May

May is relatively peaceful astrologically. The New Moon on the 5th signals time to get finances in order, organize possessions, make major purchases of what you need.  Full moon on the 19th signals an acceleration of healing and personal transformation. By May's end four planets will be in retrograde motion including Mercury. This signals a general slowdown in external change of any kind. When planets are in retrograde motion energy is directed inward; any changes are apt to be internal. Furthermore, the first two thirds of the month are dedicated to the sign of Taurus the Bull, an extremely fixed sign. Saturn, however turns direct very late on May 2nd, indicating that forward motion is now likely on delayed projects. Other important days are the 1st, which is joyful with happy vibrations, the 3rd which is a day to be cautious in motion, the 12th which brings another good vibrations, happy times day, the 13th which suggests confusion is in the air, the 18th again brings a lot of fun and happy times (great day for a party or a wedding) the 22nd, a day to work on blocked progress, and the 26th when Mercury and Neptune turn retrograde and there can be much confusion. Do take great care if you are traveling that day. Plan for delays, confusion, difficulties.
 

 

Mothers  Day - (May 11th) US. Canada, Brazil, and Australia


- May 2008 -
May Day - (May 1st)

Memorial Day - (May 26th)

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Thur 1st May Day (Fact The History of May Day) - A joyfully happy day. Plan something fun or most especially any work of beautification done for the sake of love.
Fri 2nd Mercury travels into Gemini and everyone gets more chatty and gossipy—make it cheerful, happy gossip! Saturn turns direct and delays vanish.
Sat 3rd The Kentucky Derby (May 3rd-5th) - Watch your tongue: any lies could have dire consequences. Take care in motion and go the extra mile for someone who needs it.
Sun 4th A peaceful day, good for gardening, finishing up any projects. Save beginnings for tomorrow with the New Moon.
Mon 5th Cinco de Mayo (Fact The History of Cinco de Mayo) - New Moon brings plenty of good energy for getting new projects going, especially anything to do with gardening, commerce or music.
Tue 6th International Teachers Day (Fact The History of Teachers Day) - If you feel chatty, blame it on the Moon. Good day for traveling, errands, communication.
Wed 7th Keep the lines of communication open and look for even better ways to let people know what is happening.
Thur 8th V.E Day - Western Eurpoe(Fact The History of VE Day) - Apply energy toward family and home and reap big rewards.
Fri 9th Mars moves into Leo, we are more apt to put on a show or exert ourselves for loved ones. Jupiter turns retrograde: rewards can be delayed; benefits can come in odd ways.
Sat 10th This is a good day to do something nice for or with the children. No kids? Plan an art project or attend a play.
Sun 11th Mothers Day - U.S, Canada, Brazil, and Australia (Fact The History of Mothers Day) - Restaurants will be crowded, why not plan a special meal at home for mom instead? It's a great day to show your love however you do it.
Mon 12th International Nurses Day (Fact The History of Nurses Day) - This is a feel-good day. Being sociable or hospitable can be especially rewarding.
Tue 13th Settle down and get back to work. Analysis, organization, tidying, or inventory all go well.
Wed 14th Look twice before making a commitment that involves significant obligation or buying what seems a bargain. Beware of self-deception.
Thur 15th This is a good day to pursue your art or visit a museum or gallery. Adjustments and arbitration are featured also.
Fri 16th Attending a concert with or discovering a lovely gift for a friend will make you both happy.
Sat 17th A high energy day for anything that can help transform or heal.
Sun 18th A lovely day for almost any activity you can possibly plan. Full Moon energy heightens spirits and fills hearts with Joy.
Mon 19th Full Moon today, activities of all kinds will keep us busy and on our toes. Listen to the music of your choice in the evening.
Tue 20th The Sun moves into Gemini and life speeds up with more comings and goings over the next weeks. Plan vacation travel.
Wed 21st Great day for a meeting to make plans, discuss benefits.
Thur 22nd If you feel blocked, find a different way to do what is needed. This is a day to seek alternatives to customary actions.
Fri 23rd Dig in and you can accomplish a great deal You have much to finish up before Mercury turns retrograde next Monday, so get it done now.
Sat 24th Venus moves into Gemini: For the next few weeks it's easier to meet people and interact with them.
Sun 25th The Indianapolis 500 - A fine day for gatherings of all kinds where friends you haven't seen for a while will catch you up on all their doings.
Mon 26th Memorial Day - (Fact The History of Memorial Day) - Mercury turns retrograde and so does Neptune. Confusion can reign, especially on the road; try not to travel unless you absolutely must. Plan for delays, pack extra food and water.
Tue 27th Remember that Mercury is now retrograde and apply energy to doing what involves "re" such as renew, rework, restore, refurbish, etc.
Wed 28th Compassion is featured today and hearts filled with love and kindness.
Thur 29th A delayed beginning could manifest, something held over from the last retrograde Mercury. Seek peaceful compromise.
Fri 30th Apply energy to any delayed projects or postponed communications.
Sat 31st Travel back to somewhere you have been before or rediscover an old yet valuable source of assistance

National Teachers Day - (May 6th)


- May 2008 -
Nurses Day - (May 12th)
Find out more information about May
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Cinco de Mayo - (May 5th)
 

Holidays &  Other Interesting events happening in MAY:
Holidays and Other Cool Events brought to you by Doc Dingley


Month Long May Events:
  • Clean Air Month, created by the EPA and other health organizations.
  • National Bike Month
  • Asian Pacific American Heritage Month A celebration of Asian and Pacific Islanders in the United States. National Arthritis Month (United States).
  • National Salsa (sauce) Month, mostly celebrated due to Cinco De Mayo.
  • National Barbecue Month, In 1982 when the industry figured it was time to acknowledge that this is the time when 'the season' typically began.
  • National Preservation Month, created by the National Trust for Historic Preservation.
  • Older Americans Month, Aging to Celebrate Older Americans Month.
  • Lightning Strike Awareness Month (United States).
  • Jewish American Heritage Month (United States).
  • May is traditionally devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary in Roman Catholic traditions. May crowning occurs in some locales at the beginning of the month.
  • In New Zealand May is the New Zealand Music Month.


Week Long Events in May: The League of American Bicyclists is promoting Bike-to-Work Week from May 10th-17th, and Bike-to-Work Day on Friday (May 16th).


In Germany it is an old custom to plant a "tree of May" to honor someone. Often young men set up an adorned birch in front of their girlfriends house in the night before May 1st.


In many countries, May Day is May 1. This is celebrated as Labor Day in many countries


In the United Kingdom local elections for 143 English councils and all Welsh councils, are to take place May 1st.


In the Irish calendar May 1st is Beltane (Bealtaine), the first day of Summer, and a public holiday is held on the first Monday in May


Annual Global Marijuana March to take place in several cities around the world is May 3rd


May 4th in the Netherlands is the day of Remembrance of the Dead, commemorating all the casualties in military conflicts involving the Netherlands.


The Kentucky Derby is run (May 3rd through May 5th). The first Saturday in May is the date of the annual Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the United States.


Cinco De Mayo  is celebrated May 5th.


May 5th is the Children's Day in Japan and Korea


May 5th is Liberation Day in the Netherlands, celebrating the ending of the German occupation.


International Teachers Day is May 6th.


May 7th 2008 - Resignation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and handover of the presidential power to Dmitry Medvedev.


In Western Europe May 8th is VE Day, and in Eastern Europe it is celebrated on May 9th.


Mothers Day is May 11th (United States, Canada, Brazil, and Australia)
Mother's Day is celebrated Internationally as follows
  • May 8th (Parent's Day) - South Korea and Albania
  • May 10th - Mexico
  • May 10th - South America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Oman, and Pakistan
  • May 11th (2nd Sunday of the month) - Anguilla, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados, Bangladesh, Belgium, Belize, Bermuda, Bonaire, Brazil, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Croatia, Curaçao, Czech Republic, Denmark, Ecuador, Estonia, Finland, Germany, Greece, Grenada, Honduras, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Italy, Jamaica, Japan, Latvia, Malta, Malaysia, The Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Philippines, Puerto Rico, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Suriname, Switzerland, Taiwan, Trinidad and Tobago, Turkey, United States, Uruguay, Venezuela, Zimbabwe
  • May 25th (last Sunday of the month) - France (switches to first Sunday of June if coincides with Pentecost), Dominican Republic, Haiti, Sweden, and Morocco
  • May 26th - Poland
  • May 27th - Bolivia


International Nurses Day is celebrated May12th.


Towel Day is celebrated in May in tribute to Douglas Adams, author of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy


Under the French Ancient Régime, it was of habit to “plant a May” or a “tree of May” in the honor of somebody. The County of Nice saw girls and boys “turn the May” with the sound of fife and drum, i.e. to dance rounds of May around the tree of May planted on the place of the village


May 17th, the Norwegian Constitution Day is celebrated


The The 92nd Indianapolis 500 (is traditionally run on Memorial Day)  this year it is Sunday May 25th 2008.


May 25th 2008 - NASA's Phoenix spacecraft will land on Mars.


Memorial Day (Last Mon of the Month in the United States)  is May 26th.


May is the fifth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 Days.


The month may have been named for the Greek goddess Maia, who was identified with the Roman goddess of fertility, Bona Dea, whose festival was held in May.


In Japan, there is the so-called May sickness, where new students or workers start to be tired of their new schoolwork or jobs. (In Japan school years and fiscal years start on April 1st.


Other names for May: In Finnish, the month is called Toukokuu, meaning "month of sowing". In Slovene, it is called Veliki Traven, which means the month of high grass. In Xhosa, May is known as NgekaCanzibe, meaning "month of Canopus". It is also the final month of the year by the traditional Xhosa calendar.


Fact: May is the only month in which a U.S President has not died.


May in the Northern Hemisphere is the seasonal equivalent to November in the Southern Hemisphere and vice versa.


The bird of May is the nightingale


May's birth flower is the lily of the valley or hawthorn.


May's birthstone is the emerald.
More: Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (May):
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 Fire Signs Earth Signs Air Signs Water Signs

ARIES
May 21-May 19           

TAURUS
May 20-May 20         

GEMINI
May 21-June 20          

CANCER
June 21-July 22

LEO
July 23-Aug. 22

VIRGO
Aug. 23-Sept. 22

LIBRA
Sept. 23-Oct. 22

SCORPIO
Oct. 23-Nov. 21

SAGITTARIUS
Nov. 22-Dec. 21

CAPRICORN
Dec. 22-Jan. 19

AQUARIUS
Jan. 20-Feb. 18

PISCES
Feb. 19-May 20

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