a time for taking stock of recent events and drawing on the past for ideas and insights, which can be significant in forming new or improved plans down the road. Communications are taken a little more seriously or literally, and not always correctly with Mercury’s retrograde. Meaningful contact with someone from your past may be part of the picture. Take care of unfinished business to begin anew with less baggage.
From the 7th, Venus greatly helps with your communications, enhancing your appeal, manner, and magnetism. You can find much to enjoy in personal interests, studies, short trips, and contact with others. It’s a good time for relationships with siblings, classmates, and neighbors. Others acknowledge and appreciate your talents.
There are some exciting changes for you this month, not the least of which is Jupiter entering your sign on the 16th for a stay of over a year. Jupiter helps boost your sense of adventure in the year ahead. You're starting fresh with your personal image, manner, attitude towards life and independence, confidence levels, relationship with your body, and self-assertion. You’re learning to take charge and “own” these things. You might start a new long-term endeavor now — something all about you or resulting from your self-starting, enterprising nature. New physical activities or programs, businesses, or a fresh start regarding how you walk into a room or grab opportunities, may be part of the picture. Jupiter is now enhancing your image, and you’ll find people more overtly appreciating you and your general vibe.
Jupiter rather quickly spars with Pluto after entering Taurus, and while your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable, the pressure to succeed or to perform your responsibilities to the outside world is enormous. Tension results from the inclination to go hard in both personal and professional areas. Some paranoia about your position could figure strongly now, and it’s important not to allow it to drive your decisions.
Until the 20th, Mars in your communications sector can be excellent for enthusiasm for learning, studying, and sharing. However, this transit can produce a tendency to speak too quickly or directly at times, and Mercury’s retrograde until the 14th complicates the potential problem. Pour your energy into intellectual tasks if you can, as you can get a lot done now, working with vigor and passion. You can bond well with or find inspiration through a friend or group.
From the 21st, your focus gets far more practical. You’re in a great position to build upon recent ideas or projects. Attention to your personal needs and plans continues, making it a good time for sorting things out and taking charge.
You end the month in a fabulous position to meet people who help boost your confidence or encourage you to reach your potential. There can be successful presentations–you’re received incredibly well.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
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Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
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romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also general trends for Taurus in 2023.
See also detailed 2023 Yearly Horoscope for Taurus.
Taurus (Born May 1 to 10) and Taurus Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Taurus:
May 2023 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
May 2023
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.
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 seventh house. Surprises surrounding partnerships and relationships 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. This could manifest as, for example, a surprising revelation from a partner, a circumstance that calls for you to support a significant other, a flurry of activity prompted by a partner's needs or demands for your services from the general public, and other such possibilities. You now have a natural flair for sensing the needs and desires of the general public. You are likely to draw highly emotional and sensitive individuals into your social circle. Partnership "tests" are possible now, but so is a chance to truly connect to a special someone in your life.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until May 16th:
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 16th 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
Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.
Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to privacy matters. 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. You might unwittingly reveal something that you'd prefer to keep private. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
Information unclogs on the 14th.
From May 26th 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 activate and energize your solar third house now. You may be especially busy running errands and tending to daily activities during this cycle. It's a strong time for putting your energy into intellectual projects or studies. You tend to communicate in a more direct manner now, and you might want to be careful that you don't come across as insensitive or abrasive. You may find it too easy to become impatient with others if they seem to be taking up too much of your time, such as with other drivers or with people who are not speaking as directly as you are. Channel your extra energy into mental tasks so that this transit can be highly stimulating (instead of stressful).
Overview Horoscope:
May 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Taurus:
May is your power month, dear Taurus. Delays with personal plans may be part of your month, but things should be moving more smoothly after the 14th when Mercury in your sign ends its retrograde. The month can get off to a slower start than usual, but you can accomplish a lot. In fact, it's an important time for pursuing your goals, expressing yourself independently, and caring for your needs.
At the top of the month, you see recent decisions or plans in a new light. There is good energy with you for drawing upon the past for ideas and recycling them in improved ways as you advance.
The Full Moon on the 5th is a Lunar Eclipse and is in your opposite sign, drawing your strong attention to relationships. This eclipse can serve as a cosmic push towards recognizing your relationship needs. Tension now can drive you to make important changes. This eclipse is about finding a balance between your autonomy/independence and your need for a perspective, person, or companion.
There is a strong focus on you and your money, talents, and communications in May. You have balanced Venus moving through your sector of money, values, and comfort until the 7th, and connecting with your wants and needs comes naturally. There can be almost magical discoveries and conclusions now, and possibly some good finds and deals for things that genuinely improve your life.
You're also discovering or reconnecting with your independence and courage to be yourself. Your individuality, uniqueness, and free spirit are all in the spotlight. Although it may only feel like things are moving forward after mid-month, you can come to exciting new insights. You’re learning a lot about yourself, and with the Lunar Eclipse on the 5th, your relationship needs.
Mercury asks you to pace yourself in May. You’ll have to look back before going forward, which can eventually bring rewards. Patience is necessary! What you communicate has more impact than usual—people hear you but don’t necessarily see the whole picture. It’s a time for taking stock of recent events and drawing on the past for ideas and insights, which can be significant in forming new or improved plans down the road. Communications are taken a little more seriously or literally, and not always correctly with Mercury’s retrograde. Meaningful contact with someone from your past may be part of the picture. Take care of unfinished business to begin anew with less baggage.
From the 7th, Venus greatly helps with your communications, enhancing your appeal, manner, and magnetism. You can find much to enjoy in personal interests, studies, short trips, and contact with others. It’s a good time for relationships with siblings, classmates, and neighbors. Others acknowledge and appreciate your talents.
There are some exciting changes for you this month, not the least of which is Jupiter entering your sign on the 16th for a stay of over a year. Jupiter helps boost your sense of adventure in the year ahead. You're starting fresh with your personal image, manner, attitude towards life and independence, confidence levels, relationship with your body, and self-assertion. You’re learning to take charge and “own” these things. You might start a new long-term endeavor now — something all about you or resulting from your self-starting, enterprising nature. New physical activities or programs, businesses, or a fresh start regarding how you walk into a room or grab opportunities, may be part of the picture. Jupiter is now enhancing your image, and you’ll find people more overtly appreciating you and your general vibe.
Jupiter rather quickly spars with Pluto after entering Taurus, and while your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable, the pressure to succeed or to perform your responsibilities to the outside world is enormous. Tension results from the inclination to go hard in both personal and professional areas. Some paranoia about your position could figure strongly now, and it’s important not to allow it to drive your decisions.
Until the 20th, Mars in your communications sector can be excellent for enthusiasm for learning, studying, and sharing. However, this transit can produce a tendency to speak too quickly or directly at times, and Mercury’s retrograde until the 14th complicates the potential problem. Pour your energy into intellectual tasks if you can, as you can get a lot done now, working with vigor and passion. You can bond well with or find inspiration through a friend or group.
From the 21st, your focus gets far more practical. You’re in a great position to build upon recent ideas or projects. Attention to your personal needs and plans continues, making it a good time for sorting things out and taking charge.
You end the month in a fabulous position to meet people who help boost your confidence or encourage you to reach your potential. There can be successful presentations–you’re received incredibly well.
See our Time Line Forecast report for a personalized forecast for the year ahead.
Get your unique Personalized Horoscope for the year ahead—over 100 pages long—for a detailed guide to your best days and your most challenging days for attracting love, career success, communication, and more.
Know More About Yourself and Others
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
birth chart reports, relationship reports, future forecasts, and more.
Love & Romance Forecast Report
Love outlook for the year ahead. Try our Love & Romance Forecast report.
Romantic Compatibility Reports
Try Cafe Astrology's in-depth
romantic compatibility reports, including the Synastry and Love Ties reports.
See also general trends for Taurus in 2023.
See also detailed 2023 Yearly Horoscope for Taurus.
Taurus (Born May 11 to 21) AND Taurus Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Taurus:
May 2023 Taurus Horoscope: Love, Career, & General Trends
May 2023
The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness
Until May 11th:
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 11th 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.
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 sixth house. Surprises surrounding work, working relationships, daily routines, or health issues are 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. Flaws come to light and demand a clean-up. This could manifest as, for example, a work project coming to an end or bearing fruit, a surprising announcement on the job, a circumstance that calls for you to support a co-worker, a flurry of activity prompted by the demands of work or for your services, a surprising health matter, and other such possibilities. You can use this surge of emotional energy to make positive changes to your routines. Do something to improve your work conditions if they are annoying you--even if it's a small act of kindness with a co-worker or bringing in something to brighten up your desk or office. Get going on your exercise or nutrition program that you've been toying with in your mind.
Venus this Month: Love, Romance, Social Life, Comfort
Until the 26th:
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 26th 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
Mercury is retrograde from April 21st to May 14th:
All Mercury retrograde cycles particularly affect you in terms of communications with lovers or children, and regarding financial affairs, because Mercury rules these areas of your life. Your judgment with regards to personal finances (Gemini-ruled for you) as well as romantic partners and creative endeavors may not be up to par just now, so do avoid "signing on the dotted line". Speculation is not advised during this cycle.
Occurring in your solar twelfth house this time, extra care should be exercised when it comes to privacy matters. 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. You might unwittingly reveal something that you'd prefer to keep private. It would be wise to be especially clear when it comes to communicating about your inner world now; or take this time to re-examine issues rather than communicating about them prematurely.
Information unclogs from the 14th forward.
Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage
From the 3rd forward:
Mars animates and energizes your solar third house during this period. You are likely to have many ideas and plans going during this transit, and you might be inclined to scatter your energies as a result.
Channelled well, however, this is a good time to sell your ideas to others, or to present your case in some manner. You may be especially busy running errands and communicating with others now.
More articulate than usual, you may also have a more assertive, self-centered, or provocative communication style at this time. As such, discussions might more readily become heated or they might escalate into arguments. If this is the case, it's likely because you are taking things very personally right now, or because you are over-identifying with your beliefs and ideas.
A tendency to be impatient or impulsive while driving or while performing manual tasks, generally with the hands, may lead to accidents, so it's wise to be careful on the road or while operating machinery or even using scissors! This is an excellent time for working on intellectual tasks with more vigor and passion.
Overview Horoscope:
May 2023 Monthly Horoscope Overview for Taurus:
May is your power month, dear Taurus. Delays with personal plans may be part of your month, but things should be moving more smoothly after the 14th when Mercury in your sign ends its retrograde. The month can get off to a slower start than usual, but you can accomplish a lot. In fact, it's an important time for pursuing your goals, expressing yourself independently, and caring for your needs.
At the top of the month, you see recent decisions or plans in a new light. There is good energy with you for drawing upon the past for ideas and recycling them in improved ways as you advance.
The Full Moon on the 5th is a Lunar Eclipse and is in your opposite sign, drawing your strong attention to relationships. This eclipse can serve as a cosmic push towards recognizing your relationship needs. Tension now can drive you to make important changes. This eclipse is about finding a balance between your autonomy/independence and your need for a perspective, person, or companion.
There is a strong focus on you and your money, talents, and communications in May. You have balanced Venus moving through your sector of money, values, and comfort until the 7th, and connecting with your wants and needs comes naturally. There can be almost magical discoveries and conclusions now, and possibly some good finds and deals for things that genuinely improve your life.
You're also discovering or reconnecting with your independence and courage to be yourself. Your individuality, uniqueness, and free spirit are all in the spotlight. Although it may only feel like things are moving forward after mid-month, you can come to exciting new insights. You’re learning a lot about yourself, and with the Lunar Eclipse on the 5th, your relationship needs.
Mercury asks you to pace yourself in May. You’ll have to look back before going forward, which can eventually bring rewards. Patience is necessary! What you communicate has more impact than usual—people hear you but don’t necessarily see the whole picture. It’s a time for taking stock of recent events and drawing on the past for ideas and insights, which can be significant in forming new or improved plans down the road. Communications are taken a little more seriously or literally, and not always correctly with Mercury’s retrograde. Meaningful contact with someone from your past may be part of the picture. Take care of unfinished business to begin anew with less baggage.
From the 7th, Venus greatly helps with your communications, enhancing your appeal, manner, and magnetism. You can find much to enjoy in personal interests, studies, short trips, and contact with others. It’s a good time for relationships with siblings, classmates, and neighbors. Others acknowledge and appreciate your talents.
There are some exciting changes for you this month, not the least of which is Jupiter entering your sign on the 16th for a stay of over a year. Jupiter helps boost your sense of adventure in the year ahead. You're starting fresh with your personal image, manner, attitude towards life and independence, confidence levels, relationship with your body, and self-assertion. You’re learning to take charge and “own” these things. You might start a new long-term endeavor now — something all about you or resulting from your self-starting, enterprising nature. New physical activities or programs, businesses, or a fresh start regarding how you walk into a room or grab opportunities, may be part of the picture. Jupiter is now enhancing your image, and you’ll find people more overtly appreciating you and your general vibe.
Jupiter rather quickly spars with Pluto after entering Taurus, and while your enthusiasm for self-discovery is undeniable, the pressure to succeed or to perform your responsibilities to the outside world is enormous. Tension results from the inclination to go hard in both personal and professional areas. Some paranoia about your position could figure strongly now, and it’s important not to allow it to drive your decisions.
Until the 20th, Mars in your communications sector can be excellent for enthusiasm for learning, studying, and sharing. However, this transit can produce a tendency to speak too quickly or directly at times, and Mercury’s retrograde until the 14th complicates the potential problem. Pour your energy into intellectual tasks if you can, as you can get a lot done now, working with vigor and passion. You can bond well with or find inspiration through a friend or group.
From the 21st, your focus gets far more practical. You’re in a great position to build upon recent ideas or projects. Attention to your personal needs and plans continues, making it a good time for sorting things out and taking charge.
You end the month in a fabulous position to meet people who help boost your confidence or encourage you to reach your potential. There can be successful presentations–you’re received incredibly well.
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