Throughout May, although the ongoing Jupiter/Uranus link calls for invigorating change, Saturn and Pluto remind us that genuine transformations take time. With Neptune, Jupiter and Pluto forming a talent triangle, the cosmos helps smooth this transition's rough edges. And lucky Jupiter's arrival in Gemini helps us explore the wisdom behind our ideas. Rivers create canyons in millennia, not minutes. And it's a combination of enthusiasm and consideration that will help us carve brighter futures.
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ARIES
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Who has the time to sit and read their prediction for the month ahead? Certainly not you! You need to get a wiggle on. Run faster. Try harder. Don't you? No! Just because you've got Mars powering through your sign doesn't mean you've got to succumb to the pressure. Don't let yourself be wound up. And don't fall for that trick of telling yourself you've got no time either. Your deadlines in May are more flexible than they look. The more thoughtfully and purposefully you invest your energy, the more you'll get right.
TAURUS
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Magic is a mysterious quality. It thrives in a climate of inspiration and freedom. If there's too much logic around it recedes into the background. It doesn't like rules or explanations. So, to make the most of this month's cosmic climate, with Venus, Jupiter and Uranus in your sign, your task is to welcome laughter and joy into your world. You don't need to force any issues. Or allow yourself to be overwhelmed by any negative emotions. Instead, if you trust that magic is hidden within any turbulence or challenge, May will be amazing.
GEMINI
Your May Monthly Horoscope: People with a naturally happy disposition can deal with problems that come along. But when we're not enjoying life, no matter how successful we might be, our inner world doesn't reflect what everyone else sees. Happiness is fundamental to our wellbeing. It's not just a 'bit' more important than wealth and power; without it, our achievements lack true meaning. What's more, when we're happy, we attract what we truly need. So now you know what to prioritise in May. Happiness! Luckily, the cosmos suggests there's plenty available.
CANCER
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Life is full of unsolvable mysteries. We know this - and our coping strategies involve developing the ability to ignore these kinds of perplexing paradoxes. If we don't dwell on them, or pretend they don't exist, we feel more in control of our lives. If there's uncertainty in your world this month, try being comfortable within it. Just because you're unsure about the path ahead doesn't mean that it's not taking you to a delightful destination. Trust in the goodness of the cosmos, because it brings good things your way in May.
LEO
Your May Monthly Horoscope: We often hear that it's not 'what you know', it's 'who you know'. And this month not only brings evidence that you're better connected than you think, it offers opportunities to use those connections to make progress. Not, of course, in a manipulative way. But if you want to change something, a word in the right person's ear, will be surprisingly effective. As long as you think carefully about your requests, and choose the right moment, you'll find it so easy to get what you want that you need to be careful what you wish for!
VIRGO
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Sometimes, a light-bulb moment occurs and we realise we've been dealing with similar patterns and problems for years; without noticing, we're repeating the same response to different circumstances. It's easily done. When we're caught in the immediacy of our challenges, we're too implicated to notice. This month brings a realisation that enables you to recognise one of these and react differently. If you want to make things different in the future, you can break a habit. And direct your life in a much more positive direction.
LIBRA
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Emotions are complex. Sometimes, we can be hurtling towards a difficulty, but are propelled by a boost of adrenaline-fuelled confidence. And sometimes, we feel overwhelmed by anxiety, but we're making super-smart life-changing choices. You've been wondering where you stand with someone (or something). Several issues in your world feel precarious. But that doesn't mean there's anything wrong. With the cosmic support available to you in May, if you trust what inspires you (and question what worries you), you can triumph.
SCORPIO
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Can one inspired idea change everything? It depends on what the idea is! Since this month is special, and brings the potential for awesome changes, it's worth carefully considering your ideas (even the ones you'd normally dismiss as being unrealistic). In fact, if you focus on what's truly important, you'll access an idea about how things can be very good indeed. How will you recognise it and implement it? By trusting in what you think and feel. Following your instincts will give you the impetus to make great gains in May.
SAGITTARIUS
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Don't engage in needless debates this month. In fact, even if you feel passionate, and it feels clear that your point is worth making, try not to get involved in any debate you can avoid. In May, there's a chance you could waste your valuable energy getting caught up in unnecessary dramas. And with your ruler's link to Uranus, you've got better things to do. Tap into your wisdom. By being discerning and demonstrating restraint, you'll be able to make excellent choices. If you direct your focus, you can literally transform your life.
CAPRICORN
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Sometimes, making 'smart' decisions involves using your skill and experience to discern the right action to take. And sometimes, it's smarter just to accept what life brings your way and allow things to unfold. This month, even if you're unsure about other people's decisions, it's a good idea to go with the flow. Thinking about how you'd do things differently is only going to make you stressed. And there's no need for that in May. If you relax, and take the pressure/responsibility off yourself, you'll be delighted with what evolves.
AQUARIUS
Your May Monthly Horoscope: Certain situations and emotions are easy to get into (and difficult to get out of). Arguments and bad moods fit into this category. Solutions are like comfy shoes. They might not fit when they arrive, but if we're prepared to work with them, they stretch until we hardly notice we're wearing them, and we can carry on with our lives. If you find yourself in a situation that feels 'wrong' in May, don't dismiss it. In this powerful cosmic climate, as long as you're prepared to look for constructive ways to move forward, you'll find an abundance of them.
PISCES
Your May Monthly Horoscope: You're more resilient than you think. Your natural ability to go with the flow empowers you with an impressive ability to put up with the kinds of pressures that others struggle to deal with. This talent allows you to accomplish great things. But it also means that every so often you feel overwhelmed. Yes, you've been through a lot lately. But you've also got reasons to feel positive. This month, despite your concerns about what's going on in your life (not to mention the wider world), you'll find that everything gets much easier.
