Gemini, May 2016

May opens with your ruling planet Mercury retrograde in Taurus, but don't despair, Gemini! Yes, you will be feeling unusually sleepy and forgetful, but this is an awesome time to tap into your intuition and dive deep into any spiritual or emotional issues that you usually don't have to time to explore.

In fact, the new moon in Taurus on May 6 will be an especially wonderful time for you to practice any witchery or spend time in meditation, as well as to catch up on much-needed rest.

You're the sign of information, Gemini. However, during this new moon, since Mercury is retrograde, don't bother collecting any more details—you have everything you need to do lots of self-reflection. Just taking a second look at any conversations or situations will reveal a whole lot to you that you may have missed the first time.

May 9 is one of the busiest days of the month, Gemini, so mark it in your datebook. (Just be sure you don't lose your datebook, because Mercury is retrograde in the sign of movable objects, Taurus).

On May 9, Jupiter in practical Earth sign Virgo ends its retrograde and goes direct. Jupiter is the planet of growth and luck, and you can expect its positive energy to flow around your home and family. You're not very domestic, but you might feel inspired to do some spring cleaning— this is a great day to do some energetic cleansing in your abode!

Also on May 9, the Sun and Mercury meet in Taurus, and Venus in Taurus sextiles (a super helpful astrological aspect) Neptune in Pisces. When the Sun and Mercury come together, you may find that people are super stubborn and that you don't understand what their motive is— which will be weird, because you usually understand everything. Not while Mercury's retrograde, Gemini! But the Venus/Neptune connection will be dreamy and whimsical, people will be in an empathetic and creative mood, and you'll feel relaxed, cool and popular.

On May 12, your ruling planet Mercury trines (one of the easiest astrological aspects) power planet Pluto, which will create ease around discussing some intensely intimate topics. Wherever Pluto goes, you know there's a power struggle someplace close by—and having logical, flexible Mercury on good terms with Pluto means that it will be easy to make some positive compromises. Maybe power can be shared equally in your life?

The next day, May 13, Venus will also trine Pluto, which will bring some additional good vibes. Venus is the planet of love, beauty, and cash, so having its energy mingle with transformative Pluto in a positive way will certainly be exciting.

Also during this time, you or a partner may have some sensitive issues that you've repressed come up for examination. Fortunately, the vibe is perfect for deep healing and therapy. Talking things out is one of the best ways for any Air sign to work through their difficulties; however, during this new moon and Mercury retrograde period, expressing your thoughts verbally may feel difficult. An alternative kind of therapy that includes art, movement, or meditation could be helpful!

You'll feel more like yourself starting on May 20 when Sun enters your sign, Gemini! Finally, the solar spotlight will be on you! And your relationships! On May 21, there is a full moon in Sagittarius, which is your opposite sign on the zodiac wheel.

This full moon will encourage you and your partners (romantic and otherwise) to find greater balance in your dynamic. Full moons are times for illumination and culmination, so if something between you and someone else has been waiting to boil over, it's likely that this is when it will happen.

On May 22 Mercury goes direct, which will be a huge load of your shoulders, Gemini! Things are definitely going to start feel clearer now, and you won't have to deal with so many miscommunications and delays! But watch out for rude attitudes: The Sun in Gemini opposes Mars also on the 22nd, and Mars is currently retrograde and in a bad mood. Mars is the planet of war, but when it's retrograde, its energy is even more hasty and explosive. This isn't a day to pick fights.

Another day not to pick fights is May 24, when Venus (which will have entered your sign on this day!) opposes Mars, bringing tension to your relationships and sparking jealousy and drama. But at least you'll look really cute during whatever fights pop up: Venus in your sign will boost your confidence and make you feel sexy!

On May 26, Jupiter in Virgo squares (a challenging astrological aspect) Saturn in Sagittarius, which will bring up themes relating to duty and accountability. Think back to August 3, 2015 and March 23 of this year—those are the last times during which Jupiter and Saturn connected this way. Reflecting on what you learned from the events that took place around then could be very helpful to you now.

You'll especially feel this energy manifest at home and in your personal relationships. If you're sharing responsibilities with a roommate, family member, or lover, May 26 could mark a big turning point.

On May 27, Mars re-enters Scorpio and brings up themes you were working with relating to health and habits, as well as your chores and work, from two months or so ago. Think back to the late winter. You'll be working on all that stuff again now. Mars retrograde is a huge drag, and while I'm not suggesting you force yourself to work too hard, this is also a terrible time for you to flake on your responsibilities.

On May 30, Mercury in Taurus trines Pluto again, just like it did earlier in the month on May 12— expect to revisit those themes, but with fresh eyes and a clearer mind now that Mercury is moving direct. Pluto has a reputation for being manipulative, but let's be real—you know how to manipulate the manipulators! Work this Pluto transit like the transformative force that you are, Gemini, and see you next month!