Taurus Monthly Love Horoscope

The first half of May will look decidedly different than the last half for your love life, Taurus. Until May 18, the love planets are in different signs and moods. Lusty Mars is in Aries and your twelfth house of fantasy, healing and escape. This could either pull you into a clandestine attraction or act as a buzzkill for your libido. Meantime, Venus is in Gemini and your security-seeking second house. You could be feeling the urge to lock things down, and also a little needy and unsure. A hefty dose of self-compassion may be in order.

But by the second half of the month, you’ll be ready to shake off those heavy vibes and have some fun. Right after the May 16 Taurus new moon awakens you, randy and red-hot Mars is in Taurus from May 18 to June 28, a sexy cycle that only occurs every two years. Let the pre-summer sizzle commence! Get ready for a surge of life-force energy that makes you feel sexy and desirable (which, of course, you are!). Active Mars could inspire you to start moving your body after a sedentary spell—and you’re so ready for that. You want to feel awake, alert, alive.

But easy does it, Bull. With lusty Mars in your sign, you're prone to blindly stampeding after your hedonistic desires. Dole out that Taurus magic in digestible doses. With the pushy red planet here, you can also come on extra strong. While it's great to express your needs directly, make sure you're not being demanding or steamrolling.

Some of your intensity will be tempered by the other love planet, Venus, entering Cancer and your flirty third house, also on May 18. A strong attraction could quickly turn into a serious thing with one special person. With pleasure-loving Venus (who happens to be your celestial ruler) and adventurous Jupiter in this luxe-loving zone, some five-star date nights are in order!

From May 18 to June 13, your love life will have a lighter, more upbeat vibe with Venus in Cancer. If you're single, start hanging out more in your neighborhood. An attraction could spark with a local shop owner or a fellow regular at open-mic or trivia night. Don't forget what a rich source your own friend circle is. Ask people if they have unattached friends who might be a good match for you. Couples will have fun doing things together without formal dates. Take a class or workshop together, explore your neighborhood, hop in the car for a day trip. The duo that plays together, stays together!