This is the month for wrapping things up — projects, finances, and (yes) even finding that new house. Mercury is moving into retrograde on May 18, so it’s time to clarify loose or open-ended communication, especially if it relates to finances. Finalize brainstorming ideas, data collecting (like credit reports or mortgage research), contract signing, home inspections, or business launches.
From May 18 through June 11, it’s worth using the retrograde period as an opportunity to reflect, review, and rewrite (or rework) your financial plan. And if you do need to sign a rental lease or mortgage this month, have a triple set of eyes read and reread the fine print — and avoid signing anything binding on May 18.
Excellent money, growth, and opportunity days: May 14, 31
Good money, growth, and opportunity days: May 12, 16, 19, 23, 28, 30
ARIES
Charming Venus enters the area of your physical home, bringing with it an urge to beautify. Any home improvements will be favored at this time, so don’t hesitate to spend on an at-home upgrade. Looking to rent or buy? Negotiations for home improvements or housing may need to take place now, so act quickly. Be sure to set your boundaries related to money — especially income or spending down personal resources — before the new moon on May 17.
Negotiating days: May 12, 16, 21
Non-negotiating days: May 14, 25, 29
TAURUS
Action-oriented Mars enters your steadfast house of personal resources, delivering a passion and drive to earn. This could be a good time to ask for a raise at work, to put in a competitive bid on a house, to make upgrades on a rented space, or to assert your worth in some way. But be aware of being too aggressive. Set intentions related to how you are perceived on May 17 to avoid muddying your communication channels.
Power days: May 9, 14, 18, 23, 28
Nonpower days: May 11, 25
GEMINI
Venus enters your house of earned income and resources this month. It could be a good time for negotiating money matters, such as refinancing a loan or mortgage or purchasing a car, or for rolling up your sleeves and making your case in a heated bidding war. The point is to do everything with heart and poise, employing those relational skills. Set intentions related to the positive karma you’ve accumulated when the new moon emerges on May 17.
Negotiating days: May 12, 16, 21
Non-negotiating days: May 14, 25, 29
CANCER
Expansive Jupiter will be in your house of income and resources until August. This is a great time for intuitive Cancer to expand streams of income by giving attention to how you can create new opportunities. This benefic planet favors you at the moment, so get ready to launch a project, land that new client, or even buy a home. Sometimes Jupiter asks for a little faith; channel your energy toward working with groups or communities on May 17.
Opportunity days: May 14, 19, 23
Nonopportunity days: May 10, 17
LEO
Shiny, friendly, proud Leo — have you felt overextended, overcommitted, and overly enthusiastic about every project or home you’ve seen lately? Take a moment to check in. You may need time to rest, as expansive Jupiter just might be creating too much opportunity and excitement for you until August. Ride it while you can, unless your health or relationships are suffering. Take time this month to consider and set intentions around your career path and worldly reputation.
Opportunity days: May 14, 19, 23
Nonopportunity days: May 10, 17
VIRGO
Action-oriented Mars has entered your house of the career path and worldly reputation, bringing with it the determination and commitment to strive to reach the top. This could be the time to get out in the world — in a big way! Strut your stuff and get noticed. But be aware of being too cocky in your interactions with others, especially if you’re in the market to buy. Set intentions related to finding a mentor, going to school, or starting a new project before June.
Power days: May 9, 14, 18, 23, 28
Nonpower days: May 11, 25
LIBRA
As Venus enters your house of worldly reputation, this could be a good time for negotiating. Pay special attention to financial matters related to your career, that high-profile client, or the home you’ve always dreamed of. And be sure to do it with heart and poise, employing thoughtful relational skills. Channel energy toward marketing yourself on May 17.
Negotiating days: May 12, 16, 21
Non-negotiating days: May 14, 25, 29
SCORPIO
Your house of the career path and worldly reputation will be active until August, offering you even more ways to expand your magnetic presence. Jupiter is generating a lot of opportunity related to what you want to do in your life — it can restore faith in what you want to achieve or be a force to envision it. Use that energy! Set intentions related to contracts and financial commitments by midmonth.
Opportunity days: May 14, 19, 23
Nonopportunity days: May 10, 17
SAGITTARIUS
Mars has entered your house of business partnerships, collaborations, and contracts, bringing with it the drive and energy to commit to new goals. This could be an exciting time to brainstorm or invest in a project with another person. You may be ready to devote yourself before May 17 to projects that require a considerable time investment — like scoring that fixer-upper or making a cross-country move.
Power days: May 9, 14, 18, 23, 28
Nonpower days: May 11, 25
CAPRICORN
Jupiter is in responsible Capricorn’s house of investments and taxes until August. The planet is generating a lot of opportunity with stocks, interest rates, or a 401(k). Contribute generously and you just might see a quick return! If you are looking for a loan or mortgage, this is also an excellent time to explore financing options. If you are looking for investors, seek now — and steady yourself for taking a gamble.
Opportunity days: May 14, 19, 23
Nonopportunity days: May 10, 17
AQUARIUS
Mars has entered your house of risk, gaming, and pleasure, bringing with it the passion and energy to play! A word of advice: Be careful not to engage in unnecessary risk. Have a friend read the fine print before you dive in headfirst on anything that seems too good to be true. This might be a better time to go on vacation than invest, with Mars hovering. Instead, set intentions related to finding or purchasing a home or making significant improvements to your space in the future.
Power days: May 9, 14, 18, 23, 28
Nonpower days: May 11, 25
PISCES
Mars has entered the area of your physical home, making it possible for imaginative Pisces to turn dreams into reality. Have you been considering a move, a home purchase, or plunking down some change on a home improvement project? Now’s the time, since you have the energy! Get ready to gather information about any potential investments, and make time for networking opportunities during the new moon on May 17.
Power days: May 9, 14, 18, 23, 28
Nonpower days: May 11, 25
