May 2024 will be a month worth remembering.
May ends in Taurus with a Venus-Uranus-Jupiter triple conjunction, a Jupiter-Neptune sextile, an auspicious New Moon in Taurus, and an adventurous and joyful Full Moon in Sagittarius – just to name a few highlights.
These five-star transits herald unexpected opportunities and a surge of optimism and excitement. The energy will be exciting!
In the first half of the month, Taurus energy reaches its peak! Half of the planets in the sky are concentrated in this sign of the zodiac, primarily activating the last 10 degrees of Taurus (the thirtieth degree).
Later in the month, the atmosphere changed dramatically. First, the Sun, then Jupiter, enters Gemini.
Jupiter’s entry into Gemini is one of the most important transits of the year. Since Jupiter only changes signs once a year, this shift will shift our focus to different areas of life.
When Jupiter is in Taurus, what was once most important will no longer take center stage as attention shifts to the Gemini part of our chart, turning our attention to communication, learning, and intellectual pursuits.
Now that you have an inspiring vision from Jupiter (and Uranus) in Taurus, it’s time to articulate it and share it with others.
But let’s take a look at the most important transits of the month:
May 3, 2024 – Pluto goes retrograde
May 3, 2024 Pluto begins its annual retrograde motion Located at 2° Aquarius.
Around May 3, 2024 (give or take a week), Pluto themes such as transformation, power struggles, and psychological depth will intensify. If your planets are in fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Aquarius), this retrograde will speak directly to you.
Pluto will be retrograde until October 12, 2024, and return to Capricorn in September. This is the last time—the last time—Pluto is in Capricorn.
In November 2024, when Pluto enters Aquarius for good, we will officially end Pluto’s 20-year transit in Capricorn, and the themes of change that have stirred up in our lives will begin to shift.
May 8, 2024 – New Moon in Taurus
On May 8, 2024, we have New Moon at 18° Taurus. The New Moon is part of a conjunction with Venus, Jupiter, and Uranus.
This is very powerful! The New Moon will activate the promise of Jupiter conjunct Uranus. The involvement of personal planets like the Sun, Moon and Venus makes things personal. Something important, something you couldn’t quite grasp before, will become obvious to you.
The New Moon is also sextile to Saturn in Pisces, providing the necessary foundation and support for our dreams to come true. Both Taurus and Saturn think long-term; they take their time to create something essential, something that will stand the test of time.
The seeds you sow at this new moon will eventually blossom into substantial achievements with lasting impact. This is bigger than you think!
May 15, 2024 – Mercury enters Taurus
May 15, 2024 Mercury enters Taurus. Months after Mercury retrograde in Aries and conjunct Chiron, we are still processing “what the hell happened.”
What do the insights gained about yourself and your inner story revealed during the Mercury-Chiron conjunction in Aries? Now is the time to lick your wounds, learn the lessons learned, and move on.
Our self-worth (Taurus) is a direct reflection of our sense of identity and self-acceptance (Aries). When we heal our identities, accept ourselves for who we are, and embrace our strengths and weaknesses, our self-worth naturally increases. Yes, we are worth it!
May 18, 2024 – Sun conjunct Jupiter
May 18, 2024 Sun conjunct Jupiter Located at 28° Taurus.
The Sun represents us and Jupiter represents our faith, faith, and optimism.
Jupiter plays a very important role in the development of our soul. If you don’t believe in yourself, you won’t go far and you won’t accomplish much.
We all need Jupiter in our lives, we all need something to believe in.
Imagine a world without Jupiter. Saturn is the largest planet in the world. Imagine a world where every step is accompanied by doubt and disbelief. How much progress do you think can be made?
Jupiter gives us confidence and optimism that growth and progress are indeed possible. As the Sun conjunct Jupiter, put on your metaphorical Superman or Wonder Woman suit. What will this alter ego pursue?
May 18, 2024 – Venus conjunct Uranus
May 18, 2024 Venus conjunct Uranus Located at 23° Taurus. Venus conjunct Uranus is a “my heartbeat” transit: your heartbeat may be racing because you’re scared, surprised, or because you’re very, very excited.
With Uranus, you never know. Whatever draws your attention, it originates from the Higher Intelligence of the Universe (Uranus). This is real!
Some unexpected encounters and opportunities may lead you down an exciting new path.
Said to be”!
May 20, 2024 – Mars conjunct the North Node
May 20, 2024 Mars conjunct North Node Located at 14° Aries.
Every other year, Mars and the North Node remind us of our goals, showing how far or how close we are to achieving our goals.
This transit may not provide clear “how to” guidance, but it will awaken something within you. Focus on things that inspire you and attract you.Follow your happiness and the universe will open doors where there are only walls”. ——Joseph Campbell
May 20, 2024 – The Sun enters Gemini
May 20, 2024 Sun enters Gemini. Happy birthday to all Geminis!
For you and others, this is a more Gemini-like time of year—a time of curiosity, open-mindedness, and a cross-fertilization of ideas, reflections, and insights.
May 23, 2024 – Venus conjunct Jupiter
May 23, 2024 Venus conjunct Jupiter Located at 29° Taurus. Can there be too much of a good thing? This time, yes! This is the transition to indulge in luxury, celebrate abundance, and enjoy the joys of life.
May 23, 2024 – Full Moon in Sagittarius
On May 23, 2024, we have Full Moon 2° Sagittarius. The Full Moon is sextile to Pluto (at 2° Aquarius), trine Neptune, and oppose Jupiter. Jupiter, the ruler of the Full Moon, is enjoying the happiest time of his life: Jupiter is conjunct Venus and sextile Neptune; the world is indeed an oyster!
The Sagittarius Full Moon is a time of magical manifestations, celebrations, cultural immersion, and joy-filled adventures. “The world is a book, and those who do not travel only read one page”. ——St. Augustine.
We’re not just talking about a literal journey, but a journey through the mind’s eye. About taking different routes to work. About trying exotic dishes. Adventure is a state of mind, it is our willingness to remain open and in awe of the beauty and richness of life.
May 24, 2024 – Jupiter sextile Neptune
May 24, 2024 Jupiter (29°Taurus) Sextile Neptune (at 29° Pisces).
Dreams, rainbows and unicorns? Jupiter and Neptune are the most idealistic planets, so when the two form an auspicious aspect like a sextile, they can bring artistic inspiration, imagination, and spiritual connection.
That being said, the sextile is a soft aspect that sometimes goes unnoticed, especially if neither planet triggers your chart in a major way.
However, given the bigger picture: the conjunction with Venus and the full moon in Sagittarius activating the sextile, we can expect to experience the magic of this aspect in a more tangible and meaningful way this time around.
May 25, 2024 – Jupiter enters Gemini
May 25, 2024 Jupiter enters Gemini.
Jupiter entering Gemini will be a pretty noticeable shift! Gemini is very different from Taurus, so Jupiter in Gemini will bring a very different energy than Jupiter in Taurus.
Gemini is a social and communication sign; Jupiter also thrives in a social environment and values the Internet and the exchange of ideas. With Jupiter in Gemini, expect all things social to flourish.
Jupiter enters Gemini and immediately forms a favorable angle to Pluto in Aquarius, bringing into play two energies: broad communication (Jupiter in Gemini) and social impact (Pluto in Aquarius); and generosity (Jupiter) of friends and community (Jupiter in Gemini). Pluto in Aquarius).
It’s time to get out of the house, socialize and meet new people.
I will be writing an in-depth article about Jupiter in Gemini in the next few weeks – stay tuned!
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