The skies are shifting in a major way this May, and in Vedic astrology, these transitions carry deep significance for both our inner and outer lives. Jupiter—the great teacher and planet of blessings—is moving out of steady, earthy Taurus and into curious, communicative Gemini around May 14–15. While Jupiter is generally considered a positive force wherever he goes, his entry into Gemini brings a new emphasis on learning through dialogue, expanding our thinking, and being flexible in how we approach growth. For some, this may bring inspiration to teach, write, or share knowledge more openly. For others, it could awaken a desire to travel or explore new perspectives, even if just through the mind.

Meanwhile, one of the more intense dynamics of recent times—the Saturn-Rahu conjunction—is finally ending. On May 18, the karmic axis of Rahu and Ketu will shift from the Pisces-Virgo axis to the Aquarius-Leo axis. This movement marks the close of what’s called Shrapit Yoga, a particularly karmic and challenging alignment that can bring confusion, fear, or a sense of restriction. If you’ve felt like you’ve been navigating through stormy weather—emotionally, mentally, or even circumstantially—you’re not imagining it. But take heart: this shift signals a turning point. The lessons of the past 18 months are ready to integrate, and what once felt destructive may now begin to reconstruct itself in wiser, more purposeful forms.

Venus, too, has been tangled in the karmic web, moving through retrograde and entanglement with the Rahu/Ketu axis. But soon, Venus moves into Aries—an enlivening transit that invites us to rediscover beauty, connection, sensuality, and joy. If you’ve felt disconnected from your body or heart, know that your capacity for love, pleasure, and harmony is preparing to reawaken. Relationships may begin to flow with more ease again, and your creative spark may return after a long inner winter.

And while Mars continues his dance, he’ll make a notable move into fiery Leo on June 6—a shift that will stir even more passion, purpose, and the drive to take bold action. We’ll speak more about that in June, but it adds to the larger theme: we are in a season of real movement.

So what does this all mean for you? The world—both collectively and individually—is going through a profound phase of change. Things may feel intense, fast-moving, or even unclear. You might feel pressured to act, decide, or solve things quickly. But the deeper wisdom right now is to let the dust settle. Don’t rush clarity. Stay grounded. Be intentional. Even if your mind spins or emotions surge, know that it’s okay to pause. Let yourself feel without needing to fix everything. Trust that, in time, the truth will rise from the stillness.

Messages for You:

  • If you feel ungrounded or disconnected from your joy, know that it’s shifting soon. Venus is returning you to yourself.
  • If relationships have been strained, watch how they begin to soften post-May 18.
  • If fear or anxiety has spiked, remember: it is often the mind’s way of trying to grasp what the soul already understands. Breathe. Be still. Let your inner teacher speak.
  • If you’re on the edge of a decision, give yourself time. The fog is clearing.

Reflection prompts:

  1. What is trying to reconstruct itself in my life after a time of destruction or challenge?
  2. Where am I being called to soften instead of control?
  3. How can I practice faith—not just in a higher power, but in my own inner wisdom—during times of uncertainty?