This month sees the change-maker Uranus, planet of awakenings and revolution, move from Aries into Taurus. Whether or not you are one of those signs, it's big news, as Uranus hasn't been in this part of the skies for more than 80 years. Your stars this month will give you an idea of how this energy will play out in your life – but notably, wherever Uranus goes, changes follow. Suddenly you start to feel as though you can no longer put up with something – or even someone. You want out, you wake up and you realise that you have to change your life.

Uranus is the planet of the unexpected, too, and as it moves through the chart, there can be big surprises that no one could have seen coming. Wherever the Uranus energy is in your chart now is where all bets are off. Anything could happen and probably will. Expect the best and you will attract the best.

In May, there is also a powerful link between Jupiter and Neptune. The energy that this generates is one of the big themes of 2018. Jupiter is the planet of plenty and the harbinger of positive developments. Neptune is the planet of the divine, of meditation, dreams, soulmates and poetry. Throughout this year, Jupiter and Neptune are making a series of connections, which, if you tap into them, can take your life from the mundane to the sacred. This is a potentially inspirational year. Tune in by using tried-and-true techniques, such as regular meditation, yoga and/or chanting. It's a time when we can all find poetry, life and love, and also develop our intuition, which is useful in every part of life.

In other news, if you thought the women's movement had peaked with #metoo or #timesup, think again. The New Moon this month is taking place on a super-powerful point in the skies, related to feminine wisdom. So, think about your place in the world as a woman – where you are and where you want to be. If you're not feeling inspired by life, now is the time to do something about that.

TAURUS

21 Apr to 21 May

So, as you have just read, this is, arguably, one of the biggest months of your life! No kidding. It sees the planet of revolution and rebellion, Uranus, bursting into your sign like a massive bolt of electricity that leaves every hair on your body standing on end. So, what do you have to look forward to? Well, change, awakenings and liberation, to name three things. It might be a bumpy ride, but the shackles are falling away.

Power date: 15 May – the start of a new life for you

GEMINI

2 May to 22 Jun

The good news is that your friendships are going to be a whole lot less unpredictable now, as the planet of mayhem, Uranus, leves your Friendship Zone on 15 May, after a stay of seven years. If you feel as though people have been rather random in that time, that was the Uranian energy, which is finally easing. And where is Uranus going? Into your 12th House, to stir up your spiritual life and your fears. Ditch the baggage that has held you back.

Power date: 22 May – think positively and you'll attract great things

CANCER

23 Jun to 23 Jul

You know all those things that you’ve always wanted, which you have been working so hard to make happen in your life? They could be about to change now. As Uranus moves into your 11th House, your priorities are likely to do some dramatic shifts and the things you used to wish for could lose their appeal. Expect to attract a whole new tribe during this cycle (especially a new and different online tribe).

Power date: 11 May – a good day for love, romance and friendships

LEO

24 Jul to 23 Aug

As the planet of newness electrifies your 10th House of Career this month, you can expect the unexpected when it comes to your career, ambitions and what the world recognises you for. Big changes in your professional life are pretty inevitable. If you can work for yourself or online, or both, that will match the new energies well. For some, there will be radical reversals at work. Perhaps that thing you thought you wanted to achieve has changed.

Power date: 22 May – you should have extra energy today

VIRGO

24 Aug to 23 Sep

Just when you thought you had pinned life down and you knew all you ever needed to know about your view of the world, along comes the planet of chaos, Uranus, to turn your life philosophies upside down. Question everything. You are great at analysing, so think things through. Liberate yourself from ideas that came from long ago and feel like another life. Unexpected trips, a course of study and bouts of teaching are also possible now.

Power date: 13 May – do things differently and break through a problem

LIBRA

24 Sep to 23 Oct

Some good news: this month marks the start of a much less up-and-down time in your most important relationships. People who run hot and cold are not going to overpopulate your life anymore. The people you love should be a lot easier to rely on now. This is because the planet of radical reversals, Uranus, is finally leaving your Love Zone this month, on 15 May. The cycle of extreme change you have lived through for the past seven years is finally ending.

Power date: 19 May – wonderful things can happen unexpectedly today

SCORPIO

24 Oct to 22 Nov

If your love life has been making you feel trapped, then tell your partner to watch out – there is a new energy in town and it's beaming directly at the two of you. Relationships that are worn out will either be revitalised or electrified. You want to feel free, so hopefully you have an understanding partner who comprehends your need for space. This applies in both your personal and professional relationships. Change is coming. It’s time to hit reset.

Power date: 25 May – a great day that should leave you feeling more inspired

SAGITTARIUS

23 Nov to 21 Dec

Life is a lot about routines, right? We get to escape reality from time to time, when we go on holidays and the like, but life is largely a series of repeated timetables for the majority of us mere mortals. However, the planet of change, Uranus, is entering your Daily Life Zone, ready to shake things up. Luckily, most Sagittarians don't crave being ‘settled’, since that's about the last word I'd use to describe your current outlook.

Power date: 25 May – a very good day for spiritual pursuits, such as yoga or meditation

CAPRICORN

22 Dec to 20 Jan

If you feel a rising need to take some kind of risk, to blow off steam and have some fun, that will be the planet Uranus moving into your Fun Zone this month, on 15 May. With all the pressure you have been under, there is a danger you could feel like you're about to explode. Aim for a balance between your need to break away from life's fun-busters and all the things you still have to do for your own good. B-r-e-a-t-h-e.

Power date: 18 May – it should be easier for you to get your message across today

AQUARIUS

21 Jan to 19 Feb

What changes do you want in your personal life? As the rollercoaster planet Uranus arrives in your Home Zone this month, the good news is that anything is possible for you when it comes to home, family and all things private. If you want a big shift or to break away from something or someone, be careful what you wish for – you could find things change very fast. A shake-up is coming – out with ruts and tedium.

Power date: 15 May – you should start to feel more stable and grounded

PISCES

21 Jan to 19 Feb

Your perceptions are changing. You always thought X was X, and now you're finding out that, in fact, X is Y. You’re starting to see life from another angle. You have the power to think originally now – embrace it. Say what you think (without being too shocking). Your ideas will be fresh and new. But you really do need to meditate, too, to counter the mind-madness. Don't know how? Find a teacher.

Power date: 25 May – a great day to plan your next adventure: get inspired!

ARIES

21 Mar to 20 Apr

This is a major month for everyone, but especially for Aries. After seven years, the planet of madness and chaos, Uranus, is finally leaving your sign, at least between now and November. After that? Crazy Uranus will briefly revisit, but overall it's fair to say that it’s all over, bar the shouting. So, what to do? Breathe a sigh of relief for one thing, and think about how much more liberated you are now. Thank Uranus.

Power date: 16 May – you need to breathe and count to ten