Your Monthly Romantic Astrological Outlook
Aries (March 21-April 19)
Get ready, Aries! After this month you’ll be in a flirtatious period, so make those connections now that could progress into relationships. Don’t limit yourself when finding your flings but be sure to seek out people who match your energy. The first half of May will be calm and loose, but when Mars squares Pluto retrograde near the end of the month, there’s a chance for arguments. Be sure you’re maintaining open and honest communication with anyone you’re dating.
Taurus (April 20-May 20)
Your persistence in reaching a goal may become a problem this month, Taurus. May, for you, speaks more to endings and transformations than trying to make something work that just isn’t gelling. You will come to a big realization about a relationship—or potential one—around May 14, when Mercury is cazimi in Taurus. Be practical about what you discover; the end of the month will focus on honesty, trust, and a review of the suitors in your life.
Gemini (May 21-June 20)
A quick word of advice for you this month, Gemini: Come out of your shell. The side of you that wants to be a hermit at home is going to start to wear on your partner, especially if you stick to the couch throughout the first half of May. Instead, spend some time planning dates out of the house. Your natural flirtatious side will emerge, and both you and your partner will be much more satisfied. It will also avoid disaster at the end of the month; Mars and Pluto are advocates for big change, so if you don’t put forth the effort, their conjunction will feel like an ending.
Cancer (June 21-July 22)
Cancer, you’re going to see the end of some long-term drama in a relationship at the start of May. (You can thank Uranus getting out of the way astrologically for that.) Spend this month focused on self-healing and quality time with your partner, or the person you want to be your partner. Say no to invitations and events you can’t manage to attend together. You don’t need to be everywhere all the time—you just need to be in a space where you can be quiet and feel the love.
Leo (July 23-August 22)
Get ready to be committed in May, Leo! Romantically, of course. You’ll spend nearly this entire month focused on deepening your relationships, especially with the person who knows you better than anyone else. That being said, Leos famously need time—however little—to reclaim themselves when things get intense, so focus on self-care near the end of month when Mars squares Pluto retrograde. You’ll have big feelings and need to make sense of them.
Virgo (August 23-September 22)
Hey, Virgo, you’ve got an excellent month for love in May! But beware: You’ll probably get a text from your ex near the middle of the month. Tell your partner you got it, and show them the text you sent back saying that you’re steady in your relationship and don’t need to communicate any further. Clarity—and humility—are key for you this month, so don’t be afraid to own up to mistakes either.
Libra (September 23-October 22)
Libra, you need to focus on healing old wounds or grudges in your relationship in May. You’re being impractical—and, honestly, a little stubborn—about a situation you felt was unfair. You naturally don’t want to rock the boat, but this is a situation that calls for you to be vulnerable and open. Think about compromise and resolving conflict. The ideal time for this will be on May 22, when Uranus is cazimi in Gemini.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21)
Take relationship risks this May, Scorpio. You purged your life of those who didn’t suit you back in March during the eclipse in Virgo, and now is the time to reevaluate how you’re feeling about your love life. In a situationship? Make it exclusive! Feeling let down by your partner? Don’t just tuck the frustration inside; talk about it with the passion you’re known for. Lean on your intuition at the end of the month, so you know who is truly worth fighting for, and who needs to be set free.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21)
Saturn and Neptune are in Aries right now, Sag, which means May is your time for excitement. You’ll plan unusual dates, embrace surprises for your partner, and get more than a little flirtatious. We all know you might have a teeny problem with commitment, so instead of running at the first sign of a deepening relationship near the middle of the month, break down that wall and embrace it.
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
For you, Capricorn, May is about relationship milestones and taking big steps toward a secure partnership. That could mean moving in together, it could mean you split custody of a new puppy, or it could even mean (*gasp!*) a proposal. Either way, you’ll need to be the person in charge of facilitating these changes. Which isn’t too bad for you, anyway, since you might be struggling to rely on others right now.
Aquarius (January 20–February 18)
You and your partner or situationship will take you out of your comfort zones in the first half of the month, Aquarius. Expect to find new passions in activities both in and out of the bedroom. On May 25, though, Pluto retrograde heads into your sign. Make the most of it by turning inward for a beat and rethink your place in the power dynamics of your relationship. You often feel suffocated by attachment and emotional situations, so you’re probably noticing you’re leading the entire crew. Let your partner get into the limelight for a while—you can handle it, I promise.
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
Pisces, make May your month of “YES.” Jupiter departs Cancer for Leo next month, so soak up all the creative and playful energy of the planet now. Get weird with your partner, lean into romance in unexpected ways, and have deep sessions of connective breathing. When Mercury squares the lunar node in Pisces on May 19, you can expect some tension in your relationship—but if you stop over-analyzing and lean into the fun and whimsical side of your personality, it will defuse relatively quickly.
