Virgo Monthly Horoscope – May 2018

Virgo (Born August 23 to September 2) AND Virgo Ascendant 0 to 10 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 21st:

The Sun continues to shine its light on your solar ninth house now. This is a cycle in which you seek to expand your experiences and awareness, whether through philosophical thinking, higher education, travel, or simply activities that take you away from your everyday routines. You may feel a little restless if you don't find ways to explore.

It's an excellent period for looking at your life from a different perspective--a broader one--whether you initiate this process or you make contact with others who stimulate you to think about your circumstances differently. Your energy is strong, open, and friendly right now, you come across well to others, and you are a little bolder and adventurous than usual.

From May 21st forward:

The Sun illuminates your career and reputation sector. More than any other time of the year, your focus is drawn to your "place" or standing in the outer world, and your reputation. This is the time when you are more interested in, and focused on, accomplishing something important. Your competency is something that you are especially sensitive to during this cycle.

You want to shine! Your vision is practical right now, and you want to see tangible results for your efforts. More contact with authority figures is likely during this period. Recognition is likely to come your way whether you ask for it or not, and the responsibility that comes right along with it! Do what you feel is right, keeping in mind that you are at your most visible during this period in the year.

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

Until the 19th: 

Venus continues to transit your solar tenth house. Relationships with authority figures, superiors, and with the public are in focus during this cycle. It's a strong period for diplomatic relations, although a negative expression of this position could be bending over backwards to please rather than positive, friendly relations. It's a time when being a team player reaps the most rewards, and you may be mixing business with pleasure now. This may be a time when you are especially enjoying your career or position and making the most of it.

From May 19th forward: 

Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 13th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.

You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.

From May 13-30: 

Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.

You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

From May 30th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar tenth house. You are likely thinking a lot about your career and business matters, or your career requires more communication than usual during this cycle. You speak with authority during this period, and you are more accountable than usual for what (and how) you communicate. Your ideas may come into public view now.

Use the power of words to influence authority figures. This is an excellent period for developing career and professional plans or strategies. You may be turned to for advice or for your opinion on important matters. Although approachable and ready to communicate, you are less inclined to chat about frivolous matters now.

You tend to think about your position or standing on a professional level more frequently during this cycle. You are likely doing some multi-tasking regarding career and business matters. Negative use of this influence would be to worry unnecessarily about your reputation and responsibilities.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

Until May 16th:

Mars continues to energize your solar fifth house. This brings increased energy and enthusiasm to romance, child-rearing, and creative or recreational endeavors. It can also bring some strife to these areas of your world in some cases. For the most part, however, a romance could pick up pace, you are self-motivated and inspired on creative and expressive levels, and your self-confidence is well-received by others during this cycle. You are more willing to take little risks and you are competitive in a mostly friendly way. In your enthusiasm to take the lead, try to be sensitive to and respectful of others' needs.

From May 16th forward:

Mars animates and energizes your solar sixth house. You have more energy for work and your daily routines tend to speed up during this transit. Perhaps you have a larger workload than usual. It's a great time to take charge of your health. You have much energy at your disposal to pick up (or step up) a health and physical activity program. It might be hard for you to work with others in a harmonious manner during this transit, and disputes with co-workers are possible. If you are feeling especially angry, frustrated, or restless, it would be wise to find little projects and things to do so that you can channel excess energy constructively. If health is affected, fevers or infections are more likely.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Virgo: May is a strong month for success in promoting, publishing, courses, and schooling, dear Virgo. It can also be suitable for travel and getaways, or simply breaking the usual routine. You're more assertive and independent in the first half of the month. There can be some tensions regarding an intimate relationship, the distribution or sharing of money, or power dynamics in a close relationship. The last week of May brings an energy shift towards career and family. Unexpected opportunities to travel or expand your education can emerge. Career matters push forward suddenly from the 21st. You're taking charge, and others are following your lead. The second half of May is also solid for your social life. Friends can be supportive and can help you out with your practical affairs. This is a favorable period for networking, particularly business-related.

You enjoy increased clarity with business moves, intimate relationships, and finances in May. You'll see a relationship more clearly and matters related to support clarify as well. Something spiritual, romantic, or otherwise inspiring can lift your spirits and improve your outlook on the 5-7. However, if you've been seeing someone or a relationship through rose-colored glasses, there may be a small letdown happening now. Although looking the other way can soothe yourself in the moment, ultimately you'll need to face some facts since it's near impossible to truly fool yourself. Around the 8th if you've been taking on too much, you'll feel as if something's going to break. You have a larger than usual appetite for taking on new interests or developing and learning current ones, but alas, you don't have enough time for all of this. The trick is to draw limits without squashing your enthusiasm. May can also be a time for a big announcement or the culmination of a publishing or learning project.

The 11-13 is good for self-promotion or marketing, particularly of creative works or talents. You may be in the position to show off your leadership capabilities. People you meet or date can shift your perspective in revealing ways. Expressing your feelings through your work or craft can be rewarding and fruitful. On the 13th, you're ready to put a negative attitude or element of the past behind you. There can be quite a bit of tension building, and impulsiveness is something to watch for as mid-month draws close. There can be some pressure to make last-minute decisions, but you may not be entirely equipped to make healthy ones! Feeling on edge can be a difficult state to turn into a positive, but it's also entirely possible with determination. It can be especially important that you avoid cutting words with people you care about.

The New Moon in your adventure sector on the 15th occurs at a time when both Mars and Uranus are changing signs and forming a square aspect to one another. It's highly dynamic and possibly electric! New beginnings are likely now, but changes can be quick.

Uranus moving into your solar ninth house is a significant event since a house change happens only every seven years. This transit is not yet consistent (it will retreat in November and then resume in March 2019), but will be with you for many years to come. You may experience a spiritual awakening of sorts or a call to see the world, or perhaps even to save it! Learning needs to be exciting or cutting edge to keep your interest now. Life experiences are unpredictable and exciting. You are embracing change. You have high energy this month for reinventing yourself through letting go of bad attitudes and starting fresh. The desire to take a new course or to travel can come up suddenly as you hunger for new experiences.

Mars moving into your work and health sector on the 16th is significant. Mars will stay in this sector longer than usual and will spend some of its time here retrograde this summer, offering you an opportunity period to work out your daily schedules and work or health plans. There can be some reworking of projects or pursuits and backtracking involved, but for now, you're feeling gung-ho about getting yourself and your daily routines into shape. For some, new interests or opportunities emerging now with the energies of the New Moon can prompt an overhaul of your daily routines or a new approach to health and wellness.

Take full advantage of the 17-19 when thinking is more grounded and you're considering the future, not just the moment! Venus moves into your friendship sector on the 19th and immediately harmonizes with Uranus. You're likely to find great pleasure in learning, sharing, and connecting with friends. It's a good time for reaching out to others, sharing what you've learned, mingling, conversing, and otherwise boosting friendships. New ideas and even some inspiration can result. This is a time for feeling freer and happier as your knowledge of the world around you grows. Group activities, friendships, and community events can be in focus. You can also be quite technical, business-minded, and progressive now. Venus in this area of your chart (from May 19th to June 13th) is not only about socializing but also about enjoying new projects and goals and experimenting with new technology and ideas.

The Sun's move to the top of your solar chart on the 21st helps usher in a new focus on long-term goals and performance, although Mars has been stirring your practical nature and emphasizing work since the 16th. Work-related matters are particularly strong around the 23-24 when you apply yourself with great purpose and intent. Putting your practical affairs together can come exceptionally easy to you. Your stamina level is strong, and you're wasting no time.

Also in the last week of May, fabulous energy is with you for your partnerships and projects. You may be especially motivated to pursue your studies, personal interests, or a partnership. You're in great shape for sharing your ideas or working with someone to produce something special. Your speech or writing is more creative and inspired during this period. It can be a prolific period for writing or speaking. Transportation options make transit more enjoyable and might even open up partnering opportunities. A special relationship may develop that is highly communicative, or there is increased daily contact in an existing relationship. The Full Moon on the 29th is a call to deal with home and family matters. You're in a great position to work on or from the home, and for boosting your relationships with those you love. Appreciation for loved ones increases now.

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See also general trends for Virgo in 2018 .

Virgo (Born September 3 to 12) AND Virgo Ascendant from 10 to 20 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

All month:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

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

Until the 3rd: 

Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.

From May 3-28: 

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

From May 28th forward: 

Venus graces your solar eleventh house now. Forming harmonious, warm social friendships, possibly related to group activities within a club, can figure now. You may meet someone through such group activities; consequently, your interests will be shared. Whether or not you do, the bottom line is that sharing interests with someone is what makes you happy during this cycle. Venus here enlivens your friendships and group associations with charm and grace. You are more peace-loving than usual and slightly detached on a personal level. If a romance were to begin during this time frame, it would be characterized by a strong feeling of camaraderie, but it could also be rather impersonal and perhaps lacking in depth and intimacy.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until May 19th:

Mercury continues to transit your solar eighth house. The ability to analyze and rationalize some of the deeper elements inside yourself and in your intimate life now can benefit you. This is also a good time for sorting out finances, particularly money shared or coming from other sources other than your own personal income.

You might particularly enjoy discussing topics that you typically don't verbalize with someone special during this cycle. Anything taboo, mysterious, or puzzling can be especially fascinating for you just now. You have little interest in small talk. You are more aware of subtleties and nuances during this cycle, and you can use this increased insightfulness to improve your life.

From May 19th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.

You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar fifth house. This brings increased energy and enthusiasm to romance, child-rearing, and creative or recreational endeavors. It can also bring some strife to these areas of your world in some cases. For the most part, however, a romance could pick up pace, you are self-motivated and inspired on creative and expressive levels, and your self-confidence is well-received by others during this cycle. You are more willing to take little risks and you are competitive in a mostly friendly way. In your enthusiasm to take the lead, try to be sensitive to and respectful of others' needs.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Virgo: May is a strong month for success in promoting, publishing, courses, and schooling, dear Virgo. It can also be suitable for travel and getaways, or simply breaking the usual routine. You're more assertive and independent in the first half of the month. There can be some tensions regarding an intimate relationship, the distribution or sharing of money, or power dynamics in a close relationship. The last week of May brings an energy shift towards career and family. Unexpected opportunities to travel or expand your education can emerge. Career matters push forward suddenly from the 21st. You're taking charge, and others are following your lead. The second half of May is also solid for your social life. Friends can be supportive and can help you out with your practical affairs. This is a favorable period for networking, particularly business-related.

You enjoy increased clarity with business moves, intimate relationships, and finances in May. You'll see a relationship more clearly and matters related to support clarify as well. Something spiritual, romantic, or otherwise inspiring can lift your spirits and improve your outlook on the 5-7. However, if you've been seeing someone or a relationship through rose-colored glasses, there may be a small letdown happening now. Although looking the other way can soothe yourself in the moment, ultimately you'll need to face some facts since it's near impossible to truly fool yourself. Around the 8th if you've been taking on too much, you'll feel as if something's going to break. You have a larger than usual appetite for taking on new interests or developing and learning current ones, but alas, you don't have enough time for all of this. The trick is to draw limits without squashing your enthusiasm. May can also be a time for a big announcement or the culmination of a publishing or learning project.

The 11-13 is good for self-promotion or marketing, particularly of creative works or talents. You may be in the position to show off your leadership capabilities. People you meet or date can shift your perspective in revealing ways. Expressing your feelings through your work or craft can be rewarding and fruitful. On the 13th, you're ready to put a negative attitude or element of the past behind you. There can be quite a bit of tension building, and impulsiveness is something to watch for as mid-month draws close. There can be some pressure to make last-minute decisions, but you may not be entirely equipped to make healthy ones! Feeling on edge can be a difficult state to turn into a positive, but it's also entirely possible with determination. It can be especially important that you avoid cutting words with people you care about.

The New Moon in your adventure sector on the 15th occurs at a time when both Mars and Uranus are changing signs and forming a square aspect to one another. It's highly dynamic and possibly electric! New beginnings are likely now, but changes can be quick.

Uranus moving into your solar ninth house is a significant event since a house change happens only every seven years. This transit is not yet consistent (it will retreat in November and then resume in March 2019), but will be with you for many years to come. You may experience a spiritual awakening of sorts or a call to see the world, or perhaps even to save it! Learning needs to be exciting or cutting edge to keep your interest now. Life experiences are unpredictable and exciting. You are embracing change. You have high energy this month for reinventing yourself through letting go of bad attitudes and starting fresh. The desire to take a new course or to travel can come up suddenly as you hunger for new experiences.

Mars moving into your work and health sector on the 16th is significant. Mars will stay in this sector longer than usual and will spend some of its time here retrograde this summer, offering you an opportunity period to work out your daily schedules and work or health plans. There can be some reworking of projects or pursuits and backtracking involved, but for now, you're feeling gung-ho about getting yourself and your daily routines into shape. For some, new interests or opportunities emerging now with the energies of the New Moon can prompt an overhaul of your daily routines or a new approach to health and wellness.

Take full advantage of the 17-19 when thinking is more grounded and you're considering the future, not just the moment! Venus moves into your friendship sector on the 19th and immediately harmonizes with Uranus. You're likely to find great pleasure in learning, sharing, and connecting with friends. It's a good time for reaching out to others, sharing what you've learned, mingling, conversing, and otherwise boosting friendships. New ideas and even some inspiration can result. This is a time for feeling freer and happier as your knowledge of the world around you grows. Group activities, friendships, and community events can be in focus. You can also be quite technical, business-minded, and progressive now. Venus in this area of your chart (from May 19th to June 13th) is not only about socializing but also about enjoying new projects and goals and experimenting with new technology and ideas.

The Sun's move to the top of your solar chart on the 21st helps usher in a new focus on long-term goals and performance, although Mars has been stirring your practical nature and emphasizing work since the 16th. Work-related matters are particularly strong around the 23-24 when you apply yourself with great purpose and intent. Putting your practical affairs together can come exceptionally easy to you. Your stamina level is strong, and you're wasting no time.

Also in the last week of May, fabulous energy is with you for your partnerships and projects. You may be especially motivated to pursue your studies, personal interests, or a partnership. You're in great shape for sharing your ideas or working with someone to produce something special. Your speech or writing is more creative and inspired during this period. It can be a prolific period for writing or speaking. Transportation options make transit more enjoyable and might even open up partnering opportunities. A special relationship may develop that is highly communicative, or there is increased daily contact in an existing relationship. The Full Moon on the 29th is a call to deal with home and family matters. You're in a great position to work on or from the home, and for boosting your relationships with those you love. Appreciation for loved ones increases now.

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 & Romance Forecast Report

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 Virgo in 2017 and the full 2017 Yearly Virgo Horoscope.

Virgo (Born September 13 to 23) AND Virgo Ascendant from 20 to 30 degrees Virgo:

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

Overview.

The Sun this Month: Central Focus, Consciousness

Until May 10th:

The Sun continues to highlight your solar eighth house. Your attention turns inward, as well as to close personal relationships on a deeper level. Personal transformations, personal power, and intimate matters fulfill you most during this cycle. There may be a strong focus on other's money, such as the resources of a partner, inheritance, banking and loans, or taxes.

You are more intense in your mood and disposition, and perhaps even secretive, at this time of year. You are more in touch with the deeper and even primal elements of your own personality, and more able to see these things in others. This can be a determined and personally powerful time of year if you apply the energy of this transit constructively.

From May 10th forward:

This month, with the Sun spotlighting your solar ninth house, your focus turns outward, away from the more personal concerns that have occupied your thoughts in the last months. More than any other time during the year, you are feeling most adventurous and willing to take a leap of faith. This is a cycle in which you seek a higher meaning to your life, and/or seek out new experiences that take you beyond the here and now, and beyond the mundane details of day-to-day life. Anything that broadens your experiences attracts now.

A lack of superficiality finds you straight to the point, interested in the truth of things. It would be wise for you to consider scheduling a vacation, adventure of sorts, or a course that expands your mind. These don't have to happen now, but taking the time to recognize your needs for escaping the daily grind, taking a few risks, and feeding your spirit for self-expression through some form of adventure or higher learning, will help you to feel good about yourself. The only caution with this cycle is that you could lose touch with managing everyday affairs and important details.

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

Until May 11th: 

Venus continues to grace your solar ninth house. During this cycle, your ideals in love are set high. You might become inspired by a loved one now, or someone might awaken a new perspective or way of thinking in you. You could also enjoy a trip, or a new adventure of sorts. In fact, you are attracted to anything that is non-routine and fare best when you are reaching out beyond your usual bounds. You might be attracted to people or even objects that are exotic or different in some way during this cycle. It's a good period for personal charm and attractiveness in general.

From May 11th forward: 

Venus graces your solar tenth house now. During this cycle, you are most charming and well-received on the job. Your responsibility and authority are likeable qualities now, making this a favorable period overall for schmoozing with those in a higher position than you, as well as for negotiations or social activities related to business. Venus is charming, friendly, and affectionate, and her presence in your career and reputation sector brings social opportunities to your career. You are coming across well at work now, and romantic opportunities, or simply more chances to socialize and network, are likely. You are socially ambitious right now, and success may come through your good managerial qualities or some form of artistic talent, or, indirectly through your marriage partner. People who turn your head during this cycle are those who come across as especially competent.

Mercury this Month: Communications, Learning, Connections, Transportation

Until the 6th: 

Mercury continues to transit your solar seventh house. You can be especially aware of your "audience" in your communications now, which tend to be diplomatic and respectful during this cycle. You may be encountering an especially chatty or communicative partner, or meeting youthful, talkative people.

At this time, you love to hear others' opinions and perspectives, and it's an excellent time to do so. Others can spur on your own thinking and decision making processes now, simply by offering another perspective. You are thinking a lot about others, a partner, and relating in general, and in some cases perhaps worrying over these things.

From the 6-25: 

Mercury transits your solar eighth house. You are more intuitive now than usual, picking up all of the hidden cues from people around you and reading between the lines. This is an excellent cycle in which to do some financial planning and strategizing.

Research is also highly favored. It's easier for you to approach sensitive, intimate, and personal matters with rationality and logic. As such, this is a great time to open up conversations about topics that normally might cause waves, such as those revolving around the sharing of power, intimacy, and finances.

From May 25th forward: 

Mercury transits your solar ninth house. Not content to focus on mundane, practical affairs just now, your mind turns to bigger visions, thoughts, and ideals. You are open to expanding your knowledge base during this cycle, and communications from or with someone far away may be part of the picture.

You are putting everything into perspective now, rather than compartmentalizing. Instead of simply shooting the breeze, you are more inclined to discuss broader philosophies now. Your inclination during this cycle is to think about the "big picture" rather than the mundane circumstances and details of your life. Missing appointments and other forms of forgetfulness could be part of the picture now.

Mars this Month: Energy, Drive, Courage

All month:

Mars continues to energize your solar fifth house. This brings increased energy and enthusiasm to romance, child-rearing, and creative or recreational endeavors. It can also bring some strife to these areas of your world in some cases. For the most part, however, a romance could pick up pace, you are self-motivated and inspired on creative and expressive levels, and your self-confidence is well-received by others during this cycle. You are more willing to take little risks and you are competitive in a mostly friendly way. In your enthusiasm to take the lead, try to be sensitive to and respectful of others' needs.

Overview Horoscope:

May 2018 Monthly Horoscope for Virgo: May is a strong month for success in promoting, publishing, courses, and schooling, dear Virgo. It can also be suitable for travel and getaways, or simply breaking the usual routine. You're more assertive and independent in the first half of the month. There can be some tensions regarding an intimate relationship, the distribution or sharing of money, or power dynamics in a close relationship. The last week of May brings an energy shift towards career and family. Unexpected opportunities to travel or expand your education can emerge. Career matters push forward suddenly from the 21st. You're taking charge, and others are following your lead. The second half of May is also solid for your social life. Friends can be supportive and can help you out with your practical affairs. This is a favorable period for networking, particularly business-related.

You enjoy increased clarity with business moves, intimate relationships, and finances in May. You'll see a relationship more clearly and matters related to support clarify as well. Something spiritual, romantic, or otherwise inspiring can lift your spirits and improve your outlook on the 5-7. However, if you've been seeing someone or a relationship through rose-colored glasses, there may be a small letdown happening now. Although looking the other way can soothe yourself in the moment, ultimately you'll need to face some facts since it's near impossible to truly fool yourself. Around the 8th if you've been taking on too much, you'll feel as if something's going to break. You have a larger than usual appetite for taking on new interests or developing and learning current ones, but alas, you don't have enough time for all of this. The trick is to draw limits without squashing your enthusiasm. May can also be a time for a big announcement or the culmination of a publishing or learning project.

The 11-13 is good for self-promotion or marketing, particularly of creative works or talents. You may be in the position to show off your leadership capabilities. People you meet or date can shift your perspective in revealing ways. Expressing your feelings through your work or craft can be rewarding and fruitful. On the 13th, you're ready to put a negative attitude or element of the past behind you. There can be quite a bit of tension building, and impulsiveness is something to watch for as mid-month draws close. There can be some pressure to make last-minute decisions, but you may not be entirely equipped to make healthy ones! Feeling on edge can be a difficult state to turn into a positive, but it's also entirely possible with determination. It can be especially important that you avoid cutting words with people you care about.

The New Moon in your adventure sector on the 15th occurs at a time when both Mars and Uranus are changing signs and forming a square aspect to one another. It's highly dynamic and possibly electric! New beginnings are likely now, but changes can be quick.

Uranus moving into your solar ninth house is a significant event since a house change happens only every seven years. This transit is not yet consistent (it will retreat in November and then resume in March 2019), but will be with you for many years to come. You may experience a spiritual awakening of sorts or a call to see the world, or perhaps even to save it! Learning needs to be exciting or cutting edge to keep your interest now. Life experiences are unpredictable and exciting. You are embracing change. You have high energy this month for reinventing yourself through letting go of bad attitudes and starting fresh. The desire to take a new course or to travel can come up suddenly as you hunger for new experiences.

Mars moving into your work and health sector on the 16th is significant. Mars will stay in this sector longer than usual and will spend some of its time here retrograde this summer, offering you an opportunity period to work out your daily schedules and work or health plans. There can be some reworking of projects or pursuits and backtracking involved, but for now, you're feeling gung-ho about getting yourself and your daily routines into shape. For some, new interests or opportunities emerging now with the energies of the New Moon can prompt an overhaul of your daily routines or a new approach to health and wellness.

Take full advantage of the 17-19 when thinking is more grounded and you're considering the future, not just the moment! Venus moves into your friendship sector on the 19th and immediately harmonizes with Uranus. You're likely to find great pleasure in learning, sharing, and connecting with friends. It's a good time for reaching out to others, sharing what you've learned, mingling, conversing, and otherwise boosting friendships. New ideas and even some inspiration can result. This is a time for feeling freer and happier as your knowledge of the world around you grows. Group activities, friendships, and community events can be in focus. You can also be quite technical, business-minded, and progressive now. Venus in this area of your chart (from May 19th to June 13th) is not only about socializing but also about enjoying new projects and goals and experimenting with new technology and ideas.

The Sun's move to the top of your solar chart on the 21st helps usher in a new focus on long-term goals and performance, although Mars has been stirring your practical nature and emphasizing work since the 16th. Work-related matters are particularly strong around the 23-24 when you apply yourself with great purpose and intent. Putting your practical affairs together can come exceptionally easy to you. Your stamina level is strong, and you're wasting no time.

Also in the last week of May, fabulous energy is with you for your partnerships and projects. You may be especially motivated to pursue your studies, personal interests, or a partnership. You're in great shape for sharing your ideas or working with someone to produce something special. Your speech or writing is more creative and inspired during this period. It can be a prolific period for writing or speaking. Transportation options make transit more enjoyable and might even open up partnering opportunities. A special relationship may develop that is highly communicative, or there is increased daily contact in an existing relationship. The Full Moon on the 29th is a call to deal with home and family matters. You're in a great position to work on or from the home, and for boosting your relationships with those you love. Appreciation for loved ones increases now.

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