Month: April 2024 (Page 1 of 2)

May 2024 in Astrology

Away from the Eclipses of April, May feels much more settled. In many ways, this is a better moment to plan and push ahead than last month ever was. Similarly, May shows us moving away from some influences that were a very strong part of the end of 2023 and the first few months of 2024.

As I’ve said on my yearly predictions, the first 5 months of the year had a strong influence of Saturn and other karmic points. So these were months where we dealt a lot with old wounds, hurts, slights and issues from the past. It was a strong time for internal work, and understanding ourselves better. Now we get into the external part, so it is much more about expressing ourselves and fixing things.

Events in May 2024

  • 01/05/2024 03:30 Jupiter in Taurus
  • 02/05/2024 12:20 Pluto retrograde 07°54’30” Capricorn
    • 11/10/2024 22:59 Pluto direct 05°26’21” Capricorn
  • 07/05/2024 23:22 New Moon in Bharani 23°50’19” Aries
  • 10/05/2024 09:23 Mercury in Aries
  • 13/05/2024 05:13 Sun Conjunct Uranus 28°54’26” Aries
  • 14/05/2024 08:24 Sun in Taurus
  • 18/05/2024 04:01 Mars conjunct Rahu 19°21’19” Pisces (effect 08/05-28/05)
  • 18/05/2024 14:45 Sun Conjunct Jupiter 04°06’36” Taurus
  • 18/05/2024 23:13 Venus in Taurus
  • 23/05/2024 09:53 Full Moon in Anuradha 08°43’24” Scorpio
  • 31/05/2024 02:45 Mercury in Taurus

May starts with Jupiter entering Taurus. It will stay in this sign until May 2025. Jupiter is the planet of luck and opportunities. In Mundane Astrology, it signals the yearly hand of the clock. Transiting in Taurus, it shows that the coming year is all about material and tangible issues.

I won’t talk too much about this, as I already made a full text on Jupiter in Taurus. But the year ahead favors anything practical. This is not a time to dream, or to get inspired, or ponder and philosophy things. This is a time for action, practical steps, things that we can feel and touch.

The month also starts with Pluto going retrograde, as such, there is a strong Pluto energy in the early portion of May.

Pluto represents: Power, control, manipulation, secrets, obsessions, revenge. Big money, big government, big powerful institutions. Sex, corruption. Related to the energies of Scorpio and the 8th house.

On a mundane level, this Pluto influence deals a lot with unhinged action by those in power. Aggression, quarrels, disagreement are all things on the table. Similarly, efforts of censorship and manipulation could intensify now.

Going along for the ride, for the thunder of Pluto, this month we have Mars also on fire. We ended April with Mars in Pisces, transiting closely to Neptune, a fairly calm (albeit confusing) aspect. In May, Mars will conjunct Rahu exactly on the 18th, with this aspect influencing most of the month.

Mars gets intensified by Rahu. This aspect promotes violence, excesses and vicious trends. As well as desires for vengeance.

On a mundane level, this aspect can specially indicate a time of intensified aggression and conflict. Repression and suppression of protesters, violent events, public quarrels, are some examples of what can happen under this influence.

On our own lives, we might see people getting more angry, or more easily riled up.

The New Moon this month happens on Bharani nakshatra. This star deals a lot with rebirth. Specially on a New Moon, this is a time of rising up or getting out of our shell, becoming something new.

On a Mundane level, Bharani also deals a lot with vengeance, which will go along with the themes already seen by Mars and Pluto.

The Full Moon this month happens in Anuradha nakshatra. As that is the star of agreements and friendship, this can be a time where we understand better some associations or partnerships. Secret or underhanded deals might be understood now through this lens.


Summary

Mundane

This will be a turbulent month, specially media-wise. A lot of the stories circulating this month will tend to be scandalous or incendiary. Anger sells, despair sells, what else can I say?

A lot of the problems this month will exist solely as that, stories on a screen. Both the Solar and Lunar Eclipses happened in nakshatras that deal with media, manipulation and distortions. So this is a strong time for stories that rile people up.

On a tangible level, however, this can be a time for aggression, repression and anger. A lot of aspects this month point towards that.

Personal

On a personal level, this month is a great time for gaining clarity. April had a lot of fog, with the Eclipses and Mercury. Even understanding where to go or what to do might have been hard for some. May clears the air and it is easier to understand things now.

The forceful aspects of the month, on the positive, give us strength to fight and develop things. This is a time for action, going after things and doing the work. Avoid dwelling on anger, hopelessness and despair. Focus on what you can change and improve instead.

The New Moon is specially a great time for a rebirth, making a pact, coming into new terms with life. In fact, right after the New Moon, we will have some very lucky days. The Sun will be exalted in Aries and the Moon will be exalted in Taurus, between May 8th and May 10th. This is a time of luck and prosperity.

Similarly, the rest of the month is a good moment to gain clarity and push forward with things, starting fresh with the new cycle of Jupiter.

Jupiter in Taurus (2024-2025)

Jupiter’s transit is always an important marker in Astrology, as the planet takes about a year to transit a sign, marking one of the main influences of a given year. In Taurus, Jupiter will transit conjunct Uranus, who is about to shift into Taurus as well. This signals a strong start for Uranus in Taurus. Similarly, Jupiter in Taurus will square Saturn in Aquarius, indicating an important turning point.

Jupiter in Taurus transit: 01/05/2024-14/05/2025
Jupiter-Uranus years: 1983, 1997, 2010, 2024

Jupiter and Uranus are conjunct about every 14 years. Jupiter tends to expand everything it touches, Uranus deals with freedom, technology and new ideas. This conjunction happened around 1928, when Penicillin was discovered, as well as 1969 near the Moon Landing. Uranus is not directly linked with politics, but it gets that association from its quest for freedom, representing rebellion and protests.

In Taurus, Uranus will revolutionize wealth, comforts and entertainment, matters seen by this sign. The Uranus in Taurus cycle, from about this year until 2031, could show many changes in the global economy. Cryptocurrencies and digital assets could be a big part of this.

In regards to Saturn, let’s make a timeline to understand:

EventDates
Jupiter conjunct Saturn21/12/2020
Jupiter square Saturn19/08/24, 24/12/24, 15/06/25
Jupiter opposite Saturn22/12/29, 23/04/30, 19/11/30, 01/08/31, 06/10/31
Jupiter conjunct Saturn31/10/2040

The squares in 2024-2025 represent an in-between, I’ve written a full text on the square, but the coming year is a very transitional moment. Taurus represents material change, so this can be a time of many tangible changes happening in the world, rather than just ideological or hard to measure things.

Similarly, we will have a throwback of sorts in the coming year. A lot of issues from around 2020-2021 will be brought back to life, in a new light, for good and bad. Problems from around that time will come back, in a forceful manner, specially around the second half of 2024.

A final mundane point deals with the economy. Taurus puts a great focus on money and property, so the coming year will be a time of many economic shifts and discussions. Some downturns are possible in the coming year, and a lack of hope can predominate now.

On a personal level, this influence can show a time for strong moves and changes, as the energy of the square with Saturn will act along with Jupiter. Specially for the fixed signs (Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius), this influence can show important life changes. For the remaining signs, great opportunities can arise now, specially with anything that is tangible and practical. This is not a time to dream, or to get inspired, or ponder and philosophy things. This is a time for action, practical steps, things that we can feel and touch.

A final personal point deals with the last time that Jupiter transited Taurus, between May 2012 to May 2013. Try to remember what was happening in your life around that time. Similar things can happen now.

Below we have transit predictions for all the 12 signs, please read in accordance to your Ascendant or Moon sign:

  • Aries: With Jupiter in the 2nd house, this could be a great moment for increasing your income, as a lot of financial opportunities seem to come your way now. Your relationship with your parents could change, with a fresh perspective there.
  • Taurus: Jupiter in the 1st house is always a time for many opportunities and changes in life. Taurus is somewhat averse to change, but even here, this can be a moment to transform. There is good energy and opportunities to change anything in your life, from your image and appearance, to things like your career and home life. Any creative project will also tend to advance now. The career can be specially prominent too for Taurus.
  • Gemini: Jupiter in the 12th puts closures and endings as a focus. This can be a crossroads moment in life, something that is not that unusual to Gemini, where you are making decisions and letting go of some projects in lieu of others. Jupiter in the 12th is a time for preparation, making good endings so that we can begin anew with Jupiter in the 1st in the following year.
  • Cancer: With Jupiter in the 11th house, a lot of movement in your social life is possible this year. Maybe new friends or groups coming into your life. You might also come into a new perspective about your big goals, or big desires in life. Financial opportunities could be strong this year. This can be a time of accomplishment and prosperity.
  • Leo: With Jupiter in the 10th, while Saturn transits your 7th house, a lot in your outer life can be changing. Your associations and relationships are changing, as well as your role and standing in society. Good opportunities in career arise now, and this can specially deal with new partnerships or new agreements. Leo can benefit a lot from going out into the world now.
  • Virgo: Jupiter in the 9th blesses poor/good old Virgo this year. Good opportunities and luck are a part of your life right now, which improves the mood from recent problems and tribulations. The following year can be a time where you feel as if rising out of your shell. Also, new ideas can come into your life this year. A new belief system or philosophy, maybe an increased interest in religion. This is also a good time for traveling, specially abroad.
  • Libra: Jupiter in the 8th house signals a time of transformation, with a certain degree of luck involved. Maybe a sudden change of course benefits you, or a sudden new plan comes along and improves your life. This is a great moment for making changes, so don’t hesitate too much now.
  • Scorpio: Jupiter in the 7th, with Saturn in the 4th, puts a big focus on relationships. Family responsibilities, as well as complicated emotions, could be prominent issues for you recently. Improved communication, as well as new people in your life, can help you now. A new sense of trust or hope can come into play. This is also a great time for finding new relationships or building partnerships.
  • Sagittarius: Jupiter in the 6th isn’t the prettiest, but it gives great opportunities for improved finances. Good opportunities in career can come into play now too. Overall, improving your routines and finances is easy now. Health wise, this would be a good time for a check-up.
  • Capricorn: Jupiter in the 5th smiles upon you, this is a time of good luck, prosperity and opportunities. New creative opportunities could come into play now, with fresh perspectives and ideas helping you come out of your shell. Educational possibilities could similarly arise. Your love life could improve as well.
  • Aquarius: With Saturn transiting your sign, and Jupiter entering your 4th house, there is a sense of improvement now in your life. New opportunities come into your life, and things tend to become lighter and easier as you walk into 2025. Dealing with your emotions is a very good idea this year. This could also be a great time for improving your relationship with your family.
  • Pisces: Jupiter in the 3rd puts a focus on communication, with new opportunities for expanding your knowledge and network. Maybe you enroll on a new course, maybe you launch some new project, whatever it is, it will expand your thinking a lot. You could be traveling a lot or you could move into a new house this year.
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