The Almanac
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May
2026
TODAY is Thursday, May 21st, the
141st day of 2026, and there are 225 days left in the year. The moon is in Cancer and the season is Spring (element of air - new beginnings, clarity, and the winds of change).
The next sabbat, Summer Solstice, is in 31 days. Today's moon is waxing (4.7 days old) and 23% full. The full moon for this phase is on Sunday, May 31st, and the new moon will be on Monday, June 15th.
In the Native American tradition, the May moon is named the Flower Moon.
Today's Sun Sign is Taurus (element of earth), the color is green (financial gain, abundance, fertility), and the planet is Jupiter (elements of air and water). The incenses of the day are: cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh, and the tarot card of the moment is Queen of Pentacles. The gods we honor today are Thor, Jupiter, and Juno. The keywords for today are good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.
Mercury next goes retrograde from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026 (39 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.
Today's Sun Sign is Taurus (element of earth), the color is green (financial gain, abundance, fertility), and the planet is Jupiter (elements of air and water). The incenses of the day are: cedar, nutmeg, cloves, and myrrh, and the tarot card of the moment is Queen of Pentacles. The gods we honor today are Thor, Jupiter, and Juno. The keywords for today are good luck, wealth, healing, male fertility, and legal matters.
- Today's Activity -
Your activity is to bake up some whole wheat bread and bless it for abundance. Be sure to thank the gods for your family and your good health. Carry a turquoise tumbled stone in your pocket to draw a little protective and healing energy your way. Take advantage of Thursday's different aspects and do spellwork that brings abundance to you, declares your allegiance, and embraces prosperity.- Weather Lore -
A high wind drives away the frost.
- Seek the Cards -
Draw three cards and let the deck speak. Playing Card Divination — free cartomancy readings using a standard deck, with full interpretations and suit progressions.
- Also -
Mercury next goes retrograde from June 29th through July 23rd, 2026 (39 days from now). Communication, intellect, and awareness are all within Mercury's domain, as are logic and reasoning, our manner of thinking, and how we create and express our thought processes. So, when Mercury is retrograde, remain flexible, allow extra time for travel, and avoid signing contracts. Review projects and plans at these times, but wait until Mercury is direct again to make any final decisions.