HeartwingsandFriends.com - Tasha's AstroPlanner (May)

May looks to be a lively month with several clusters and combinations of aspects around the same dates. The new Moon on the 3^rd. gets a bit of a sendoff from a strong Mars Jupiter aspect on Sunday the 1^st, meaning we may see some more "fun" weather—not fun for the people it happens to. Jupiter energy seems tied to weather extremes and there is a bit of it this month not only on the 1^st but also on the 11^th. New Moon in Taurus encourages us to keep working on our personal gardens, whether actual or metaphorical, making progress in cultivating ourselves.

The 11^th is a very active day astrological and if you work diligently you can make wonderful use of the energy. It is good for any kind of organizing or setting up of information. Teachers or anyone working in the field of education can use this day well. A potential for some kind of odd or unusual news items concerning television or the movies falls just before the Full Moon on the 17th in Scorpio. There is a potential for some kind of self deception or confusion here as well. Just to let you know, so you can make a conscious decision here, this passionate moon may mean it is easier to get carried away in the heat of the moment without regard for consequences.

The 20^th, the last day of Taurus, is another day with a strong energetic signature. There is a great potential here for change involving some depth or impact. And the following day as Gemini begins the scenario continues. Things seem to taper off after that, with a potential for a day of fun on the 23^rd. The 24^th and 25^th hold a potential for news of an unusual nature or possibly innovations that come unexpectedly. It's important to note that the 1^st of June brings us a Solar Eclipse, so the last 31^st of May could also bring an ending of some sort.

Holidays & Other Interesting events happening in MAY:
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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

International Teachers Day is Celebrated May 3rd (2011).

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

Cinco De Mayo is celebrated May 5th.

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

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

The annual Global Marijuana March takes place in a number of cities around the world. This year it is scheduled for May 7th 2011, (see also Weedwiki)

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

The Kentucky Derby is run (May 7th 2011), The Kentucky Derby Festival this year is celebrated April 7 to May 6th 2011). The first Saturday in May is the date of the annual Kentucky Derby, the most famous horse race in the United States. Click here for the official website of the Kentucky Derby.

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

Mothers Day is May 8th (2011) (United States, Canada, Brazil, and Australia), click here for more details on Mothers Day

Mother's Day is celebrated Internationally as follows

May 8th (Parent's Day) - South Korea and Albania
May 9th (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 10th - Mexico
May 10th - South America, El Salvador, Guatemala, Oman, and Pakistan
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

Golden Spike Day (May 10th 1869 - Completion of the First Transcontinental Railroad - Promontory Summit, Utah, USA).

Buddha's Birthday in East Asia is May 10th 2011, except Japan (is always April 8th). When is the Buddha's Birthday? Well it depends on what country you are in click here for details.

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 100th Anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 Race (is traditionally run on Memorial Day) this year it is Sunday May 29th 2011, the official site is here.

Memorial Day (Last Mon of the Month in the United States) is Monday May 30th 2011.

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.

Bizarre & Unique Holidays for (May):
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**For more information on Astrological Signs and what they all mean please (click here).

Day	Date	Astrology
Sun	1st	May Day (Fact The History of May Day) - This is a high energy day, good for fun activity, or for entertaining in an energetic manner.
Mon	2nd	New Moon tomorrow; last day to finish up old business.
Tue	3rd	Interational Teachers Day (Fact The History of Teachers Day) - New Moon in Taurus says time to plant: make a list of what you want to "grow" in the next two weeks and plant the seeds of your intentions.
Wed	4th	After 1 PM EDT chatty Gemini Moon gets you communicating.
Thur	5th	Cinco de Mayo (Fact The History of Cinco de Mayo) it's also - Party hearty or circulate among friends; you need to express all that Gemini energy.
Fri	6th	Zippy energy continues today with lots of opportunity for connection. With just a little effort a fine experience can be yours.
Sat	7th	The Kentucky Derby (Running is May 7th 2011, the Kentucky Derby Festival is April 7 to May 5th 2011) - Moon in warm, maternal Cancer inspires us all to take care of one another. Cook up a nice meal for family, friends or even just you.
Sun	8th	V.E Day - Western Europe (Fact The History of VE Day) and Mothers Day - U.S, Canada, Brazil, and Australia (Fact The History of Mothers Day) - It is Mother's Day and the Moon in Cancer puts us in a motherly mood.
Mon	9th	Moon in romantic Leo suggests write a sweet note to a loved one, work on a creative project, or do both.
Tue	10th	Buddha's Birthday (East Asia) - Take the children for an outing. Today and tomorrow's energy can be applied to any kind of enjoyment, teaching situation, or gardening opportunity.
Wed	11th	Mars moves into Taurus inspiring continuity and persistence. Good fortune is in the air, magical opportunities and synchronicity abound.
Thur	12th	International Nurses Day (Fact The History of Nurses Day) - Virgo Moon suggests keen attention to details though a contrary wind might divert your attention. Being mindful pays off.
Fri	13th	Finish up with the nitty gritty before noon, then pursue your art, your relationship or both.
Sat	14th	Libra Moon urges fairness—to ourselves and to others. Make a list of what you have begun and choose what you will work to finish.
Sun	15th	Venus and Mercury into Taurus intensifies and steadies efforts to continue what has already been begun. An evening art project goes well.
Mon	16th	Moon in passionate Scorpio suggests digging deeper to gain your desire. Choose well where to put your energy for spiritual gains.
Tue	17th	Full Moon in Scorpio brings passion to a head. Later the urge to travel arises.
Wed	18th	Educational Moon in Sagittarius makes for the urge to learn: take yourself to the library for a good book.
Thur	19th	Practical Moon in Capricorn helps us all et down to business and keep working hard. Today and tomorrow there is energy galore to apply.
Fri	20th	happening of world wide impact or perhaps impactful events already in progress may come to light. For best use of energy make important changes.
Sat	21st	As Sun moves into Gemini, keep working on those changes, however look well before you leap.
Sun	22nd	Be mindful when measuring out medicine or dealing with strangers.
Mon	23rd	Moon in Aquarius suggests we meet together for the common good.
Tue	24th	Moon in Pisces softens and sweetens the energy. Don't plan to get much done, however you may enjoy what you do. Think outside the box.
Wed	25th	Unique ideas abound. Let your creativity soar.
Thur	26th	Bright Moon in Aries is good for making beginnings or starting new relationships.
Fri	27th	Whatever is fresh and innovative attracts you now.
Sat	28th	Gardeners can prune or weed, others might start a new project.
Sun	29th	The Indianapolis 500 -Gardeners can find much to do, shoppers will enjoy the energy also.
Mon	30th	Memorial Day - (Fact The History of Memorial Day) - Steady Taurus Moon keeps us on the job with joy and satisfaction.
Tue	31st	You could feel lazy, however when you apply yourself life blossoms.

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