On MAY we have the following main configurations: 

We are playing this month with ups and downs, one hot and one cold, but anyway it looks better than last month. Starting with 3rd of May communication are improving and you may use in changing waves that are helped by the trine aspect between Saturn and Uranus: changes on long term basis and on solid ground.

And this is not all, Mars and Jupiter form a wonderful trine on 12th May: energy, motivation, action and drive.

Let’s see the dark side of the force that makes us to move our butts, no matter if we want or not: Mars in Gemini forms a T-square with Neptune in Pisces on 11th May and an opposition with Saturn is Sagittarius on 29th of May – again big issues with fanatic attitude in religion, addiction problems, migration issues, opening of Pandora’s box. And of course we do not escape so easy of big scale accidents (fire, explosions and natural disasters).

Venus in Aries forms an opposition with Jupiter in Libra on 19th May and a square with Pluto in Capricorn on 25th may and a conjunction with Uranus on 29th May, in this way Jupiter – Uranus – Pluto T-square is awake again: the issues and focus will be on relationships (love, marriage, friendships, collaborations, business, international cooperation and peace.

RETROGRADE PLANETS during this month are MERCURY, SATURN, PLUTO and JUPITER.

Do not forget the following meanings when planets are retrograde:

Direct moving – the best moment for action, the energy of the planet is good;

Retrograde station – not good, do not start any important action in this period;

Retrograde moving – do not act, try to relax and observe the reality, it is better to (re)think your actions and your strategies;

Direct station – the events is going in good direction;

On 20th May, the SUN ingress in GEMINI: Happy Birthday for all natives! 

MOON PHASES (Greenwich local time):

FULL MOON in SCORPIO on 10th of May at 22:42:  You may rely that some you’re your friends are unreliable and changeable failing to live up to your ideals of true friendship. Even that some of your friends moved out of town and you lost contact with them. You may seek a sense of security from your relationships with other people, only feeling safe when surrounded by loving friends.

NEW MOON IN GEMINI on 25th of May at 20:44: If you are single you may put a lot of time and energy into searching for the right person to share your life. You simply need to reassess your priorities and to work towards a balance between loving compromise and self-assertion.

MERCURY transits:

1st of May: direct station in Aries;

4th of May: direct motion in Aries;

16th of May: direct motion in Taurus;

7th of June: direct motion in Gemini, and finally it is closed the complete cycle of retrograde motion for Mercury.

VENUS transits:

28th of April at 13:14: Venus in direct motion in Aries

6th of June at 06:27: Venus ingress in Taurus and finally it is closed the complete cycle of retrograde motion of Venus in 2017.

MARS transit:

Until 4th of June MARS is in GEMINI: You like to initiate ideas and spread information. You are assertive, although you can resort to evasive behavior.

IMPORTANT SHIFT: Starting with 9th of May the Lunar Nodes Axes with shift to Leo – Aquarius and it will quest to develop your inner strength. You may find that you experience times of loneliness. These times are part of your lesson to forge your own creative life in order to give generously to the world. The Leo natives and those with Ascendant in Leo will develop new abilities, skills and will rise their inner creativity and talents at a great level.

Here you have short FORECASTS for each ASCENDANT* for MAY 2017:

ASCENDANT IN ARIES:

Positive outcome:  Breathe deeply and realize the reality in your relationship, in this way you are able to make important decisions and make changes. Are you able to do it?

On the other hand, this month you make money due to your own efficiently at work.

Negative outcome:  How is your lifestyle? Are you eating well? Do you practice a sport? Are you resting enough? Are you happy with your life? Be honest and answer to these questions. In this way you will be able to understand what you need to do to have a better life.

The main advice:  FESTINA LENTE! In other words, activities should be performed with a proper balance of urgency and diligence. If tasks are overly rushed, mistakes are made and good long-term results are not achieved.

ASCENDANT IN TAURUS:

Positive outcome:  Your focus this month is on money and business and you try to involve all your family in it. It is also time for improving your professional state and you have great chance to get promoted and also to be appreciated by your team.

Negative outcome:  Take more care about your health, especially to your head area (including brain, eyes, and nose) and the front of the body. Also you may be attracted to secret love affairs.

The main advice: Keep your friends close and your enemies closer! In other words, your enemies tend to tell you exactly what they think. Your differences with your enemies are very clear. There is also no reason to try to impress your enemy so things can be looked at very objectively when working with your enemies. Learn from your enemies! They can be the best teachers!

ASCENDANT IN GEMINI:

Positive outcome:  Clear your objectives in professional area, keep it simple, do not complicate and be patient. You gain money this month but be aware of your expenses also.

Negative outcome:  You want expansion in your love life but you may feel very confused or you have too many expectations from your partner. To make it work your relationship be playful, enjoy any moment and do not jump into conclusions too fast. Ups and downs are the waves of interesting life, sometimes! Be aware of sharp objects and how you use your hands!

The main advice:  Violence is the last refuge of the incompetent. You want or not we are not in the dark ages, I mean you do not need any more to take a sword and kill your opponents. BE SMART!

ASCENDANT IN CANCER:

Positive outcome:  Hard work is expected but with very good outcomes.

Negative outcome: You are frustrated in your love relationship, at least this is your perception. But do you know why? You know very well, because you kept in yourself a lot of issues, and you are near to make a big implosion. Between 9 and 11 of May you may have a lot of passion in your life. It depends of you how you want to be, happy or sad. Attitude is everything! Be careful of your health condition because there are risks of accidents, infections and other kind of complications due to older issues.
The main advice: Truth without love is brutality, and love without truth is hypocrisy.

ASCENDANT IN LEO

Positive outcome:  Until June you will know for sure if your love partner is able to become a real traveler, not only in your dreams but also in reality. A new adventure will start, for both of you and the key for this is communication and sharing information. Good news are coming also from your professional environment: doing what you want, travel, foreign business, and group projects.

Negative outcome:  In the last part of the month you should take more care of your health: possible infections injuries, and accidents in the following areas: stomach, duodenum, small intestine, colon, internal abdominal organs, left side of the body, breasts and uterus.

The main advice: Being funny is one of the greatest strengths of a human being.

ASCENDANT IN VIRGO

Positive outcome:  You are busy within your family environment, especial with practical activities and solving problems. No matter what, try to be less critical with your loved ones! Be creative in your work and you will get very good results.

Negative outcome: Small issues with your health are possible, but you will not have serious problems.

The main advice: The problem with having a sense of humor is often that people you use it on aren’t in a very good mood. But be aware that you may be that person that are not in a very good mood. So, work on you mood. Nobody around you deserve to see you sad or grumpy.ASCENDANT IN LIBRA

Positive outcome: You are very motivated to make more money, in this way you will be able to make good investments in real estate or long term goods, especially in the second part of the month. Competition in your professional environment makes you a better person. Play the game and you are able to win!

Negative outcome: Take care of your emotional and stress balance. Be focused and organized.

The main advice:  For every minute you are angry you lose sixty seconds of happiness. It is up to you what you choose!

ASCENDANT IN SCORPIO

Positive outcome:  It is time for you to escape from too much work, obligations, obstacles, and to have more time for yourself. But you need a deep transformation with yourself, and then you will see also changes in your love life. Also, you should know now what you need to do in your professional area, at least try to gain more money. But take care because money come and money go! New collaboration are possible within this month.

If you need medical treatments, start a diet, make a better lifestyle, a new body shape you may start from the beginning of the month to apply all of them.

Negative outcome: Those who cannot change their minds cannot change anything.  If you succeed to understand this quote you are the master of your life.

The main advice:  Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, and love of what you are doing or learning to do.

ASCENDANT IN SAGITTARIUS

Positive outcome: You are full of passion and you are going to be wild, no matter if you are single or already in a relationship. It seems that for you has come the hunting time! If you make mistakes in your relationships, the best way to get it right is to accept them and go forward! Do not overreact, just be authentic! On another hand, you are very creative during this month and you should use in an efficient way all your inner talents. You gain money this month but take care of expenses, do not overspend! Also you may want to improve your health by making more sport and eating healthier! Good for you!

Negative outcome:  If you travel abroad do not forget to buy a health travel insurance! Never say never, may be you will needed.

The main advice: The measure of intelligence is the ability to change. This is important to not forget.

ASCENDANT IN CAPRICORN

Positive outcome: You are pretty adventurous but within your home environment. If you asked any help from your family you will receive it, no matter is about money or encouragements.

Negative outcome: In your professional area you may have during this month a strong opponent, but if you act in a smart and wise ways you will defeat him/her. Also, be aware of your body signals, if it is the case go to the doctor and follow the retreatments in a very serious way!

The main advice:  Reason is intelligence taking exercise. Imagination is intelligence with an erection. So, use your imagination!

ASCENDANT IN AQUARIUS

Positive outcome:  Your sexuality is really exalted and your instincts and senses are very sharp. But, as you now, even sexuality is coming from our brain, in this way communication and sexuality are connected in a very interesting way. Around 24-25 May you may receive interesting news with love flavor. Also, during this month you are very persuasive, smart and straightforward. So, it is time for promoting your ideas and you are favored especially in real-estate, agriculture or constructions. Around 10 May you may have a good success in your career and social environment. You are able to make good money from the following activities: research, online business, and international collaborations. Train your body more to be in a better shape!

Negative outcome:  nothing special

The main advice: The art of negotiation means getting the best of your opponent.

ASCENDANT IN PISCES

Positive outcome: You are more pragmatic so you have a better chance to gain more money. In the second part of the month you are more open for talking with your loved ones, so it is a good time to make clarifications.

Negative outcome: Changes within your home environment are quite possible to occur – redecoration, moving, taking care of your parents). All these may cause some stress but if you remain creative and open to changes then you will overcome with success all these situations. Your mental power may compensate your physical energy. Take it easy and do not start many tasks in the same time!

The main advice:  Looking at beauty in the world, is the first step of purifying the mind.

Important note: In all my astrological research and interpretations I use the Whole signs (house system) because it is the oldest house system (used by ancient Greek astrologers) who has proven its real value during history. When I am writing about aspects between planets, I use aspect from sign to sign; I am using a traditional way of interpretation of aspects. An aspect is not a must to be at perfect orb to have an effect. It is enough if we have a planet in a sign that forms an aspect with another planet from another sign. The most powerful aspects are: conjunctions, oppositions, squares and trines.

*) If you do not know yet your Ascendant you may find it very easy by using any other free astrology website or software that you can find on internet. For this calculation you need: day, month, year, location, hour and minutes of your birth. If you have possibility try to use the Whole signs (house system) because it is the oldest house system (used by ancient Greek astrologers) who has proven its real value during history.

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Monica Lazar

Astrologer