Embrace May’s energies of fertility, magnetism, and new birth.
Ancient scholars claim that May is derived from Maia, the mother of Mercury (Hermes), a nurturer in Greek religion, and, in Roman religion, the embodiment of growth and the earth’s essence. The May deity in other traditions was called the great mother, Mater Magna, named after the earth’s majesty.
Gardens, by now, are clothed in a near full-bloom of green life. Flowers of the deepest purples and brightest yellows open themselves up. Birds of all kinds sing in collective breath, a vibrant chorus. Tender daffodils, peonies, and lily of the valley adorn rolling hills and the now fully-awakened earth. Sage displays its silvery gray sheen. Azalea and fleur de lis spill over color in the meadows, while geraniums and water lily soften their surroundings with soothing hues.
May’s astrological signs are Taurus until the 20th, and Gemini for the remainder of the month. Taurus is an earth sign that exhibits unwavering strength, like the persistent bull it represents. Gemini, the quick-witted twins, is an air sign embodying versatility and good communication.
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This month is especially rich with history. Check back in a few weeks to discover what the second half of May has in store!