May is coming soon, and it's just about time to begin planning your new May theme! Themes can be both easy and challenging to identify. You could utilize the season or any holidays in the month. You can also choose to theme from cultural events.
Whether you choose your theme randomly or according to a May concept, here are some great inspiring May theme ideas for your bullet journal.
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Floral & Spring Themes
One of the most popular May themes is floral or spring themes. May is when the weather starts to change and flowers start growing and blooming for many places.
So, it is only natural that people get excited about spring in may and choose to use these themes.
Below are some great examples of how you could use flowers in your May theme!
photo credit: @seed_successful_you
Another amazing theme for May is nautical. Summer is coming and nautical themes are a perfect reminder that swimming season is near! So, check out these amazing under-the-sea ideas for May. Want to explore nautical themes for your journal even further, check out our collection of under-the-sea bullet journal ideas.
photo credit: ElizabethJournals x Nicole
Another theme idea you could use for May is tropical. This is a pretty broad concept; however, that is what makes it so great! You could use tropical plants for your theme, or tropical places, or even tropical foods! Check out a few of our ideas below, or check out these houseplant bullet journal theme ideas.
photo credit: Christina77star
Cinco de Mayo refers to May 5th and now is tied closely to Mexican American culture, though it has roots in Mexico. For some people, May 5th is an important day to recognize and celebrate. So, it would only make sense as a bullet journal theme for anyone who celebrates! Check out a few Cinco de Mayo ideas!
photo credit: ElizabethJournals x Katie
Star Wars Themes
Another cultural favorite is Star Wars! And, if you haven't noticed, Star Wars' famous phrase "May the force be with you" is an incredibly popular May theme concept. Take a look at some awesome examples below.
photo credit: @gwilsstudies
Not every May theme idea falls neatly into a category. So, in addition to the very popular theme concepts we've taken a look at above, here are some great miscellaneous May theme ideas for your bullet journal!
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