May 2023

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by Helen Kyriacopoulos -Timms

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The Sky and Zodiacs for the:

Month of May:

Jupiter the great benefice enters Taurus

on May 16 until May 25, 2024.

MAY 2023

An overview of May 2023.

May is the month to ”Form and Trans-form.” The intangible can become tangible. It will also manifest the significant March shifts* on a personal and collective level. We will not experience this on a full scale but we will have an idea of what follows by June. Astrology can prove its true value as your astro-survival kit; it can be used either as a tool that helps you carve a prosperous future or a torch that can light up the dark corners of your path. What to look forward to in May? The great astrological benefactor, Jupiter, enters Taurus on May 16. Jupiter happily adopts the positive Taurus traits, like common sense, a love for life, generosity, ability to increase profit, sincerity and a unique sense of humor. Balance of course is key, as overindulgence, harshness, thyroid, neck and liver issues can be present.

*You can read more on the major March shifts of Pluto in Aquarius and Saturn in Pisces on this site’s Blog.

How to maneuver through May 2023, aspects and dates.

May begins with Mercury retrograde from April 22 until May 14. This is a time of delays, technology glitches and miscommunication; still on May 1-2 the Sun-Mercury conjunction can offer a small window of opportunity to come to an agreement or settlement, enhanced by the beautiful Venus-Jupiter sextile on May 5th which aids fairness. Care must be exercised still as Venus, representing our love and money connections, squares Neptune on the 4th, making the surrounding environment and our judgement rather foggy.

The lunar eclipse and full moon in intense Scorpio on the 5th, with unpredictable Uranus close by, makes for a time of electrifying surprises, for better or worst. Collectively we get a taste of the shape of things to come. After the 8th our approach to love is softer, more nurturing and protective. We also want to spend more! On the 9th good news regarding a property or investment can arrive. In case it is the other way around don’t fret. Consult an expert and a solution can be found after the 14th or 23rd, depending on your chart.

You can lay a solid foundation for a long term love or money connection on May 12-13 graced by the Venus-Saturn trine. Same applies to an original plan or idea on the 14-16 as Mercury sextiles Saturn. However, do keep your emotions in check on the 16th as Mars squares Jupiter, in order to benefit creatively, legally or financially since Mars also trines Neptune! Drive safe; drive safe.

It is good times indeed when Jupiter enters Taurus on the 16th! This is an auspicious placement for the planet of luck and expansion. Although there will be friction and intense conditions May 17-20 due to the square with transformative Pluto, this can also be a good time to give form or shape to a dream or project you have been working on for quite some time. Do make a fresh start or sign an agreement after the 22nd. Why?

Because the best seat in the theater of the house of cards that our world is made of is in the audience, in order to observe the power games that will unfold on life’s stage, thanks to the Mars-Pluto opposition May 21-22. You can make a more solid and informed decision after, particularly regarding self worth, property, investments or material security affairs.

Is it May 21st already? The Sun enters outgoing, curious, brilliant and chatty Gemini on the 21st! We need this light energy to counterbalance the tension of the last three weeks. The scales balance as the Sun trines Pluto and sextiles Mars. The truth sets you free, your desires are met and the wheels of your endeavors are set back in forward motion.

Structural SATURN entered altruistic Pisces on March 8, 2023 to May 24. 2025 and sextiles Uranus, during this journey. It is revolution time; revolution of the mind, the soul, growth and fair treatment, including fair trade. It can be erratic energy, so hopefully the human kind, will choose to work smart, over the next 20 years, not hard.

Transformative PLUTO entered humanitarian Aquarius on March 24, 2023, until 2044. Sustainability, truths that hurt, sexual identity issues and knee jerk reaction to injustice, are some of the subjects on the global table. Technology: friend or faux?

Uranus is direct. Space exploration peeks. Stay connected to and aware of, our Earth’s needs.

In May begin building your future with a slow, steady pace.

There is a Full Moon* Lunar Eclipse at 14 degrees 58′ Scorpio on the 5th.

It affects us all but mostly the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) and people with points to your chart here. You are directly affected by this Full Moon, if your birthday is April 29 – May 9, July 31-August 10, November 1-11 and January 29 – February 8.

In order to harvest the positive influence from such a moon, you need to find and keep the balance, between your practical needs against your emotional desires, ‘I have’ vs ‘I need’, possession vs obsession and being like a bull in a china closet vs being vindictive. Understanding the Taurus-Scorpio polarity is necessary in order to utilize the aspects during this Moon. Taurus is sweet, practical, reliable, needs to follow its slow and steady pace, finds security through matter but when provoked can become aggressive and stubborn. Scorpio is sensitive, magnetic, with strong instincts, seeks the truth but relentless and forceful when challenged.

Do any of the above ring a bell with you? If so, you have a chance to enhance the above positive characteristics and work on the challenging ones. Are you dealing with property, safety, self esteem, investment or inheritance matters? A practical, informed and well investigated approach, will help you solve them. Understanding the difference between loving and obsessing is another aspect of this influence. Refrain from being caustic or dictatorial, particularly with people who supported you in the past. Look out for reproductive system and liver issues.

There is a New Moon at 28 degrees 25′ Taurus, on the 19th.

It is sextiled by nutritious Neptune and is met with the Mars-Pluto opposition.

It affects us all, but mostly the Fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius) but also the first degrees of the Mutable signs (Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius, Pisces) due to degrees in proximity. You are directly affected by this New Moon, if your birthday is May 13-23, August 14-24, November 15-25 and February 12-22 .

A new life journey has begun, as you continue forward with a steady pace, pursuing your dreams and turning them into your new reality. This new moon can help you get back your self-esteem and understand the difference between your self worth and your net worth. Security in material gains is favored but not dependency on them. Transformative Pluto is also present opposing go getter Mars to test us by demanding reform in the area of material attachments in a personal and collective level. Collectively because greed and power games devastate the whole planet.

Karma is near by and so is Jupiter, Mercury, Uranus, the Sun and Moon of course; a stellium in Taurus! With such potent earth energy, you can stabilize endeavors, pursue and succeed in shaping your desires. You can literally transform your reality. Neptune in sextile ensures nourishment of the soul during this journey in the material realm. An important note here needs to be made regarding Pluto’s presence during this New Moon. Transformative Pluto is the ruler of Scorpio and in opposition with Mars, negative characteristics like being too suspicious, obsessive or unforgiving, can surface. This can hinder your progress and personal development.

HAPPY MAY EVERYONE!

Astro-highlight for May 2023: Task master, tenacious, hard work rewarding, albeit limiting, Saturn, is now direct. Translation? Have you been patient, worked hard, consistently and kept an open mind to changes? You are slowly coming out of the woods and depending on your chart, your hard work begins to pay off, as May rolls in. You probably are exhausted, like an athlete is, a few meters before the finish line. Keep plugging along, don’t give up now, your finish line is in front of you, May 16-17 or by June 11 2023, depending on your chart!

Astro Tip for the Fixed zodiac family (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius, or people with points to your charts here); the North Node (Karmic evolution) at 03-04 degrees Taurus and South Node (inherited DNA) 03-04 degrees Scorpio. Saturn is at an uncomfortable angle and in retrograde motion and is here to reward, or not. Collect good Karma, understand that limits can be a blessing in disguise: remember how you were treated in the past and don’t fall for the same act again (the truth excavator Pluto is now retrograde). Do not be dictatorial, especially if you are a political leader with your Sun/Ascendant or points on Leo/Scorpio Taurus/Aquarius.

FAQ: ‘I don’t know anything about planets, let alone astrology. Can I have some easy, basic information?’

Sure, before your read your zodiac sign, you may enjoy the read below!

Our newcomers will find here a brief, yet vital introduction to our planets, in order of distance from the sun, closest to furthest. You may be curious enough to visit, but have no clue about astrology and zodiac signs.

• Sun: center of our galaxy, associated with Leo, sign of creative force-Helios in ancient Greece, the god of light.
• Mercury: nearest to the sun and fastest moving, associated with Gemini and Virgo, signs of communication-Hermes in ancient Greece, messenger to the gods.
• Venus: next in line and second brightest star on our sky, associated with Taurus and Libra, signs of strength and beauty-Aphrodite in ancient Greece, goddess of love.
• Earth: following suit, the planet of life growth, associated only by element (earth) with Taurus, Virgo and Capricorn- Gaia in ancient Greece, the primal mother earth goddess.
• Moon: the earth’s only natural satellite, associated with the sign of Cancer, sign of nurture- Artemis goddess of hunting and a healer of women.
• Mars: the red planet, associated with Aries, sign of assertion and drive –Aris in ancient Greece, god of war.
• Jupiter: the largest planet of our system radiates double the light it receives from the sun, associated with Sagittarius, sign of expansion and illumination- Zeus, in ancient Greece the god of gods.
• Saturn: next the ringed majestic planet of order, associated with Capricorn, sign of duty and dependability-in ancient Greece the god Pan, protector of woodlands and shepherds.
• Uranus: the gas giant, associated with Aquarius, the sign of innovation- Aquarius or beautiful Ganymede, the son of Trojan king Tros, was taken to Mount Olympus by Zeus to act as cup-carrier to the gods.
• Neptune: a striking blue giant, associated with Pisces, the sign of healing and illusion- in ancient Greece representing the fish into which Aphrodite and her son Eros transformed
• Pluto: the yellow dwarf planet or huge asteroid, associated with Scorpio, the intense truth-seeker. He was called on earth by Goddess Artemis to kill Orion, who wanted to destroy all animals.

You may notice occasionally, astrological dates can seem to be one (1) day off, (for example a planet enters a sign on the 12/13). This occurs because calculations are based on Tropical Midnight Ephemeris, Time Zone EDT (04 west). Add or subtract hours, based on your Time Zone.

Here are the twelve zodiac sings for the month of MAY

FAQ; Should I read both my Sun sign and the one that corresponds to my Ascendant?

Get even more insight when you read both your Sun sign and the one that corresponds to your Ascendant.

FAQ: Why focus on Mars and Venus?

Emphasis is put, among all other aspects, in the importance of Mars and Venus transits, two personal planets, that rule some of our primary, earthy needs.

Aries

Happy May Aries!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars, your ruler. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, your ruler, is in your zone of family until the 20th and creativity after! Venus is in your zone of communication until the 7th and family after!

Dear passionate Aries, lucky Jupiter exits your sign on May 16, after a year of gifts, trials, errors and changes that were necessary for your development. Slow your pace down, which you often confuse with not getting enough done. On the contrary, you will be called to handle matters of financial stability around the 16th or 19th or a legal issue around the 5th; be sensible. Also on the 5th (or 9th) a pleasant sextile between Jupiter still in your sign and Venus can bring positive news regarding a money or love connection or help you with legal issues and contracts. This can manifest through a surprise email or contact by a friend or specialist. Use the first two weeks of the month to take advantage of any opportunity or deal you can make, just be diligent with the details, as Mercury is retrograde. May is also a good month to tap into your creativity and set boundaries with friends or family, especially when finances are concerned. Don’t ignore a persistent headache.

Taurus

Go ahead, make

a wish!

Have a Prosperous and Happy Birthday Taurus!

Happy Birthday Month Taurus!

Happy birthday Gemini after May 21st!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of contract agreements until the 20th and family after! Venus, your ruler, is in your zone of finances until the 7th and communication after!

Dear child of Aphrodite (Venus) here its is, the great benefice Jupiter enters your sign on May 16 for a year! Jupiter Solar transits occur every 12 years so take full advantage of the opportunities that will begin to unfold. Do go over the fine print on the 4th and trust your gut around the 5th regarding a marriage or partnership. Mercury (in your sign) is also connected to health so take care of your health, particularly until the 14. Despite the delays from last October until May 14, you are blessed with good news, a move or contract agreement around the 2nd. Plus your astro-mum Venus activates your money sector until May 7 and enters you contracts zone on the 8th with a positive development on the 12/13th. Stabilize a plan or let an idea develop into a profitable endeavor 14-16. Stay away from power games May 17-20 or 21-22. New beginnings abound after the New Moon in your sign on the 19 and more so after the 23rd. Money begins to grow like a well nourished plant. Enjoy a beautiful birthday season and don’t take yourself too seriously!

Gemini

Happy May Gemini!

Happy birthday Gemini after May 21st!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars is in your zone of finances until the 20th and communication after! Venus, is in your zone of self esteem until the 7th and finances after!

Dear Twins, child of Mercury, you have been able to juggle a lot despite the retrograde motion of your astro-dad Hermes from April 22 to May 14. Take care of your respiratory system particularly the first two weeks of the month as money or love matters can stress you out or test your self esteem around the 4th. If a plan is delayed or you just can’t make yourself heard the first three weeks of the month, don’t take the easy way out or get involved in power games, particularly May 17-20. In essence the actions you will take and the manner in which you behave the first three weeks will render, or not, the financial or personal results you seek after the 22nd, as the Sun enters your sign. ‘Form’ and ‘Transform’ are your magic go-to words for May and the better part of June: this deeply felt aspect will manifest May 17-20. Keeping a level head, being discreet and not getting involved in power struggles will reward you on or after May 22nd.

Cancer

Happy May Cancer!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of self assurance until the 20th and finances after! Venus is in your zone of introspection until the 7th and self esteem after!

Dear Cancer, it may not be your birthday but it will feel like it after the Mercury retrograde is over on the 14th. Still, you are favored with news on May 1/2 or by an unexpected event on the 9th. You are magnetic around the 5th. Your creativity is enhanced or a love affair emerges. Venus spoils you after the 8th as it enters your sign! You will be able to stabilize your finances, a relationship or a creative endeavor on the 12/13th or after the 21st depending on your chart. On the 15th good news or an opportunity arrives from your social network or a foreign contact but mind your speed, verbal or physical on the 16th! This is an important day as Jupiter begins a year long sextile to your Sun that will bring luck and opportunities for expansion. Do stay away however from plotting or power games May 17-20. You could loose a life-long friend or ally. Your financial zone gets activated after the 22nd, which can be an ambivalent day; in essence if you handle a power struggle with strategy and grace, not arrogance, your bank account can augment drastically after the 23rd.

Leo

Happy May Leo!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of introspection until the 20th and self esteem after! Venus is in your zone of social networks until the 7th and introspection after!

Regal Leo, child of life giving Sun, you may feel like escaping to a retreat during May but work related events around the 5th, family or a partner development on May 17-20, is enough to make your roar. Mercury retrograde until the 14th does not favor agreements, still you may get an opportunity to make a deal or presentation May 1-2 or the 15th, with support from your social network. Mars, planet of action and our physical abilities and health enters your sign on the 21st. This is great for getting a boost in your endeavors but you must keep your physical self strong. Tennis, volley ball or yoga can work wonders on your solar plexus and help you channel all this excessive energy. However you may not want to force your agenda May 21-23 with tension in excess. This is drama you don’t need. Did you keep your cool the first three weeks of the month? Great. Jupiter activates your professional achievements zone after the 17th for an entire year!

Virgo

Happy May Virgo!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of social networks until the 20th and introspection after! Venus is in your zone of achievements until the 7th and social networks after!

Dear Virgo, child of chatty Mercury. Your astro-dad is retrograde the first two weeks of the month and you want to avoid putting your signature on anything or make erratic decision about your professional pursuits. Still opportunities can emerge on the 2nd or around the 5th or 9th. Your social network is your safety net. Avoid taking the easy way out on the 4th. Through your contacts you could come across a new venture with financial benefits or a promotion. A partner or partnership can surprise you on the 12/13th. Mind your words on the 16th; being prickly can backfire on the 17-20 or 21st. You don’t want to loose your good manners, a good friend or an opportunity as our great benefice Jupiter enters your zone of expansion, travel, foreign contacts, adventure and the higher mind on the 1th for an entire year! On the 23r Mars is active in your zone of endings and squared by Jupiter. Translation? Play fair.

Libra

Happy May Libra!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of achievements until the 20th and social networks after! Venus is in your zone of expansion until the 7th and achievements after!

May, despite the Mercury retrograde until the 14th, continues to be a month of professional rewards and travel, foreign contacts and any form of expansion. Look out for deception on love or money matters on the 4th. Emotional tension or self esteem issues can also be present for you dear aerialist, child of Aphrodite (Venus), particularly during the Full Moon on the 5th. Be extra cautious with any major investments unless you consult with an expert or your personal chart indicates otherwise. Your astro-mum spoils you in the professional department after the 8th and a beautiful trine with Saturn on the 12/13th helps you solidify a money or love connection. Avoid power struggles with authority figures, in an artistic project or your children May 17-20. After the 22nd you are mobile and with more positive energy. Do take care on the 23rd as the Mars-Jupiter square can infuse tension in a friendship or important social connection.

Scorpio

Happy May Scorpio!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of expansion until the 20th and achievements after! Venus is in your zone of secrets until the 7th and expansion after!

Dear child of transformative Pluto you were called by the April stars to keep your secrets secret and avoid signing anything until May 18. You will be glad you were cautious on May 5th, with the Full Moon and Lunar Eclipse in your sign. News your receive or an idea you have on the 2nd needs fine tuning. A person or situation may try to pull the wool over your eyes on the 4th. After May 8th a shift of events can bring a development in a money or love connection. You can’t avoid being center stage so smile! Transformation is your strong point so take a positive unexpected event on the 9th and set a plan on a strong foundation May 12-13 or 14-16 but set the wheels in motion after the 24th. Be alert to tension, others or your own, on the 16th or 17-20. A stellium (astro-gathering) of planets across your Sun on May 21-22 can either bring you gifts after the 23rd in business or love partnerships, or tilt against you. The good news is that the end result is up to you and how fair you will be. So be fair and enjoy new beginnings, as lucky and expansive Jupiter will reward this sector of your life after May 17 for entire year!

Sagittarius

Happy May Sagittarius!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of investments until the 20th and expansion after! Venus is in your zone of partnerships until the 7th and investments after!

Dear Archer, child of abundant Jupiter, although communication and contract agreements are not favored until May 14, with pressure lifted in your financial zone until June 11, you can use the first two weeks of the month to organize financial ventures (with care and due diligence) regarding investments, an inheritance or tax/bank related affairs that emerge around the 5th, by using important information you receive on May 2nd. The same applies if you find yourself in the middle of a conflict with a business or life partner. by May 7. Deception looms on the 4th and aggression on the 16th. Your zone of expansion, travel, education, overseas opportunities and the higher mind, is activated after the 20th. Be your generous, gregarious and optimistic self May 17-21 and on the 23rd (instead of prickly or aggressive) and benefit in the above mentioned issues, especially if they are connected to a personal or business partner. A marriage commands your attention so keep a clear head.

Capricorn

Happy May Capricorn!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of partnerships until the 20th and secrets after! Venus is in your zone of due diligence until the 7th and partnerships after!

Dear Goat, you are a hard working, true child of Saturn. Although your ruler released its grip on your finances, be cautious with contracts and signatures the first two weeks of May, particularly on the 4th. Mars across your Sun until May 20 gives you a boost but you must maintain a daily healthy routine and due diligence as your energy fluctuates. You stand out in your social network around the 5th or 9th. Through this network a business opportunity can emerge or you could meet someone special May 12 to 16. Be aware, that too much of anything can be too much on the 16th, with extra tension added on May 17-22. Still a stellium (astro-gathering) of planets in your friendly Taurus around May 19 trines your Sun, as does Jupiter after May 17 for an entire year! This super transit can bring you gifts after the 23rd in a creative project, love affair or your children. Venus, planet of love and money helps you balance related issues in partnerships after the 8th.

Aquarius

Happy May Aquarius!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of due diligence until the 20th and partnerships after! Venus is in your zone of creativity until the 7th and due diligence after!

Dear Aquarius, child of unpredictable Uranus, refrain from forcing developments until May 14. Although you can stabilize professional, creative or children issues, the planetary transits of May can be deceptive on the 4th, seductive around the 5th, clearer after the 14th and combative on the 16th and the 23rd. Family can be the destabilizing factor from May onwards, if you choose to not set boundaries. This can manifest as an unexpected event around the 9th. On the other hand the Saturn-Venus trine on May 12-13 can help you upgrade your image and stabilize a personal or professional affair. The secret to navigate through family entanglements in May is organization and due diligence. Stay away from power games May 17-22. Mars, the planet of drive, sexuality, our physical strength and aggression, enters fiery Leo across your Sun on the 21st, so you can either get a needed boost in business, personal partnerships or have negative events instigated. Stay focused on your goals, be fair to others but also to yourself, in order to enjoy a more creative and carefree end of the month.

Pisces

Happy May Pisces!

Male, penetrating energy, comes from Mars. Female, receptive energy, comes from Venus. This month Mars, is in your zone of love affairs until the 20th and and due diligence after! Venus is in your zone of family until the 7th and creativity after!

Dear Pisces, sensitive child of Poseidon (Neptune). Structure loving Saturn entered your sign on March 7 for 3 years. It is time for a sensible and mature approach to everything and during May this regards your creativity, children or a love affair. Despite confusion in communication the first two weeks of the month, you can receive good news on the 2nd that can lead to an auspicious or profitable deal on the 14-16th. Stay away from gossip on the 4th. Around the 5th you can plan a trip, are favored from overseas contacts, in education or higher mind pursuits. After the 8th a money or love connection gets a boost with a chance to set a solid foundation for the future on the 12/13th. Keep your distance from power or manipulation games May 17-23. New beginnings through travel, communication exchange or education upgrade are favored with the new moon on the 19th but you may want to set your wheels in motion after the 23rd due to tension.

2023 Retrogrades for Outer Planets.

*Saturn retrogrades June 18 to November 5 in Pisces, Pluto* retrogrades May 2 to June 11 (in Aquarius), June 12 to October 11 in Capricorn, Jupiter* retrogrades September 5 to December 31 in Taurus, Neptune* retrogrades July 1 to December 6 in Pisces and Uranus* retrogrades August 29 to January 29, 2024, in Taurus.