Powerful & passionate change! Venus enters Aries! Jupiter sextile Pluto! Sun conjunct Uranus! All Signs Collective Horoscope (May 2nd-8th)

Dear NightFall Astrology readers,

This is the time to “break the mould and get back into the driver’s seat of your life”!

This week, the planet ruling our material and relationship values, desires, art, love, and beauty – Venus – starts a new cycle! Increased power, magnetism, detective and research skills, alongside a dash of ingenuity, are on the table too! Sounds exciting and magical, right?

So, without further ado, let’s dive into this week’s horoscope.

1. Venus sextile Pluto:

We’re starting the week with the lingering effects of last weekend’s (Sunday, May 1st to be exact) sextile (harmonious aspect) between Venus in Pisces and Pluto retrograde in Capricorn, which accompanied the powerful Solar Eclipse in Taurus that took place a day before on April 30th.

This positive aspect can bring support from people in power and increases magnetism. It’s also favourable for Venus-ruled careers: working with women, fashion, art, beauty, relationships, and public relations. It helps us make better financial decisions. Finally, it can encourage us to make positive appearance changes.

This transit is most supportive of Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces.

2. Venus enters Aries:

Get ready for a blast of blazing heat this Monday, May 2nd, as vixen Venus vaults into Aries, igniting a passionate spring awakening! Impulse control will be scarce between now and May 28th, but as a rule of thumb, zip and unzip judiciously. Venus is in “detriment” in Aries (the opposite sign of Libra, the sign that Venus rules), a tricky placement for the cosmic seductress. Feelings run hot and cold, attractions sizzle, then fizzle, then spark back up again. Devoted partners may question their loyalty when they experience a burst of scorching chemistry…with someone else. On the plus side, Venus in adventurous Aries can break up stagnancy. (Bye-bye, love drought!) Since Aries is the zodiac’s warrior, it might take an explosive lovers’ quarrel to reignite the sparks. On the plus side, this could lead to exothermic makeup sex, but don’t skim over any deeper issues that are simmering.

Venus’s transit in Aries will awaken Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Aquarius’s passionate sparks the most.

3. Jupiter sextile Pluto, Sun sextile Mars, Mars sextile Uranus:

a) Jupiter sextile Pluto:

From May 1st until May 10th (exact on May 3rd), the planet of expansion, optimism, good luck, faith, and the truth (Jupiter in its own sign of Pisces) will make a gorgeous sextile to the planet ruling the underworld and transformation (Pluto retrograde in Capricorn). This is their first harmonious meetup since they last conjoined (3 times) in April, July, and November of 2020, starting a new cycle. Each conjunction coincided with lockdowns and restrictions (health and vaccine passes, curfews, closed borders…). Since Jupiter entered Pisces in December 2021, the pandemic has entered its endemic stage, and the world has started opening up again. This sextile will carry out positively the effects of the 3 conjunctions. Our freedom and control over our lives (especially regarding our goals and careers) will increase. A word of caution though, this aspect calls for looking at both sides of the coin: the spiritual and the material side. The best way we can use this energy is by focusing on both and by improving these areas of our lives to the best of our ability. This is a rare kind of energy, so use it to its maximum, and don’t let any opportunities pass you by.

On the flip side, this aspect can also bring a major case of cognitive dissonance. Trying to reconcile two VERY different realities is one of the hardest things for the brain to do. Settling in a single truth can be extra hard on days like this, so don’t force yourself to land on a final decision just to “get it over with.” Before the day is through, Jupiter could draw a few shocking secrets out of Pluto’s vault—quality information that you’ll be glad you have as you go through this process. Take nothing at face value. If you have questions, advocate for yourself and get answers, even if you have to dig, push and pry a little harder.

This aspect will affect most positively Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo, Scorpio, and Pisces.

b) Sun sextile Mars:

From May 2nd until May 11th (exact on May 3rd), the Sun in Taurus will sextile (harmonious aspect) Mars in Pisces. This transit reignites high energy levels and the zest for life. It also boosts self-confidence and courage. It’s favourable for receiving help and support with some activities and projects, promoting leadership abilities, and influencing people. Finally, it boosts physical stamina and is excellent for vigorous physical exercise.

This transit will be most auspicious for Pisces, Cancer, Scorpio, Taurus, and Capricorn. 

c) Mars sextile Uranus:

From May 2nd until May 6th (exact on May 3rd), Mars in Pisces will sextile Uranus in Taurus. After the disruptive and blocking influence of the Saturn/Mars square, the gently supportive and liberating influence of Uranus will allow us to resolve any complications, frustrations or delays with sudden easy or creative solutions. This is excellent energy for any work to do with electronics, the internet, technology, machines, and sports activities. It’s also favourable for risk-taking and adventurous exploits.

This aspect will be most supportive of Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo, Cancer, and Pisces.

4. Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus:

Calling all disruptors! If you’ve been waiting for the moment to make a major impact—or full-on, leave jaws on the ground—circle Thursday, May 5th, in neon highlighter ink. The showstopping Sun swings into its annual meetup with shock jock Uranus, a day that is NOT meant for shrinking violets. Let this dynamic duo illuminate the next courageous step to take. While this might feel unmooring, don’t resist the call for change. Yes, this may force you to work a new muscle group. Ultimately, this will make you a stronger, more well-rounded human. And since Taurus governs the material realm, you might start thinking about money and resources in a more Uranian way, which is progressive, out-of-the-box and communal. Pragmatic solutions exist within a “radical” framework if you look for them! And the GOOD news is, once you find them, you could begin to thrive in ways you haven’t for years. In fact, thanks to “all for one and one for all” Uranus, we ALL might! This aspect will be active from May 3rd until May 7th.

This conjunction will be most inspiring for Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn, Cancer, and Pisces.

5. Mercury sextile Venus:

You’ll have the opportunity to amp up your love language from May 4th until May 8th (exact on May 5th), with Mercury in its home sign of Gemini sextiling passionate Venus in Aries! This is an excellent time to socialise, network, make new friends or even meet a new romantic partner (do it fast before Mercury goes retrograde on May 10th)! Use your communication skills and words to influence those around you during this transit. Financial opportunities and pleasant company are in the air, and projects in business and art should run smoothly.

This transit will be most beneficial for Aries, Leo, Sagittarius, Gemini, and Aquarius.

6. Mercury becomes invisible:

On May 8th, Mercury that’s been visible so far as an Evening Star (the God Hermes’s archetype: the messenger of the Gods, the divine trickster, and the God of roads, flocks, commerce, and thieves), becomes invisible to the naked eye until July 2nd. Two days later, on May 10th, it will station retrograde. When Mercury becomes invisible, it is harder to start new commerce, trading, business, media, writing, and marketing projects. People ruled by Mercury – Gemini and Virgo, Sun, Moon or Ascendant – will feel less initiative and more reflective during the invisible times.

Wishing you an exciting week!

Your astrologer – Theodora NightFall ~

Bear in mind that this is a general horoscope and is in no way your personal horoscope. If you’d like to know what your birth chart says about your personality and your life’s purpose or discover what the upcoming astrological alignments mean specifically for you, you can book a consultation with me.

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