May 1 - 12, 2024 Energy Forecast
Reflecting on April, 2024
The last month was intense, to say the least. We kicked April off with an Aries mercury retrograde, one that forced us to confront our impatience: our urge to move quickly, to react fast, to create in record time. On April 8th, we saw a solar eclipse in Aries, where built-up energy surged and was rapidly released. Some of us felt challenged by that energy, or acted in ways that we wish we hadn’t. For others of us, the eclipse may have opened some doors we had thought were previously shut, only so we could stare longingly at the portal, forced by the retrograde to wait to cross the threshold.
Throughout the month of April, we dealt with anger, with injury, with frustration. We learned what happens when we try to move too quickly to our next step, and what happens when we take un-calculated risks. We learned how to be let down and, if we were introspective enough, why we we didn’t get that thing we wanted so badly. We also learned the importance of patience, of play, and of fun. No matter what we experienced, one thing is certain: we planted seeds — seeds that will have the chance to flourish during Taurus season.
May 2024 Theme: Nurture
Now that May is here and Taurus season is upon us, it’s time to bask in some well-deserved nurturance. For many people in the northern hemisphere, Taurus season is where the stalks of the seeds we’ve planted grow tall and flower. Wildlife is abundant and life above ground thrives.
As you look ahead to May, ask yourself:
“How can I build a solid foundation this month?”,
“What groundwork needs to be done so I can bloom?”
“What do I really value, what do I really want, and what do I need to do to move forward in integrity?”
Below is the general energy forecast for the first 12 days of May, along with some key dates when certain energies will be heightened, all based on the movements of the planets. The energy may impact all of us differently, depending on our individual astrology. For personalized insights, book a session!
May 1st - May 12th, 2024
This first week of May is a good time to play with depth — to look deep into our desires, deep into our goals, or to pursue important personal causes with fervor. We are land-dwellers during Taurus season, but this week we can go for a swim. Wading through deep waters effectively requires attention, sensory awareness, and a hefty amount of introspection. There is a lot happening under the surface, and throughout our journey, we may bump into hidden land forms or meet creatures that we can’t see clearly from above. When we explore dark waters, we are working with our subconscious, the hidden part of our self that is operating under the radar, informing all of our actions. At the start of May, we need to be open to examining the role our subconscious plays in creating our reality. No matter how fiercely we want our lives to be a certain way, our unresolved subconscious desires, urges, obsessions, fears, and hurts have the potential to create discomfort for us or may even cause us to hurt others with our actions. Rather than getting bogged down by the manifestations from our subconscious, we can make the decision to examine our beliefs, behaviors, habits, and emotional responses to better understand our internal landscape. Doing this will get us one step closer to being more solid in who we are so we can create the life and relationships we want.
Navigating this short period successfully means taking the time and energy to go within and sift through our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors, and to consistently be asking ourselves why when we feel challenged. Why do we get so angry when our partner leaves dirty dishes in the sink? Why do we avoid spending time with our families? Why do we keep struggling to stick with our self-care routines? Why do we push our kids so hard to win on the soccer field? What do those urges, actions, and desires say about us? Are we happy with how we behave in those situations? Although getting to the root can be hard, going through this process with an open mind and heart is a form of nurturance for ourselves and those around us.
The opportunity we get to examine these issues at the start of May is a gift. If we’re successful self-psychologists, we will be better at manifesting our desires, and it will feel easier to put in the work required to meet our goals. In Taurus season we learn about the benefits of doing hard work, and toward the end of this first third of May, we will be able to leverage the systems and structures in our lives to meet our goals and get ourselves grounded. Shortly after this period, we’ll experience a bit of excitement and change….but more about that next time :).
Key Dates between May 1st and May 12th.
May 1: Taurus season is all about getting grounded and building a solid foundation so you can create a life that is in line with your desires. Taurus wants to be comfortable, but we can’t create true comfort if we have deep pain lurking unresolved within us. On this first day of May, we’re offered an opportunity to confront hidden urges, desires, or fears that we need to work through to heal. The best thing we can do today is be honest with ourselves about how we get in our own way. What deep-rooted pain is keeping us from manifesting money, love, or health? How can we give love to that part of ourself so we can move on? Kind and nonjudgmental attention is needed toward any subconscious wounds or beliefs that show themselves to us today through events that happen our lives and our responses to them. This day is particularly impactful for those with Taurus, Libra, Scorpio, and Aquarius placements, but will touch us all in subtle ways.
May 3: Today, we have more power than usual to harness our personal power, influence others, or fight for our deep-held beliefs. We can create opportunities to cultivate our strength today, especially for those with prominent Scorpio or Aries placements. Whenever we’re dealing with themes of power and force, we must remind ourselves to stay grounded. How can we feel empowered without knocking others down? This is a great time to meditate on the things that make us feel powerful without feeling the need to control. [If this is a theme you’re interested in, I’m offering special consultations throughout the month of May where we’ll talk all about how you can feel most empowered! Click here to request a session.]
May 7: There is a new moon in Taurus today, which provides an excellent time to manifest safety, security, abundance, love, health, commitment, work, or anything else that aligns with the Taurus’s feminine, nurturing, and grounding qualities. During today’s new moon, in particular, there is an opportunity to examine the role of structure in our lives. Are their structures or systems in your life that you’ve been resisting? In what ways can they actually bring you closer to your goals? This is a great day to get to work on anything you’ve been putting off — attending to those outstanding tasks can bring you closer to than you realize to feeling more stability and comfort in your life.
