Scorpio Horoscope for May 2012

By Susan Miller

The month starts off dramatically, with a full moon in your sign, dear Scorpio, and you will know your own mind, for that full moon is occurring in your first house of identity. No matter what is going on within five days of this date, you seem to have a lot invested in the outcome. You should be pleased with what happens at this time, for your two rulers, Pluto and Mars, will be very beneficial to this full moon, and Jupiter will be orbiting so close as to shower you with luck, too. You may find that a friend is instrumental in helping you find your successful outcome, so don't wave off an introduction or tip that a friend would want to give you. Pluto will give you the right words to communicate effectively at this time, too, leading you in exactly the right direction.

If you were born on November 7, plus or minus five days, you will feel the effects of the full moon, May 5, more than most. Additionally, if you have any planets at 16 degrees of Scorpio, Pisces, or Cancer, or of Taurus, Virgo, or Capricorn, you will also benefit, as this full moon will reach out and touch that planet in a very specific way. Watch to see!

Pluto's friendly beam to this full moon could bring you a contract to sign, or you may be asked for a final answer. Although Pluto will be strong and supportive, Mercury will be in opposition to Saturn, and that could make any deal you start on May 5 arduous. If you need to sign papers, you need to wait a bit, until Mercury moves out of range of Saturn, so in that case, my choice would be May 10 or May 11.

I chose those dates for a very special reason. This month holds what I always call "the luckiest dates of the year" which refers to the annual meeting of Jupiter, giver of gifts and luck, and the Sun, giver of strength and life. These two distinguished dignitaries of the solar system - and old buddies to one another - will meet in Taurus, in your seventh house of serious partnerships. What an opportunity this special weekend will offer you! You may get engaged or married on one of these days, and if you do, you will have chosen not only the best day of the year, but of more than a decade. While the Sun visits this house once a year, Jupiter takes twelve years to circle the Sun, so he will not align with the Sun again in precisely the same way until May 16, 2024!

If you are already married, you can plan a very romantic day, one where you go to a luxurious restaurant with great food, wine, flowers, elegant table linens, and other beautiful appointments. When Jupiter is involved, a feeling of pampering can't be far behind.

If would like to use this glowing aspect to form a business partnership, you can, and in that case I suggest you plan to sign papers on the weekdays, Thursday, May 10 or Friday, May 11. (Or you may be able to meet over Saturday, May 12, and then by all means, do!)

The universe often offers us high-jinx, high contrast aspects, and this month is a good example of that proclivity. Here we have the best possible aspects on the days May 12-13 involving the coming together of two people, for love or purposes of money. A mere two days later, on May 15, Venus will retrograde for six weeks, until June 27. Venus rules romantic love, and also the profit made from business deals, and with Venus about to go retrograde, these areas will instantly suffer, but only if you "give birth" to your legal promises while Venus is retrograde. If you agree to a business deal, or pop the question BEFORE May 15, you will do better. (I would avoid May 14, as it is jut too close to the retrograde.)

Venus also rules our appearance and all embellishment, such as flowers, jewels, perfume, and so forth. The ramifications are clear - when Venus goes retrograde, profits, romance, love, and beauty do not reach full potential. You would not want to launch a new relationship or business deal when Venus is not strong. It also would be a very bad time to do plastic surgery or to buy expensive jewels, like a diamond. It would be so much better to wait to propose marriage until AFTER Venus goes direct, June 27.

What if you are set to be married while Venus is sleeping? I would suggest you secretly marry when you pick up your license at City Hall, but to tell no one about the fact that you did this. If you can, wed on one of the days that span May 10 to May 12. You can have your "real" wedding later, but never tell anyone that in the eyes of the state, legally, you are wed. You need not ever celebrate your City Hall wedding, but astrologically you will be setting your marriage off on the right foot.

I realize the universe has been torturing us with retrogrades. There's another retrograde coming later, when Mercury retrogrades from July 14 to August 8. That will only give us all from June 27 (the date Venus goes ahead) to July 13 (the day before Mercury goes retrograde, to make important deals and sign papers, but honestly, I would never want you to come that close - July 13 - to a Mercury retrograde.) Retrograde planets do not give us the right environment to make any agreements or promises, or to sign papers, as you would not likely see the promise of the deal or the relationship fulfilled in the future.

After these retrograde-strewn periods, we will be free and clear until November 6 to 26, when Mercury will go retrograde one last time this year. If you have my The Year Ahead 2012 Calendar, you always would have a list of retrograde planets and the dates they go direct, plus all the aspects that I list here on Astrology Zone. They are handy to have in advance, which is why I do a yearly calendar. You can use my calendar in connection with Astrology Zone and with my book "Year Ahead 2012 and Beyond" - they all work together like interlocking gears.

Getting back to this month, there's big headline news in that a very friendly solar eclipse, a new moon in Gemini (0 degrees), is due to arrive on May 20. This eclipse will fall in your house of "other people's money" and will accent funds that you would tend to get as one-time payouts, such as a court settlement, insurance payout, divorce settlement, a lump sum child support payment for back support, unemployment insurance, severance package, inheritance, commission check, scholarship news, financial aid, and so forth. It would not be salary, but it could be a prize winning.

This will be a wildly positive solar eclipse, because Jupiter will be within five degrees, practically rubbing shoulders with this elegant eclipse (also a new moon). I feel you will see some sort of financial gain as a result of this eclipse, either within days of May 20, or one month to the day later, plus or minus five days (near June 20). It is also possible something came up near April 21.

It's rare to see a solar eclipse THIS positive. It falls, as said, in Gemini, so you may even see TWO checks or two lump sums with your name on it. Because this eclipse is in Gemini, we have to see what Gemini's ruler, Mercury, will be up to at the time. Happily, as luck would have it, on the next day, May 21, Mercury will be conjunct Jupiter in Taurus, so clearly, this is just one more indication that this eclipse will perform magic on your bank account. At least some of the financial benefit you experience will be directly tied to your rising status in your career, as the Sun naturally rules your solar tenth house of achievement and fame.

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At work, you may do very well on a project that comes up at the very end of the month. Uranus, planet of unexpected developments, will signal both Mercury and the Sun (at that point, both will be in Gemini, in your commissions / royalties house), and the news won't come to you in the manner you expect! If you are away on vacation, you may miss a work opportunity, for it will fall over May 26 to 28, ironically the same days as the Memorial Day holiday in the US, which is a very popular time for people to go away. Yet, even so, some readers will have to work, even on holidays, so perhaps that describes your job. If so, don't be blue. You will have a chance to get a new client or a chance at a plum project that might have normally been awarded to someone else in your office - if you are there, it looks like you will get it. Like everything else in life, it comes down to how much you want to be away, versus how much you want a shot at a great assignment. In astrology, the choice is always yours.

Romantically, this may be a very affectionate, loving month for you. Mars is your other ruler, and will be sweetly angled to the full moon and moving through the house of friendship, fun, people, and events. This is a great time to reach out to others, widen your circle of contacts, and to be open to the new interests they expose you to. Do so in the first two weeks. You may also decide to be more active online, another good idea, for those of us who are know that you can make some amazing friends and contacts that way.

At the same time, all through May, Venus will be moving through your solar eighth house, the area of the chart that is naturally ruled by Scorpio. I will admit, Venus will be strong in the first half, but not in the second half. Starting a new relationship with Venus retrograde (May 15 to June 27) is not good, so you may want to beg off social invitations and wait for better days to meet and greet. Venus retrograde is a time to work, not play, but at least this month, you can have fun in the first two weeks.

Finally, during the first three weeks of May, with the Sun moving through the seventh house of commitment, those who are attached, or hope to attach, will be wildly favored, especially over that magical ribbon of days, May 10 through May 13.

Your most romantic dates: May 1, 4, 5, 9, 10-13 (gold star), and after Venus goes retrograde, admittedly, these dates will be less special: May 19,ÿ21, 24, 27, and 28.

Summary

Are you feeling romantic? Are you ready to marry? If you were in love, this month would be simply divine for getting engaged, or for accepting a proposal in marriage, or giving one. If your wedding is May 5-6 or May 12-13, you have chosen the best possible time to walk down the aisle. Jupiter, the benefic planet, has been in your house of commitment since last summer and will soon take his leave of this sector next month. Right now, you have Jupiter standing by, ready to bring all sorts of magical benefits to your union, so there's no reason to delay! If you are already married, you will soon hear that your spouse is doing exceptionally well if you didn't already hear this late last month. You'll see that you'll both be happier because of your partner's good fortune.

You can also use this month's superb collaborating energy, especially bright May 12-13, to form a business partnership, or to hire an agent, lawyer, doctor, publicist, or other close specialist. These types of people would work out to be gems for you moving forward and would deliver all they say they will, and more. If the union is for business, Jupiter's role indicates a fine profit to result soon.

Indeed, a gang of three planets, including Mars, Jupiter, and Pluto, will all work together to bring a high level of success, socially - fostering quite a lot of happiness and optimism in your personal life and for business. Each one of these planets will form a golden triangle in the sky, considered the best aspect you can ever wish to see. May is not usual in any sense - use this energy, for it will set the template for your future for years to come. Be sure to make your big moves prior to the time Venus goes retrograde, May 15-June 27, for Venus rules not only love and marriage in your chart, but also profit, important for business dealings.

You are likely to reach an important phase at the full moon in Scorpio on May 5, operative for plus or minus four days. At that time, you will make a decision or crystallize an important action that will help to get you closer to a goal in the year to come.

A major eclipse is on the way, too, this month and will fall in Gemini on May 20. This one is exceptionally happy and excellent for your financial fortunes. It continues a series of eclipses in Gemini-Sagittarius that started in 2011 (actually the first was December 21, 2010 and others followed in 2011). This series of eclipses are on a mission to reform your finances. This eclipse will bring a bounty of perks and benefits, and could also open the door to a large chunk of cash. With the Sun, Venus, and the new moon solar eclipse in Gemini, it seems hard to imagine how money would NOT come raining down on you!

With Gemini the sign of twins, you may see generous checks from two sources. You may refinance your house, get venture capital, win a scholarship, or you may even win money on a game show. There are plenty of examples, but the result is, you will likely end the month with more money in your pocket than when you entered the month. Wonderful!

Dates to Note for Scorpio:

Your most romantic dates: May 1, 4, 5, 9, 10-13, and after Venus goes retrograde, admittedly, these dates will be less special: May 19,ÿ21, 24, 27, and 28.

Venus will go retrograde from May 15 to June 27.

Do you hope to marry? The meeting of the Sun and Jupiter on May 12-13 could bring an engagement or marriage, or a "coming together" between you and a business associate. It's one of your luckiest days of the year!

The full moon in your own sign May 5 will culminate something dearly important to you, especially if your birthday falls near November 5.

An important, positive day may be May 16, thanks to Mars and Pluto, your two rulers who will work together. A friend may be very helpful. Travel for business early this week (May 14-16) may go very well.

The solar eclipse of May 20 may bring a large source of new income to you.

Mercury will conjoin Jupiter, May 27, a great time to shake hands or sign a deal.

A friend will show you how much your friendship means to him or her: May 21.

Do you need to move? You may get a surprise option on May 28.

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