May 2023 Horoscopes

Aries (Sun + Rising)

May starts off with Pluto stationing retrograde, a chance to look within if you're moving through transformative times. The 5th will feel abundant and expansive for love and money if you let it

The 15th kicks off the second Mercury retrograde for the year and for Aries is asking attention and focus to be brought to your finances and resources. Bring creativity and be willing to see through the fog and take action, you will have the ability to do this.

Despite Jupiter leaving your sign for the next year you have energies of abundance, expansion and opportunity impacting the area of finances and resources. A jump in wealth could be happening for you.

You may experience a power struggle or secrets being revealed. Expect some added focus and forward momentum in the things that bring you joy and pleasure, a new romance? Hobby or skill? Or maybe even Children?

Taurus (Sun + Rising)

There is a lot of focus on you this month Taurus. You’ll receive a clear message at the beginning of the month around stepping into your truth. The focus at work shifts internally as you need to manage your mindset around your approach. With Mercury retrograding through your sign for the first part of the month, pay strong attention to your intuition.

Your home and family life comes into the spotlight and with focused work and attention you will be able to feel aligned and in a good space here

On the 17th Jupiter the planet of good fortune and expansion enters your sign so even though Taurus season is ending this next year is going to feel abundant.

Gemini (Sun + Rising)

You may not have been feeling yourself over the last couple of weeks and this energy draws into May. On the 2nd there will be fresh insight (if you are willing to see it) into what feels like a drag.

This Mercury retrograde has been and continues to be ‘hard’ for you, themes such as loss, suffering and sickness continue to surface, its important to work through these sticky subjects to help you move forward.

The good news is that Gemini season begins on the 21st and it's going to be a real glow up for you. Turn your attention to yourself, step into your power and enjoy the sun's transit through your sign.

Cancer (Sun + Rising)

The start of the month is asking you to lay low and as Pluto stations retrograde this is the perfect time to ‘do the work’ to turn within to understand the unconscious patterns that are feeding your fears. The total lunar eclipse, happening in Scorpio on the 6th could leave you blindsided in relation to what you love dearly, potentially even your children.

The good news is that Venus is moving into your sign on the 8th. Give yourself a glow up, self care is a must. Mercury's retrograde in Taurus starting on the 15th could see a breakdown in communication within your friendship circles. There's new insights coming in on the 20th with the New Moon.

As Gemini season begins, Mars exits your sign with a focus on taking action towards your financial situation. This next month is a cue to slow down the pace to avoid burnout.

Leo May (Sun + Rising)

On the 2nd the Sun and Mercury align in the sky. If there is something you need to say at work, your message will be clear and concise. Mercury's retrograde beginning on the 15th is asking you to think more deeply about your career goals. What is your inner voice telling you? Jupiter will be helping you see the opportunities in this area of your life over the next 12 months or so.

The Scorpio Lunar eclipse on the 6th brings a dramatic end to something that's been bugging you in your home life for the last 18 months.

On the 21st Mars brings passion, vigor and action into your life. If things feel sluggish, that's all about to change. Gemini season is a glow up when it comes to your social life and friendships, a chance to deepen the connections that bring light into your life.

Virgo (Sun + Rising)

Foreign travel has likely been on your mind for a few weeks Virgo, this Mercury retrograde is giving you an opportunity to rethink your upcoming plans. If traveling is not on your agenda, you may be moving through a time of personal growth upleveling your beliefs. This is the theme of your month and the new Moon in Taurus will bring fresh ideas and plans.

Venus enters Cancer on the 8th where there is an emphasis on your friendship circles. You'll want to spend time with the ones you value the most.

On the 21st you might feel a vibe change where your energy drops and you just don't feel like doing all that much. For the next month or so you’ll want to focus on your work and will likely feel happy doing so.

Libra (Sun + Rising)

The start of the month is likely to feel a little tough Libra. If you’ve been working to level up your self belief, things will feel foggy and unclear. This is only a reflection of the moment, know the work you are doing is paying off.

The total lunar eclipse on the 6th brings closure to the dramatic energy that has impacted your finances over the last 18 months.

On the 8th the focus shifts to your career, if you're not already, you'll begin to fall in love with your work.

Mercury's retrograde and all the action in Taurus might be a tough one for you, asking you to look at the deep seeded fears you hold. Don't ignore the opportunity to uncover what lies beneath, the end result will always be rewarding.

Scorpio (Sun + Rising)

You may have noticed some subtle changes in your home and family  life over the past month or so Scorpio. The next few months is going to be a great time to reevaluate this area of your life. What's working and what's not.

The last 18 months has likely been a challenge especially around eclipse season. The final lunar eclipse in Scorpio on the 6th brings closure to this dynamic and intense energy.

Your relationships have also been in the limelight and this Mercury Retrograde is asking you to take a good look at this area of your life. Do the work and the rewards will be there at the end, as Jupiter is bringing abundance to this area of your life over the next year and the Taurus new moon brings in fresh beginnings.

Sagittarius (Sun + Rising)

The start of the month comes with the Scorpio total lunar eclipse. It's best to lay low doing this time as the energies can be intense and blindsiding. The good news is that this eclipse is ending a 18 month phase of this dynamic draining energy.

Mars could be bringing tension around the things you fear but when Venus enters Cancer on the 8th things will begin to feel a little more balanced here.

This Mercury retrograde, beginning on the 15th, you're going to want to take stock of your day to day. What can you call in to bring more ease and flow into your life? Jupiter moves into Taurus on the 17th expanding and highlighting this area of your life even more. Fresh starts are likely on the Taurus new moon on the 20th

Expect your love life to be in focus when Gemini season begins on the 21st. The sunlight is illuminating and bringing power to relationships and that significant other in your life.

Capricorn (Sun + Rising)

The things you value have been on your mind, the start of the month is a turning point that gives you an opportunity to revise your ideas and revamp your plans over the coming months.

Things in your love life may have been feeling frustrated and tense, there's light at the end of the tunnel as Venus enters Cancer on the 8th and Mars exciting into Leo on the 21st. The 13th will feel like some of the hard work you have been doing in this area of your life is paying off.

Mercury's retrograde in Taurus is a time to explore the things you truly love doing. What brings you joy? What do you love the most? Where do you have fun? Jupiter is also going to be supporting this area of your life with abundance and opportunities for the next 12 months.

Aquarius (Sun + Rising)

With Pluto gracing your sign over the last month or so, the start of the month is a good time to review any changes you may have noticed. These are the themes that are likely to play out over the next 2 decades.

There's lots of action happening in your home life, things have just felt busy of late. Mercury retrograde begins on the 15th and if you feel like being a hermit in your home, the energy is ripe.

As Gemini season begins on the 21st you might find extra spice in your dating and relationship zone, the passion is turned up and there's a spotlight on all things that bring you joy and pleasure. Oh la la!

Pisces (Sun + Rising)

This last month may have felt heavy as Saturn has graced your sign. Saturn is here for 3 years and comes to teach us lessons, rather than resist this change try to find where you need to bring discipline and boundaries to help you move forward with this next 3 years.

Venus is coming to help level up your creative game and you will find more balance and joy in your hobbies and recreational pursuits from the 8th.

Mercury's retrograde will bring up themes of your local community. How do you want to spend your time here and who are your closest ones that are about to support you. There's lots of energy in this space and new beginnings from the 20th.

Gemini season brings focus to your home and family life from the 21st.