May 2012

Your horoscope for May 2012

May 2012 Horoscope

The main feature this month is Venus going retrograde mid-month.  Everything is tripping along lightly in flirtatious, playful Gemini when Venus suddenly stops and turns back to take a second look at what she has been doing.  This only happens every 18 months and creates an opportunity for us all to carry out an internal review of: relationships, creativity and values.  It could be just one of these areas, two of them or even a mixture of all three.

As the whole process takes place in Gemini, this might also involve looking at how we think about and communicate in these spheres and how true we are to others (and ourselves too).

Venus goes direct late-June but does not return to its first turning point (23º `) till the end of July.  So we have a whole two and a half months to mull this over.

Relationships of all kinds come under Venus’s umbrella, not just romantic.  And dealings with women may come under scrutiny, whatever your gender.  If you happen to be female, it might also raise the question of how you view and present yourself as a woman.
Enter… value systems.  Do we judge ourselves by internal or societal values?  Or have we just internalised them anyway?  The same question can be posed to men and their attitudes towards women too.  Our collective attitudes towards money and resources could do with an overhaul too.  This is the time for honest soul-searching.

Creativity is also on the menu.  Are we expressing ourselves on a superficial level creatively?  In fact are we expressing ourselves creatively at all?

And finally, do the values we have adopted, truly serve us well?  Venus has called a halt and wants some answers.

So what will this mean for us all?

 

Aries:   Communications have to be thought about and looked at again.  However you’ve been handling things, it won’t quite do.  Take a second look and after that, maybe even a third.  (Siblings and neighbours could also be implicated in some way).  Creativity takes on a new seriousness and should be extended.  Have you been communicating creatively or fraying at the edges?  Values create the context for all of the above.  How could you best share or shape yours?

Taurus:   Things get a shake up on the relationship front on 6^th from the Full Moon in Scorpio.  Learn from it what you can.  And just as finances were starting to look sweet, Venus (your ruling planet grinds) to a halt on 15^th.  The New Moon on 20^th is ready for a change too.  Jupiter (the cavalry) will be coming over the horizon next month for a year but some things have to be thought out quite separately to that.  For instance, which is most important to you now: security or time for creativity?  Everyone expects Taurus to say ‘security’: but this time?

Gemini:   There you were charming the world and thinking no-one could see through that glossy, sharp, veneer when Venus suddenly pulled out!  Hey that’s not fair!  But have you been?  You know people love your shiny brand of fun but does ‘the never-ending show’ give anyone chance to truly know you?  The number of  activities, appointments and people you cram into your schedule might also need a review.  Could it be that you’ve been avoiding yourself through busy-ness?  A New Moon in Gemini on 20^th brings opportunities for self-renewal.  Check in with yourself.

Cancer:   You were feeling fine.  That sometimes nagging inner voice was humming sweetly, when suddenly it started again: the inner-babble… “You can’t do that!  Whatever were you thinking of? Who do you think you are?”  If this sudden self-doubt has been prompted by hidden actions, give some thought as to the wisdom of such a path.  If your intentions have been open and up-front, then take this opportunity to get acquainted with your self-talk.  Studying ‘Mindfulness’ could help.

Leo:   Things were happily running smoothly with friends, teams, groups and community when a spanner hit the works and although I would always hesitate before confronting a Leo: it could be you.  You might not be able to smooth things over this time and an apology, if appropriate, would go a long way.  If you think others are to blame, think again as blaming only happens when people stop thinking: so think again.  Reviewing your communication style could be the only adjustment needed.  Try it.

Virgo:   While not driven by ego, career and social status carry some importance for you and all appears to be going well when suddenly Venus jumps ship.  This takes you somewhat aback.  Supporters may not be as solid as you thought and a review of your communications and relationships with women and authority figures could be helpful.  Your relationship with your mother or father or both (current or historical) could have some bearing on all of this too.  Look at relationship patterns, how you’ve been communicating and seek creative outcomes.

Libra:   Financial plans get thrown up in the air by the Full Moon on 6^th and travel plans, legal matters or dealings with in-laws might go awry mid-month onwards too.  Try to keep an open mind.  Others may be mis-representing themselves and it could be tempting to do the same: but don’t.  Your approach to different cultures, religions and belief systems may need a review and overhaul.  Communication skills and a philosophical outlook may be your best bet.  Think before you speak but keep talking.

Scorpio:  Full Moon in your sign on 6^th brings an emotional tide to a head and if you have things to communicate, people will feel it whether you manage to say it or not.  Dalliances and dealings with people that seemed inconsequential show themselves to be otherwise from 15^th.  How much of yourself and your resources are you willing to share?  The less you offer, the less satisfying everything will feel.  The New Moon on 20^th reinforces the need to take a deep look at this.  Try a new approach.

Sagittarius:   Relationships and partnerships are all over the place!  The month begins with everything bright and breezy and then Venus suddenly steps back mid-month.  What is all this about?  Well it’s a mirror.  However external things seem to be: they’re all aspects of yourself.  Take a good look, be honest (especially with yourself) and learn from what you are presented with.  The New Moon on 20^th offers a fresh start, either with existing partners or possibly with new contenders.

Capricorn:   Communications and relationships at or around work seem to be fine until mid-month when misunderstandings could take hold.  Be clear and honest but also consider whether your communication style is exacerbating the problem.  We all need to review this from time to time.  And if you’re not sure, ask for feedback from others.  Health matters may need reviewing too.  Check that your nervous system isn’t getting over-stimulated.  Service to others is the third category.  Examining your values around this could be revealing.

Aquarius:   A Full Moon on 6^th emotionally shakes up your father, career and social status area although that isn’t the main theme of the month.  Love affairs, children or creativity: which were going well, suddenly have to be looked at from 15^th.  The New Moon on 20^th prompts you to direct your attention here too.  Have you been selling yourself short, spreading yourself thin or just messing about to avoid a deeper experience?  Whatever your earlier approach, it might need looking at again.

Pisces:   All is going well at home until Venus steps back on 15^th.  Words and actions may need to be looked at again.  And the question to ask yourself is: how much are the dynamics due to your communication style?  Over-busy-ness, frantic comings and goings and more than one home can all take their toll or feed misunderstandings.  This is a chance to look at what changes are needed to improve the emotional climate at home.  Could spending more time communing there be an answer?  Or communicating more sensitively?  The New Moon on 20th will also call you to give this your attention.  Try a new approach.

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