
MAY 2022
“Astrology is a language. If you understand this language, the sky speaks to you.”
Dane Rudhyar
Significant Dates in May
Sunday 1
A powerful way to start the month with a partial solar eclipse in Taurus, and with Venus conjunct with Jupiter and sextile with Pluto. Your confidence is likely to get a boost today. More importantly this is a fabulous day to make a wish. Just be careful what you wish for because it will come true!
Monday 2
The Moon enters Gemini today and you are likely to find yourself in the mood to want to get away.
Tuesday 3
Venus enters Aries bringing a lot more adventure, energy, and inspiration over the coming month.
Wednesday 4
Today is likely to see you focusing on those changes you’ve been wanting to make with Jupiter sextile with Pluto. Take a more practical approach to what you are trying to achieve. Today is a good day to take that first step.
Thursday 5
The Moon enters Cancer and Uranus brings a wealth of surprises today as it is conjunct with the Sun and sextile with Mars. Unexpected news and catch ups are likely. If you don’t like surprises, prepare yourself to go with the flow today.
Saturday 7
Today marks the beginning of what should feel like a productive weekend, today especially. The Sun is sextile with Mars, Mercury is sextile with Venus, and the Moon enters Leo, making you feel motivated, and supported for those big talks that need to take place. Just beware of being easily led and stick to your guns.
Tuesday 10
As the Moon enters Virgo today, don’t let yourself become overwhelmed over practical matters. Take one thing at a time and you’ll get done what you need to do. Mercury turns retrograde today so be mindful of communication and double check travel plans over the next three weeks.
Wednesday 11
Jupiter enters Aries today bringing a surge of optimism to the coming weeks and months. Make the most of this outlook by getting out there and enjoying the opportunities for adventure that come your way. Today should bring a feeling of fun!
Thursday 12
The Moon enters Libra today and you may find yourself being the peacekeeper to those around you. Be patient over the next two days.
Friday 13
Today will bring something of significance into your life as the Sun is conjunct with the Moon’s north node. You are likely to meet someone special or hear some news of great impact.
Saturday 14
The Moon enters Scorpio. You or someone around you, is likely to reveal a deeper or even secretive side.
Sunday 15
With Venus conjuct with Chiron you’ll find yourself looking at a disappointment from a different perspective. This is good day for forgiveness and apologies. Also a good day for absolute relaxation.
Monday 16
The energy today is big so avoid making decisions at a whim as whatever you are experiencing with those closest to you intensifies today. There is a total lunar eclipse in Scorpio, and the Sun squares Saturn and is sextile with Neptune. This very intense full Moon will enter Sagittarius during the night.
Tuesday 17
Saturn is semi sextile with Neptune so do your best to be practical today and avoid making excuses.
Wednesday 18
The Moon enters Capricorn, helping that need to be practical today as Mars is semi sextile with Saturn and conjunct with Neptune. Keep a realistic outlook. In saying that, today is a good day for love and to take that next step in your romantic life.
Thursday 19
Today is not the best day for conversations and meetings around difficult situations, as the Sun trines Pluto. On the upside you should feel that things are moving forward for you on a personal level.
Friday 20
The Moon enters Aquarius and Mercury is sextile with Jupiter making it a much better day than yesterday for talks and negotiations. It is likely that someone or something from the past will get your attention.
Saturday 21
Sun enters Gemini today making communication and travel the focus for the next four weeks. You can also expect these coming weeks to feel more lively.
Sunday 22
With the Sun conjunct with Mercury this is a good day for communication and you are likely to hear something of significance. If you are planning to catch up with others, except the get together to have a transformative effect on you, especially if it is with people from your past.
Monday 23
The Moon is in Pisces, Mercury enters Taurus, the Sun is sextile with Jupiter, and Mars is sextile with Pluto, making this a great day for romance to blossom and for reunions. If you have been making plans to change your future, take the step.
Tuesday 24
Communication takes the stage again as Mercury is sextile with Mars and Venus is sextile with Saturn. A good day for socialising and for making agreements.
Wednesday 25
The Moon and Mars are both in Aries. Expect to be more impulsive and more adventurous over the coming weeks, especially over the next two days. Look forward to last minute adventures and opportunities for fun.
Thursday 26
Mercury trines Pluto, as it did on this day last month! Expect to hear important news. Also a good day to bring any old agreements or contracts up to date.
Friday 27
The Moon enters Taurus, Mercury is semi sextile with Venus, and Venus also squares Pluto, making today an emotional one. Don’t let any deep or negative emotions cause you to over react in your personal relationships. Also beware of over spending today!
Sunday 29
With the Moon and Venus both in Taurus and Mars conjunct with Jupiter, this is a day for sensuality and luxury and it’s likely to last for a few weeks. You might find yourself feeling more impulsive than usual.
Monday 30
With the new Moon in Gemini today is a good day to organise paperwork and make travel plans. If you feel like organising a catch up or get away, go for it.
Tuesday 31
With Saturn semi sextile with Neptune, this is a good time to turn your dreams and plans into reality. Time to set things in motion.
Your Month Ahead
Aries (March 21 - April 20)
As you step into May, money is likely to be the focus, and with the planetary influences in your sign at this time you will find yourself looking at money in a new way, and possibly even new ways to make it. Abundance and luck are on your side in a big way this month!
The Lunar eclipse in Scorpio mid month is in your eighth house of death and rebirth meaning that you’ll reach an emotional depth at this time that could be uncomfortable. You will find yourself accepting that it’s time to let go of something that isn’t working as much as you may not want to. Just remember that you are making room for something even better to come into your life.
Your social life gets a major boost around the 20th and you will find yourself not only feeling like the life of the party but feeling powerful as well. As you move toward the end of the month the abundance and joy that May promised you really shines as opportunities become available to you. Take them and shine. Don’t waste your energy competing with others. Run your own race.
Taurus (April 21 - May 21)
You aren’t usually one to seek the limelight Taurus, although this month you find yourself in it quite a bit and it should feel amazing. As you begin May, your astrological influences are doing great things in your first house making you feel beautiful, confident, and very independent. You will fill untameable and strong in doing things your way. Let go, be wild, and be rebellious. You can trust that you know who you are what you are doing.
The second week of May will see you having to focus more on your finances. Use this time to get things in order, especially before Mercury retrograde kicks in. The lunar eclipse mid month impacts your partnership zone in a big way. This can be an exciting or terrifying time, or even both, depending on the status of your love life. This kind of eclipse in this house bring sudden separations, sudden new romances, new commitments or releasing of old ones. No matter what this life changing time brings you, you can rest assured that it is all for your best and will lead you to greater happiness.
As Mercury retrograde kicks in it is likely to feel like a confusing time for you but this will only last for a couple of days and then it will shift again as other planetary influences take the stage. You end the month feeling understood, accepted, and focused on new goals.
Gemini (May 22 - June 21)
This is one of those life changing months for you Gemini as you spend most of it looking inward and facing everything you need to face within. You can expect a lot of what has been worrying you over these last two years to make sense to you now. May will see you putting things in their place and moving on with a clear mind. Any of the confusion that rears it’s head, especially for the first two weeks of the month is only going to help you get to the clarity you deserve.
The Lunar eclipse mid month impacts your sixth house, bringing your focus to your lifestyle. What needs to change? You are likely to find yourself reassessing the ins and outs of your day to day life. Let go of any habits that are a waste of your time and energy or don’t suit your goals.
From the 20th onward, that clarity will hit you like lightning. You can expect to feel as if you’ve come into your power and know exactly what you want. This Mercury retrograde forces you to look inward and finally make peace with yourself. It’s time to let go of that internal battle for once and for all. You will find yourself socialising more as the month comes to an end and very supported by those closest to you.
Cancer (June 22 - July 23)
Shine Cancer! May finds you crawling out of the safety of your shell and socialising more. This is a great month for you in that the people you will find yourself networking with, will not only bring you an abundance of fun, but opportunities as well. You will find yourself more influential than usual so don’t miss any opportunities to network.
Your intuition goes mad mid month, so listen to it. You are safe to trust those gut feelings and where they lead you. On the 10th your reputation becomes the focus as Jupiter gets to work in your 10th house. this is a time when people will notice you and will be very interested in what you are doing. Make the most of prying eyes. The lunar eclipse mid month is very favourable for you. It encourages your sense of self expression, and you will find creative ways to let the world know who you are.
Mercury retrograde is going stir up some tension in your social life and in your relationships. You won’t have the patience for certain people, so rather than get yourself into tricky situations, surround yourself with people you enjoy being around at this time. As you finish the month going through bouts of being ambitious and figuring out what really matters, enjoy the support and sweetness from those special few who really understand you.
Leo (July 24 - August 23)
Your professional life is the focus for most of May. No matter what else is happening for you, there will be a lot of excitement around your work and career as you really step into your power in this area of your life. You are likely to find yourself taking risks in your professional life that will pay off. This is the time to take that leap. For most of the month you feel a sense of disconnect with those around you and there may need to be conversations that take place on the work front in particular around working as a team. Take the time to step back and see things clearly before you react. On the whole though, things are moving forward in a big way and you are closer to your goals.
The lunar eclipse impacts your home and family sector. Don’t let any upsets at home take away from the success you are having on the work front. This is likely to be an uncomfortable time for you, but remember to stop and breathe before you react. Things will settle soon enough.
Mercury retrograde will bring any overlooked work problems to the surface, and you may find yourself more annoyed with work colleagues. Remember, that to build and empire these things need to happen. Everything you tackle is taking you one step further. You end the month on a very positive note with adventure on your mind. Friendship is also very rewarding for you at this time. Let loose and enjoy!
Virgo (August 24 - September 23)
This month brings you adventure and gives you fresh insight into everything and everyone in your life. You begin May looking at things differently. For whatever has been bothering you, you can expect a sudden change in perspective, especially around the 5th. You are likely to find yourself focusing more on satisfaction in your lifestyle meaning that you will be rethinking your work life and how it impacts you. You will be thinking more about your long term goals and about how what you are doing now impacts them. Your intuition gets a major boost at this time, so trust your feelings.
The lunar eclipse mid month does crazy things in your communication zone. Expect to have some life changing conversations. Your close communications are going to get a big shake up. Be mindful of what you say, knowing that your words will have a lasting effect.
As you move into the end of the month you will find yourself paying more attention to how others see you and wondering more about the image you project to the world. Mercury retrograde actually does wonders for you because it impacts your ninth house giving you clear perception. This is a powerful time for you to use your reputation and your instincts to move closer to the goals that become very clear to you now.
Libra (September 24 - October 23)
This is your month for LOVE Libra. You will feel yourself with plenty to give and plenty to get. You begin the month with a boost of courage, allowing you to open your heart to something that you really want but are a little scared of. The universe is telling you to go for it! You are likely to feel as if you’re stepping into the unknown. Set your boundaries and that will give you more confidence in taking that leap.
With love being a safe place for you, allow yourself to have fun with the other spontaneous adventures that throw themselves at you. As you move to the middle of the month it is a great time to have fun, especially with those you love. The lunar eclipse impacts values and traditions in your world. You will find it easy to let go of who or what stands in the way of what matters to you.
The end of the May finds you making big commitments in either love or work partnerships, or maybe even both. This is a great time to take that next step. You will feel very positive about the future as you find yourself dreaming more about what you want and believing in how achievable it is to have it. It could even feel like the beginning of a spiritual epiphany.
Scorpio (October 24 - November 22)
May is your month for major transformation Scorpio. You begin the month feeling torn between your need for independence and your need for intimacy. Your needs for both at this time will feel conflicting but this is a good thing. It forces you to rethink your relationships and assert exactly what you want. Expect your relationships to move in new directions. You’ll also find that you won’t be able to tolerate those that drain your energy. This is also a good thing.
The lunar eclipse mid month sets off a rollercoaster of change in your life. It will bring you a clear vision of your destiny and will literally rip away any blockages that are getting in your way. Get ready to fly. Trust that whatever happens, you are exactly where you are meant to be and supported in reaching what you want. Everything changing now is for your benefit.
Mercury retrograde stirs up your partnership zone and will bring back people from your past, whether they be lovers, friends, or family. Deal with any unfinished business that you need to, but be weary of slipping back into something that is not good for you. Focus forward! You will leave May feeling like a new person as you let go of those old habits and people from your past. Claim your destiny!
Sagittarius (November 23 - December 20)
As May kicks off you will feel yourself inspired. You are likely to want to do things in new and inventive ways and work and career may even feel exciting to you. This is a productive time for you, as you bring your genius to whatever you are doing at this time. Your expansive and brilliant mind truly shines at this time. Expect there to be a bit of drama around you during the second week of the month. Don’t let it distract you from the buzz you are feeling. Sort out whatever you need to by being blunt and honest and keep moving forward.
The lunar eclipse mid month will see you wanting to hide away from the world for a little. Do it. This is a great time to sit with your thoughts and feelings and to give them the attention they deserve. Take some time out and listen to that inner voice because it has a lot of life changing wisdom to share.
As the month comes to a close that inspiration becomes stronger again and it should bring a lot of joy into you life. You will feel more confident expressing yourself. Your love life is a major focus at the end of the month and you can expect wonderful things to happen as your romantic relationships go to depths you never thought they could. Your self expression only helps this more.
Capricorn (December 21- January 20)
This is an incredibly social month for you Capricorn. You are likely to put yourself out there a lot more than usual and might even have a lit bit of fun indulging in the drama that surrounds you in a playful way. You will feel more powerful than usual and this feeling should stay with you for most of the month. Your talents will be highlighted at the beginning of the month so enjoy the praise and attention they bring you. You deserve it. Make sure you take care of yourself because a few too many late nights out are likely for you.
The lunar eclipse mid month rocks your 11th house influencing the way you move socially and within your community. This is a positive time for you as you become aware of who supports you and where you fit in your world. You will find yourself very aware of who really matters and of who you are really grateful for.
Mercury retrograde is great for you. It brings back your sense of youthfulness. You will find yourself feeling young and wild again. The things that once made you happy that you have let go of are likely to find their way back into your life. It’s time to really enjoy life again. Your home will be your focus as the month ends. Enjoy making it what you want it to be, or even planning that move or purchase to your dream.
Aquarius (January 21 - February 19)
May is a harder month for you Aquarius but as you make your way through it, it will bring you reward. For most of the month you are likely to feel tied down. You are probably feeling that way already. For whatever is clipping your wings you will feel that you cannot see a way to freedom. Just ride this time out as others around you sort themselves out, making your eventual flight easier. Use this time to develop a clear vision of what you actually want.
Work changes are likely to take place for you as a result of the lunar eclipse mid month. You may decide to leave a job or career, or to do things differently. Trust your instincts and take your time in implementing your changes. Remember that slow and steady wins the race. Friends will be a good support to you at this time and will be the biggest source of joy for you this month.
Mercury retrograde brings a clearing energy to your home life. Whatever is not working will come to the surface and even though it might not feel pleasant, you can expect there to be a lot more understanding enabling everybody to heal and make the changes they need to make on the homefront. You leave May wanting to be more creative and wanting to learn something inspiring.
Pisces (February 21 - March 20)
Communication is your power and focus for most of this month Pisces. Your brilliant new and creative ideas will inspire many around you, but could cause you a little havoc amongst family connections. Expect a lot of lightbulb moments and don't be scared to lead as the beginning of the month will give you opportunities to do so. Remember, your words have a lot of power. Misunderstandings with family are likely. Stay calm and patient. Your money zone is struck with luck during the second week of the month so enjoy the abundance that lands in your lap.
The lunar eclipse mid month brightens your ninth house and will find you more interested in philosophy and wanting to learn. You are likely to take on a new outlook to how you approach some areas of your life and this will bring you a sense of peace and inner power.
Mercury retrograde could be more challenging for you than for most because it impacts your third house of communication. Remembering how powerful your words are be sure to think before you speak, text, email, etc. The month comes to a close with the feeling of having a unified homefront that makes everyone feel safe and supported. Money flows freely to you allowing you to create the sanctuary you have always dreamt of and deserve.
Our Moon Signs give us great insight into our emotional wellbeing. You can find your Moon sign on your natal chart, or through some very handy apps that are freely available. The above chart lists what your Moon sign needs to feel whole and emotionally balanced. Interestingly enough, these needs are also relatable for the feelings of satisfaction and joy for you corresponding Sun sign.

Mercury Retrograde
10th May - 2nd June 2022
Mercury retrograde often gets a bad rap and sends many of us into a state of panic. Truth be told, for many of us, it can be a very positive time. It affects each sign differently, bringing some blessings and others challenges around communication and travel. In your monthly forecast I have given a bit of insight into how this retrograde will influence your sign specifically.
Here is a list of what you can do to make the retrograde period more rewarding for your sign….
ARIES
Tie up loose ends and forgive. Rely on your intuition and create closure.
TAURUS
Show up for your community.
GEMINI
Reevaluate your career.
CANCER
Share what you have to offer others.
LEO
Take care of yourself and honour your sex life.
VIRGO
Call in romance or nurture existing love.
LIBRA
Develop health and wellness routines.
SCORPIO
Focus on joy and the way you express creativity. Release stress and anxiety.
SAGITTARIUS
Focus on your home and family.
CAPRICORN
Make a note of what is important to you and communicate with intention.
AQUARIUS
Reevaluate your finances and security.
PISCES
Do what makes you feel good despite the perception of others.