In May, we have a Mars-Rahu conjunction in Pisces, which will result in a final culmination of an ongoing problem. We also have a combust Venus. And the biggest news is the movement of Jupiter into Taurus for its annual stay.
Jupiter transits Taurus from May 1, 2024 till May 15, 2025
Jupiter’s transit through Taurus is a time we can expect our wealth portfolio to change. Its also a time we can connect with family. We may be more drawn to sensual pleasures, including food, now.
This movement of Jupiter is excellent for the earth signs as well as the fixed signs, including Taurus, Capricorn, and Virgo. But also, Scorpio, Leo, and Aquarius. Jupiter will make a trinal connection to the earth signs and a kendra connection to the fixed signs, bringing stability.
It’s a transit where Jupiter’s movement through Venus’ sign of Taurus, will bring a focus on creating wealth and abundance for many people. It’s a good time to make long term investments and also excellent transit to learn occult, jyotish, and such subjects.
To hear more about it, tune into the video:
Mercury becomes stable again from May 10 till May 30 in Aries
Mercury has crossed the conjunction with Rahu and is quickly on its way out of Pisces once again.
The last time Mercury was at this spot was March 26 when it entered Aries briefly only to return to Pisces. And now after crossing its gandanta zone it re-enters Aries on May 10. By now you should have undergone a transformation with Mercury-related matters. Mercury stays in Aries till May 30.
Endings, beginnings, and now finally forward movement. See what mercury rules in your chart to see where you were impacted. Expenses may have shot through the roof with mercury in Pisces, esp with Venus also combust. With Rahu close by, Mercury in Pisces for the first days will come up with ways to solve problems that are clever and unorthodox. Whether the issue coming up is related to communications or to money matters or rel problems. With Rahu and Mercury in Pisces its best to make sure that you are reading the fine print. Communications esp written ones should be double checked by advisors where possible.
New Moon in Aries in the nakshatra of Bharani on May 7
But even before Mercury moves into Aries on the 10th, we have a new moon in Aries on May 7th in the nakshatra of Bharani. A new moon in Aries is an omen for new beginnings. See what Aries represents in your chart to see where you can experience this new beginning. Venus is close by so we know that a new relationship can feature now. Or it could be a complete reformation of an old relationship.
Bharani tends to bring transformation wherever it impacts, here Venus. We also have Uranus close to the Sun at this time so there could be some surprises in the rel dept. Maybe your status in the relationship could change – there could be new commitments for some and for others a severing a tie so you can move on. There could also be a big change in your financial situation or status at this time. With Saturn aspecting Aries, it’s a time when you can be clear about your needs.
With Venus and Moon close by, you can experience some overindulgence at this time. This can be related to rels. or it can also be related to food so exercise caution.
Sun transits Taurus from May 15 till June 15
From May 15 till June 15, the Sun moves through Taurus and joins its friend Jupiter here for a month. It is a positive transit for the Sun as it receives another transit with friend Jupiter. However, Jupiter will be combust till early June due to the Sun’s close proximity.
Now the Sun is also out of the gaze of Saturn. Its an excellent time for any financial transactions, investments and signing contracts.
Venus transits Taurus from May 19 till June 12
On May 19, Venus joins the Sun and Jupiter in Taurus and stays till June 12. Venus is also combust at this time, however, will enjoy a dignified transit in its own sign of Taurus. Below is the video on Venus’ combustion:
How this combustion could manifest is: lots of expenses, feeling distant in rels, pursuing own goals rather than with your partner. But its an excellent Venus transit nonetheless for improving your image, your appearance in some way, including the purchase of new clothes or beauty items.
Rahu is in exact conjunction with Mars on the same day on May 19
You may be spending a lot at this time on big items. Or you can experience some losses. You also may be starting something brand new – new business, project, a new job. Normally this is a difficult conjunction but to some extent the fire gets diffused in Pisces. However, confrontations can arise now. If you are travelling, take extra precaution now.
Full Moon in Scorpio in Anuradha
On May 23rd we have a full moon in Scorpio, in the nakshatra of Anuradha. There will be a culmination at this time of the ongoing discussions related to finances, joint resources with your partner. Some could be taking their relationships to the next level.
This full moon is getting the aspect of Saturn, Rahu, Jupiter and Venus. See where Scorpio falls in your chart, this is the area that is getting lit up now. It is here that you will receive some blessings and pleasant surprises.
At this time, we have an exact conjunction of Jupiter and Venus in Taurus, promising growth in finances, investments. Maybe your family is growing now too, addition of new person or marriage. There is lots of rel energy this month with Venus featured in both of the moon cycles. There will be a definitive direction in rels now for some and new beginnings for others.
