On the morning of May 5, 2025, we will enter the month of the Yin Metal Snake. The most striking thing at first glance is that we have just passed through three months of unpredictable Jin Water days. May arrives with a radically different quality, with the decisive energy of Yang Wood. Yang Wood knows what it wants: stable growth and creative goals for development. It communicates directly and speaks plainly. What it thinks in the evening, it will think in the morning, so it is a consistent energy.
It has been very difficult to plan and see clearly over the past three months. May marks the beginning of a new cycle, with the Dragon closing one season and giving way to a new one, the cycle of fire. The element of fire represents Output element in the May opening, so the time has finally come to present the creative ideas we may have been working on in the background for a long time. It will be a kind of "BOOST" month, and with it, it will transform the life we have lived so far.
The beginning of this month is like talking about my daughter :-) That's why it's so dear to me. She has depth, wisdom, determination, and she's not afraid to use it :-)
But let's look at the birth chart for the starting moment of May:
After all the intuition, hunches, and purple fog, we finally have something tangible in our lives. We can finally see the way forward. The Yang Wood element sees more from above, it has a much clearer view of the big picture from a higher perspective. The many plans and ideas we have been working on are now manifesting in the physical world. This Snake month in the Snake year is the energy of transformation, change, and metamorphosis.
Essentially, there are two oppositions in the Heavenly Stems, which call attention to karmic and timely changes:
The
Snake represents the
Output element this month, which, being a fiery element, is sometimes expressed through
powerful communication and sometimes through restraint and expertise. The Snake is intuitive wisdom, but this must be earned. This is because the fire element can flare up, and if we are not careful, we can hurt those we love with hurtful words. (Hurting Officer and Eating God profiles both alternating).
Everything that is an idea, performance, writing, presentation, communication, fashion, songwriting, the latest trends—if you can, publish it this month.
Start your business, show your
genius ideas. Yin Metal will take care of the
sophisticated, aesthetic and professional execution in the Month Pillar. At work, the time has come for the outside world to see what you are capable of and what talents you have. In May,
enviable works, ideas, and projects will see the light of day.
However unique you are, there is a
programmed lack of self-confidence hiding in this chart. This is an effect whereby, no matter how much we are praised, we react sensitively to criticism and are wary of judging our work based on the opinions of others.
We must find self-confidence, not conform and not become dependent on praise. This is caused by the sharp opposition between
Yin Wood -Yin Metal. The same opposition can bring about timely connections in relation to work and even break down what no longer serves our development. This can be a work, family ties etc.
The Yin Metal Snake intuitively inspires me to write about
healing and helping others. There is a wise, helpful energy in this month's energy that can be used to help many people. Every
spoken word, presentation, book, piece of information—even a trip—wants to teach something, to communicate something that helps our lives.
May is a favorable time for creative healing, massage, reiki, and energy healing. The Snake is able to tune into people's emotions; someone may be able to paint a colorful mantra simply by tuning into their own energy. They find colors more easily and can express their feelings with them. In dance, performing arts, and all kind of performance, check the healing or helping purpose.
What are the low and high aspects of May energy?
At a low level, if you are unable to express your inner opinions, suppressed grievances cause tension, which can suddenly erupt into mood swings, shouting, and loud noises. Energy does its job one way or another, but unfortunately, at a low level, it can manifest itself in rudeness. The individual may experience a lack of self-confidence and indecision with low vibrations, and may even stubbornly cling to their principles to the extreme. (Yang Earth Dragon Fai Kong), which can also be a reflection of a lack of self-confidence.
At a high level is a very creative month when you can put your helping skills to work for many people, and others look up to you and respect your work. You can inspire and energize others, who almost admire you for your intuitive knowledge.
The Yang Earth
Dragon in the chart carries the
exceptional luck of newly launched projects, financial investments, businesses, and opportunities. In financial matters, we can see our grievances and fears carried in our bodies, which we can even resolve with the healing energies of the Dragon and the Snake.
Finances in the May birth chart:
Our life events will be connected to our partner in financial investments, business ventures, or will have an impact on our partner's life, relationship, home, or real estate (there is a lot of earth element and a lot of money).
The chart indicates a financial change that will rewrite your current circumstances, not just a little, but completely and profoundly. This could be a new source of income, the sale of real estate, or in any case
a lot of money. I have no idea what it could mean, but it definitely indicates a large amount of money, money related to real estate, something that can be invested in long-term stability, or perhaps something that we have lost but now the tide is turning. A
gate of Heaven will open in May, which will have a powerful impact on finances, and there may be some twists and turns. If you have a hunch or dream about winning the lottery, don't forget to buy a ticket. The birth chart draws attention to this in May. But it is also worth paying attention to the financial markets, exchange rate changes, as there may be fluctuations, outstanding performance or
unexpected turns. There may be news related to finances that could significantly change the current situation. This could signal a collapse, turnaround, or restructuring of the banking markets, stock exchanges, exchange rates, or real estate, which would be very different from the current situation.
If your income starts to flow or you receive an unexpected sum of money, the chart also indicates that you have worked hard for it, had to wait a long time for it, or perhaps even had to go without for decades.
Due to the
Dragon and Dog and the
Fai Kong Dragon, the chart indicates strong clairvoyance, clear vision, and even strong psychic abilities in May, with the Fai Kong energy making almost nothing impossible. On the negative side, you may not pay enough attention to the advice of others (your partner), dismiss opportunities suggested by others, or suppress your self-expression, which could serve others even better.
(Too much earth element slows down fire and can even extinguish it, and since the presence of many earth elements results in a strong earth element dominance, special attention should be paid to this now!
Good advice for May, taking the chart into account:
1. You are not alone in achieving your goals, listen to others, there is help available, you just may not notice it.
2. Lack of self-confidence and fear of criticism may lead to suppression of self-expression.
3. Don't try to fit in or work for praise.
4. Listen to your dreams and your intuition.
5. Meditation can provide special solutions to material problems.
6. Inspire and help others!
7. Dare to be sensitive.
8. Live your creative energy.
9. If you suppress your self-expression because of the earth, exercise so that you don't hurt others with your words, because you will release your energy.
10. Don't just behave charmingly towards strangers! In May, you may experience sharp conflicts of interest with your partner and at home, and you may hurt those you love the most.
The double Snake of the month will ensure that you remain hyper-sensitive throughout the year. This year is a true reflection of Ungrateful Punishment constellation, with many hurts and broken promises, even in my immediate environment. Since the Snake is also one of the three Ungrateful Punisment constellations, it can reinforce overthinking and the creation of preconceptions, which can be incredibly painful.
In May, we will gain insight into the depths of our subconscious. Fears that we have not dared to face until now will come to light. If you accept this, a new beginning, self-realization, and unexpected good fortune will come your way. Keep in mind that luck is changeable, so if you can, save up for times when you may need financial stability more.
Relationships in May:
This year is a year of emotional ups and downs. Fate connects individuals' lives for a purpose, leading them in a common direction. In May, you may realize that this relationship is full of depths and heights, but it is precisely this cyclical nature that drives growth and can transform it into a new quality. One day you may feel excited, the next day doubt and uncertainty may prevail. At times you may feel anxious, at other times excited about new experiences. The Dog guards fears and subconscious wounds, while the Dragon guards the gate of the Gods. Since the birth chart indicates the meeting of these two animal symbols, it is likely that these analogies can be seen in our lives in relationships, home, business, and finances.
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