Astrological Forecast: May 2022
Aspects & Transits
May 20200
May 1st: Venus in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn
May 2nd: Venus enters Aries
Passion. Excitement. Impulsivity. Conflict in or regarding relationships. Venus is the planet of beauty, love, and security. Venus is traditionally considered in detriment in fiery Aries, the warrior sign that charges in headfirst. Be mindful of jumping into new relationships or overspending.
May 3rd: Jupiter in Pisces sextile Pluto in Capricorn
May 4th: Mars in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus
May 5th: Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus
May 6th: Mercury in Gemini sextile Venus in Pisces
May 7th: Sun in Taurus sextile Mars in Pisces
Opportunities to make your dreams into reality! Release from self-sabotage and unseen forces.
May 10th: Mercury stations retrograde in Gemini
Gemini is ruled by Mercury, and so, expect this retrograde period to be especially potent. Air signs govern communication and electronics--so be sure to secure your information and back-up your files! Misinformation or false conjecture is likely during this time, so double-check your sources and be discerning. Mercury stations direct on June 3rd.
May 10th: Jupiter enters Aries
Confidence. Self-growth. Self-love. Egotistical or self-absorption. Jupiter will be in Aries until October, when it retrogrades back into Pisces, before returning to Aries around New Year. This transit may offer us a glimpse of what is to come in 2023, especially in regards to growth and opportunities, but also potential conflict.
May 15th: Ceres enters Cancer
Ceres is the asteroid (or dwarf planet) that rules over agriculture, food, and health. How do your emotions affect your eating habits? How does the food you consume affect your emotions? How can you nourish your heart and soul? These themes will likely be pronounced until July 23rd when Ceres enters Leo.
May 15th: Sun in Taurus square Saturn in Aquarius
May 15th: Sun in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces
May 16th: Full Moon Lunar Eclipse in Scorpio (25 degrees)
This Full Moon is also a total lunar eclipse. Luna is traditionally considered to be in its fall in Scorpio, and so this eclipse may feel especially heavy. This eclipse is not only about releasing and letting go, but asks us to assess our relationship to change and grief overall. Uranus in Taurus is also opposing the moon, and can cause sudden and unexpected shifts… perhaps quite literally! Saturn is also squaring off with the Sun and Moon, adding to the sharpness.
May 18th: Mars conjunct Neptune in Pisces
May 20th: Mercury in Gemini sextile Jupiter in Aries
May 20th: Sun enters Gemini
May 21st: Sun conjuncts Mercury in Gemini
May 22nd: Mercury Rx enters Taurus
Mercury is slowed down quite a bit in Taurus. There may be a lot of focus on values, finances, and possessions. This energy can also be quite stubborn, especially when Mars enters Aries on the 24th.
May 23rd: Sun in Gemini sextile Jupiter in Aries
May 24th: Vesta enters PIsces
May 24th: Mars enters Aries
May 24th: Mercury in Taurus sextile Mars in Pisces
May 25th: Mercury in Taurus trine Pluto in Capricorn
Jackpot! Repeat from April 28th, except both planets are retrograde this time.
May 27th: Venus in Aries square Pluto in Capricorn
May 28th: Venus enters Taurus (domicile)
May 29th: Mars conjunct Jupiter in Aries
May 30th: New Moon in Gemini
After a rocky eclipse season, this New Moon is a time to communicate and speak or write your desires out to the universe.
The Planetary Dignities of May 2022
Exalted: Venus in Pisces
Domicile: Mars in Aries, Venus in Taurus, Mercury in Gemini, Jupiter in Pisces, Neptune in Pisces
Detriment: Venus in Aries
Fall: Full Moon (lunar eclipse) in Scorpio