May Astrology 2023 Transits and Horoscope Forecasts

The word of the Astrology of May 2023 is ROOT.

As the eclipse season chaos subsides…we have the opportunity to root down into a brand new reality. 

• MAY 2023 ASTROLOGY OVERVIEW 🙌🏽

There will be points of May 2023 ’s astrology that feels chaotic, uncertain and deeply confusing - but trust that as the month continues, clarity will trickle in. 

The Scorpio lunar eclipse May 5 is a grieving of sorts, a call to let go of our past chapter in order to fully step into our next one.

There may be elements of this full moon that feel volatile, out of control, erratic. Embrace the wide spectrum of emotions and any sensation of feeling "lost.”

Choose who you are blossoming into rather than who you've been.

With Mercury retrograde in Taurus, the sign of possessions, you may have found certain revelations of what “stuff” you are ready to let go of.

Allow yourself to shed, grieve and release what is no longer serving, as unsettling as it can feel at this time being. Eclipses are a cosmic cue to let go - trust that this divine releasing creates the space for you to root into your new beginning.

The biggest shift of the month is the ingress of Jupiter in Aries to Jupiter in Taurus on May 16, a shift from blessings coming to us when we are forward, direct and bold, to blessings coming when we are realistic, steady and consistent. This is a yearlong shift that asks for consistency in order to reap our blessings. 

With Venus entering Cancer, Mars entering Leo, Sun entering Gemini, there is a call this month to enjoy this human existence with all of the nurturing (Cancer), creativity (Leo) and connection (Gemini) it includes.

Don’t allow the lingering chaos of eclipse season make you lose sight of the bigger picture of what nurtures your soul, feeds your brain and allows you to shine your authentic light.

Root down into the simplicity of being alive at this moment in time, finding joy and making genuine connections as you go. 

The Taurus new moon May 19 asks us to root down the desires of where we want to grow. Patience and pragmatism works best at this time - this is a time to envision your future, but commit to the work it takes to get there. That magic you’re looking for is on the other side of that work you’ve been avoiding!

• MAY 2023 ASTROLOGY LOVESCOPES  What can we expect in love this month

There is a beautiful simplicity playing out within this month’s astrology, a call to root down into the connections that feel like medicine for our soul.

With Venus entering Cancer, we are craving a Sunday morning kind of love, someone to luxuriate and relax with.

Just be conscious not to let this sensitive energy close your heart with Venus’ square to Chiron this month - choose to anchor in the Venus trine Saturn energy to build a grounded love, both realistic for your life and soothing for your soul. 

With the planet of blessings, Jupiter entering  a Venus-ruled sign, we may find our romantic lives feel to be a grounding, sensual force within our universe. Remember to stop and smell the roses with your lover during this time.

• MAY 2023 ASTROLOGY EVENTS CALENDAR 

All times mentioned are EST!

May 1

• Pluto stations Retrograde in Aquarius 1:09pm - Review of power 

With the planet of transformation moving retrograde, there is a review of the brief introduction we’ve gotten to Pluto in Aquarius as a collective since March 2023. Power, and who has it, is reviewed, as well as the transformations and rebirths that are needed. Pluto only gives two options - let go or be dragged. 

• Sun conjunct Mercury in Taurus 7:28pm - Lightbulb moment

With this Mercury cazimi, there is an illumination of clarity over what your Mercury retrograde in Taurus story has been thus far. While this transit can be clarifying, it can also be confusing, as Mercury is currently retrograde. Avoid unnecessary arguments - this is a time you can be too egotistically attached to your own opinions, and all of the details aren’t available with Mercury retrograde, so you may be loud AND wrong with this energy.

May 2 

• Moon enters Libra 2:09am - Call for balance and harmony

Where has your life felt imbalanced this eclipse season? The building full moon entering Libra is an ask to root down into the connections that truly see, honor and understand you in your entirety. Let your one to one connections be medicine as the Scorpio lunar eclipse intensity builds.

May 3

• Libra Moon opposite Chiron in Aries, square Mars in Cancer - Sensitive clashes

With this cardinal T-square building in the cosmos, you can be reacting from a place of hurt and of wounding, being overly sensitive, reading into what is not being said. Root down into logic at the time being. 

May 4

• Moon enters Scorpio 10:32am - A deep dive into the psyche

The moon enters the sign of the forthcoming full moon, a time in which intense emotions are being illuminated. Embrace what’s beneath the surface. 

• Venus in Gemini square Neptune in Pisces 1:40pm - Fantasy and confusion in love

Be cautious of your tendency to look at your lover through rose-colored glasses at this time. There can be a temptation to get lost in love, throwing caution and discernment to the wind. Root down into the present. 

May 5

• Venus in Gemini sextile Jupiter in Aries 12:03am - Expansion of love, money and enjoyment

Say yes to opportunities to live, to love, to learn! This is a heart-centered expansion of what and who we love, a cosmic call to have a little fun during our time here on planet Earth. Things can feel heavy with the building eclipse - but this aspect asks you to look for opportunities to blow off some steam and have a little fun. 

• Scorpio Lunar Eclipse 1:34pm - Secrets revealed

With this Scorpio lunar eclipse opposing Mercury and Uranus, this is a time in which unexpected, unpredictable news comes to the surface, some of which may be emotionally charged. With this lunar eclipse on the South Node, this is an illumination of a need to let go and release what is not serving. If shocking revelations do emerge from this eclipse, take it as a sign from the cosmos of what you need to shed in order to step into your next era. 

May 6

• Moon enters Sagittarius 4:04pm - Arrow pointed at the future

With the moon entering the sign of the archer, the focus shifts from the intensity of the Scorpio lunar eclipse, to a desire to adventure and expand our horizons. Root down into your personal truth. 

May 7

• Venus enters Cancer 10:25am - Heartfelt love

Rather than looking at your lover as an opportunity to learn with Venus in Gemini, you are looking for home in a human being with Venus in Cancer. Here, you can be craving a love that feels safe, nourishing and soul-renewing. You may be feeling a stir to beautify your home or spend time with family. Honor these private components of your reality. 

May 8

• Moon enters Capricorn 7:33pm - Hard-working ambition

The luminary of emotions enters the sign of its detriment, a time in which you can be attempting to soothe your soul through external accomplishments. Build a world you are proud of, but remember to nourish your inner world as you do. 

May 9

• Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus 3:56pm - Shockwaves through the cosmos

The motto for Uranus is “expect the unexpected.” With this Uranus cazimi, we can expect unexpected weather, news and developments in our personal story. Honor the shifts occurring, and trust the dust will settle eventually. 

May 10

• Moon enters Aquarius 10:05pm - Embrace your inner weirdo

Allow yourself to feel rooted by your own individuality. Break out of every mold - the right contacts will celebrate your eccentricities! 

May 11

• Moon in Aquarius square Mercury in Taurus 8:45am - Battle between the new and the old

The Aquarius moon asks us to embrace the future, opportunities to innovate and ways to shake up your experience. Mercury in Taurus asks to proceed slowly, steadily and mindfully. With this clash, you can feel torn by new ways of doing things versus the rational way.

May 12

• Mercury in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces 4:42am - Rooted by practicality 

While you should still move slowly with Mercury retrograde in Taurus, here you are starting to attune to clarity of what you are being called to “fix” this Mercury retrograde. Look around at your physical belongings and your projects to find ways to tweak and improve your world.

• Mercury in Taurus sextile Venus in Cancer 10:44pm - Sweet talking

This is a romantic flow of energy in which we have an extra sweetness in our voice and in our words. Use this charismatic flow of energy to flirt, to pitch, to persuade! 

May 13

• Moon enters Pisces 12:39am - A nudge from spirit

With the Taurus sun and Pisces moon, there is a call to enjoy the sensual pleasures of your physical experience, while attuning to the inner stirrings of your spiritual experience.

• Venus in Cancer trine Saturn in Pisces 2:57am - Grounding and responsibility in love

With the planet of love being stabilized by Saturn in Pisces, this is a divine nudge to commit to what and who we love. Leverage this responsible energy in your finances, aesthetic and romantic world - you are seeing these arenas of life clearly, wanting to protect what you have while building what you want. 

May 14

• Mercury stations Direct in Taurus 8:17pm - Cosmic clarity

Forward momentum! Expect the pace to slowly build as the eclipse season chaos settles and clarity trickles in. 

May 15

• Moon enters Aries 3:56am - Independence and self-sufficiency

With the waning crescent moon entering this sign of self, you may feel a call to draw inward, to attune to your own individuality and to do your own thing. Honor your own solitude. 

• Mars in Cancer trine Neptune in Pisces 9:44am - Dreamy actions forward

Cancer isn’t a territory Mars particularly enjoys being in, but with this trine, the planet of action is receiving the intuitive downloads it needs to take shrewd, strategic steps forward. Thus, your soul will whisper on the best next steps for you - root down into your soul for clarity on which direction to move in. 

May 16

• Jupiter enters Taurus 1:20pm - Good things come to those who wait

With the planet of luck, expansion and meaning entering the peregrine territory of the fixed Earth sign Taurus, you can expect to magnetize the most good to you when you are patient, intentional and grounded. This is a year long shift in which you may be asked to get practical when it comes to the growth and abundance you’re craving. 

May 17 

• Moon enters Taurus 8:28am - Sensual indulgences 

The moon enters the sign of its exaltation, a call to ground down into the beauty of nature, the luxury of sensual pleasures and the enjoyment of life. Go slow and enjoy these last few days of Taurus season.

• Jupiter in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius 9:11pm - The darker underbelly of growth

Both Jupiter & Pluto call for transformation, but with this harsh aspect, the darker components of growth is revealed. Expect revelations around the excess of greed and materialism within the outer world. Remember not to get caught up in “moreitis” - continually craving more money and resources - as it can take you down a dark, obsessive path. Find the simplicity of the now and commit to evolving to the best version of yourself.

May 18

• Sun in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces 5:00am - Dreamy sensuality 

This is an opportunity to elevate the everyday experience of living into something mystical, dreamy and romantic. Indulge the senses, and find ways to infuse a bit more magic into your day. 

May 19

• Mercury in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces 2:40am - Grounded focus

The planet of communication makes a harmonious aspect to Saturn once again, now that it is direct. This is a time in which you can be feeling more sure of yourself and focused in your mindset. 

• Taurus New Moon 11:53am - Grounded new start 

Now that the eclipse season intensity is fading into the background, this lunation grounds us for a realistic new start. Visualize your future with this new moon’s sextile to Neptune - but be willing to overcome the challenges your desire will ask to confront its square to Saturn. 

• Moon enters Gemini 2:48pm - Processing of our world through logic

With the luminary of emotions entering the sign of the twins, you may find you are in the mood to logicize your emotions. Journal on what’s coming up.

May 20

• Mars enters Leo 11:31am - Confident actions

Out of the responsiveness of Mars in Cancer, to the CONFIDENCE of Mars in Leo. You can expect your energy levels to get more consistent with Mars leaving the sign of its fall. Strut your stuff - remember who you are and don’t back down from an opportunity to shine out your light!

• Mars in Leo opposite Pluto in Aquarius 11:12pm - Willpower piques

This is a “tunnel vision” sort of aspect in which you can be laser-focused on getting what it is you want, without care to the modalities needed in order to get there. Stay rooted into your heart space to avoid going overboard - this is a time you can be needlessly combative, intensely competitive and overly hard on your body to get all you need to get done. 

May 21

• Sun enters Gemini 3:09am - A season for curiosity & connection

This mutable air sign season asks you to take yourself less seriously, staying light and playful with this part iteration of your journey. Channel your eternal student mindset - every person, every conversation, every errand presents an opportunity to learn, if you’re open to the lesson!

• Sun in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius 9:58am - A powerful mindset

This is a cosmic reminder that power comes down to your mindset - will you see the difficulties in your pathway as an opportunity to rise above or a sign to give up? See this current chapter as an opportunity to learn and arise into your most embodied self. You’ve reinvented yourself before, and this is a call to ease into the shifts this era of your life is requiring of you. 

• Moon enters Cancer 11:28pm - Home is where the heart is

Honor the domestic private aspects of your reality - your family (or friends who feel like family), your emotions, your home environment, 

May 22

• Sun in Gemini sextile Mars in Leo 1:57am - You are your only limitation

This is a time to be confident and go after what you want. Set your eyes on new goals and be excited about what you will learn about yourself in the process of getting what you want. 

May 23

• Mars in Leo square Jupiter in Taurus 1:13am - Moving with bravado 

With the planet of action and assertion now in the confident flames of Leo, you are taking actions from a bold, confident and heart-centered place. However, this square to Jupiter indicates this enthusiasm and drive can easily go overboard. Be cautious not to bite off more than you can chew in your efforts to be the best. 

May 24

• Moon enters Leo 10:35am - Call to create and express

Charge up your sunshine by shining out your life force - be your own person. This is what being alive is all about!

• Venus in Cancer square Chiron in Aries 7:39pm - Sensitive triggering

Relationships are a domain in which you can either heal one another past the wounds of yesterday, or keep one another ensnared in the hurt. This aspect can be an activation point in which you feel the desire to close your heart because of the insecurities that are triggered. Observe what’s coming up, but keep loving - allow love to guide you towards healing.

• Mars square North Node - Move with intention

With Mars bending the nodes, you could be CRAVING forward momentum, so much so that you are reacting in an impulsive, chaotic way in an effort to move forward. You can feel like you are treading water at this time - thrashing about wildly without making any actual progress. Plot your next steps and pause if need be. 

May 25

• Leo Moon square Mercury in Taurus - Battle of the head and the heart

To act from passion or logic, that is the question. You can feel torn between what makes sense and what feels right. 

May 26

• Venus in Cancer sextile Uranus in Taurus 3:37am - Call for innovation in love and money

While Venus in Cancer craves a love that feels like home and safety, with the sextile to Uranus, you may be in the mood for novelty in order to land in that soulful space. Be open to spontaneous date nights!

• Moon enters Virgo 11:05pm - Grounding down via the details 

This Mercury-ruled sign understands life through the facts, the figures, the nuances of daily life. This is a call to find organization and order within your outer existence, to feel rooted within your inner landscape. 

May 27

• 1st Quarter Moon in Virgo 11:22am - Take action to improve your day to day

Your life won’t change until you do. With this “crisis in action” moon phase in Virgo, the cosmos are nudging you to take action via the little details in order to move towards your manifestations. 

May 28

• Sun in Gemini square Saturn in Pisces 6:46am - Challenges and restrictions abound

You can feel thwarted, drained and exhausted at every turn. You can take a break, but don’t give up - Saturn rewards consistency and diligence! Try not to be too mentally hard on yourself - keep your eye on the prize and keep showing up. 

May 29

• Moon enters Libra 10:51am - Scales tilting towards what we need

Honor where you need balance. Whatever feels off-kilter at this moment - your balance between work and life, your balance between time in solitude and time with others - is being divinely calibrated at this time. Lean in!

May 30 

• Libra Moon trine Sun in Gemini - Call to connect

Every single person you meet - from your neighbor to your classmate to your lover - is an opportunity to learn something new, to connect, to feel seen and to support another human being. Allow yourself to be rooted by the individuals around you.

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