The cosmos doesn't do exact repeats but even so it might be worth thinking back to May 2004 - the last time that Venus was retrograde in your sign. How well did you fare then? Did relationship or fashion matters drain resources or were they sound investments? On the investment theme, this could be a tricky few weeks with pension funds particularly affected. A chat with your advisor at the start of the month with many 'what ifs' thrown into the discussion may be wise. You could also give greater thought to insurance and savings - just in case global financial winds do indeed turn very chilly mid-month. Then there is the solar eclipse at the very start of your sign (May 20th). This is highly significant and may indicate the dawn of a new partnership era. With your experience you might prefer to do this with minimal investment - at least for now. A further possibility is the need to pare down and get rid of those items which cost too much to keep. In all respects then it seems likely that you'll end May in a very different financial position to its start. For details of an astro-finance weekend event In Vermont USA, August 2-5, 2012, Click Here for Details