Astrology May 2021

ARIES
May looks like it has rather a financial flavour to it for you, Aries. If you want to sit down & go over the things you spend on & invest your hard earned cash into, you’ll have an opportunity to streamline & make a fresh new start around the 12th. Meanwhile, you’re probably busy running errands around town, having a lot on your plate… pace yourself. There’s also incoming news to do with one of your brothers, sisters or a close friend that calls for an extended chat & if you have kids? Their studies or educational matters may be calling for some attention too. Toward the end of May, the Eclipse will be asking you to take a closer look at your philosophies & beliefs about life in general, remember if they get challenged it’s only to offer up a change in perspective & get you going on a more productive path. Out with the old & in with the new.

TAURUS
Birthday Season for you guys this Month & your very own New Moon is shining brightly on the 12th! How you convey yourself to others, how you value yourself & what you want from life are the things being emphasised. It’s a good time to speak up & put a few things out there! In the meantime, take some time to think about anything you’ve wanted to get started on & make way for it now. You’re supported in making yourself, your hopes & a few wishes a priority!! The Full Moon toward the end of May occurs in your sector of transformation… expect some realisations to strike around the 26th. They’re meant to get you clear on what needs to change. If those around you are a little over emotional around this time as well, be sure to keep yourself grounded by remaining detached & objective… take your time if you’re pushed to make any big decisions. Slow & steady wins the race.

GEMINI
Your Ruling Planet, Mercury, is set to go Retrograde toward the end of May & through much of next Month. You know the drill & in view of the potential for mix ups? Grab your diary & get the next few weeks plans nailed down early. If you’re planning to pull a few friends together to celebrate your Birthday, send invitations out early this Year, Gemini. Around the 12th, your inner Guru may be calling you toward a Spiritual revamp… anything new re your pursuits on this level is worth taking seriously & investigating further. The Full Moon on the 26th is likely to shine a light on your partner & your relationships.Things always tend to get emotional when the Moon peaks, so keep conversations low key for now… don’t be tempted to pour petrol on the fire! Consider what comes up & work your way toward fresh solutions. Compromise is key.

CANCER
Both the Sun & the New Moon are in your House of friends, hopes & wishes this Month, so it seems a rather nice stretch for you. You’ll probably be even more of a home body than usual & it may take some effort, but DO get out & socialise. It’s a good time to investigate fresh ideas & ways to enact any of your Spiritual practices amongst like minded people. Go to a talk, work shop, class or at the very least listen to a few podcasts which uplift & inspire you. Your health & how you go about your daily routine comes into focus toward the end of May, anything old or outdated needs to go! Bad habits or ways of doing things you know aren’t supportive of you can be let go of easier around the Full Moon… slice them out. You’ve got great support Astrologically & over the next six Months you’ll be able to implement a much better situation for yourself. Create the space, invite the new.

LEO
You may feel a little more like being the boss of things again… being in charge might have felt draining lately but May can change that. It’s a kind of “whistle while you work” theme. If you’d like to add something new to your business, the timing around the 12th is great for that, so have a think & start to get things going. Meanwhile, make sure you still schedule in Me Time… don’t burn the candle at both ends! Plenty of rest will go a long way toward keeping you inspired & full of the energy you need when the Sun is up. For those of you who are thinking of sprucing up your home, or even simply creating a more cosy & snug retreat, you’ll likely find opportunities to get onto this too. Toward the end of the Month you might find yourself or those around you a little over emotional as we have a Full Moon Eclipse. Channel your efforts into something creative & you’ll weather that last week in a calmer & more grounded way.

VIRGO
Some may treat you as their own personal Guru & let’s face it, you’re always very sensible, reliable, measured & wise, so why wouldn’t they?! This Month however, it’s time to focus your energy on yourself, Virgo… if you, you can find some new & inspiring Gurus of your own. Work is fairly busy as usual, but the Planets are supportive of you finding brand new strategies & ways of getting things moving in a way more orderly & efficient way. Whilst incorporating a level of harmony in what you do, you’ll find satisfaction in a job very well done. The Full Moon toward the end of the Month may bring up a few issues at home, but it’s unlikely to be anything you’ve been unaware of. It’s a good time to plough through things & deal with them once & for all. You’re never afraid of hard work, but others need to do some of the heavy lifting as well! Fair’s fair, hold those boundaries & make it so.

LIBRA
There’s a fair amount of emphasis on your finances this Month & though perhaps not our favourite way to spend our time, if you’d care to dig into it all now, you’ve got some great supportive aspects to lean on in May. Finding a whizz bang bookkeeper or accountant to help you add some order or implement better strategies is possible now as is setting up a new & improved budget for yourself. Work may be fairly busy too & as long as you’re not burning the candle at both ends, Mars, Planet of drive & motivation will help you plough through everything with energy & ease. The Full Moon at the end of the Month may bring your siblings in asking for advice. Offer it, of course, but uphold your boundaries & remember to put yourself first.

SCORPIO
Relationships & partnerships are up for some tender loving care this Month guys, so make yourself available to those you care about & focus on revamping any stuck or stale energy, brokering a few compromises will oil the process & help to smooth things out. It’s all in aid of setting yourselves up for a stronger & more practical future. Realigning now will help you get back on the same page & that’s where it’s at for you in May. The same can probably be said for your financial situation, so take a Big Picture view & address any questions or loose ends. There’s a transformative flavour to the Month & where things quite obviously need to change, you’ve got support now in getting clear & firming up your base. If you’re finding it hard to keep motivated, it’d benefit you to research & check out a few new strategies. Book mark the things that inspire you, to reference ongoing.

SAGITTARIUS
This is a great Month to do a personal reboot with an emphasis on habits & health. Yes, I know… not everyone’s favourite things to address, but the point is that if you focus on all this stuff in May, you should be setting yourself up under great aspects for the next 12 Months! There’s also a lot of energy surrounding partnerships, so where “those” conversations have been pending? Again, May is your Month & the opportunities for successful outcomes on both sides is almost a given. You have your once a Year Full Moon toward the end of May, so have a think about what you want less of & what you want to bring in to replace it. Take a few steps toward that & you’ll be able to create space for positive pathways that support who you are now. So much has changed! There’s so much to rebuild, with a constructive mind set you really can’t go wrong.

CAPRICORN
May should prove a nice Month, a little lighter compared to some that have come earlier this Year, that’s for sure! Make an effort to balance your work/ life balance, which for you, usually means let your hair down & have some fun! Your creativity & inspiration is running high if you choose to pay attention to such things, so don’t waste any opportunity to start new artistic endeavours. If you get the party started now, they’re bound to grow well & sustain you all Year. Venus & Mercury are supporting you at work, you can probably afford to coast a little with what’s already on your plate. This will allow you to brainstorm & connect/ bring in new prospects. Take care of any health matters this Month too because easier solutions can be found & routines should feel easier to adhere to. Clear your diary & allow yourself a bit of space toward the end of May, the timing will prove good for a catch up on rest with a few early nights.

AQUARIUS
Romance comes knocking at your door in May, so you can apply the influence & focus toward reigniting passion in an existing relationship, or if you’re interested in finding a brand new spark? You’ve got great aspects at your disposal. As usual, you can’t just coast along… you’ll have to hold up your end of the bargain & put some effort in. Try going to some different places, outside of your usual haunts & stomping grounds. Stretch out & see what floats toward you… it should be worth it! Meanwhile, if you’ve been troubled with a pesky health issue, or if you’ve been addressing & working on something health related ongoing, you should see results & get some good news. The New Moon mid Month offers up a fresh opportunity to do with house & home whilst the Full Moon at the end of May brings up an emotional connection that will help you get a new passion project into focus. All good… have fun!

PISCES
May is shaping up to be a good Month for you in general & you’ll be feeling like there’s a bit more flow to your existence. Obviously this is you in your element & you’ll get a great deal of support if you’d like to lean into your creative side. Nice! Both Mercury & Venus are in your Home sector, so if you’d like to direct some energy toward revamping your space, you should be really happy with your choices & the outcome. Around the 12th, the New Moon highlights communication & there’s a distinct possibility you’ll be spending some quality time with a brother or sister, or a close friend who feels like one.. Toward the end of May emotions will be running high at work. Ground yourself & avoid getting caught up in someone else’s drama & you should be good. In fact keeping a low profile around the 26th is a great idea. Take some Me Time & get an early night or two in. Next Month is likely to be busy, so you’ll thank yourself then.

For those of you who track the path of the Moon, I’ve included the Date, Time, Sign & Degree of both Full & New Moons:

NEW MOON: Wednesday, May 12th, at 04:59 @21 Degrees of Taurus.  

FULL MOON TOTAL LUNAR ECLIPSE: Wednesday, May 26th, at 21:18, @5 Degrees of Sagittarius.

*Moon info is based on local time (Melbourne, Victoria, Australia).

Typically, we read Astro Information based on our Sun Sign, however you can gain much better insight if you read for both your Sun, Rising (or Ascendant) & Moon Signs. You can ascertain these by going to a free Chart calculator (there are many on line now!) & entering your own personal information. Usually, we’re asked for our time of birth & it can prove a sticking point if we don’t know it! If you don’t know your exact time of birth, enter Noon (12:00pm) where asked, & this will serve as a “happy medium”. Take the time to do this (you’ll only have to do it once, not every month) & note the Sign of your 1st House & your Moon Sign. They’re often different from your Sun Sign, but knowing this “trifecta” offers information that’s deeper & more relevant to who you really are. This way, Astrology will start to make a lot more sense to you, personally.

Astrology by Tiana, for Scared Source.

Image credit: Behind the piece, Venus. Formfluent.