Taurus, you've been thinking a lot lately about how others see you. The idea of people perceiving you in certain ways - whether accurate or not - is making you uncomfortable. See this feeling as a sign that you need to get more comfortable with yourself. Fully accepting yourself is the only way to feel at ease with other people's opinions of you.

In the middle of May, you'll start to have a deeper emotional understanding of your own vulnerabilities. Get ready for some overthinking to go along with this time of discomfort. Turn to routines that you know help you feel secure when dealing with rough patches. By the end of the month, you'll be ready to move into self-reliance, thanks to Venus, your star sign's planet, entering Gemini.

It all sounds pretty intense, right? It will be, but if you go through this, Taurus, there's potential for major growth. It will be well worth it.

As you get ready for the month ahead, expect a surge of fresh energy and excitement about new adventures. Stay focused on your goals by making your finances a priority, as easier times are on the horizon. Take action to pay off any debts you have so you can clear the way for more financial freedom. A future where a scarcity mindset isn't your default is more possible now than ever.

The sun is shining in your sign this month, so your Taurus horoscope for May 2024 has some big magic in store. Your romantic ruler Venus is in your sign all through Taurus season, highlighting your natural charm and making your presence extra sweet. Set a birthday wish under the Taurus new moon on May 7, as the energy strongly supports new beginnings. Your wish is the universe's command!

Some unexpected excitement and changes of heart could shake things up for you in the middle of the month, as both the sun and lover Venus connect with surprise-bringer Uranus in your sign. On May 15, chatty Mercury hits your sign too, filling your mind with new ideas and bringing out your social side.

One of the luckiest weeks of the year starts on May 18 with the Jupiter cazimi in your sign. Whatever opportunities have been opening up or growing in your life can really be taken advantage of now. Along with the full moon on May 23, your ruler Venus connects with Jupiter in your sign too, bringing all kinds of luck and magic to relationships, friendships, and personal goals.

These alignments are extra special since they put the cherry on top of the past year of having lucky Jupiter in Taurus. But on May 24, Jupiter says goodbye to your sign and enters Gemini, at which point you'll find that making money moves is easier than ever. Abundance is yours for the taking!

The Full Moon will rise in Sagittarius on Thursday, May 23, bringing opportunities for romantic change. Sagittarius energy helps restore the connection between closeness and brings together relationships that are meant to be. As you get ready to welcome this energy, be sure to use the growth that Jupiter in Taurus has brought, which has helped you see that it's okay to take risks, especially for what you want most.

Full Moons bring a moment of completion, so what comes up with this one in Sagittarius will likely bring a turning point in an important romantic relationship. Try to adopt the themes of Sagittarius, which are exploration, understanding, learning, and higher purpose, so that you can transform any recent challenges into a stronger and closer bond.

May looks like an intense but potentially rewarding month for you, Taurus, with chances for personal growth, exciting changes, financial gain, social activity, and relationship development. Stay positive, be open to new possibilities, take care of yourself during challenging times, and communicate openly. If you can do that, this can be a meaningful and expansive month that sets a positive course for the rest of your year. Enjoy the journey!