One of the most awaited astrological events of 2024 took place on April-20. It was the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus. During this event, two planets meet at the exact same point in the sky, fusing their archetypes and generating a powerful burst of energy.
This is considered a rare event; in fact, these planets haven’t formed a conjunction since 2011 and haven’t met in Taurus since May 1941. That is 83 years ago.
Another, cosmic activity begins on Thursday, May 2, when Pluto, the planet of transformation, goes retrograde in independent Aquarius.
So how do these events affect us in May, let’s find out
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Much of this month is about both your money and your self-worth. As an Aries, you might have found yourself initiating new projects or taking bold steps in your personal and professional life.
As long as you stay focused, you’ll be able to navigate the transformative Venus conjunct Pluto that we see at the beginning of the month.
However, with Mars also bringing aggressive energy, it was important to manage your temper and avoid unnecessary conflicts.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
Happy birthday, Taurus! As you welcome your solar return, you’ll encounter a lot of powerful forces that will motivate you to follow through with any goals you’ve set. The new moon on May 8 will be taking place in your sign and the sun conjuncts with Uranus in your sign on May 13. Mercury also enters your sign two days later.
After a few hard months financially, you take back the reins and limit spending. Venus enters your money sector on the 23rd followed by Jupiter on the 25th which should bring about immediate ease and long term improvement for your finances.
The placement of stars will help you feel secure in your instinct and your focus will be on personal desires and goals.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
Gemini could have experienced a highly social activity last month. This month, your time is best spent on rest, recuperation and meditation and planning for the future.
The new moon in Taurus on the 7th could bring up financial stress. Job offers and long term contracts may become a reality around the full moon in Sagittarius on the 23rd.
Jupiter enters your sign on the 26th – this marks a period of open-mindedness and an ability to make deeper connections and expand your network of trust organically.
While March and April were months for circulating, meeting someone new through friends or reconnecting with a partner from the past but once Mercury enters slow and deliberate Taurus on the 15th, you will likely keep to yourself and put dating on the back burner.
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Over the past year you’ve been blessed with many opportunities to expand your reach, connect with the community, and realize your dreams. All of this effort reaches a culmination this month as you mount a big show, launch a project or move into the next phase of your career.
This month friendships are even more important than usual for you. With the new moon on May 8 highlighting your 11th house of friendships and dreams, you may like to pick your friends and
Share your time and journey with a select few.
Emotionally, it was important to balance your home life and career demands, as neglecting personal relationships could have led to feelings of imbalance.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Some major movement in your career or love life might be on the horizon, Leo, but it’s best for you not to act impulsively. Venus will conjunct Uranus later this month in your 10th house of career and public image.
This could be the month where travel or learning was prominently featured.
After several weeks of stressing over money, your accounts will feel more balanced this month, especially once Mercury enters Taurus on the 15th.
With the Sun shining brightly on your public sector, charisma and confidence were your greatest assets.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Your dreams guide you on your path to your future, Virgo. As Venus squares Pluto on May 1, you may experience some mental conflict. Later this month, the full moon in Sagittarius illuminates your 4th house of family and self-care.
This whirlwind of starry formations, inspires you to get out of your logical brain and use your imagination instead. By the end of the month—especially once Jupiter moves into Gemini and your public image sector on the 25th for the next year—you’ll be on your journey to success with a magical roadmap in hand.
You might have to delve deep into your psyche and explore hidden aspects of yourself and deal with issues of intimacy and vulnerability.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Libra’s focus is likely on partnerships this month but remember, as Venus squares Pluto on the first of this month, you need to take care of yourself before you help others.
This month’s transits highlight a part of the chart that deals with debts, loss and power dynamics. But, May also provides opportunities to reconcile your accounts and get hard conversations off your chest, especially on the 18th and 23rd.
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
May is likely to be a busy month for Scorpions! This is the month for celebrating the closest people in your life, whether that’s getting engaged, signing a deal with your business partner or officiating your bestie’s wedding.
As Venus squares Pluto on May 1, you will remain thoughtful and inclined at understanding relationships. On May 18, as Venus conjuncts Uranus, you’ll experience a development in your partnerships and signing-off new contracts.
Just remember to take a break every once in a while, or the end of the month will find you very burned out.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
May brings major improvements for your health, work routines and lifestyle. Over the last year you’ve been committed to building up your fitness and nutrition, or trying to cultivate an actual work life balance and this is the month when you finally see the results.
As Venus squares Pluto on May 1, you might have to face the cause of any mental turmoil head-on. This transit is followed by the stabilizing energy of the new moon in Taurus on the 8th, making it a good time to declutter your mind.
Once Gemini season begins on the 20th you focus on your closest relationships which will experience huge growth over the next year.
Children will also be a source of joy or focus during this time. It is a period to enjoy life’s pleasures and express yourself freely and enthusiastically.
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Capricorn’s focus is likely to be on home and family. The pileup of planets in Taurus this month highlights the part of your chart that deals with romance, pleasure and artistry.
Venus squares Pluto on May 1, it is suggested that you open up your heart to energy that you naturally gravitate to. With the new moon in fellow earth sign Taurus, you may find fresh creative inspiration.
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
For Aquarius, May is probably a month filled with new ideas and communication.
Family will stay in the foreground for you this month, and deepening your familial bonds will help you solidify your sense of security. New moon on May 8 may further refresh these dynamics. Later this month, as you enter fellow air sign Gemini season, you will become socially more active.
May is another month of living frugally to save for a big dream. You’ve been hitting all of your financial goals this year, but it will get challenging to stay the course once Gemini season begins on the 20th and you want to prioritize having fun and treating yourself.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Pisceans is likely to focus on finances and self-worth during May. Ideas will flow from you, and all the excitement will come to a head on May 18, when Venus conjuncts Uranus and if you are journalism, communication or related creative fields, you are likely to do well!
Your ruling planet Jupiter moves into Gemini and your home sector on the 25th bringing short term relief and long term expansion to any ongoing problems with your living space or struggles with your family.
Action planet Mars spends the entire month in your money sector which brings you the energy to hustle, but also means you might be spending money as fast as you’re earning it.
