Horoscope
Your Virgo Monthly Horoscope for May
Add These Dates to Your G-Cal:
- May 2: Pluto Retrograde begins in Aquarius
- May 7: New Moon in Taurus
- May 15: Mercury enters Taurus
- May 20: Gemini season begins
- May 23: Venus enters Gemini
- May 23: Full Moon in Sagittarius
- May 23: Jupiter in Taurus sextile Neptune in Pisces
- May 25: Jupiter enters Gemini
You’re reconnecting with your zest for life, Virgo! Taurus season puts you in an expansive mood as you consider all the possibilities that lie ahead of you. The next few weeks might find you keeping busy in school, working on publishing some writing, or even traveling. You’re thinking up important ideas and having conversations that lead you to the next step on your path.
You’re experiencing a reality check when it comes to your daily routine on May 2 when Pluto Retrograde begins in Aquarius. If certain commitments are leaving you feeling run down and unappreciated, it may be time to renegotiate. This is a great time to switch up your habits and kick any patterns that feel unproductive or limiting—like checking your social media feeds first thing in the morning. You’re making welcome improvements to your lifestyle on May 3 when Mars in Aries connects with Pluto in Aquarius.
The New Moon in Taurus on May 7 puts you in an optimistic mood. You’re learning shocking news today. Exchanges you have with others can lead to a powerful shift in your own beliefs and understanding of the world. You might also be using and connecting with your voice in a new way—through writing, speaking, or journaling. A few days later on May 13, the Sun and Uranus, both in Taurus, team up. You might hear from someone out of the blue today. What you choose to share can also shock others—but don’t let that stop you. Mercury, the planet of the mind and information, enters Taurus on May 15. Over the next few weeks, significant conversations and negotiations begin. Maybe you’re ready to discuss the future with a lover or you’re diving into forming a business plan. You’re feeling curious and eager to learn something new—so sign up for that weekend workshop.
Luck finds you on May 18 when the Sun in Taurus meets with Jupiter in Taurus. This is the day to send that pitch, apply for a job, or tell someone special how you really feel. There’s more support and receptivity in all of your interactions. On the same day, Venus in Taurus links up with Uranus in Taurus, bringing surprising developments with the people closest to you. Maybe you’re ready to elope, book some last-minute travel, or make a bold declaration in the name of love. Interesting and eclectic business opportunities might also flood your inbox. There’s also a chance you’ll run into people you haven’t seen in quite some time.
The Sun enters Gemini on May 20, putting you under the microscope. This Gemini season brings more attention and recognition your way—this is your time to put yourself out there and ask for what you want! You might be up for your yearly review, a raise, or a promotion. You might also be meetin ga goal or fulfilling a manifestation. Dream big!
May 23 is the busiest day of the month, and it kicks off with a Full Moon in Sagittarius. You might be moving, reorganizing your home, or having an important conversation with a family member. Perhaps you’re celebrating an engagement, or maybe you’re ready to drop a family grudge and move on. Later in the day, Venus and Jupiter, the two luckiest planets in the sky, meet up in Taurus. Your skills are on display, and auspicious opportunities land in your DMs. On the same day, Jupiter in Taurus mingles with Neptune in Pisces. This can be an incredibly romantic planetary connection that encourages you and a lover to take the next step together. Or perhaps you’re solidifying a creative partnership? Toward the end of the day, Venus enters Gemini, gracing a very public sector of your chart. The next few weeks bring fortune your way. You might stand out at work, go viral, or maybe you just feel more grateful for the life you’ve cultivated. PDA is also on the menu, so post that cute selfie of you and your sweetie!
On May 25, Jupiter, the planet of expansion and growth, enters Gemini for the first time since June 2012-2013, promising to bring some of your long-term dreams to life. People with power are noticing you, and they’re eager to support you. You might feel called to go back to school, get a new certification, or step into a new role in your professional field. On the same day, you’re acknowledged for your hard work and dedication when Venus in Gemini connects with Pluto in Aquarius. This recognition might come with more support for a project you’ve taken on in your personal or professional life. You might also be integrating something new in your daily routine that has to do with work—like maybe you start working from home or traveling for work.
The month ends with some news or information that sends a jolt through you when Mercury and Uranus, both in Taurus, meet in the sky on May 30. Conversations take an unexpected turn, and you may be presented with some options and opportunities that you’ve never considered before. It’s a good day to take a risk!
Stephanie is an astrologer, psychic medium, and witch. She’s studied the mystical arts for over a decade including the stars, mediumship, palm reading, tarot, curanderismo, and more. She is the author of Seasons of the Zodiac: Love, Magick, and Manifestation Throughout the Astrological Year and host of the podcast Daily Horoscope for Your Zodiac Sign. Her work has also appeared in Refinery29, Well + Good, Bustle, among other publications, and she has appeared on the Today Show as an astrology expert and modern mystic.