Welcome to your May 2019 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….

 TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20) This is an intense month, what with the heavy Saturn-Pluto conjunction that is stressing everyone out. At least Uranus, which is newly in Taurus, brings you some much-needed excitement, thank all the gods and goddesses! May begins with an inspiring Mars-Neptune square which brings your creativity to the surface. It also amplifies all the energy you are projecting, so people may be reacting strongly to you while you have no idea of your impact. (Remember this as you sit and demurely say “who, me?” …) Keep in mind that Saturn and Pluto line up with Mercury in Aries and so your words and ideas carry extra weight.   Then May 4^th brings that juicy annual Taurus new moon which is delicious and delightful for new ideas and projects, especially since Mars and Jupiter make anything seem possible for the next week. By the 7^th Mercury joins up with Uranus for a few days of mental tension while Venus in Aries gets involved with Saturn, Pluto, and the North Lunar Node. You are likely to experience a crisis in values, as your ruling planet Venus challenges the dominant culture and shouts out “Not in my name.” On a personal level you’re feeling that you have to do something to resist some trends in your relationships and in your life where your values are being squashed. Let Venus guide you. Things are quiet—if you can call the state of the world quiet– until the 15^th when Venus enters your own sign and catches up to Uranus. This brings a few days of a thirst for change and the energy to envision what that change could look like. Have fun with that! Then there is a Scorpio full moon on the 18^th with a strong Mercury action, emphasizing ideas and communication. The Sun and Mercury both enter Gemini on the 21^st, bringing lots of interchange and conviviality. The rest of the month delivers relief from most personal drama. It’s a good time for a break from responsibilities.

 GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20) The seemingly relentless stress of April continues into May, I’m afraid – there’s not much relief from the Saturn-Pluto intensity right now. The month begins with some deep mental work, so try to focus on a challenging task.   May begins with an inspiring Mars-Neptune square, and you are brimming with ideas. Then there is a beautiful Taurus new moon on the 4^th, always productive and uplifting, and even moreso this time because of the Mars-Jupiter opposition.   Mars in Gemini opposes Jupiter in Sag for a good few days, inspiring you to initiate plans and get people moving on your ideas. Then by the 7^th Venus in Aries squares Saturn, Pluto and the North Lunar Node. Oy vey! You are experiencing a stuck place in a relationship and you want action. Or, you want out. Be careful of throwing babies out with the bathwater, honey, since Mercury conjunct Uranus makes you capable of digging your heels in. Stay focused and commit, but be sure you are standing firmly in your values. Remember that Mars and Jupiter are your friends and they can bring very positive outcomes. Venus enters Taurus on the 15^th and catches up to Uranus for a few days of lovely expansiveness and creative change in your relationships. The Scorpio full moon falls on the 18^th, with a dose of Sun- Mercury communication and new ideas. Mercury marches forward with the Sun for a few days, and they enter Gemini together on the 21^st. Things are downright calm for the rest of the month, believe it or not. Enjoy!

CANCER (JUNE 21- JULY 21) Well, what are you gonna do? Saturn and Pluto in Capricorn are opposing the North Lunar Node in Cancer all month long, bringing more pressure in relationships. Pressure to rescue people from their angst, and pressure to bust out of some relationships and to rebuild others… It is an interesting time. May begins with a Mars-Neptune square that amplifies your creative inspiration. Try to harness it, especially around the Taurus new moon on May 4^th, which is always creative and fertile. This time, it gets a boost from a Mars-Jupiter opposition, and so your new ideas and plans can actually take root and develop.   Then things a get a tad complicated around the 7^th. Venus in Aries gets involved in the Saturn-Pluto-North Lunar Node action, causing you to want to shake up some relationships and get more of what you need. Mercury catches up with Uranus and you have a vision of what you want. Just be careful of blowing up the status quo in your relationships—you may not intend that! By the 15^th Venus enters Taurus and spends a few days with Uranus. This is an exciting transit that really stirs the pot, making you antsy for change and new possibilities. It is also very positive for your creative self, as you set new directions for yourself in the light of the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th. Mercury joins up with the Sun for a few days and they both enter Gemini on the 21^st, underscoring the communicative nature of that sign. The rest of the month is easy-breezy.

LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21) You may have to work hard to have fun this month, but it will be worth it. We are, after all, under the depressive influence of the Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn, which is not a fun-filled transit by any means. May does begin with a nice Mars-Neptune square, allowing you to generate a lot of creative movement and energy. Go dancing, put on your wetsuit and go for your first paddle of the season, something like that. Mercury in Aries is squaring the Saturn-Pluto business and you are thinking grim thoughts – best not to linger there. May 4^th brings a beautiful Taurus new moon which is wonderful for planting seeds and ideas and generating new projects. Mars in Gemini opposes Jupiter so your ideas can take root and flourish.   Go for it. By May 7^th Venus squares Saturn and Pluto and the north Lunar Node and you are steeped in the demands of family and friends, feeling the weight of a fair amount of drama. Part of you wonders when your needs will be addressed. Let Mercury and Uranus in Taurus help you envision some changes in that department. By the 15^th Venus enters Taurus and catches up to Uranus so it’s a good time to break loose and make some changes, especially in the clarifying light of the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th. Communication is the theme for the next few days as Mercury marches in tandem with the Sun. Both Mercury and the Sun enter Gemini on the 21^st.   Enjoy the mental interchange and networking that they bring. The rest of the month is a piece of cake — revel in it!

VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21) Hmm. Life is complicated right now, thanks to the ongoing stresses of the Saturn-Pluto conjunction which has many people you know and love at their wits’ end. But this month has other interesting little tidbits in store for you… It begins with an inspiring Mars-Neptune opposition, giving you the ability to project a lot of energy creatively and personally. In other words, you have a big force-field! And Mercury in Aries squares the Saturn Pluto business, making you even more focused than usual. These are great energies to harness for the earthy and delicious new moon in Taurus on the 4^th. Use this lunation for generating new projects and plans, and it is especially fruitful because Mars moves from Neptune to an opposition to Jupiter. Mars and Jupiter bring a nice dose of fulfillment. By the 7^th , Venus in Aries moves into an angle with Saturn and Pluto, and you are feeling pressed and stressed in relationships, wanting to go your own way or at least make sure your needs and values are met. Mercury joins up with Uranus in Taurus to make you extra-antsy for change.   Don’t be too rash– change is a-comin’.   Venus enters Taurus on the 15^th and reaches Uranus, bringing a vision for change and lots of creative juice. The Scorpio full moon on the 18^th helps you get what you need! Meanwhile Mercury moves in tandem with the Sun and by the 21^st they both enter Gemini, emphasizing the mental stimulation and desire for communication that Gemini is known for. Enjoy the interchange and try to relax—the rest of the month is quite drama-free!

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21) Harrumph. Saturn and Pluto continue their rather relentless steamrolling of our collective psyches, which is no fun. Meanwhile May brings some interesting dynamics for you. The month begins with an inspiring Mars-Neptune opposition, giving you the opportunity to project a lot of creative energy. Just make sure the worries of the Mercury-Saturn-Pluto aspects don’t distract you too much. The 4^th brings a beautiful and delicious new moon in Taurus, absolutely wonderful for new ideas and projects and helped immensely by the Mars –Jupiter opposition which can move your ideas to fulfillment pretty damn fast. By the 7^th things get a bit chunky. Venus in Aries squares Saturn, Pluto, and the North Node, and you are feeling some kind of way about your needs and values getting squished by bigger forces in your life. That can make a girl cranky! Mars and Jupiter can bring some positive outcomes to this, however, while Mercury and Uranus stir up the pot, making you antsy for change. Ride this out– in another week, on the 15^th , Venus enters Taurus and joins up with Uranus, bringing you a healthy dose of creative vision and real change. Go for it, especially since the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th will help you move some mountains, speak truth to power, and all that. Mercury partners up with the Sun for the next few days and they both enter Gemini on the 21^st, emphasizing the airy exchange of ideas. You get to coast on all that mental energy for the rest of the month.

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21) As if the kinda grim Saturn-Pluto conjunction weren’t enough, there are many planets moving through your opposite sign of Taurus this month. So you’re a bit triggered. The month begins with a Mars-Neptune opposition which helps you project a lot of creative energy, as long as you don’t get distracted by Mercury-Saturn-Pluto worries about the

The Eagle is also a symbol of Scorpio…

state of the world.   May 4^th brings a beautiful and fertile new moon in Taurus, wonderful for generating plans and projects, and it is aided by the fulfilling energy of Mars and Jupiter. So go get some stuff done! By the 7^th Venus in Aries squares the Saturn-Pluto business and you are feeling suppressed by someone or something in your life. It’s time to make some demands. Mercury and Uranus are making you a bit twitchy and eager for change, so don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater. By the 15^th Venus enters Taurus and catches up to Uranus, and suddenly the way forward is clear. You have ideas and visions for change, and the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th means you are moving full speed ahead to get your needs met. Mercury pairs up with the Sun for the next few days, emphasizing communication and interchange, especially once they both enter Gemini on the 21^st. The rest of the month is smooth sailing and little drama. Enjoy!

 SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21)   The relentless tectonic pressures of the Saturn-Pluto conjunction continue, and many people around you are stressed. In the midst of it May brings you some interesting opportunities. The month begins with a nice Mars –Neptune opposition, giving you the capacity to project a lot of energy, creatively, physically, spiritually. Use the Mercury square to Saturn and Pluto at the same time to focus and harness it and not be too distracted by worries about the world. May 4^th brings a delicious and very fertile Taurus new moon which is always lovely for generating new plans and projects. This one is aided by Mars and Jupiter who conspire to make success a real possibility. By the 7^th Venus in Aries squares the Saturn-Pluto-North Node business and you have to really attend to your values in the face of some people and structures that seek to repress you. This creates a stressful few days, especially with Mercury and Uranus making you edgy and antsy for change. Mars and Jupiter are your friends, though, and they can help you move through this with grace and success. By the 15^th Venus enters Taurus and catches up to Uranus, bringing the winds of change in a big way. You can access a lot of vision, creativity and expansiveness, and the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th gives you even more clarity. Use it!   Mercury pairs up with the Sun for a few days, emphasizing communication and the exchange of ideas. They both enter Gemini, your opposite sign, on the 21^st. You won’t be able to stop talking. The rest of the month is shockingly easy.

 CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19) Well, to be frank, this Saturn-Pluto conjunction in Capricorn is hitting you very hard —you are feeling the weight of its inexorable pressure and it is hard to stay standing. Deep breaths!   May brings some relief. The month begins with a nice Mars- Neptune opposition that can magnify creative and spiritual energy. It is a good time for you to make art and/or meditate. Your force field is huge. Then May 4^th brings an incredibly rich and fertile new moon in Taurus. This is always a powerful new moon, and this year it comes with the added oomph of a Mars-Jupiter opposition. Those ideas and plans you generate just might come to speedy fruition under this aspect. By the 7^th there is a patch of stress when Venus in Aries squares Saturn, Pluto and the North Node. You are likely to feel your needs and values squashed by some forces out of your control. That never feels good! But it is forcing you to stand firmly on your values. Mercury in Taurus lines up with Uranus to make you intolerant of repression and desiring your freedom. Once again, Mars and Jupiter push you towards positive outcomes. By the 15^th Venus in Taurus catches up to Uranus, and you let loose with your vision of change. Wow—your vision becomes illuminated by the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th – what a beautiful thing! Then Mercury pairs up with the Sun for a few days and they both enter Gemini on the 21^st, emphasizing communication and the exchange of ideas. Enjoy the rather relaxed rest of the month.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 19) The world is a hot mess and the pressures of the Saturn Pluto conjunction mean that you can’t avoid that fact…Oh well. May begins with a powerful Mars-Neptune opposition and you are projecting a lot of energy, helping you get a lot done even though Mercury squaring Saturn and Pluto has you worried and dragged down by a million details. That’s quite a bit of multitasking you’re doing! Stay calm. May 4^th brings a beautiful and juicy new moon in Taurus, great for new plans and ideas, and this time extra productive thanks to the Mars-Jupiter opposition. Use this lunation to generate some projects! By the 7^th Venus in Aries gets involved in the Saturn, Pluto, North Node business, creating some angst for you about needs and desires. You may be feeling like your needs and values are being squashed by some bigger forces, never a pleasant feeling. Mercury and Uranus make you impatient for change. Just hold on – by the 15^th Venus enters Taurus and catches up to Uranus, and you are ready to make some changes and exult in freedom. All of your desires are made more visible in the light of the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th.   Then Mercury pairs up with the Sun for a few days, emphasizing mental energy and communication, especially once they both enter Gemini on the 21^st. Enjoy the rest of the month, it’s easy-peasy.

 PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19) The Saturn-Pluto conjunction has everyone about to lose their minds, yourself included. The month of May does offer some distractions, thank god. It starts with a powerful Mars-Neptune opposition, giving you the ability to project a lot of energy, especially physically. Get yourself to a dance floor! Then there is the gorgeous new moon in Taurus on the 4^th, which is just so good for making plans and generating new ideas, aided this year by the Mars –Jupiter opposition that makes fulfillment very reachable. Go for it. By the 7^th some dynamics appear—Venus in Aries runs smack into the repressive force of Saturn and Pluto. You may feel your needs and values squashed by larger forces and that never feels good. Mercury and Uranus make you antsy and stubborn at the same time – ooh, not pretty. You have to stand on your values and make some demands. Change is right around the corner, and it comes when Venus enters Taurus and joins up with Uranus on the 15^th.   You will be filled with creative vision, and the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th makes it very clear and visible – and non-negotiable! Then Mercury pairs up with the Sun for a few days of conviviality, especially when they both enter Gemini on the 21^st. The rest of the month looks incredibly drama-free. Enjoy it.

ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19) If you can stand the inexorable weight of the Saturn Pluto conjunction on our world and on your Aries head, you’ll be okay. The month of May has some pretty distractions from global angst, starting with the Mars-Neptune opposition in the first few days. This combination augments your energy on every level, giving you a bigger impact than usual.   Then May 4^th brings one of the most fertile new moons of the year, the Taurus new moon, wonderful for planning (and planting!) and generating new ideas. This one is helped by a Mars-Jupiter opposition which facilitates fulfillment of the plans and their overall success. Nice! By the 7^th Venus in your sign of Aries squares the Saturn-Pluto-North Node business, creating some tension in you between your needs and values and forces that are out of your control. This doesn’t feel good. Mercury in Taurus lines up with Uranus and all you can do is have a hissy fit, which, sad to say, has little impact. Ride out the antsiness and wait til the 15^th, when Venus enters Taurus and catches up to Uranus.   Here comes the change you have been waiting for. Venus and Uranus open you up so there is room for new vision, and it is illuminated by the Scorpio full moon on the 18^th. Then Mercury pairs up with the Sun, emphasizing ideas and communication, especially when they both enter Gemini on the 21^st. The rest of the month brings conviviality and some amount of ease. Enjoy!