MONTH OF May
Cancer: Your May Horoscope at a Glance
May kicks off with a feeling of great possibilities and promising collaborations in the works. Come out of your shell and mingle safely or put together your Cancer dream team. Think outside the box and rally others to your cause. With motivator Mars in your sign all month, you’ve got the confidence and charisma to persuade just about anyone to join your efforts! But you’ll want to put a pin in your hottest ideas after May 20, when two planets (Saturn and Mercury) shift into retrograde—and your focus becomes more emotional and reflective. At the end of the month, a lunar eclipse and supermoon will activate your health zone, putting your spring wellness plans on the fast track. Spare some time in your busy schedule to commune with nature!
The Sun is in Taurus until May 20
With the Taurus Sun warming up your friends and colleagues zone until Thursday, May 20, teamwork improves everything. Reach out to your network for ideas and feedback instead of trying to muscle through a confounding situation yourself. If everyone’s gotten the proper pokes, you might want to host a few small IRL gatherings or venture back out into the social scene safely again.
The eleventh house governs technology, so Taurus season is also a great time for virtual collaborations. Level up your social media game and take a workshop to expand your digital skill set. Look for people who share your big-picture vision of the world and can see things from a unique perspective. Bonus points if they’re not afraid to challenge you or stand up to small-minded ideas. You want to surround yourself with thought leaders, not followers!
Collaborations get a fresh start at the May 11 Taurus new moon
What roles need to be filled on Team Crab? The Taurus new moon on Tuesday, May 11, could bring an exciting offer to join forces with kindred spirits. Foster a new friendship or join a group that supports your skills and interests. Your efforts will bear fruit between now and the November 19 Taurus full moon, which is also a potent lunar eclipse.
With la luna illuminating your zone of society, a shared issue could bring your new crew together. From a park cleanup to a wellness education drive to teaching people how to adjust to long-term remote working, there’s no shortage of topics you and your collaborators could tackle from a forward-thinking perspective. Start exploring possibilities to make a bigger impact today. Get involved in a cause. Take the first step by attending a virtual or IRL info meeting or, if you’re launching your own genius idea, putting the word out to potential contributors.
Jupiter in Pisces whets your wanderlust from May 13 to July 28
The urge to get your visionary ideas out into the wider world takes flight right after the new moon. On Thursday, May 13, expansive Jupiter wings into Pisces and your worldly, open-minded ninth house until July 28.
This is Jupiter’s first visit to Pisces since early 2011, and the first of two trips through the Fish’s waters this year (the next one starts on December 28 and lasts until May 10, 2022). On a global scale, we’ll all become more imaginative, intuitive and empathic.
Have you been consumed by intense emotions or a project requiring extreme focus? Both Jupiter and Saturn have been in cerebral Aquarius since mid-December, activating your eighth house of intimacy and privacy. You may have become a bit of a Crabshell shut-in, seeing only a few people and spending lots of time alone. A major emotional transformation could be underway, and you could also be making large amounts of money. The potential to earn and invest has been great for you this year. It’s been powerful, but also demanding of your resources.
When Jupiter launches into Pisces and spotlights your exploratory ninth house, you’ll have the sudden urge to connect with the wider world. Take a break from tunnel vision and all that intense focus. The next two and a half months may bring exciting opportunities to travel, launch an entrepreneurial startup or share your motivational message widely. Get out of your bubble, connect with people who are way different than your usual crew and immerse yourself in fresh outside perspectives.
When Jupiter returns to Aquarius from July 28 to December 28, you can take all this new “data” back into the lab and fashion it into your next genius idea. Or bring your newfound wisdom to a relationship and allow your connections to evolve into a healthy new place.
Gemini season begins on May 20
Although the urge to emerge is stoked by Jupiter, a counter-influence arrives that could send you back to your Crab cave. On Thursday, May 20, the Sun slips into Gemini and your twelfth house of rest, closure and healing. For the next month, you could be sleepier or foggier than usual. Make sure to pace yourself, no matter how excited you are about a juicy new idea.
Saturn turns retrograde from May 23 to October 10
With boundary-hound Saturn turning retrograde in your intimacy zone on Sunday, May 23, you may find your recent inspirations have to take a back seat to dealing with some deeply personal old matters. Perhaps you thought those were settled. Inspector Saturn shines his headlamp on any unresolved issues that are preventing you from building a stable foundation for love and money to flourish.
Retrogrades can bring back the past. Over the next four months, an ex-partner (either business or romantic) could return to your thoughts and possibly even your life. Is there unfinished business there?
This is not to say you should reconcile or open a painful door again. But perhaps you’ve created some limiting beliefs in an effort to protect yourself from being hurt again. Maybe you’re holding yourself back from being vulnerable with a love interest or investing money because you once got burned.
Saturn retrograde is an ideal time to leave those mistakes in the past and take a mature step forward, integrating the wisdom gained through those prior failures or defeats. If you’re uncertain about the fate of a rocky relationship, use Saturn retrograde for a timeout or to try repairing your bond if that’s a priority to you both. Working with a well-credentialed therapist or coach could make a huge difference since experts fall under wise Saturn’s domain.
Eclipse season begins on May 26 with the Sagittarius lunar eclipse
Your wellness becomes a priority, whether you planned for that or not, on Wednesday, May 26. A game-changing Sagittarius lunar eclipse (https://astrostyle.com/learn-astrology/solar-and-lunar-eclipses/) sweeps through your sixth house of health and organization, sounding the call for a spring cleaninclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” g!
This extra-potent full supermoon shines its high beams on an area of your life that needs a tune-up. Maybe your hormone levels or gut health are imbalanced—or you’re just overdue for a checkup. Workwise, you might REALLY need to delegate some tasks instead of struggling to DIY. This illuminating eclipse pushes you to plan better, prioritize and cut the excess from your life. It’s time to get efficient and streamlined, Cancer!
Lunar eclipses can sweep away an outmoded chapter or habit and demand an upgraded replacement. An employee or co-worker could suddenly announce their exit. You might get doctor’s orders that you need to change your diet, exercise more or add some supplements to your regimen. Look back to December 14, 2020, when the corresponding Sagittarius new moon, which was also an eclipse, set the stage for what will come to fruition today.
Mercury spins retrograde in Gemini from May 29 to June 22
Shield yourclass=”body-el-link standard-body-el-link” field from energy vampires and take a slower pace. With messenger Mercury turning retrograde in Gemini on Saturday, May 29, confusion strikes your foggy twelfth house. Unfinished projects, conversations and business overall needs to be handled before you can fully move forward. Suck it up and do the tough work, Crab. You’ll be so glad you cleared the decks!
You could be unusually nostalgic and weepy (even for a Cancer!) during this time as Mercury’s trip down memory lane is especially sentimental. You may have vivid dreams or flashbacks to painful experiences.
Be careful not to lapse into unhealthy self-soothing vices if those emotions overwhelm you. This could be an important time to work with a healer or therapist to process anything that feels too acute to deal with on your own. Allow yourself to get the support you deserve.
Venus is in Taurus until May 8
Friends could turn into “something more” during the first week of May as romantic Venus wraps a nearly monthlong visit to Taurus and your social eleventh house. For single Cancerians, a virtual connection could also blossom. Trade a few flirty DMs and see if you can go deeper, especially on May 6, when Venus glides into a favorable angle to Pluto in your relationship house. For couples, this is a day to be open-minded and explore new terrain. Thought you knew everything about your partner? Maybe they have a superpower or sexy move up their sleeve that you never imagined was there.
Mars in Cancer heats up commitments all month
Add some passion to your life! Spicy, assertive Mars is in YOUR sign from April 23 to June 11 to be exact, blessing you with magnetism and moxie. The red planet only comes here every two years, so take advantage of the revved-up and sexy energy it gives you.
Even though your sign tends to seek security, this Mars cycle finds you craving more autonomy. You’ll be feeling fiery and independent this month, voicing your opinions with a lot less hesitance. Anyone who tries to pin you down or cramp your style could get a taste of your “fire-breathing dragon” side.
When Mars forms a golden trine to Neptune in your travel and expansion sector on May 31, a safe getaway could help you spread your wings or spark up a sexy connection. Novelty is in short supply these days, but even a little hit of it can boost your mojo and bring feelings of attraction flooding back.
Fantasy and healing while Venus in Gemini from May 8 to June 2
Take a step back—or dive deeper? You may choose one of these doors once Venus shimmies into Gemini on May 8 and activates your twelfth house of closure, healing and fantasy. If you’re ready to surrender and be more vulnerable with someone who’s earned your trust, Venus in Gemini can help you let down your walls.
Is it time to move on, release a grudge or take a time-out to see if your connection can go the distance? This restorative Venus spell urges you to slow down. Be gentle with yourself, Cancer, because facing the deeper feelings that arise could take courage and commitment. But it’s important to explore: What’s giving you pause or keeping you stuck in a repetitive cycle?
When Venus trines mature Saturn on May 19, you can have a serious conversation without things getting too heavy or combative. Rather than fling accusations, set clear boundaries and express your needs in a neutral or measured tone. Keep it out of the personal realm and state the facts. You’ll also be able to finally get a better picture of where the other party stands on this issue.
With ambitious and action-driven Mars in Cancer, you’re an unstoppable force when it comes to your goals this month. A digital endeavor or group project could bring new opportunities at the May 11 Taurus new moon. Take stock of the people you’re spending your time with and make sure your goals and visions are aligned.
The full moon on May 26 is a lunar eclipse AND a supermoon in Sagittarius, which sweeps through your sixth house of helpful people and systems. A reliable employee could suddenly give their notice, or you may be inspired to finally hire someone to assist you with an overwhelming project. Have you bitten off more than you can chew solo? This eclipse sounds the S.O.S. for proper support or an upgrade to Team Crab.
Love Days: 24, 28
Money Days: 8, 18
Luck Days: 15, 5
Off Days: 13, 26, 3, 31
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