After all the recent activity in the heavens it feels nice to be able to enjoy and appreciate the relatively easy astrological "weather" of the merry month of May. Uranus and Pluto are no longer functioning as agents of change and the unexpected and perhaps sometimes unwelcome waves of change of the last month have subsided. Neptune presents little to no threat to the general equilibrium. Mars turns direct this month also, facilitating the arrival of forward motion in our affairs.

It's time to take a breather and count up the gains of all the recent opportunities for change, rebirth and renewal. Have you made progress? Have you rid yourself of troublesome situations or people whether you initiated the changes or not? It's quite certain that you have had activities and opportunities to do so. Changes large or small can be helpful as tools to sculpt ourselves into being who we really are. Once the dust has cleared you'll see the benefits more clearly.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 14th can bring intense energy, especially with a Venus square to Pluto that day heating things up further. However this is not a wrenching but a helpful opportunity to make positive changes. If we go with the flow we'll be better off. The New Moon on the 28th in Gemini can facilitate new mental and intellectual growth for us as we seize the opportunities presented.

An overview of the astrological weather for May, presents a stretch of days, with time off to enjoy their kindly gifts. Venus into Aries on the 2nd along with a Mercury/Saturn opposition is best utilized as an opportunity to bring what is new into our lives. The 3rd with its Sun trining Pluto reinforces good beginnings. The 7th brings Mercury into Gemini increasing the speed of thought and travel. A Sun Saturn opposition on the 10th helps focus on what is important and helpful.

Aspects on the 11th suggest pausing before choosing or making decisions, check sources. A Mercury Mars trine on the 12th brings a very helpful day for all. The 15th brings a day for opportunities involving change. Be on the lookout. The Venus Jupiter square on the 18th cautions us to be careful about overindulging. Mars stationary direct the 19tt  helps our activities achieve forward motion. The 20th brings a new astrological month, as Gemini takes over from Taurus. The 24th indicates progress can be made and good fortune gained.

Venus into Taurus as the Moon is new plus Sun square Neptune suggest waiting for confirmation before plunging into a decision we might regret. The Sun Mars trine on the 31st adds energy to any task or chore, especially one done cheerfully. All in all this month will feel very comfortable after the difficult April Astro "weather" we've just been through. Have fun and rediscover the spring within your own heart.

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

• 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.

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