Another Active Week as the Sun and Venus Move into Gemini and A Full Moon in Sagittarius

 

The month of May is indeed zipping along quite merrily.  Mercury moved into Taurus on May 15 after spending over two months in Aries due to that lovely Mercury retrograde that we had in April.  But Mercury in Taurus will be squaring retrograde Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius on May 17, which can manifest in some deep thinking and intense interactions.  Aquarius loves to get to the truth of the matter and I wouldn't be surprised if some secrets came to light.  People can also be somewhat defensive with this aspect and many of us can be inclined to force others into buying our way of thinking, especially with both Mercury and Pluto in fixed signs.

On May 18, Venus and Uranus are conjunct in 23 degrees of Taurus.  This will generate much change and excitement with love and/or money.  Spoiler alert--it can trigger impulse spending.  If you are single, you could meet someone new, but don't expect it to last.  This is a day when we are drawn to the unconventional and quirky, which is not always the stuff of permanence.

The Sun and Jupiter are also linking up in 28 degrees of Taurus on May 18.  This is a real feel-good aspect, full of optimism, good cheer and luck.  When the Sun and Jupiter converge, it tends to expand the area of life that it touches.  This only happens once a year, so make the most of it.  Whatever you start on this day should have a positive outcome.  So enjoy the day of May 18 because we have Venus, Uranus, the Sun and Jupiter all hanging out in Taurus, which is ruled by Venus.  It should be a fun day and could even be profitable for some.

The Sun moves into the mutable air sign of Gemini on May 20.  The focus shifts to seeking knowledge, diversity and socializing.  This is also an ideal time for marketing and public relations as our words are more persuasive now.  The shadow side of the Sun in Gemini is a tendency to be more scattered as we can be fickle with all of the choices we face.

The Sun in Gemini is trining Pluto in 2 degrees of Aquarius on May 22.  This can enable positive transformation through intense and profound experiences as we have more power and influence in our lives.  It's nice when Pluto experiences a positive aspect and we have certainly had our fair share of challenging aspects to Pluto since it entered Aquarius.

Another big day is May 23.  We have a Full Strawberry Moon in 2 degrees of Sagittarius.  Why is it called the Strawberry Moon?  Well, according to the Farmer's Almanac, the name comes from Native American tribes that harvested strawberries at this time of year.  This could actually be one of the happiest and most joyful Full Moons of the year.  For starters, it is in the sign of Sagittarius, which is all about honesty, wisdom, and the big picture.  Jupiter rules this Full Moon as the ruler of Sagittarius, so it has strong themes of expansion, optimism and the potential for legal developments.  As an added perk, the Full Moon in 2 degrees of Sagittarius is forming an exact supportive sextile to Pluto in degrees of Aquarius, adding a sense of empowerment and visionary zeal to the mix. It's going to be a very high energy day filled with the exuberance that Sagittarius is associated with.

Venus and Jupiter are also conjunct in 29 degrees of Taurus on the Full Moon.  These planets are known as the Great Benefics, so success, luck and abundance are present.  And Venus is in its home sign of Taurus, so it's a very happy camper.  When planets are in 29 degrees of a sign, they are in the anaretic degree and it indicates completion of an important phase of our lives.  This completely ties in with the theme of harvest on this Full Moon.  Jupiter in Taurus is also sextiling Neptune in 29 degrees of Pisces on this day, which is very spiritually enlightening.  This aspect can bring more harmony, growth, good fortune and enhance creativity.

Venus moves into Gemini at 4:30pm on May 23 and stays there until June 17.  Venus in Gemini is fun-loving, flirty and carefree. Our hearts can be won through the mind during this transit as there is an intellectual edge to love now.  It's also possible for friends to become lovers.  Dating becomes more of an adventure as variety and spontaneity are calling the shots.  And we can be quite fickle and prone to spending money on a good time.  Venus in Taurus was great for saving money and building up security, but Venus in Gemini does not share that priority.  

The month of May also features Jupiter moving into Gemini.  I know most of us are still processing the effects of the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in Taurus, but if you would like a sneak peek at how Jupiter in Gemini will play out for you, I encourage you to read my latest article on Jupiter in Gemini at:https://

https://www.powerfortunes.com/topics-opinions/jupiter-gemini-may2024.phps/jupiter-gemini-may2024.php

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