Scorpio Monthly Horoscope

MONTHLY OVERVIEW
The entire month of May is focused around your closest alliances, Scorpio, as most of the month’s planetary activity happens in Taurus and Gemini, which rule the committed-relationship sectors of your chart. While you’re not one who readily shares the roost, the past 10 months have actually taught you the power of partnership. Since June 2011, expansive Jupiter has been in Taurus, your seventh house of relationships. This adventurous cycle has pushed you to stretch past your comfort zone and team up — for business, pleasure, or both.

The one moment that’s all about you is the May 5 Scorpio full moon. The last six months of your life come together with a brilliant flourish on this date, and goals set near your last birthday could show results. You may also decide to depart from one path and strike out on a new one. This full moon is especially powerful because it’s a perigee moon, or “supermoon,” meaning it will travel close to Earth. Expect a jolt of can-do energy at Cinco de Mayo — a coming out party for your most authentic self. Like it or not, the spotlight is on you!

Later in the month, you slip into a private cocoon where only VIPs are allowed entry. The Sun enters Gemini, your intimate eighth house, on May 20. This is a time when you turn inward for emotional processing, and your bonds with others deepen. Engagements, pregnancies and other big moves are possible. The eighth house also rules wealth, so you may spend some time later this month focused on your long-term financial plans.

LOVE & ROMANCE
This month has some peaks and valleys in the love department, so ride the wave. On the upside, both the Sun and lucky Jupiter are in Taurus, your seventh house of relationships. A commitment could turn official, or you may be able to see your partner from an enlightened new perspective. If you’re the type of Scorpio who hates asking for help, you may finally ask for support, allowing your mate to happily provide for you. If you’ve been overly dependent on a partner, May could be the time when you level off to a more balanced relationship. The May 5 Scorpio full moon gives you a surge of confidence, making you feel bold and feisty. This is a great day to strike out as more of your own person or to assert your needs, whether you’re in a relationship or not.

Jupiter has actually been in Taurus since June 4, 2011 — and it remains here until June 11, 2012. It’s been a huge year for taking leaps of faith in your love life. For some Scorpios (most publicly Demi Moore), Jupiter’s expansion meant outgrowing a relationship. Others learned how to play new roles in both business and personal alliances, and to open their heart to new love. You may have found yourself attracted to a different “type” than usual, and since Jupiter rules travel, you could have struck up a long-distance or cross-cultural affair. With both the Sun and Jupiter in Taurus this month, get ready for some serious heat.

The fly in the soup? Love planet Venus is retrograde (moving backward) in Gemini, your intimate eighth house, from May 15 through June 27. Venus retrograde affects all 12 signs, and it can be a bumpy time for love. Retrogrades bring up the past — and that includes ex-loves, old resentments and unresolved issues. You may have second thoughts about a relationship, but don’t get all “Runaway Bride” like your Scorpio sister Julia Roberts did in the movie. Venus retrograde is your time to explore any reservations, or to work through areas where you and a partner don’t see eye-to-eye.

The eighth house also rules sex, and with Venus retrograde here, single Scorpios might want to be a little more selective than usual. This isn’t a great time for a casual hookup. Ditto for the reunion romps with a charismatic and wildly attractive — but dangerously commitment-phobic — ex. Not that anyone can stop a Scorpio from barreling toward the bedroom once you’ve made up your mind.

On May 20, a Gemini solar eclipse could bring swift and unexpected events. You may receive a proposal out of the blue, find out you’re pregnant (or that someone close to you is) or consummate a blazing attraction. The arc of an eclipse is six months, so the next half year is a telling time for your closest ties. Eclipses are change-makers that push us to take decisive action. If you’ve been holding on to a going-nowhere relationship, this eclipse could propel you to break things off for good — perhaps by showing you a dazzling new picture of what could be possible once you make yourself available. Couples whose mojo has been low could experience a reignited attraction. Rrowr!

MONEY & CAREER
May’s collaboration opportunities also fan into your career. With so many planets in the partnership houses of your chart, it’s a great time to join forces — and in some cases, to part ways for a better match. A shining moment could arrive at the May 5 Scorpio full moon, and your hard work could be recognized. You may be pegged as a leader in your field, or singled out for a promotion or even some press coverage. You’ve earned the accolades, so take a bow!

On May 20 the Gemini solar eclipse brings unexpected new opportunities to your eighth house of wealth and joint finances. In the coming six months you could seal a major deal, sign a contract or team up for a joint venture. Investments, loans and seed money could come through, or you might receive funds from an inheritance or a sale of property. If you’ve racked up debt, set up a plan for the rest of the year to really pay it down. You may also be invited into a lucrative job or financial opportunity, perhaps one that requires you to move. You could buy or sell real estate in the coming six months — even if you hadn’t planned to do so. Eclipses thrust us into new and unexpected situations, changing our course without notice.

Just be warned that pleasure planet Venus is retrograde (moving backward) in Gemini from May 15 through June 27. Watch the impulse spending, and avoid making big purchases, especially of personal items. Stay off the QVC hotlines and do some comparison shopping before you splurge on furniture, clothes and art. Chances are, you won’t like what you bought by the time July rolls around, and you don’t need “buyer’s remorse” weighing on your conscience.

HEALTH: MIND, BODY & SOUL
Words have power, and it’s time to be mindful about the way you use yours — speaking, writing and thinking. Your ruler Pluto, which governs the unconscious as well as transformation, is retrograde (moving backward) in your communication house until September. Watch the power dynamics in your interactions, especially if there’s a subtle, ego-based tug-of-war happening. Remember that other people are mirrors, so make sure you’re not pushing their buttons — or reacting to feelings of jealousy and competition. Your relationship with a sibling or close friend may also need some healing during this cycle. If someone close to you is acting abusive, self-destructive or toxic, step away.

Pulling back is even more important because of peacekeeper Venus’s retrograde motion in your eighth house of intimacy from May 15 through June 27. This is a prime period for deep emotional reflection, and for considering what you really need from the people closest to you. Trust issues and fears could come up. This would be a good time to work through these emotions, with a professional if need be. Venus rules beauty, and the eighth house rules surgery. If you’re considering a cosmetic procedure, especially one that requires going under the knife, wait until after the retrograde (or maybe even reconsider whether the procedure is even necessary).