Horoscopes for May 2022
May 6, 2022
Capricorn – Dec. 22 to Jan. 19 – This eclipse season is shaking up your creativity, social life, and relationships with your loved ones. Exciting new friendship prospects are emerging, while simultaneously, trusted old friends and community just aren’t hitting the mark in the same way they used to. But this is okay—sometimes people just grow away from the things they used to love. The lunar eclipse on May 16th will give you a final nudge to walk away from a kind of social obligation that is no longer satisfying. Meanwhile, things at home are growing and changing as expansion planet Jupiter moves into Aries on the 10th for an extended stay through October. With Venus, Mars, and Jupiter all piling up in the Ram’s sign this month, so you have the chance to catch your breath and work on upgrading your foundation. Plant that garden, paint your room, and soak up every afternoon tea break. Peace is always available if you give it space.
Aquarius – Jan. 20 to Feb. 18 – Eclipse season is in full swing as the month begins and the only constant is change—how ironic. Both your home life and your career prospects are in flux, and you’re being forced to make huge—dare I say—life-changing decisions left and right. Things ramp up even more at the lunar eclipse on the 16th when a boost to your status or reputation leaves someone else feeling disappointed. Handling the situation with grace is what proves you’re really coming into your position as a leader. Also, Jupiter’s shift into Aries on the 10th is keeping you very busy. Your connections and communications are expanding, and you feel like what’s available in your school, work, or social community is growing, as well. There’s more opportunity to connect with friends, both new and old, amidst the rest of the chaos.
Pisces – Feb. 19 to March 20 – Eclipse season is shaking up some of your plans for self-healing and growth, but improving relationships with those closest to you and solidifying mentorships will assist you in stabilizing the parts of your life that currently feel tumultuous. The lunar eclipse in Scorpio on the 16th has big graduation energy for you. It’s bittersweet, but either literally, metaphorically, or both, you will be donning your cap and gown and moving on to your next exciting chapter. Meanwhile, your ruling planet Jupiter enters Aries, and your money sector on the 10th, bringing you more resources than you’ve had in a long time. Both your financial freedom and your energy are at a high, which is inspiring you to take on more responsibilities both at work and at home. Just remember to pace yourself during this time, because you know all too well how fast the adrenaline can turn into burnout.
Aries – March 21 to April 20 – Eclipse season means that some rocky roads lie ahead, especially in financing and budgeting. Whether you’re leaving a steady job to pursue something that you truly love or trying to create a monthly budget, there are many moving parts, and the situation is becoming unmanageable. Though your energy is at a low, remember that this current state of overwhelm is a phase that will eventually pass. With Jupiter moving into your sign on the 10th and your ruling planet Mars following suit on the 24th, you’ll be feeling much more like yourself come the end of the month. Don’t get discouraged if it feels like nothing’s working out yet, because you’re on the path to making a huge impact.
Taurus – April 21 to May 21 – The solar eclipse on April 30th was a doozy for you. It may have aligned with health complications, wardrobe malfunctions or a straight up identity crisis, so luckily May lets you slip into a cocoon in order to begin a literal or metaphorical rebirthing process. With your ruling planet Venus dipping into your unconscious sector on the 2nd, and Jupiter joining for an extended stay on the 10th, it’s ideal that you take some time to remove yourself as you sort through issues that have been holding you back from achieving your dreams. Don’t rest for too long though, because the lunar eclipse on the 16th brings relationship dramas to a quick and dirty conclusion. Even if this eclipse leaves your heart aching, the accompanying clarity is priceless. This month will end on a very sweet note, as Venus enters your sign in a few weeks for some lifestyle upgrades and tons of adoring compliments.
Gemini – May 22 to June 20 – The changes you’re moving through are subtle. This comes as a relief after the last few years of major personal and relationship upheavals which left you wondering if/when things would ever calm down. Jupiter’s shift into Aries on the 10th is particularly auspicious for you as it lights up the part of your chart that deals with friendship, community, and networking of all kinds. Though your ruling planet Mercury also stations retrograde in your sign on the 10th, this speaks less of a personal delay and more of a moment to refine the way you’re communicating your desires and ambitions. This means great energy for updating your website, revising your resumé, or Marie Kondo-ing your closet. By the new moon in your sign on the 30th, you’re simultaneously exhausted and refreshed—like the high you get after a challenging but exhilarating workout. Make sure to rest for a moment, then get ready to take on the next challenge.
Cancer – June 21 to July 22 – As a child of the moon, eclipse season is especially tumultuous for you. Major changes in your social life have come with rapidly expanding social obligations, and the overwhelm is real! Jupiter’s grand entrance into Aries is extremely auspicious news for your career and public image as you hit a high in reputation that you haven’t experienced in a while. Not only will your luck increase and many opportunities come your way, but you will also have unlimited energy to go after your goals. You will get a moment to rest at the end of the month when the new moon in Gemini signals a moment to pause and reflect.
Leo – July 23 to Aug. 22 – The highest highs come with the lowest lows, and the shake ups that came along with the solar eclipse in Taurus on April 30th may have certainly caught you off guard. Whether you’re scrambling to make plans for your future, going through a tough friendship breakup, or taking on a new job, you may feel that the foundations of your life are being shaken up. But with all this turmoil though comes an opportunity to learn. Jupiter’s shift into Aries on the 10th ushers in a period of travel, education and mind expansion for you that will last through October. Information is coming at you rapidly and you’re also excited to share your wisdom with others. Keep in mind that when things seem out of control, a heart to heart with a close friend is guaranteed to bring you back down to earth.
Virgo – Aug. 23 to Sept. 22 – Complicated dynamics with your loved ones are stirred by the lunar eclipse in Scorpio on the 16th, leaving you feeling left out or lonely. Even things you typically enjoy may seem a bit dull. But despite feeling a bit lost in your immediate environment, this month also provides plenty of opportunity for recognition and getting ahead at work. Mercury retrograde begins on the 10th and comes as a necessary moment to review your goals and ambitions as you decide on next steps in your career or public life. If you’ve been plotting a plan for your future or your next big project, the details will begin to come together to put that in motion as well.
Libra – Sept. 23 to Oct. 22 – Relationships are the name of the game this month, which brings a deep satisfaction to your romantic and connection-hungry heart. The new moon in Aries way back on April 1 planted a seed in your life, which is now blossoming into a promising partnership as both Venus and Jupiter enter Aries and your relationship sector on the 2nd and 10th respectively. After years of deep foundational work, months of getting your health on track, and continued emphasis on prioritizing your own joy, you’re finally ready to commit to a lasting kind of love, whether that be with a platonic friend, a romantic partner, or just something you love in general—it doesn’t have to be with a person. Meanwhile, the lunar eclipse on May 16th may bring some shake ups to your financial which will keep you grounded. Opportunities to earn more are coming your way at a rapid pace. Though you still have a ways to go before reaching peak abundance, keep in mind that the generosity of family and friends is available to keep you afloat.
Scorpio – Oct. 23 to Nov. 21 – We enter May in the midst of eclipse season, and for you, this may feel personal. These eclipses are shaking up not only your relationships, but also your sense of self. As opportunities for connection and partnership expand, you’re realizing that you don’t have to be everything to everyone in order to be loved. How you define yourself may feel like it’s becoming smaller, but really it’s getting sculpted and more refined as time goes on. The lunar eclipse on the 16th may bring you some upsets or ego bruises but will also bring closure to a can of worms that was opened way back in November. Meanwhile, relief and restoration can be found in your daily routines, such as going for afternoon runs, finding more ease in your workflow, or taking some time to read your favorite books.
Sagittarius – Nov. 22 to Dec. 21 – Compared to the chaos of 2020 and 2021, the shifts of this current eclipse season have been refreshingly subtle. Changes in your work/life balance as well as your lifestyle and responsibilities are allowing you to reflect on what’s actually worth your boundless energy. The lunar eclipse on May 16th forces you to let go and release fear about things that are out of your control. So take a few moments to ponder: why worry when the result is truly out of your hands? Meanwhile, your ruling planet Jupiter’s move into bold Aries on the 10th refreshes your romantic life and your creativity. Over the next few months, you have the chance to prioritize your passions, freedom, and creativity in ways you haven’t been able to in a while. The time to get what you want is now.