Astrology for May Uranus Moves Into Taurus Expect Change

Published: Wed, 05/02/18

May Astrology, wow, we have a major shift happening with Uranus entering Taurus for the next 7 years. When the outer planets, (Uranus, Neptune or Pluto) change signs the culture inside of companies shift, political change happens, and in general patterns emerge that can take us by surprise.

Uranus entering Taurus is the big news yet May is a big month of shifting energy even without the big bang of Uranus. Chiron has moved into Aries, bringing forth a cut to the chase warrior energy when it comes to handling problems and difficulties. Long standing hurts and grievances can be healed quickly, no more long drawn out processing as Chiron in Aries implores us to deal with it because your healed future self is calling you to step into your greatness.

Mercury is speeding through May beginning in Aries, moving to Taurus in the 13th then rushing into his home territory the day of the full moon on the 29th. When Mercury is traveling quickly, our minds can quickly change. There is a sense of hurry up and speak one’s mind when in Aries, hurry up and buy what you need when in Taurus, and hurry to arrange travel plans when in Gemini.

The 11th of May Mars, which moved into Capricorn Mid-March will pass what is called its shadow point, the degree that it will move direct in late August after the retrograde that happens June 26th - Aug 27th.

Listen to your intuition the weekend of May 11th – the 13th as it will give you clues on how and where in your life the Mars retrograde will affect you. 

Every year when we have the Taurus new moon it is a time to focus on abundance and appreciation of the material gifts in our life, and acknowledge what we love and value. It is a time of tending to the garden of life, being patient, and setting the building blocks of our life to create stability and security. This is the most powerful month of the year when our visualizations to create the ‘things’ we want have the strongest support from the universe. Simply focus and fill your intentions with deep appreciation and gratitude of your life now.

Taurus is ruled by Venus, and Venus will be out of Bounds for most of the month! This is exciting; when a planet goes out of bounds, it means that it has crossed the normal elliptic which the planets normally travel. Venus escapes the borders May 6th  and reaches the furthest distance out of bounds May 21st, then starts her downward path back to the fence and doesn’t return to inside until June 8th. What happens when a planet is out of bounds? Have you ever had a somewhat behaved dog or cat that decided to get out? Or a teenager left alone for the weekend, perhaps you can remember a time like that? Free of rules and regulations? Free to roam without you keeping an eye or making commands? That is what it is like. Venus will still be Venus but freer to do what she wants without regard to her conditioning. If you are prone to be reluctant to spend money, then you may find yourself whipping out the credit card and splurging. If you are reluctant to take a romantic risk, this is the time the energies are saying go ahead.

The new moon in Taurus on the 15th is the same day that Uranus moves into Taurus, and the last day that Mars is in Capricorn before it moves to Aquarius on the 16th. The vibe of the new moon is connected with Sedna, the archetype of being led to the Promised Land only to be left feeling tricked, abandoned, and on ones own. The myth of Sedna revolves around a disappointing relationship with both her husband and father. Although relationships might be challenged this month disappointment comes in many flavors. Perhaps you are looking for a new home or apt finding the price or the competition beat you out. Maybe you are graduating with the promised that you can get a good job with your new degree only to find it isn’t so easy or profitable. It can be you are looking to retire and your financial advisor led you astray in investing in stocks that appeared solid but were a bust. Sedna is the concept of being disappointed after certain promises were made, yet the end result winds up OK. Even though you have been disappointed you take life into your own hands and create something even more beautiful than what you were first attracted to.

Mars is at the last degree and minute of Capricorn, square Uranus. This combo is usually called the accident prone signature. Mars in Capricorn in the tension aspect with unpredictable and volatile Uranus in Aries is sure to see some heads rolling in the political and corporate world. You may also feel a last chance energy to make changes in the dynamics (family or work related) that surround you. It is important to keep your eyes on the road and not be distracted during these times.

A softer, more pleasant support is coming from Jupiter in Scorpio trine Neptune in Pisces. The water element of the 2 planets that rule Pisces, traditional and modern, will allow us to go deep into intuitive awareness to access what we need to know to manifest more abundance.

Mars moves into Aquarius on the 16th, Mars will be going retrograde in Aquarius in June and spend more time than usual hanging out in the sign of friendships and new and unusual experiences.  Putting time and effort into creating relationships with new friends and hanging with old is on the astro agenda.

Venus moves into emotionally protective Cancer; the duality exists with Mars in Aquarius reaching beyond the same old same old and Venus in Cancer wanting comfort and safety it can make for an expensive vacation. Traveling to an exotic location yet booking rooms that are just as nice as home sweet home. Airbnb and VRBO will be quite popular this year.

The Sun jumps into Gemini on the 20th with a tada! Lets get rockin vibe ready to take on the world, lighten up from the serious of obligations and be ready to sail into the next few weeks with gusto. The full moon in Sagittarius on the 29th has a carefree energy with the travel vibe, lets go someplace, near or far but just go. Saturn is connected to the full moon with an aspect called the inconjunct. It is an angle that has an undercurrent but palpable with a nagging feeling that we need to be responsible. Funny how the universe many times reflects different parts of who we are. Venus out of bounds wants to be free to love and spend money and be able to be a different person just for a short while. The full moon in Sagittarius pulling towards having a fresh new perspective on life and adopting a philosophical attitude that is positive and uplifting. While Saturn is the voice in the background with a nagging question of whether or not we will regret our choices. All the while Jupiter and Neptune, in a harmonious water signs saying, all you need to do is listen to your higher self, trust your intuition, have faith and go with the flow.

Wishing you a great month,
Donna
https://lovinglightastrologer.com