Aquarius (January 20- February 18)

Your May Horoscope by Susan Miller

Aquarius Horoscope for May 2009

By Susan Miller

The month of May will have a little bit of everything for you, dear Aquarius. Mercury will be retrograde all month (technically May 7 to 30) but will create a slow pace the entire month. For once, you seem not to mind. You've been going at a fast clip for weeks, and you could use a little rest. Before you can indulge in that, you will have to take care of a few home and family plans and also respond to some exciting career developments in the first half. You won't mind one bit - this news will be all good. Let's have a look.

Thanks to the new moon that occurred in late April, you may be thinking about your home or other real estate you may own, or fixated on a family matter. You can make a lot of progress on any of those fronts. With Mercury starting to retrograde in the same area of your chart ruling home, however, it looks like you will have to reconsider a decision you made earlier or refine an action that needs to be changed in some way.

Sometimes Mercury retrograde can have positive ramifications when you least expect them. For example, perhaps you bid on a house but were turned down by the owner because they felt your bid was too low. Now you may be invited back to bid again and win the house you had your heart set on, perhaps because competitive bidders have bid low, too. Topsy-turvy things happen like this all the time when Mercury is retrograde. Most people only see the downside of Mercury retrograde - contractors who make mistakes or incur overruns in these phases, appliances that break down and require repair, or furniture that arrives damaged in some way. Those are common manifestations, which is why you do have to remain vigilant.

However, those aren't the only manifestations of Mercury retrograde. You can schedule repairs that you have meant to do but have not had time to get to until now. Somehow during Mercury retrograde, we all find we have more time to get to those pesky things on our to-do list. It is a good time to clean out closets or the garage and to pack up things you don't need to give to charity. You may want to change the furniture placement in your living room or paint the bedroom. Or, on a smaller scale, you may want to take inventory of your linens to see if you need to replenish some that have become threadbare. White sales will come up in July, and if you check on things now, you'll have your list ready. Having clean closets is a wonderful blessing - there's nothing as appealing as empty space because it holds such possibility!

May would not be the time to buy anything expensive. If you need a car, computer, new refrigerator, stove, new desk or couch, flat screen TV, or anything else high-tech or high-ticket, do your research this month but wait until mid-June to buy. You will be so glad you waited - you can avoid getting a lemon or paying too much, or missing out on a new model that will come out soon, one with all the features you really want.

Your career will bring exciting news at the full moon, May 9, plus or minus four days. This will be a wildly happy moment of the month for you. May 9 is a Saturday, so you may see developments on the prior Thursday or Friday, or you may see a culmination in the following week, from Monday to Wednesday. The reason this full moon is so special is that it is in fine angle to Uranus, planet of surprise. News would not be what you expect - it will be better! You may get a promotion or great publicity, or if you are self-employed, you may land a terrific new client. Expect a good conclusion to a career-related matter!

Financially, you have two excellent days due. The first will occur on May 15, when the Sun and Uranus will be in divine angles. News will pop up fast, and you'll have to be eagle-eyed to take full advantage. Be ready!

Your other fortunate day will be May 20, when Mercury will signal your ruling planet, Uranus. Your surprise news will either come from family or will relate to a home, mortgage, or real estate situation. This day will have your name written all over it, and it should make you very, very happy!

There will be another development this month that should help you with your cash flow, dear Aquarius. Saturn has been retrograde since December 31 and will turn direct on May 16. It is common for major planets to retrograde for several months, but once Saturn turns on its power, you should find getting the funding or better perks package you want a whole lot easier.

Watch what happens in the days that quickly follow May 16, for you should see some signs that the tide is turning in your favor. Because Saturn is in your house of "other people's money," you will find bankers, partners, credit card companies, the tax man, investors, insurance companies, and others who may owe you money or from whom you need to get money to be more amenable to your point of view. If you are in the process of a divorce, it will become easier to reach a settlement.

All month you'll have a chance to get out of town to relax and unwind. A kind friend may invite you to their country house, or your sister may invite you for the weekend to her cottage by the sea. One way or another you'll get a chance to pack and go, and with Venus orbiting so sweetly close to her lover Mars, you'll have such a fun time! Venus rules romance and fun, and you may be surprised to know Venus also rules money. No matter what the reason you go, you'll be glad you left home - even if it has to be for business.

If you speak or write for a living, you'll find you make a big hit with your audience or readers of your work. This is a month to take a brave approach. With both Venus and Mars in Aries, the sign of the pioneer, you will be urged to take risks and adopt a fresh, novel slant. Don't be afraid - by being new and original, you will actually be taking the safer route! Don't be shy - show the real you inside.

The theme of enjoying yourself will intensify as the month goes on. The new moon on May 24 will light your house of true love, nearly ensuring a much happier social life in weeks to come. This will be the only new moon of the year in this romantic part of your chart, and it could have a powerful effect on your life because Jupiter, the planet that loves to play matchmaker, is in Aquarius all year.

Mercury will be moving back and forth through this house of true love, so you may hear from someone you met briefly several months ago but for some reason you never called, or who never called you. Or, you may suddenly feel like contacting someone you used to love but broke up with some time ago to find out if you can make a go of things again. Actually, this would be the right time to try.

If you want to find new love, then intensify your efforts to circulate in the first week of June. A new moon, such as the one that will appear on May 24, will open a portal of two weeks, and the efforts you make during that time may have important ramifications for the future. It's worth trying to socialize after Mercury has normalized its orbit, because this new moon will be so sweet to Uranus that you should like the unexpected developments you encounter.

Any plans or desires related to children, adoption, or pregnancy should get a big boost at this new moon as well. If you have been trying to conceive a baby, the time after this new moon may produce results. The two weeks that follow this new moon will be particularly strong, but actually June will have the Sun moving through the part of your chart that rules pregnancy, birth, and care for children through most of June. Be optimistic!

If you have your children, then have fun with them. They will grow up sooner than you think - build a memory, if only by baking cupcakes together or by having a fun picnic in the park.

If your birthday falls on January 23, or within five days of this date, you will benefit quite strongly from this new moon.

The last week of May holds many treats, for on May 26, Mars will speak to Jupiter in Aquarius, bringing some lovely news to your doorstep. It's a good day for an important meeting because things are sure to go your way.

A very important day follows, on May 27, marking the first of three meetings that will take place between Jupiter and Neptune, both in Aquarius. The second meeting of these two inspirational planets will take place July 10, and the third, December 21. After that, Jupiter and Neptune will not meet again until 2022, but when they do meet then, it will not be in Aquarius. This meeting of these planets in 2009 is truly a once in a lifetime gift from the universe, and you will be encouraged to freely express your ideas. It would be a shame to edit yourself while you brainstorm - be yourself, dear Aquarius.

This meeting of two very inspirational planets will go beyond having a creative influence - they will encourage your hopes and dreams too, and like two little fairy godfathers, work to help you fulfill something dearly important to you. Remember that these two planets will be meeting two more times later this year, so you have time.

Jupiter has been called the planet of miracles, and dear Aquarius, it appears you are ready for one. Keep an open mind and keep planting seeds. It looks like you are closer than you think to a lovely breakthrough.

Summary

As the month opens, May finds you in a quiet, reflective mode and ready for a little rest, but the needs of home and career will need your quick attention, too. During May's first half you would be wise not to take your eyes off the road.

At the full moon May 9, operative from May 7-13, an opportunity for a promotion or new job will suddenly come up. The work you put in at the office since last November will factor heavily into VIPs' decision about your future. You will now have a golden opportunity to impress the powers at the top, so keep up your level of concentration. Best of all, with a very encouraging vibe from Uranus to the moon, you are likely to see a generous increase in salary to boot.

At the very same time, you may be preoccupied with home-related changes and improvements. Be aware that those would have to be pushed along in a lively manner.

Mercury will be retrograde May 7 to 30, but no doubt you've already begun to feel the wheels of progress slow to a crawl. It would not be wise to sign papers or estimates this month, so table things until June.

Your romantic life will get a big boost this month from the new moon, May 24. What great timing that will be, for as you see, with Mercury out of phase, you won't miss much. Treat yourself to time off, perhaps by taking a vacation at month's end, or by attending parties or hastily arranged dinners, and enjoying quickly purchased tickets to shows. This is a trend that will intensify this summer, so you will only be getting the first sweet taste of things now. This month, romance seems best on short out of town trips not too far from home. Hop a fast train and sit back - Cupid will be waiting for you when you get to your destination.

Dates to Note:

Mercury retrograde May 7 to 30: Do not sign contracts or commit to any new ventures just yet.

A financial decision may prove to be comfortingly stable on May 5, thanks to Saturn in good angle to the Sun. Later, Saturn goes direct May 16 and will help you further repair and restructure a financial situation. Profits will improve, too.

Your career will be on fire May 9, at the full moon, operative May 7 to 13.

Home related projects or a move gets a big push forward May 1-7 but also May 15 and 20.

Financially, good news is due May 15 and 20, too.

Love will begin to become quite divine in the weeks following May 24, at the new moon.

Travel and love go together like salt and pepper: May 26.

You will feel deeply inspired creatively and through loving actions when Jupiter and Neptune link in your sign, Aquarius, an exceedingly rare aspect: May 27.

Believe that you are due a miracle - it could come near May 27, or later in the year, near July 10 or December 21. See any VIP who will see you - someone important will ask you how they can help you. Know the answer to that!