New Moon in Taurus
Monday, May 5, 5:18 am PDT, 8:18 am EDT
 The conjunction of the Sun and Moon in the fertile mid-spring sign of Taurus (fall in the Falklands) is a time to get back to basics and reconnect with the earth. Answers come through the senses, so feed yourself with smells, sights, sounds, touches and tastes that remind you of how pleasurable life can be on this beautiful planet. Honesty comes through the body to help you clarify your values and start gathering resources to reach your goals.
Jupiter Retrograde
Friday, May 9
The planet of growth and wisdom is moving backwards in ambitious Capricorn for the next four months, signaling a period of consolidation and reorganization for long-term plans. Jupiter is called "Guru" or "Teacher" in Sanskrit, reminding you to look inward for guidance now. Check the truth of what others tell you, no matter how convincing they sound, with your own instincts. In case of conflict, trust yourself.
Mars in Leo
Friday, May 9, 1:20 pm PDT, 4:20 pm EDT
Macho Mars struts into the royal sign of the Lion where personalities get bigger and behavior grows bolder. After the warrior planet's seven-month stay in watery Cancer, where tender feelings and insecurities blunted the sword of action, it's time to start roaring again. Self-importance may be inflated, so beware of pride becoming pomposity. Keeping a playful attitude captures the high creative potential of Mars in Leo without getting caught up in infantile egotism.
Full Moon in Scorpio
Monday, May 19, 7:11 pm PDT, 10:11 pm EDT
The Scorpio Full Moon is filled with emotion that's sometimes violent or extreme. This time, however, its boiling intensity is cooled by an opposition to loving Venus and a square from spiritual Neptune. Romance, compassion and fantasy are more likely than fury, yet there is some danger of delusion or useless self-sacrifice. Fortunately, inventive Uranus makes a favorable trine to the Full Moon, showing a new way to merge that makes it possible to melt into others without losing yourself.
Sun in Gemini
Tuesday, May 20, 9:01 am PDT, 12:01 pm EDT
The mutable air sign Gemini unwinds with adaptability and opens with curiosity after a month of earthy grounding in Taurus. Alternatives appear that multiply choices, sometimes making it difficult to know where to stand. That's because movement is the key to riding Gemini's wind. Absolute answers give way to questions and conjecture, feeding the soul with variety and filling the mind with data. Keep your options open as change conquers constancy.
Jupiter sextile Uranus
Wednesday, May 21
This slow-moving aspect between the planets of higher mind and originality stimulates intuition and invites extraordinary levels of awareness. A unique gift of their infrequent alignment is discovering uncommon solutions to real world problems. This benefit is most readily gained by permitting your mind to head off into unfamiliar territory with faith that what you discover may be weird but useful.
Venus in Gemini
Saturday, May 24, 3:52 pm PDT, 6:52 pm EDT
Sociable Venus becomes more curious and flirtatious in the butterfly sign Relationships need a refresh of new ideas and activities to keep love alive. Intellect is sexier with the romance planet in mentally strong Gemini. Tastes, though, can shift quickly as attraction and interest may not linger long in one place as desire tends to waver and wander.
Chiron Retrograde
Sunday, May 25
The Wounded Healer's backward period lasts until October 24, reminding you to attend to your own vulnerabilities before trying to rescue others. There's no need to deny the hurt and disappointment you have encountered because these are not indelible scars. They are reminders of the fragility of being human and how important it is to be compassionate to yourself in spite of your imperfections.
Neptune Retrograde
Monday, May 26
The five-month retrograde cycle of this spiritual planet turns dreams and ideals inward for private reflection and reassessment. Worldly goals may seem less important while you nurture your soul in the privacy of your own heart and mind. Some ambitions may prove to be fading fantasies, yet whatever remains will be enriched by realizing that your desires are connected to a collective wave of human need.
Mercury Retrograde
Monday, May 26
Details, data, communication, travel and technology are more susceptible to error during the next three weeks. Piling on more information can easily lead to intellectual indigestion that leaves you feeling like you know even less than before. Slow down and double-check facts, speak in measured phrases and drive more carefully until the Messenger turns around and begins moving forward again on June 19.
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