May is a poignant month for astrological events. The Eta Aquariid meteor shower, which has been active since April 19, peaks between midnight and dawn on Monday, May 5. Royal Museums Greenwich notes a predicted rate of up to 40 meteors per hour on May 5, though the shower continues until May 28.

Horoscopes are a form of astrology, providing interpretations based on the positions of celestial bodies at the time of a person's birth or another significant event. Speaking exclusively to Express.co.uk on behalf of Genting Casino, Inbaal Honigman notes that "no planets at all are in retrograde" at the beginning of May: "Every single planet is going direct, which creates an air of focus and achievement", she said. After May 4, Pluto goes retrograde, which can create a certain amount of shifts and changes, but the rest of the Solar System is still bravely charging forward, notes the psychic.

Leo (July 23 to August 22)

This month, the planet of passion, Mars, is in Leo. Your sign is bright, sunny and fiery, so adding red planet Mars into your entire month will make you even more ablaze. The influence of Mars will create some arguments, owing to the shorter fuse that this planet inspires, and some exciting encounters with new admirers, due to the passion that Mars brings. Your way of handling the excess heat will change throughout the month. Your ruler is the Sun, and it is in stable Taurus until May 20, so you will think everything through before you act. After May 21, the Sun moves to Gemini, meaning you'll act more playful as you encounter each challenge.

Virgo (August 23 to September 22)

Your ruling planet is Mercury, and this month it is not retrograde even a little bit, so your life will seem a lot more direct. However, it does visit three whole signs during the month, so your focus and motivation will change and shift as each sign is visited. For the first ten days of the month, Mercury is in passionate Aries, so you'll move fast and with purpose, applying for excellent jobs and chatting to people of influence, feeling like you're part of the gang. Between May 11 and 25, this planet is in grounded Taurus, so give yourself time to rest and think your thoughts. Eventually Mercury goes into playful Gemini, which makes every day a party time.

Libra (September 23 to October 23)

Your ruling planet is Venus, planet of love and beauty, and its influence on you is always apparent, because relationships and aesthetics are your happiest topics. However, this month is very different for you, because planet Venus spends the entire month in fiery Aries. This sign favours action, fitness, laughter and sweat, so you'll enjoy summer parties with sack races and slip-and-slides instead of sipping iced tea in a stately home. It's a break from the norm, and you'll make memories that last a lifetime. Let yourself be a little Aries this May.

Scorpio (October 24 to November 21)

This year's Full Moon in Scorpio is on May 12, and it is your special opportunity to manifest your goals for the year ahead. The Full Moon is linked with wish-making, and when you set your intentions under the Scorpio full moon, it will amplify your wish so that it may be granted. The Full Moon period isn't confined to one date; it is more of a period, and if making wishes on the 12th doesn't fit your schedule, the 11th and the 13th are also great. Light a candle, grab your favourite notebook, and write down your heart's desires. Manifesting doesn't have to be logical, so feel free to wish for unrealistic things if you like!

Sagittarius (November 22 to December 21)

Your ruling planet, generous Jupiter, has been in fun-loving Gemini for almost a year. This means the past year has been a non-stop party, for better or worse. You've had new people coming into your life and social interactions beyond your wildest dreams, but you also wondered where you left your charger in the morning. May is the final month of this delicious mayhem, because in June, your planet is shifting gears into sensitive Cancer, making you a lot more indoorsy and family-minded. Take advantage of this final gregarious month and schedule meet-ups with all your favourite people.

Capricorn (December 22 to January 19)

Your ruling planet, Saturn, is in romantic Pisces for all but the final seven days of the month. This means that you'll be more sensitive than usual, more attentive to the needs of others, and you'll be letting your emotions take centre stage. With Piscean influences over your planet, love will flow freely towards you, and you could find yourself pursued by ardent admirers. When Saturn moves to feisty Aries on May 25, you will show those admirers who's boss. The final few days of the month will bring more excitement, laughter, and precious time outdoors.

Aquarius (January 20 to February 18)

Since Pluto, planet of rebirth, has entered your sign, Aquarius, you've noticed that the rest of the world has been much more like you - humanitarian, intellectual, curious and innovative. It's been a blissful six months since you've not been the odd outlier but the one who understood things all along. Now, in May, this planet is turning backwards. Pluto is going into retrograde from May 5 and for the rest of the month and beyond, meaning that those strong humanitarian urges can be lonely. Friends will be pulling away from intellectual pursuits, which is cool - let them. This Pluto retrograde, don't be shy about spending time alone, enjoying reading, meditating, and self-care.

Pisces (February 19 to March 20)

Last month made life awkward for you with two Pisces retrogrades, so while recovering from any mishaps, misunderstandings and romantic complications, you can feel safer knowing that in May, Saturn, the planet of discipline, is in your sign until May 24. Finally, some order and hard work. This planet is about learning lessons, so you'll look at April's experiences and ensure you don't allow anyone to mess with your heart again. With Saturn on your side, you feel confident in yourself.