Welcome to your May 2026 forecast!   Click on “read article” and scroll down til you find your sign of the zodiac….    

TAURUS (APR 20-MAY 20)   Well, May brings some very interesting planetary action your way, including three lunations—two full moons on the 1^st and 31^st, and the Taurus new moon on the 16^th.  The backdrop of global and national events is still hair-raising, sorry to say, but at least the preponderance of Aries  energy gets increasingly replaced by planets in Taurus and Gemini this month, relieving you of Aries urgency and pressure.  Mars in Aries makes an angle to  Jupiter for the first 9 days of May, a nice combination for inspired effort.  On the 5^th Mercury in your sign of Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days in which you can focus on a gnarly piece of work and get it done. By the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few dreamy days of creative inspiration.  Venus is cruising through Gemini and you’re feeling more convivial than usual.  Then the 16^th brings the delightful Taurus new moon, so good for earthy, grounded pursuits and for planning, and this new moon has the Sun and Moon sitting together with Mercury. You will be an idea factory!   By the 17^th Mercury enters Gemini and immediately cozies up to Uranus for a few days—yup, you’ll be an idea factory on crack. As the Sun moves into the last degrees of Taurus, it gets closer and closer to Uranus which is at 1 degree Gemini, so expect to feel wired and wound up.  Everyone wants something from you and your sense of capacity might be just a tad unrealistic.  The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, immediately intensifying the Uranus effect.  Mars enters your sign on the 18^th and by the 23^rd lines up with Pluto for a few days of intense organizing and focused work.  Meanwhile Venus enters Cancer also on the 18^th and catches up to Neptune for a few days of creative expression and compassion practice.  It’s time to work those loving -kindness muscles!  May ends with a full moon in Sagittarius on the 31^st which has Venus in an angle to Uranus, stimulating your vision for radical change and new possibilities.

GEMINI (MAY 21-JUNE 20)  Yikes!  Rather a big month for you! Three lunations and Uranus in your sign, so put on your seat belt. The Scorpio full moon on the 1^st was a whopper, kicking up a lot of emotional intensity.  The good news is that Mars in Aries spends the first 9 days of the month in an angle to Jupiter, inspiring goal setting and even some goal accomplishment.  Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 5^th, a good combination for some deep research or study. Venus is in your sign of Gemini til the 18th, inspiring even more sociability than usual, so enjoy that. On the 9^th the Taurus Sun makes an angle to Neptune, a great time for you to make art, go dancing, make music.  The gorgeous Taurus new moon comes on the 16^th, a delicious lunation that is excellent for getting into the garden or engaging in some other earthy activities.  This new moon has the Sun, Moon, and Mercury all piled up together so use this lunation for writing or planning.  Then Mercury enters your sign on the 17^th and immediately crosses over Uranus, agitating your nervous system and inspiring lots of ideas.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th, and Venus enters Cancer on the same day, and then the Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, and meets up with Uranus for a few days of wild and crazy.  It feels like “everything-everywhere-all-at-once”: so much is happening in your life on many different levels.  Uranus brings change and pushes through whatever definitions and boundaries we have created for ourselves. Get ready to bust through some restrictions.  At the same time Venus in Cancer passes over an angle to Neptune and by the 23^rd Mars in Taurus squares Pluto.  It’s time to be a gentle warrior.  The month ends with a Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st, bringing out your justice-seeking proclivities, especially since Venus lines up with Uranus on the full moon. 

CANCER  (JUNE 21- JULY 21)  This month brings some relief from all the Aries energy, so you should be feeling less tweaked and stressed.  Of course, there are three big lunations—Scorpio moon on the 1^st, Taurus new moon on the 16^th, and Sag full moon on the 31^st. The one to watch out for was the Scorpio full moon, so the other two are a piece of cake!   The first 9 days of May bring a nice angle between Mars in Aries and Jupiter in your sign of Cancer, inspiring productivity and a sense of accomplishment.  On the 5^th Mercury in Taurus makes and angle to Pluto for a few days of deep focus.  On the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few days of creative and spiritual stimulation.  The Taurus new moon falls on the 16^th, and this is one my favorite new moons of the year—earthy, productive, grounding.  Mercury in Taurus lines up exactly with the Sun and Moon on this one, so use this lunation to solidify connections and make plans, to garden and make beautiful things.  Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately joins up with Uranus, making you edgy and wired.  On the 18^th Venus enters Cancer  (yum!) and Mars enters Taurus. Venus lines up with Neptune for a few days of mushy romanticism. The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th and sits with Uranus for a few days of wacky and crazy and edgy.  Stay calm.  Mars in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 23^rd, and you are able to move some mountains.  The Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st exaggerates everyone’s outrage at the conditions of our country and of our world, and Venus making an angle to Uranus inspires you to envision a different future.

LEO (JUL 22-AUG 21) May brings two full moons on the 1^st and 31^st, and the Taurus  new moon on the 16^th.  Sorry to state the obvious, but the world is still insane. At least the preponderance of bellicose Aries energy shifts things a bit.  Mars, still in Aries, makes an angle to Jupiter for the first 9 days of May, a nice combination for productive and satisfying effort.  On the 5^th Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days in which you can focus on deep research or delve into something arcane. By the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few dreamy days of creative inspiration.  Venus is moving through Gemini much of the month and you’re enjoying your connections and friendships.  Then the 16^th brings the delicious Taurus new moon, so good for earthy, grounded pursuits and for planning, and this new moon has the Sun and Moon sitting together with Mercury.  That brain of yours will be brimming with ideas.    By the 17^th Mercury enters Gemini and immediately cozies up to Uranus for a few days and your brain might feel become kind of frenzied. You have to do something with this energy, not just let yourself get wound up…As the Sun moves into the last degrees of Taurus, it gets closer and closer to Uranus which is at 1 degree Gemini, so try to use the Uranus effect to sharpen your vision .  The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, immediately intensifying the Uranus effect.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th and by the 23^rd lines up with Pluto for a few days of intense organizing and focused work.  Meanwhile Venus enters Cancer also on the 18^th and catches up to Neptune for a few days of emotional sensitivity.   May ends with a full moon in Sagittarius on the 31^st which has Venus in an angle to Uranus, sparking a lot of outrage at injustice.  Don’t just rant, organize! 

VIRGO (AUG 22- SEPT 21)  May brings three lunations and Uranus in Gemini, so get ready for an intense month, although your Virgo self will enjoy the earthy Taurus vibe. The Scorpio full moon on the 1^st was a whopper, kicking up a lot of deep emotions.  Mars in Aries spends the first 9 days of the month in an angle to Jupiter, inspiring goal setting and even some goal accomplishment.  Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 5^th, a good combination for some deep work. Venus is in Gemini til the 18th, inspiring a lot of conviviality, so enjoy that. On the 9^th the Taurus Sun makes an angle to Neptune, a great time for you to get into your studio, make art, go hear music go birdwatching.  The gorgeous Taurus new moon comes on the 16^th, a delicious lunation that is excellent for getting into the garden or engaging in other earthy activities.  This new moon has the Sun, Moon, and Mercury all piled up together so use this lunation for writing or planning.  Then Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately crosses over Uranus, agitating your nervous system and inspiring lots of ideas.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th, and Venus enters Cancer on the same day, and then the Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, and meets up with Uranus for a few days of unexpected events and ramped up nerves. So much is happening at once!  Uranus brings change and pushes through whatever definitions and boundaries we have created for ourselves, and you might have to break through some self-imposed restrictions.  At the same time Venus in Cancer passes over an angle to Neptune and by the 23^rd Mars in Taurus squares Pluto.  Venus and Neptune inspire creativity and Mars and Pluto help you push through a mountain of a task. The month ends with a Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st, bringing out your concern for justice, and the Venus -Uranus effect inspires you to take action with others. 

LIBRA (SEPT 22-OCT21)  This month brings some relief from all the Aries energy of April, so you should be feeling less stressed and pressured.  There are three big lunations this month—Scorpio full moon on the 1^st, Taurus new moon on the 16^th, and Sag full moon on the 31^st.  Expect some intensity around the lunations but it’s not a bad thing at all.  Mars in Aries makes an energetic angle to  Jupiter in Cancer, inspiring productivity and a sense of accomplishment.  On the 5^th Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days of deep focus and research .  On the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few days of creative and spiritual stimulation.  The Taurus new moon falls on the 16^th, and this is a delightful new moon—earthy, productive, grounding.  Use it to plan and figure some things out.  Mercury in Taurus lines up exactly with the Sun and Moon on this new moon so put on your very smart thinking cap– it will serve you well!  Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately joins up with Uranus, making you wired but excited and breathless too.  On the 18^th Venus enters Cancer and Mars enters Taurus. Venus lines up with Neptune for a few days of humanistic vision. The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th and sits with Uranus for a few days of wacky and crazy.  Expect the unexpected.  Mars in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 23^rd, and you are able to attack a bear of a task and get it done.  The Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st exaggerates everyone’s outrage at the conditions of our country and of our world, and Venus making an angle to Uranus inspires vision for a different and happier future.

SCORPIO (OCT 22-NOV 21)  May brings two full moons on the 1^st and 31^st, and the Taurus new moon on the 16^th.  How was that Scorpio full moon for you on May 1^st?  Are you still processing the deep feelings that arose?  Sorry to say, the the world is still insane, but at least the preponderance of bellicose Aries energy shifts a bit.  Mars, still in Aries, makes an angle to Jupiter for the first 9 days of May, a nice combination for productive and satisfying effort.  You will get a lot done!  On the 5^th Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days in which you can focus on deep research or delve into the intricacies of genealogy. By the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few dreamy days of spiritual inspiration.  Venus is moving through Gemini much of the month and you’re enjoying people.  Then the 16^th brings the delicious Taurus new moon, so good for gestating earthy, grounded plans, and this new moon has the Sun and Moon sitting together with Mercury.  Pay attention to your ideas and  nurture them.  By the 17^th Mercury enters Gemini and immediately cozies up to Uranus for a few days and you might be a bit hyped up. As the Sun moves into the last degrees of Taurus, it gets closer and closer to Uranus which is at 1 degree Gemini, so expect to feel wired and wound up, feeling like there are so many possibilities for projects and actions. The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, immediately intensifying the Uranus effect.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th and by the 23^rd lines up with Pluto for a few days of intense organizing and focused work.  Meanwhile Venus enters Cancer also on the 18^th and catches up to Neptune for a few days in which people are in great need.   Prayer is powerful!  May ends with a full moon in Sagittarius on the 31^st which has Venus in an angle to Uranus, sparking vision for peace with justice.

SAGITTARIUS (NOV 22- DEC 21)  It’s a big month for you:  three lunations  including a full moon in Sag, and Uranus in your opposite sign of Gemini !  You have a lot going on, that’s for sure. The Scorpio full moon on the 1^st was a whopper, kicking up a lot of emotional reactivity.  The good news is that Mars in Aries spends the first 9 days of the month in an angle to Jupiter, inspiring goal setting and even some goal accomplishment.  Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 5^th, a good combination for some deep research or study. Venus is in Gemini til the 18th, inspiring even more sociability than usual, and you just cannot say no to a conversation. On the 9^th the Taurus Sun makes an angle to Neptune, a great time for you to make art, go dancing, make music.  The beautiful Taurus new moon comes on the 16^th, a delicious lunation that is excellent for gardening, taking care of your body, and enjoying nature. This new moon has the Sun, Moon, and Mercury all piled up together so also use this lunation for writing or planning.  Then Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately crosses over Uranus, agitating your nervous system and inspiring lots of ideas.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th, and Venus enters Cancer on the same day, and then the Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, and meets up with Uranus for a few days of wild and crazy.  It feels like “everything-everywhere-all-at-once”: so much is happening in your life on many different levels.  Everyone wants a piece of you and you can’t say no. Uranus brings change and pushes through whatever definitions and boundaries we have created for ourselves. Get ready to bust through some restrictions.  At the same time Venus in Cancer passes over an angle to Neptune and by the 23^rd Mars in Taurus squares Pluto.  It’s time to be gentle even in your warrior mode—or especially in your warrior mode!  The month ends with a Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st, bringing out your outrage and bombast. Since Venus lines up with Uranus on this full moon use it to inspire and envision a radically different future.   

CAPRICORN (Dec 21-Jan19)  This month brings some relief from all the Aries energy, so you should be feeling less urgent.  Of course, there are three big lunations—Scorpio moon on the 1^st, Taurus new moon on the 16^th, and Sag full moon on the 31^st.  The Taurus one will be quite delightful for you, even if the Sag full moon will be irritating. The first 9 days of May bring a nice angle between Mars in Aries and Jupiter in Cancer, inspiring productivity and a sense of accomplishment.  On the 5^th Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days of deep work and deep thought.  On the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few days of creative stimulation.  The Taurus new moon falls on the 16^th, and this is one my favorite new moons of the year—earthy, productive, grounding.  You will love it, and you will do a lot of solid planning as well as enjoy earthy things like your body and your garden. Mercury in Taurus lines up exactly with the Sun and Moon on this one, use this lunation to solidify make plans.  Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately joins up with Uranus, making you pretty edgy.  On the 18^th Venus enters Cancer and Mars enters Taurus. Venus lines up with Neptune for a few days of yearning for love and connection. The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th and sits with Uranus for a few days of high tension and unexpected events.  Stay calm.  Mars in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 23^rd, and you are able to move some mountains in effective Capricornian fashion.  The Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st exaggerates everyone’s outrage at the conditions of our country and of our world, and you might be annoyed at the bombast.  Venus makes an angle to Uranus,  inspiring you to envision a sustainable and achievable future.

AQUARIUS (JAN 20-FEB 19)  May brings two full moons on the 1^st and 31^st, and the Taurus  new moon on the 16^th.  Sorry to state the obvious, the world is still insane, but at least there is somewhat less Aries energy which means less urgency and warmongering.  Mars, though still in Aries, makes an angle to Jupiter for the first 9 days of May, a nice combination for productive and satisfying effort.  On the 5^th Mercury Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days in which you can focus on deep research or delve into something complicated. By the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few dreamy days of creative inspiration.  Venus is moving through Gemini much of the month and you’re even more convivial than usual (can that be?!).  Then the 16^th brings the delicious Taurus new moon, so good for earthy, grounded pursuits like gardening, and also for planning.  This new moon has the Sun and Moon sitting together with Mercury, so your brain will be full of ideas.  By the 17^th Mercury enters Gemini and immediately cozies up to Uranus for a few days and you might feel kind of tense and frenzied. As the Sun moves into the last degrees of Taurus, it gets closer and closer to Uranus which is at 1 degree Gemini, so expect to feel wired, wound up, visionary.  Uranus is your ruling planet after all.  Expect the unexpected!  The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, immediately intensifying the Uranus effect.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th and by the 23^rd lines up with Pluto for a few days of intense organizing and focused work.  Meanwhile Venus enters Cancer also on the 18^th and catches up to Neptune for a few days of concern for family and home.  May ends with a full moon in Sagittarius on the 31^st which has Venus in an angle to Uranus, sparking a lot of big energy, enthusiasm, and thirst for justice.  

PISCES (FEB 20-MAR 19)  May brings three lunations and Uranus in Gemini, so get ready for an intense month, although your Pisces self will enjoy the earthy Taurus vibe. The Scorpio full moon on the 1^st kicked up a lot of deep emotions.  Mars in Aries spends the first 9 days of the month in an angle to Jupiter, inspiring goal setting and better yet, some goal accomplishment.  Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 5^th, a good combination for some deep thought or process. Venus is in Gemini til the 18th, inspiring you to see friends and socialize, so enjoy. On the 9^th the Taurus Sun makes an angle to Neptune, a great time for you to get into your studio and make art, or go hear music and go dancing.  The gorgeous Taurus new moon comes on the 16^th, a delicious lunation that is excellent for getting into the garden or engaging in other earthy activities.  Get in touch with your body and give it some love and self-care. This new moon has the Sun, Moon, and Mercury all piled up together so also be sure to use this lunation for planning.  Then Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately crosses over Uranus, agitating your nervous system and sparking ideas.  Mars enters Taurus on the 18^th, and Venus enters Cancer on the same day, and then the Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th, and meets up with Uranus for a few days of unexpected events and ramped up nerves. So much is happening at once!  Uranus brings change and pushes through whatever definitions and boundaries we have created for ourselves, and you have an opportunity to break through self-imposed restrictions.  At the same time Venus in Cancer passes over an angle to Neptune and by the 23^rd Mars in Taurus squares Pluto.  Venus and Neptune inspire creativity and Mars and Pluto help you complete a big task. The month ends with a Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st, bringing out your concern for justice, and the Venus -Uranus effect inspires you to take collective action. 

ARIES (MAR 20-APRIL19)  The Aries energy lessens somewhat this month, easing some tension for you.  There are three big lunations—Scorpio full moon on the 1^st, Taurus new moon on the 16^th, and Sag full moon on the 31^st, so May is not without intensity.  The first 9 days of May bring a nice angle between Mars in your sign of Aries and Jupiter in Cancer, inspiring productivity and a sense of accomplishment.  On the 5^th Mercury in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days of deep work.  On the 9^th the Taurus Sun lines up with Neptune for a few days of creative and spiritual stimulation.  The Taurus new moon falls on the 16^th, and  this is one my favorite new moons of the year—earthy, productive, grounding.  Mercury in Taurus lines up exactly with the Sun and Moon on this one, use this lunation to solidify connections and make plans, to garden and make beautiful things.  Mercury enters Gemini on the 17^th and immediately joins up with Uranus, making you edgy and wired.  On the 18^th Venus enters Cancer and Mars enters Taurus. Venus lines up with Neptune for a few days of spiritual leadership. The Sun enters Gemini on the 20^th and sits with Uranus for a few days of wacky and crazy and edgy.  Stay calm.  Mars in Taurus makes an angle to Pluto for a few days on the 23^rd, and you are able to move some mountains.  The Sagittarius full moon on the 31^st exaggerates everyone’s outrage at the conditions of our country and of our world, and Venus making an angle to Uranus inspires you to envision a different future.