May 2024 is a spring storm of events and unprecedented opportunities for personal growth and transformation.
The worldview is changing at a bewildering pace and with the shift of the gas giant Jupiter to Gemini at the end of 2024, time flies even more faster…
May 2024 features three major cosmic events:
The transit of Mars through Aries from May 1, 2024, Pluto retrograde in Aquarius from May 2, 2024 and the shift of Jupiter to Gemini from May 26, 2024.
May opens with Beltane or Beltaine, the festival of fire and fertility, the Celtic festival of the goddess Freya, the goddess of Love, Fertility and Sensuality, which symbolizes the transition from Winter to Summer.
On May 1, 2024, Labor Day, red Warrior Mars returns home to its own fire sign Aries and Venus in Taurus squares Pluto in Aquarius which means May 2024 is off to an uneventful start.
This energy is further strengthened by retrograde of Pluto in Aquarius from May 2, 2024…
Until the fall of 2024, Pluto retrograde in Aquarius will lead to social reforms and encourage the collective to learn from the past and live in the present.
We must take into account unexpected news that is intertwined with power and politics.
More about the influence of Pluto retrograde in Aquarius and the influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
Pluto retrograde is a cosmic time-out of social growth, reflection and reconsideration to lay the innovative foundation for the era of Pluto in Aquarius.
The Eta Aquarids run through the constellation Aquarius from April 19 to May 28, 2024, but the peak of no less than 30 meteors per hour falls on May 5 and 6, 2024.
The “shooting stars” are dust grains from Halley’s comet which was seen in the sky in 1986.
The New Moon in Taurus of May 8, 2024 is conjunct Venus, Jupiter and Uranus in Taurus.
This favorable connection creates creative solutions to the most diverse problems.
Saturn’s contribution in Pisces holds the promise of lasting success.
Unexpected opportunities are learning moments and moments of growth.
Read more about this New Moon in Taurus and influence on all signs under NEWS on this website.
On May 13, 2024, the Sun in Taurus joins forces with Uranus at 22º Taurus, the start of a new annual cycle. Expect the unexpected today. This is a great time to start an innovative project, brainstorming or to change.
From May 16, 2024, Mercury will travel through earthly sign Taurus. Mercury is about thought processes, among other things. Gemini’s mental energy may slow down through Taurus, but it does give the time and space to think about things and trust the choices that are made.
On May 18, 2024 the Sun forms an annual conjunction with Jupiter at 27º in Taurus.
This promising intersection of trust, optimism and hope is the perfect time to plan for the future and set intentions for peace and protection.
The earthly Stellium of the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Jupiter and Uranus in sensual earthly Taurus shows unexpected developments in relationships. This earthly Stellium of planets in Taurus brings us back to the essence, to what is really important.
With this supportive forward-looking merger, there are changes in the field of economy and the banking system, politics and business.
However, Mercury in Taurus square retrograde Pluto in Aquarius on May 18, 2024 can lead to tensions. Mercury is closest to the Sun and Pluto is farthest from the Sun and this square makes us feel uneasy.
A blunder in the media, a political slip of the tongue, conflict or leaked news, but also cyber crimes are items you may expect when Mercury in Taurus squares retrograde Pluto in Aquarius.
On Whit Sunday, May 19, 2024, red Warrior Mars is conjunct the North Node in Aries.
This cosmic energy causes decisions that arise from a desire to break free from the past.
Too much optimism to make a personal or collective project a success can be dangerous, which is why intended goals must first be tested for financial feasibility.
Just after Whit Sun, the Sun enters the air sign of Gemini.
With this cheerful and light-hearted wind of change, the emphasis until June 20, 2024 is on exchange and communication, which makes it possible to connect the inside and outside world, above and below. There may be special news.
The Full Flower Moon in Sagittarius of May 23, 2024 is favorable to retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. Venus conjunct Jupiter on the last degree of Taurus forms a sextile with Neptune in Pisces.
This Full Moon of spiritual and intellectual growth completes karmic lessons. Venus conjunct Jupiter in Taurus is a favorable conjunction for a promise of love and money, harmony and happiness. This Full Moon is already rolling out the red carpet for Jupiter in Gemini!
Read more about this Full Flower Moon and its influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
Venus, the planet of love and beauty conjunct the great Benefactor Jupiter in Taurus promises a planetary interlude of appreciation and prosperity until the end of June 2024, to be grateful for the beauty of life.
From May 22 to May 25, 2024, Jupiter in Taurus is sextile Neptune in Pisces and this aspect of trust and spiritual growth fits in nicely with the calm flow of Venus and Jupiter.
Everything that is or has been done out of selflessness and good intentions is (still) rewarded. Beautiful creative aspect for the world of art, dance and music.
From May 24, 2024 to June 17, 2024, lovely Venus dances through airy Gemini.
Venus, the Goddess of Love and Beauty, is admired by retrograde Pluto in Aquarius, which encourages connection. Venus in Gemini lightens the heaviness and adds a touch of magic to life.
On May 26, 2024 the great Benefactor Jupiter, the planet of expansion, happiness and abundance, enters the air sign Gemini
For Jupiter, it takes twelve years to travel through the entire zodiac, so it has been twelve years since Jupiter was in Gemini. This transit invites us to embrace the dynamic and versatile qualities of Gemini, emphasizing communication, social connections and adaptability.
Until June 9, 2025, we can look forward to a period of optimism and growth.
We will see immense innovative progress in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), the media, journalism, computing, digital world, telecommunications, social media, television and radio, broadcasting, news provision, apps and streaming services.
Jupiter magnifies the mental qualities of Mercury-ruled Gemini, so it’s about connection, networking, education, exchanging ideas and diversity of information.
Read more about Jupiter in Gemini and its influence on all zodiac signs under NEWS on this website.
The conjunction of red Warrior Mars with Chiron in Aries on May 29, 2024 strengthens extremely reactive and impulsive behavior when there is unresolved pain, oppression, manipulation or abuse. Hasty conclusions or ill-considered decisions can have unpleasant consequences.
May 2024 ends with a golden handshake….
From May 31 to June 3, 2024, Jupiter in Gemini forms a golden trine with retrograde Pluto in Aquarius. With this aspect there are good prospects, confidence can be restored and bridges can be built.
Wishing everyone an inspiring month of May!