Your May 2024 Horoscope: What’s in Store for You, Based on Your Sign

If you’ve been itching for a sea change, calmer waters and the ability to build momentum on your dreams, May 2024 is the month you’ve been waiting for. Following a season of slowdowns and intense, emotional shifts, courtesy of a Mercury retrograde and the first two eclipses of 2024, the fifth month of the year should feel like a breath of fresh air. As the sun moves through sensual, deliberate fixed earth sign Taurus and communicative, bubbly mutable air sign Gemini, the cosmos are prepared to ground and center you before satiating your soaring curiosity and desire to connect with others.

A few key dates to keep in mind as you step into this mindful and cerebral chapter of springtime: On May 2, Pluto retrograde 2024 begins in rebellious fixed air sign Aquarius, encouraging you to reflect on issues of power or control, particularly within platonic bonds, teams and communities. A new moon in Taurus on May 7 is an opportunity to tap into your most pragmatic side when slowly, steadily planting seeds you’d love to see flourish over the next two weeks and also over the next six months. And after an extraordinarily long time in impulsive, competitive, ambitious cardinal fire sign Aries, you could find it easier to have less rushed, more down-to-earth conversations from May 15 to June 3, thanks to messenger Mercury moving through Taurus. Just be aware that we all may be more inclined toward more black-and-white and resolute — yet potentially obstinate — thinking, too.

Then, the second half of May, hosted by the sun in inquisitive, on-the-go Gemini, brings a whole new energy, thanks to a wanderlust-fueling full moon in mutable fire sign Sagittarius on May 24 and one of the biggest planetary moves of the year: Jupiter, the planet of fortune and abundance, moves into Gemini on May 25, where it’ll remain for over a year. 

Here are the thrilling, inspiring ways to take advantage of this month’s celestial events, based on your zodiac sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it! If you don’t, you can find it in your birth chart or by using this CafeAstrology calculator.)

Aries

You’ll be able to breathe fresh energy into your income-generation pursuits this month, thanks to not only the confident sun moving through your money sector, but a new moon there on May 7. Consider setting a powerful, practical intention and following it up with a practical, step-by-step game plan. Taking your time to get all your ducks in a row might feel counterintuitive, but it can be the key to rewards now. Once the confident sun is in your communication zone from May 20 to June 20, your social life will be even livelier and more fulfilling than usual. The May 24 full moon in your adventure zone could be a wonderful chance to reconnect with your gut and consider whether it might be time to take a leap of faith in defense of your greatest aspirations. And as lucky Jupiter moves into your communication sector on May 25, sticking around for a year until June 9, 2025, you’ll be inundated with opportunities to learn, grow and perhaps enjoy more short-distance travel, potentially alongside friends. 

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May 2024 horoscope: Taurus

Kicking off in the middle of your sun sign season, this month could have you feeling like you’re stepping out into the limelight after a long, restorative but also haze-inducing catnap. More planets gather and link up in your sign and self-image zone, fueling your ability to take center stage. For starters, the new moon in your sign on May 7 signals a chance to get clear on a heartfelt vision and begin to take steps toward making it a reality. Then, as messenger Mercury moves through your sign from May 15 to June 3, you’ll feel more empowered to present your passion projects and most ambitious proposals. Your confidence takes flight, and you can more readily make your mark out in the world. You can look forward to May 18 as an especially gratifying moment: Romantic Venus pairs up with game-changer Uranus in your sign to spur innovation and breakthroughs, especially in relationships and the confident sun links up with lucky Jupiter there, too, making this one of the most fortunate days of the year — especially for you! You can also prepare for more moneymaking projects to come your way from May 25 to June 9, 2025, thanks to lucky Jupiter making its way through your money zone. 

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Gemini

This month could start out rather sleepy for you, given that the vitality-bringing sun is moving through your spirituality zone and several other planets are spending time there, as well. But think of it as a chance to rest, recharge and nurture your mental and emotional well-being ahead of a season that is quite literally your moment in the sun. Around May 7, when the new moon is in your spirituality sector, you’ll do well to really tune into your intuition and dreams for clues that could make it even more possible for you to hit your most ambitious goals. Your ruler, messenger Mercury, also spends time in this zone from May 15 to June 3, so journaling, meditation and deep breathing exercises could all be useful for boosting self-awareness. Once the sun is in your sign from May 20 to June 20, you’ll enjoy a surge of confidence and lucky Jupiter’s presence there from May 25 to June 9, 2025 amplifies your enthusiasm, optimism and ability to make your dreams come true. 

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May 2024 horoscope: Cancer

As May begins, you’ll likely be immersed in team projects and time spent with friends, groups, or communities you feel most connected to, thanks to the sun’s time in your networking zone. Thanks to a new moon there on May 7, you’ll become more conscious of the types of people you’d love to surround yourself with and how fostering these platonic bonds could support a long-term wish. Gaining clarity around this could inspire you to take a step in a new direction, whether that’s applying for a new job, joining a club or online community, or reaching out to friends who share common interests. You could find you’re able to gain momentum on these goals even more so once messenger Mercury is in your groups zone from May 15 to June 3. From May 20 to June 20, the confident sun’s time spent in your spirituality zone could encourage you to prioritize solo time and self-care. And around May 24, your ruling luminary, the moon, will be at its fullest in your wellness zone, encouraging you to say “yes” to more rejuvenating, horizon-broadening activities. Expansive Jupiter then shifts into your spirituality zone on May 25, where it’ll remain until June 9, 2025, and you’ll be even more drawn to tending to your inner world and psychological well-being. 

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Leo

As the month begins, your focus can’t help but be on your professional path, as the confident sun has been moving through your career and public image zone. You’ve likely enjoyed various opportunities to shine and make an impact, perhaps earning applause from higher-ups in the process, and around May 7, when the new moon lands there, you’ll have a clear runway to zero in on a longer-term aspiration. Now’s your chance to really lean into manifestation techniques (like visualization and repeating mantras) to step into the thrilling reality you’ve been envisioning. From May 15 to June 3, communicator Mercury’s presence in your career sector can support your ability to go to bat for more responsibility or a leadership role. Gather all your notes, then schedule that brainstorm, meeting, or presentation. Then, your ruler, the confident sun will be in your networking zone from May 20 to June 20, emphasizing teamwork as the fast track to feeling more connected and inspired. Expansive Jupiter joins the party on May 25, hanging there until June 9, 2025, so you’ll have over a year focused on connecting with a winning, supportive crew of colleagues and friends. 

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May horoscope: Virgo

As May begins, you could feel more restless than usual, given that the vitality-bringing sun is cruising through your adventure and higher learning zone, nudging you to get out of your comfort zone and make a point to prioritize new experiences over tried-and-true routines. Around May 7, when the new moon is there, you could have a lightbulb moment that inspires you to dive into a new field of study or to book a long-distance trip that benefits your spiritual, mental and emotional well-being. Your ruler, information-gathering Mercury, will be in your adventure zone, too, from May 15 to June 4, supporting your ability to soak up knowledge and spread your wings beyond your typical mundane routine. Vibrant conversations with people outside of your social circle could prove particularly fulfilling. As the confident sun shifts into your career zone on May 20, where it remains until June 20, you’ll be fired up to go to bat for leadership roles and recognition. Take heart that because lucky Jupiter will be in this zone from May 25 to June 9, 2025, there should be plenty of opportunities over the next year-plus to earn applause for all your hard work.

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Libra

The month kicks off with your energy being channeled toward your most intimate relationships and joint financial projects, thanks to the sun cruising through your emotional bonds and shared resources zone. If you’ve been wanting to see even greater results related to an investment, savings, or earning endeavor that you’re managing alongside a loved one, try to meditate on the ultimate result you’d love to see around May 7, as the new moon there can help you launch a whole new, successful chapter. And when the planet of communication, Mercury, enters this zone on May 15, remaining there until June 3, you’ll begin to crave, initiate, and dive into deeper, more meaningful conversations with a significant other or loved ones. In fact, surface-level chatter simply won’t cut it now. You want to feel like you’re bonding in a truly transformative way. The confident sun’s trip through your adventure zone from May 20 to June 20 amplifies your desire to learn and pursue personal growth — a theme that’ll actually be quite constant from May 25 to June 9, 2025, thanks to lucky Jupiter’s presence in this sector, as well. 

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May 2024 horoscope: Scorpio

Taurus season is all about nurturing your one-on-one bonds, thanks to the sun moving through your partnership zone as May begins. Around May 7, when the new moon falls there, take a step back from your usual hustle to evaluate situations in your life where you’ve paired up to accomplish a shared goal, whether it’s romantic, platonic, or professional. You could find you’re motivated to kick off a game plan that’ll get you even further and hashing it out with your friend, business partner, or significant other now could prove truly productive. From May 15 to June 3, communicator Mercury’s time in your partnership zone makes it possible to research new routes to achieving joint visions. You can anticipate livelier conversations and higher cerebral energy overall. Once the confident sun shifts into your intimacy zone on May 20, where it remains until June 20, you’ll want to devote more time and energy to connecting and bonding with your nearest and dearest on a deeper level. Around May 24, the full moon in your money zone could heighten your awareness of what you need to do to ensure the ways in which you’re pursuing income are aligned with your values.

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Sagittarius

The beginning of the month lends itself to being incredibly productive on a daily basis, as the confident sun is now cruising through your daily routine and wellness zone. Around May 7, the new moon, there is a chance to get even more intentional about healthy habits and practices you’d like to adopt and stick to. Look forward to a thrilling, related breakthrough when the sun joins forces with game-changer Uranus on May 13 and then with your ruler, lucky Jupiter, on May 18. You could be reminded that tending to your day-to-day life now really will support longer-term goals. You could feel especially empowered by your relationship with a loved one on May 22 when the sun harmonizes with transformative Pluto, currently retrograde in your home zone. Around May 24, the full moon in your sign marks a particularly sensitive, emotional moment when you’ll do well to tune into and tend to your inner needs. And as expansive Jupiter enters your partnership sector on May 25 — where it’ll remain until June 9 — you’ll find that you can more easily grow, learn and expand your horizons as a result of your closest bonds. 

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May 2024 horoscope: Capricorn

Taurus season can be one of the most lighthearted, fun-filled, creative moments of the whole year for you, because the sun is moving through your romance and self-expression sector, inspiring you to own your voice and make room for lots of pleasure and joyfulness. Around May 7, you could have an epiphany related to this area of your life and be prepared to take the bull by the horns, perhaps even creating a step-by-step plan for ensuring that you don’t lose sight of your goal. As messenger Mercury moves through this zone from May 15 to June 3, you’ll want to be even more sure to honor your artistic impulses and need to take conscious time-outs from work now. Doing so can support well-being and your productivity. From May 20 to June 20, the sun’s time in your wellness zone can motivate you to try simple but helpful vitality-boosting routines, like evening walks or meditation breaks. This theme will be amplified from May 25 to June 9, 2025, thanks to lucky Jupiter spending time in your health zone, too. Around May 24, when the full moon is in your spirituality zone, you may become even more aware of how you’ve been caring for your psychological well-being — and, in turn, interested in taking those practices to the next level. 

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Aquarius

Thanks to the sun spending time in your home zone as the month starts, you’ll be immersed in caring for your loved ones, puttering around and beautifying your space, and perhaps also diving into important self-work to heal old emotional wounds. The May 7 new moon in this same sector can mark the start of a gorgeous new chapter of prioritizing practices that benefit your emotional well-being and leaning on loved ones for a greater sense of security and support. You might find you can more readily initiate and enjoy heartfelt conversations with family members from May 15 to June 3 as messenger Mercury spends time in your home zone, too. Then, from May 20 to June 20, the confident sun journeys through your self-expression zone, and you’ll want to explore your emotions through an artistic outlet. Around May 24, the full moon in your networking zone could encourage you to foster meaningful connections with friends or colleagues. And as magnifying Jupiter makes its way through your romance sector from May 25 to June 9, 2025, you’ll be even more apt to speak from the heart and make pleasure and playfulness a priority.   

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May 2024 horoscope: Pisces

The beginning of May can be one of the buzziest, most social, curiosity-boosting moments of the year for you, because the sun is currently in your communication zone. Around May 7, when the new moon falls there, you’ll get a surge of excitable, cerebral energy that you want to channel into a learning experience, ideally alongside friends or colleagues. Plan a brainstorm, book a day trip, or sign up for a class to broaden your skill set, and you’ll be set to enjoy an exciting, reverberating effect. In fact, as messenger Mercury moves through this zone from May 15 to June 3, you’ll find you can even more readily pick up skills and research new ways to satiate your appetite for personal growth. Then, the confident sun’s time in your home zone from May 20 to June 20 marks a quieter period in which you might want more downtime with loved ones. Everyday traditions (like baking up favorite recipes or playing beloved games) warm your heart and boost bonds all around — and not just for a month, because fortunate Jupiter, which has a magnifying effect, will be in this zone from May 25 to June 9, 2025.

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