The month of May was named in Latin in honor of the Greek goddess Maius - mother of the god of trade, tricks and eloquence - Mercury.

She was identified with the Roman goddess of seduction, fertility and renewal of nature - Bona Dea (Good Goddess), nurse, patroness of women.

Therefore, May is the month of flowers and love, as well as the first thunderstorms and the first hot days.

The ancient Slavs called May - herbalist, or May, in nature at this time everything blossoms and renews itself.

In May, a new social cycle begins - on May 16, Jupiter moves into the sign of Taurus until the end of May 2024.

The previous transit of the planet in this sign lasted from June 2011 to July 2012.

This transit is especially favorable for representatives of the symbols of the Earth element: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn.

Jupiter in Taurus is associated with material achievements, increasing the level of comfort in one's life, and creating a foundation.

On May 2, the aspect of the connection of the Sun and retrograde Mercury and this day is the beginning of a new cycle of this planet, which is associated with rethinking, awareness of what is happening, consideration of current issues in a new way, under new circumstances.

On May 4, the tension between Venus and Neptune contributes to an increase in the number of stressful situations and nervous disorders due to the inability to get what you want.

Also, the day is associated with love disappointments, deceptions on the part of a partner, dissatisfaction with one's appearance.

May 5 Lunar eclipse in Scorpio at 20:23 in the 15th degree of this zodiac sign.

And this means that Scorpios, Taurus, Leo and Aquarius, especially those born in the second decade of the zodiac month, will first of all feel the complex energies of this eclipse.

On this day, the harmonious aspect of the benefactor planets - Venus and Jupiter, which slightly smooths the power of transformations.

However, various kinds of surprises are possible at all levels, because

Uranus in conjunction with the Sun, respectively, in opposition to the full Moon.

Fears and complexes rise from the subconscious, forcing people to fight with them and renew themselves from the inside, transform themselves and the surrounding space.

The number of nervous disorders and nervous breakdowns will increase significantly on this day.

On May 7 at 17:25, Venus enters the sign of Cancer, bringing the need for sensual relationships, the desire to have a family, to bring romance into one's life.

This is a time of mutual understanding and mental comfort for Cancers, Scorpios and Pisces.

The transit will last until June 5.

On May 9, the Sun and Uranus connect in Taurus - this aspect can give the world something new.

And how the events of this day will affect people depends on personal horoscopes, willingness to move towards progress, learn and develop.

Attachments to the old and the usual are discarded several stages ago, so it is necessary to take a decisive step into the future if you want to be in the flow, and not on the sidelines of life.

On May 11 and 12, the harmonious aspect of Saturn is retro Mercury, which helps to put things in order, structure your thoughts, find mistakes and eliminate them in a timely manner.

This aspect was on April 5, so the events of the first decade of last month may require your attention.

It is in the second decade of May that old matters can be completed.

On May 13, a favorable configuration of the planets Saturn - retro Mercury - Venus forms in the sky, which significantly increases the chances of success in any sphere of life.

But to get what you want, you need to act, that is.

connect the favorable energy of this planetary combination.

It is not for nothing that they say that fate helps brave people!

On May 15, the retrograde period of Mercury ends.

On this day, the harmonious aspect of Neptune and Mars in Cancer contributes to low activity, laziness, indifference to what is happening.

But on this day, creative people gain inspiration, highly artistic ideas appear, and an understanding of the forms of their implementation comes.

On May 16, the planet is stationary with a turn in direct motion.

This phase lasts about a day and gives a high intensity of involvement in current processes.

From May 17, life accelerates, new ideas appear, and impulsiveness and pressure give way to careful discussion.

On May 16 at 20:20 Kyiv time, Jupiter enters the sign of Taurus and sets new social rhythms - less restless compared to the previous year.

Living conditions, social attitudes, people's desires are changing.

This is the time of "grounding", financial stabilization, gaining some stability, reducing aggression, striving to gain support under the feet.

On May 17, the Jupiter-

Pluto

tension gives social unrest, discomfort, etc.

you have to change a lot in your life.

Changing stages is always accompanied by inconvenience, because

have to adapt to new realities.

The influence of this aspect will be felt until the end of May, gradually dying down.

But at this time, it is necessary to fight for your future, boldly move towards the new, use this powerful energy for real actions.

On May 18, the harmonious aspect of the Sun - Neptune and Mercury -

Saturn

.

The energy potential of the day is associated with material realization, life affirmation, obtaining good results.

Favorable for the realization of the plan, the use of specific steps in the direction of the realization of goals.

On May 19 at 18:53, the new moon in Taurus resets the complex programs of the previous lunar month.

From this day on, it will be easier to solve problems and make the right choices.

The new moon in calm, self-confident Taurus is associated with material well-being, positive expectations and changes for the better.

On May 20, a harmonious Sun-Mars aspect is formed, but it never happens, because at 18:32 Mars moves into the sign of Leo, and the Sun remains in Taurus.

Do not start anything on this day, otherwise you will face constant disruptions in the development of the case.

May 21 is a very strong day: at 10:09 the Sun enters the sign of Gemini and forms an interesting configuration of the planets "Half-Wagon" with Mars and Pluto.

Such interactions of planets produce large-scale events that affect world processes.

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On May 22 and 23, the tense Mars-Jupiter aspect against the background of active planetary influences of the configuration "Half-viz" strengthens the desire to fight, both at the external and internal levels.

Ambiguous days, nervous, accompanied by professional problems.

Loud scandals or statements at the state level, political transformations are possible.

People who have power and money, leaders, managers are primarily prone to complex energies in the next few days.

On May 26, the harmonious aspect of Venus — Uranus has a positive effect on the resolution of property and money issues, and gives a reward for merit.

A good day for beginnings, finding a job, moving, settling in a new place.

Friends and like-minded people come to help if necessary.

On May 28, the intense Sun-Saturn aspect generates aggressive energies, creates uncomfortable conditions, and creates obstacles.

This aspect requires serious consideration of law and order, norms and rules.

Administrative offenses will cause enormous trouble.

In the last days of May, Jupiter combines with the ascending Moon Node in Taurus, activating social processes, promoting career advancement, and long-term planning.

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