Astrology by: Lisa Stardust

The week begins with the Sun entering Gemini under the Last Quarter Moon on May 20. The Sun’s ingress into Gemini brings a new month of hopes and aspirations, and we can easily express our sentiments. Moments before the Sun enters Gemini, the Taurus Sun and Saturn in Pisces connect, allowing us to take control of matters and to use our authority to set intentions. Venus in Aries harmonizes with Mars in Leo on May 22. When these two planets come together, it manifests a special day for romance. Neptune in Aries connects with the Sun on the 22nd, allowing our creativity to flow.

On May 23, Mercury in Taurus aspects the Nodes of Destiny, urging us to make important life choices. We will easily think matters through and discuss them with friends before committing to one path. The Sun aspects Pluto links up with retrograde in Aquarius on the 24th, heightening our need to control situations and others. Mercury and Uranus form a conjunction in Taurus, pushing us to break free of the constraints holding us back. Saturn enters Aries on the 24th, forcing us to boss up and adult ourselves. Mercury moves into Gemini on May 25, making communication more flexible and easier. On the same day, Mercury aspects Saturn, allowing us to state our sentiments concisely.

Aries

You may feel a bit competitive and argumentative in the days ahead. The best way to avoid confrontation is to be calm; take deep breaths to keep you centered as it’ll help you interact with colleagues, friends, and family, while facing the day from a more peaceful state of mind.

Taurus

You’re in a good place in your work life, so don’t let the little things throw you off. Keep this productive streak going by living in the solution and staying focused. If there is an opportunity to expand your bank account, then you should invest your time in the venture.

Gemini

You recognize and appreciate your willingness to help. Lately, it feels like people are taking your kindness for granted and not being consistent with how they treat you. Before reacting, understand that they’ll be willing to assist you in executing your goals if you calmly and gently vocalize your needs.

Cancer

Offering a sincere apology will make making up with your partner or friends easy. Doing so will help reignite the relationship and show your peers that you can be a good friend, even though you unnecessarily caused the drama. The bottom line is that you care and are extremely remorseful.

Leo

You’re experiencing rocky roads in your career this week. You’re a team player, and it shows, but people are critiquing your work harsher than ever. Take time to go clear your mind of negative thoughts. Getting things done to the liking of others with assistance from colleagues keeps you inflow.

Virgo

You’ve made plans with success, Virgo. Use the favourable energy of the week to take steps towards reaching the next level in your career. Once the Sun enters Gemini, you can attain your professional desires and be at the top of your game. Acclaim is yours, so relish the moment.

Libra

All that you desire for your achievement can come to fruition as you gain confidence in yourself, Libra. Keep doing the inner work and you’ll be rewarded with more opportunities for your dreams to become a reality. Look in the mirror and affirmations to boost your self-esteem in upcoming days.

Scorpio

Your cordial and intriguing nature makes working with you a breeze, Scorpio. The air of shared motivation and trust between you and your colleagues helps you embrace a number of projects and tasks as a team instead of individually. Now that you are more communicative, it’s easy to understand others.

Sagittarius

You’re making yourself irreplaceable in your peer group, which puts you in the running to become the go-to contact for your friends. Continue to be a positive source of inspiration in the group and a supportive voice for all. In return, you'll feel the love and appreciation that you deserve.

Capricorn

Colleagues can help you devise new approaches to difficult issues that you may experience this week, Capricorn. Try using a meditation app to help you keep a calm mind. If you want to decompress without noise, focus on a space or place that brings clarity and relaxation to your mind.

Aquarius

It may be hard to move a relationship forward this week because you are focused more on the ongoing interpersonal dynamics at work than in your personal life. Even with the Sun’s shift into Gemini on May 20, you may be more drawn to the mundane aspects of the relationship.

Pisces

Your relationship may seem overwhelming this week because your friends are putting their two cents into how they think you should handle matters. You have been expressing your frustration about everyone, so it’s a good time to spend a few days contemplating your feelings without anyone’s opinions of these situations.

WITCH-TIP

By Bri Luna

As the Sun enters Gemini and Mercury prepares to shift signs, this is the perfect week to break mental binds, clear energetic noise, and declare your next move with conviction.

what you’re going to need:

A white candle (for clarity and direction)

A bay leaf
A pen or marker
A bowl of water with a pinch of salt (for cleansing)

Light the white candle to invoke clarity and spiritual guidance.
Write on the bay leaf a limiting belief or outdated thought you’re ready to release (aligned with the Last Quarter Moon).
Burn the bay leaf safely in a fireproof dish, or tear it into small pieces and drop it into the bowl of salted water.
Speak aloud:
“I release the weight. I clear the way. I speak my truth and I claim this day.”
Sit quietly and journal one clear goal or intention you’re ready to pursue. Then say it aloud three times.

Gemini’s air carries your words far, so make them count!