After a dreamy April, we will now hit full speed, and will hardly get the chance to catch our breath! My best advice this month, my Darkling’s, is to surrender, allow and let go. This is always my advice to some degree, but even more so at this time. We are in some very dense and at times confusing cosmic energies that will require us to slow down, observe and be calm. Easier said than done when so many shifts are happening. It is imperative though as there could be many emotionally trying and confronting times this upcoming month. Extra doses of being gentle with ourselves and others is always advised but even more so this month.
Let’s have a look at the most important transits of the month:
May 2nd, 2022 – Venus Enters Aries
When Venus is in Aries, we express our emotions straightforwardly. “I want this and I want it now”.
May 3rd, 2022 – Jupiter Sextile Pluto
Fueling us with some collective get-go energy to take action. Jupiter sextile Pluto is a message that the Universe is on our side.
There is a vibrant sense of flow that you’ll tap into, especially if you have planets in the last degrees of Taurus, Cancer, Virgo, Scorpio, Capricorn, Pisces.
May 5th, 2022 – Sun Enters Uranus
Expect a huge awakening connected to our security, values and money. Expect the unexpected when it comes to what or who we hold near and dear. There could be some kind of separation around a job or project or we might just be valuing our independence and sense of freedom in new and innovative ways. Since Taurus in its lower forms is known to be stubborn and fixed, we might have to watch out for the tendency to hold onto things, people and situations that need to be let go of in the first place.
For anyone who has their Sun, Moon or Ascendant sign on or close to the 14th degree of Taurus will be most impacted by this transit. For everyone else, check where 14 degrees of Taurus falls in your natal chart to see where you could find surprising and shocking situations involving your values and resources.
May 10th, 2022 – Mercury Goes Retrograde–until June 3rd
No one is a big fan of Mercury retrograde – not because it’s a bad transit, but because when Mercury is retrograde things don’t go as planned…. and this will be an extremely potent retrograde.
This retrograde will create all kinds of screwups and miscommunications with our relationships, work endeavors and business plans. We could be here, there, everywhere within our mind and there could be little to no warning with such changes and switch ups. We might also have a real case of foot in mouth syndrome so be careful what you say and how you say it. It would be best to hold off on any major purchases or decisions as there could be things hidden from your view or you might have to go back and revise the contract or agreements. This is a good time however to go back to past projects and ideas and rethink, redesign and recalibrate them. As always ex’s or just people from our past could arrive back on the scene( especially if this Mercury retrograde falls in your 5th house of love or 7th house of committed relationships).
For my darkling’s whose Sun, Moon and Ascendant signs are between 26 degrees of Taurus- 4 degrees of Gemini, you will be most impacted by this Mercury retrograde transit. For everyone else, check where these degrees fall in your natal chart to see where these communication breakdowns, past events and people could show up in your life.
If you love learning by doing, going with the flow, you will appreciate the informative energy of this transit. Mercury retrograde only points to those things that need revision anyway, so it’s better to know what needs your attention before things escalate.
May 11th, 2022 – Jupiter Enters Aries
This is undoubtedly one of the most important transits of the year, since Jupiter changes signs every 12 months on average.
When Jupiter changes signs, a whole new area of your life will come into focus. Suddenly something will require your attention, and not just for one week or two, but for an entire year. This is a great transit to find the courage to begin a new business or project and folks will also be more direct and blunt during this time.
For my darkling’s whose Sun, Moon or Ascendant signs are between 0-8 degrees of Aries will be most impacted by this Jupiter transit. If you also happen to have your Sun, Moon or Ascendant between 0-8 degrees in the other fire signs of Leo or Sagittarius, this will also be a very positive and uplifting transit( especially for Sag folks as Jupiter is your ruling planet). For everyone else check where 0-8 degrees of Aries falls in your natal chart to see where you will be receiving a fiery boost of inspiration and wisdom.
The house where Aries resides in your chart is where you’ll experience Jupiter’s expansive energy.
Discover what areas to focus on, what to avoid and a mantra, for this Energy. EXTENDED SIGN HOROSCOPES FOR YOUR: ASCENDANT, SUN AND MOON SIGNS.
May 13th, 2022 – Sun Conjunct North Node In Taurus
Every year, the Sun-North Node conjunction reminds us of our purpose, pointing to how far – or how close – we are to who we’re meant to be.
The transit will not necessarily come with a clear “how-to” type of insight – but it will nevertheless awaken something inside you. Pay attention to what inspires you, to what draws you in. This is something you want to pay attention to, develop, and grow into.
May 15th, 2022 – Venus Conjunct Chiron In Aries
Venus conjunct Chiron is our chance to heal the heart, embrace our feelings, become more compassionate, and experience real love.
May 16th, 2022 – Full Moon And Lunar Eclipse In Scorpio
This is a total eclipse, and total eclipses are the most intense and life-changing type of eclipses.
This one will be a humdinger! This one will bring up and out our darker and more vulnerable sides when it comes to our relationships, past wounds and traumas. I would advise you not to make any major decisions around this time as your emotions could be very acute. It is a time to let things, people and places go that have worn out their welcome. A major death/rebirth cycle is upon us with this purging lunar eclipse. Some of my darkling’s could finally see major investments paying out but there will be something hidden or mysterious about how these investments manifest.
For my darkling’s who have their Sun, Moon or Ascendant signs on or close to 26 degrees of Scorpio will be most impacted. I would say major changes could take place for you all between the time of this eclipse even for another year out. For everyone else, check where 26 degrees of Scorpio falls in your chart to see where major endings, rebirths and emotional transformations will take place.
Whatever happens around this eclipse, it is meant to be. There’s nothing to fear. Be open to whatever comes.
Discover what areas to focus on, what to avoid and a mantra, for this Energy. EXTENDED SIGN HOROSCOPES FOR YOUR: ASCENDANT, SUN AND MOON SIGNS.
May 18th, 2022 – Mars Conjunct Neptune In Pisces
Listen to subtle messages, watch for serendipities and find a higher purpose for your actions. When we’re open to receiving divine guidance, our actions have meaning and impact.
The main message is: don’t force your way through.
May 21st, 2022 – Sun Enters Gemini, Sun Conjunct Mercury
Happy birthday to all Geminis out there! For you and everyone else, this is that time of the year to be a bit more like a Gemini – to be open-minded, curious, and cross-pollinate ideas, reflections, and insights.
We now are ready to take the grounded and practical energy of the past season and transform it over to a lighter, more carefree and curious energy. The Sun in Gemini will spark more communication, sense of wonder, play and adventure. Our intellectual capabilities will be super acute but our mental reasoning could bring on more nervous energy and overthinking. We will need to still incorporate lots of grounding and centering techniques into our daily life.
If you have any Mercury projects in mind (writing, communication, trips, any type of media), this is a truly remarkable celestial opportunity to put them into motion.
May 25th, 2022 – Mars Enters Aries
When Mars is in other signs, we always find reasons not to take action. Mars in Taurus? “It takes too long”. Mars in Gemini? “I can’t focus”. Mars in Cancer? “What if it hurts other people’s feelings?” Mars in Leo?” What if I make a fool of myself?”. Mars in Virgo? “What if it’s not perfect?”.
When Mars is in Aries, no more excuses. We naturally connect with that part of our psyche that is always ready for action.
May 28th, 2022 – Venus Enters Taurus
We will find it easier to connect and honor our feelings – without guilt or self-doubt.
This is a great transit for everyone, so take advantage of the upcoming weeks, and make sure you “do” Venus things: self-care, eat nutritious food, indulge in sensual experiences.
This energy is great news for relationships. If you’re single or if you just want more romance and excitement, you’ll really like what the combined energy of Venus and Mars has in store for you.
May 29th, 2022 – Mars Conjunct Jupiter In Aries
An action-driven transit that will MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. Whatever you put into motion now will have a long-lasting impact.
Even if you’re a shy or “I take my time” type of person, when Mars is conjunct Mars, “the time to hesitate is through”. Take action – and not any type of action – MASSIVE action.
Of course, this is not an energy to mess around with or exploit for selfish, unhealthy reasons. With Mars conjunct Jupiter in Aries, you don’t want to put yourself in dangerous situations, get too flared up, or do things that may momentary give you an ego boost, but you know you’ll regret later.
May 30th, 2022 – New Moon In Gemini
Finally, what a long month. Things are slowly getting back to normal. Time to be ready to start projects connected to our intellect and sense of wonder and play. Many of my darkling’s could begin a new business endeavor or decide to expand their knowledge by going back to school or acquiring some kind of training or certification. Expect to be extra chatty now so remember that while communication is important, actions still speak louder than words. Flights of fancy and flighty behaviors are something we all could have to deal with at this new moon.
If your Sun, Moon or Ascendant sign falls on or close to 9 degrees of Gemini, expect major new beginnings ahead around communication and learning. For everyone else, check where 9 degrees of Gemini falls in your natal chart to see where these new plans around learning and play will be happening for you.
My Darkling’s, May 2022 wants you to find a source of strength, tenacity and vulnerability that you didn’t even know you had. SThis month brings in massive changes that will rock and shock your world, have you confront your darkness with grace and compassion and remind you that tough times don’t last but tough people do!
In love, light and magic
Astr0~Mia
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