Next week’s strong Taurus energy is influencing how we interact with our physical world. It could seem that all the ideas, insights and emotions we have been having are now starting to meet reality.

On May 13, the Sun aligns with Uranus in Taurus, triggering unexpected changes and continuing any new pattern started by the Jupiter-Uranus conjunction in late April. This transit pushes us to accept and love ourselves more fully, guiding us to ask deep questions about our identity and personal truth. On the same day, Venus in Taurus forms a sextile with Saturn in Pisces, when we could hear our inner guidance loud and clear. This energy is here to further support our path towards self-acceptance and self-love.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 16, shifting our mind to focus on more practical matters. After a season of Mercury retrograde in April, we may sense that clarity is now beginning to form, helping us to make better and clearer decisions. The next day, Mercury’s square with Pluto in Aquarius could bring profound insights, ones that are uncovered as we dig deep into our psyche. With Mercury’s influence, we are encouraged to communicate the truths that we found, even if it feels uncomfortable to do so.

The week ends with two major conjunctions: Venus with Uranus and the Sun with Jupiter, both meeting in earthy Taurus. May 18 is likely to bring luck and abundance, possibly through unexpected financial opportunities or epiphanies relating to self-love and worthiness. Make use of this day’s positive energy by slowing down and doing more of what makes you happy—a day to stop and smell the roses, if you will.

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