May's Monthly Horoscope Could Throw Us For A Loop — But New Beginnings Are Coming

We have Jupiter's big move into Gemini on May 25 to look forward to, but for the majority of the month, there's still a big traffic jam up there.

So, if your answer to "How are you?" could be "Awesome and discombobulated all at once," join the club.

Since mid-February, every single planet in the solar system has been in either Aquarius, Pisces, Aries, or Taurus.

For everyone on this planet, that means just a few specific areas of our lives have been getting the lion's share of attention, whether we wanted to focus on them or not.

It was like a reverse slingshot: First the eclipse projected us out of our comfort zones, then Mercury retrograde pumped the brake and pulled us right back.

If you're still recovering from the whiplash of "OMG I found my life purpose and I'm going all in…wait, no, not yet!" you are not alone.

In May, we'll see the planets mostly divided between fiery Aries and stable Taurus, a more manageable spread. The presence of earthy Taurus will be grounding but still intense.

A headstrong Ram and a charging Bull both want what they want, when they want it, but Taurus energy is more mature and discerning than Aries.

If you've been stressing and obsessing (which Aries can do), Taurus season helps you just pick a lane and drive on it for a bit.

The Taurus new moon on May 7 could be the moment that settles things down.

But by May 13, the Sun and Uranus make their annual meetup, which could find us wanting to rock the boat, if not jump ship.

The charisma and can-do confidence that we get from a Sun-Jupiter conjunction can top our tanks with premium fuel.

Got a big idea to pitch? Thinking of taking a leap of faith, like buying a home or making a relationship official? Today will help you see just how many possibilities await.

This five-month cycle will last until October 11. It's been a whole new landscape, as Pluto is making its first visit to Aquarius in our lifetimes, a cycle that started briefly in March 2023 and will span all the way until 2044!

If you've still been catching up to the Aquarius world of AI, technology, and new ways of forming communities, you'll have a chance to do that while Pluto backs through Aquarius until September 1.

The Sun moves into Gemini, followed by a Sagittarius full moon on May 23.

These are also the final days of Jupiter's yearlong visit to terrestrial Taurus, a 12-month cycle that began on May 16, 2023. Since last spring, we've all been under the stewardship of the sensual, sensible Bull.

Now Jupiter progresses into airy Gemini on May 25, staying until June 9, 2025. Jupiter is in "detriment" in Gemini, meaning it's not the easiest placement for it. Makes sense—Jupiter is expansive and outward, while Gemini is more focused on the micro details.

The last time Jupiter visited Gemini was from June 2012 to June 2013. If you can remember back to that time, you may see similar themes emerging. 

If you think your social media feed is noisy now, get ready. Outspoken Jupiter in Gemini, which rules neighborhoods, communities, and communication, will make the second half of the year a big moment for spreading your message and forging kindred spirit alliances.