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Your May 2024 Horoscope 

Check your sun, moon, and rising!

Illustration: Aidan Bongiorno

Caitlin Duffy is a New York based astrologer that brings over a decade of study to your horoscope. She has studied numerous charts, celestial movements, and has worked as an astrology expert. After thorough analysis of current luminaries, she writes an entertainment column where the star is you

Aries 

This month will bring blessings to your second house of natural gifts and finances. The new moon in Taurus on May 7th will be a fruitful time for setting an intention for financial health; invest in what feels abundant. When the sun meets expansive Jupiter in Taurus on the 18th, this special period known as a Cazimi will illuminate a fresh perspective on how you can dilate your own personal value. Another theme for you this month, intensified with Mars the inspirer and the healing asteroid Chiron meeting on the 29th will be a remedy for your relationship with yourself. You can buy yourself flowers. 

Taurus 

Happy birthday, dear Taurus! You are a sign of luxury and quality, and with so many transits highlighting your slice of the cosmos, it’s a time to honor yourself. The sun will support you throughout the month, and when the new moon is in your sign May 7th, it might be the perfect time to write yourself a love letter, take a saltwater bath, or light a candle of your favorite color. Stay dedicated to your Venusian pleasure and you will be seeing blessings when the sun meets expansive Jupiter in your sign on the 18th. Many times, our relationships can reflect that with ourselves, so when Venus meets Jupiter in your sign on the 23rd, keep quality control on your mind. 

Gemini

The beginning of this month asks you to take some well-deserved alone time and rest. Your twelfth house of isolation and behind the scenes will be highlighted, meaning you might not have the energy of your usual chatty self. This time also calls for you to listen to your intuition. If you are thinking of something twice, iron it out, and make sure it’s right. When the sun shifts into your sign on the 20th, you will be asked to break out of confinement. Abundant Jupiter will enter your sign on the 25th, indicating a time of growth and luck. Make a summer bucket list. 

Cancer

As the sun illuminates your house of community and friendship, the table is being set for a lavish dinner party. Here, the new moon on the 7th marks a new beginning with your social groups. When the sun meets abundant Jupiter on the 18th, inspiration is going to come through your networks. Finally, when Jupiter meets the relational Venus on the 23rd, share the wealth with those that are near and dear. 

Leo 

A classic Leo is no stranger to the spotlight, and this month your reputation will be center stage. You might be thinking of ways you can expand yourself in the realm of your career and social roles. You want to share your fiery passion with the world, and this month supports you with Jupiter, Venus, and the sun all illuminating this arena of your life. Be open to fresh ideas and relationships that could open the door to abundance.

Virgo

The sun, new moon, Jupiter, and Venus will all be in your ninth house of exploration this month. This can manifest as a physical trip, but for most of us, we will be challenged to adventure into uncharted mental terrain. May 25th Jupiter moves into Gemini, highlighting your career. The next few months of this transit is the perfect time to take risks and prioritize your journey. When Mars the motivator meets the healing asteroid Chiron on the 29th, this aspect may bring some not as pretty worries to the forefront. But healing is possible when you make the decision that you don’t have to face them alone. Ironing them out will make them proportional to reality. 

Libra 

This month, complications with your commitments might manifest. Your seventh house of partnerships makes you known to attract fiery people and situations. On the 19th, Mars the aggressor meets the North Node of destiny, and there may be a spark that feels a little more fated than the usual. When Mars later meets the healing asteroid Chiron on the 29th, a remedy will present itself that’s worth the effort. Libra, a gentle reminder, your boundaries are yours to execute. 

Scorpio 

Your theme, revolving around your relationships, will be supported by the sun throughout the month. You might find illumination of the quality of those you hold near and dear, or a need to refine your standards. This seems positive as lucky Jupiter will meet lavish Venus on the 23rd, tinting your lenses. Everything seems rosy. This is the perfect time to either plan an excursion with a loved one or take yourself out for some fine dining. 

Sagittarius 

Amour is in the air this month when Mars the passionate meets the North Node of destiny in your fifth house of creativity and romance. You might find sparks flying asking for you to be bold about your pleasure. On the 23rd, a full moon in your sign will mean the culmination of a chapter with your relationship to self. When Jupiter the abundant moves into your seventh house of partnership at the end of the month, you will find luck in your committed relationships. 

Capricorn 

This month there will be an opportunity to prioritize your joy. The sun in your fifth house of creativity and pleasure will support finding your definition of fun. When expansive Jupiter meets the sun on the 18th, you will be asked to slow down the grind and brainstorm how to add more pops of color to your day. Romance might be in the air when Jupiter meets relational Venus on the 23rd. Plan for a retreat from the mundane by indulging in your favorite meal with a dear one.

Aquarius 

This month hits close to home when your fourth house of family is highlighted. A new moon on the 7th will mark a new beginning with your kin. When the Sun meets abundant Jupiter on the 18th, there will be an illumination of how prosperous relationships at home can reflect in your outer life. When Jupiter contacts relational Venus, the joy of shared values will be highlighted. Remember, family can be chosen people. 

Pisces

This month, a project will be the center of your focus. This could be a social media campaign, a short story, or a long form draft. Remember to bring your Pisces imagination to the table and you are bound to expand past the average. Luck will sprinkle on your family relationships when Jupiter enters your fourth house of kin. Embrace the good times and lively conversation.

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