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PLUTO STATIONS RETROGRADE IN AQUARIUS – MAY 4 TO OCTOBER 13, 2025
Pluto stations retrograde on May 4 in the early degrees of Aquarius, marking an inward shift that lasts through October 13. You may not notice it right away, but this moment invites you to pause and probe beneath the surface. What’s really driving your reactions? What truths are ready to be unearthed? This retrograde is especially potent for those with planets in early fixed signs (Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, Scorpio). On the same day, the Moon conjuncts Mars in Leo, opposing Pluto—bringing heat, tension or emotional friction. If you feel the intensity, it may be this lunar trigger, but the deeper invitation is clear: investigate what lies underneath.
MERCURY IN TAURUS – MAY 4–27, 2025
Mercury enters Taurus on May 4, slowing the mental pace and bringing calm, grounded clarity. Thoughts settle into the body and simple sensory experiences—breathing, touch, time in nature—can quiet the nervous system. This is a time for practical thinking, methodical planning and seeking stability in your routines. Ruled by Venus, this Mercury transit connects communication with beauty and the senses. Instead of constant digital stimulation, immerse yourself in music, food, art or time outdoors. It’s not just about thinking—it’s about feeling your way to insight through presence and creativity.
FULL MOON IN SCORPIO – MAY 23, 2025
This Scorpio Full Moon pulls us into the shadows. Emotions run deep—grief, painful memories, buried truths—surfacing in waves that can’t be ignored. It’s private, raw and reflective. There’s power in going there. Let yourself feel it, cry if you need to and breathe light into the heaviness. The Moon’s conjunction with Uranus brings sudden shifts, emotional breakthroughs and the chance to free yourself from what’s long weighed you down. Confronting the darkness is what liberates you. Mars, ruler of this Moon, trines Venus, offering strength and support to express what’s been hidden. Mercury’s square to Pluto stirs intense conversations—truths that bring clarity even if they’re hard to say. This is an emotional clearing. Healing becomes possible if you’re willing to face what’s been buried. Let go. Lighten. Begin again.
SUN CONJUNCT URANUS IN TAURUS – MAY 17, 2025
Expect the unexpected. When the Sun meets Uranus in Taurus, the energy is disruptive, liberating and highly charged. This transit breaks routines, shatters stale patterns and awakens the desire for freedom and authentic self-expression. If you’ve felt stuck—emotionally, creatively or materially—this is a shake-up moment that can help you break free. Taurus energy values stability, but Uranus brings change. Be flexible. Keep your schedule loose and allow space for spontaneity, insight or a change of heart. New ideas may strike without warning—especially around identity, purpose or how you want to be seen in the world. This is a day to take creative risks, reinvent something that no longer feels aligned and choose the version of yourself that feels most real regardless of what others expect.
SUN IN GEMINI – MAY 20 TO JUNE 20, 2025
Gemini season is here, and the energy shifts—brighter, faster and more mentally alive. The Sun in Gemini ignites curiosity, conversation and the need for intellectual stimulation. Ideas swirl, sparks fly and conversations multiply. This is a time to explore, learn, ask questions and engage with people who challenge and inspire your thinking. Flexibility is key. Keep your plans loose, stay open to detours and follow whatever fascinates you. Gemini thrives on variety, movement and spontaneous discovery—especially through real conversations and in-person exchange.
SATURN ENTERS ARIES – MAY 24 TO SEPTEMBER 1, 2025
From May 24 to September 1, Saturn dips into Aries, offering a preview of a major shift ahead. There’s a new boss in town—and he’s not here to play. Saturn lays down a fresh set of terms; over the next few years, we’ll learn how to meet them. The planet of discipline, structure and long-term vision enters fiery, impulsive Aries—a sign driven by independence, instinct and immediate action. Saturn is in its fall here, where its slow, deliberate nature is at odds with Aries’ desire to leap before looking. This pairing brings tension: Saturn is like the mature elder, deliberate and with boundaries, while Aries is the rebellious teenager—assertive, impulsive and unwilling to wait. The friction here is real. Saturn slows Aries down, demanding patience where there’s usually urgency. It challenges the impulse to act first and think later, asking: Can you be bold and accountable? Can you channel instinct into something sustainable? Saturn in Aries doesn’t deny independence—it teaches how to use it with purpose. Frustrations may arise where your current strategies no longer hold. Mars, Aries’ ruler, fuels urgency, but Saturn demands direction. You’re being asked to act—not recklessly, but with intent. Leadership requires more than speed; it requires staying power. This is only the preview. Saturn returns from February 2026 through April 2028. The tension you feel now is revealing where real growth, maturity and self-mastery will be required next.
MERCURY ENTERS GEMINI – MAY 25 TO JUNE 8, 2025
Mercury returns home to Gemini, quickening our thoughts and sharpening our focus. This is Mercury at his best—clever, curious and wired for ideas. These two weeks are ideal for writing, speaking, studying, socializing and exchanging information. Give your attention to the Gemini area of your chart—this is where ideas want to move and insights are ready to land. The energy is fast, fluid and mentally agile. It’s a time for conversations that spark clarity, information that unlocks perspective and rapid exchanges that lead to sharp insights. Mercury in Gemini thrives on movement and synthesis—connecting dots, spotting patterns and staying three steps ahead. On May 26, Mercury forms a sextile to Saturn, grounding thought with experience. It’s a moment where insight becomes actionable. Long-term planning, contracts and serious conversations are favored. Saturn adds maturity and focus, turning ideas into commitments. Real wisdom stems from experience, which helps you apply what you know with clarity and purpose. Use this window to move from curiosity to clarity. Mercury provides the spark; Saturn ensures it lasts. Seize this moment to take action and make your ideas a reality. On May 30, Mercury meets the heart of the Sun in Gemini—a cazimi—marking a rare moment of brilliance and mental clarity. Mercury, in its rulership, is sharp, curious and highly active, but during cazimi, it becomes something more: purified, reset and elevated. Old fears, scattered thinking and outdated ideas are burned away, making space for insight and mental renewal. This potent ignition point is more powerful than a New Moon for Mercury. Expect flashes of realization, intuitive knowing and breakthroughs in thinking, expressing yourself and connecting. Mercury is infused with the wisdom of the Sun in Gemini, bringing profound insight and illuminating the deeper purpose behind your thoughts, conversations and connections. Let this moment refine your thinking and reconnect you with mental clarity, purpose and direction.
NEW MOON IN GEMINI – MAY 26, 2025
This New Moon brings a classic reset—one rooted in curiosity, conversation and fresh ideas. With Mercury, ruler of the lunation, dignified in Gemini, there’s strong support for learning, exchanging thoughts and asking the questions that lead to new beginnings. This is a perfect time to clear mental clutter and open space for new information to shift your perspective. The insight may arrive quietly at first—through a private realization, an unspoken truth or an internal sense that something is ready to shift. Give yourself space to reflect before sharing or acting. Adding depth to this lunation, Mercury forms a trine to Pluto, peaking the next day. This brings mental focus and emotional intensity. You’re more able to sift through noise, research thoroughly and ask the questions that matter. Fixations may surface, but so can clarity. This is a powerful window to uncover truths that reshape your thinking and guide your next steps.
TAURUS
Quiet reflection leads to bold breakthroughs and financial shifts. Happy birthday, Taurus! This year begins on a quieter, more introspective note. With your ruler Venus moving through your house of solitude, you’re drawn to peaceful settings, intimate gatherings and time alone to reflect. You’re craving calm, closure and emotional clarity. On May 12 the Scorpio Full Moon brings intensity to your relationships. Something buried may come to light—whether it’s a truth you’ve avoided or emotions you’ve tried to suppress. With Mercury squaring Pluto, conversations can feel charged. Speak thoughtfully. What surfaces now may be uncomfortable but it’s ultimately freeing, helping you release control and lighten your emotional load. Then, on May 17 the Sun aligns with Uranus in your sign, sparking a personal breakthrough. You’re ready to break from the past and embrace a truer version of yourself. This is a wake-up call—a chance to redefine how you express who you are in the world. The month ends with the Gemini New Moon, bringing fresh energy around finances. Surprising ideas or unconventional approaches may offer new ways to grow your income. Trust your instincts and be willing to experiment. The shifts this month may be quiet but they’re real—and they’re already in motion.
Mental clarity and creative breakthroughs light up your season. The first weeks of Taurus season invite you to recharge and restore. Easier said than done, Gemini—you’re pulled toward friendships, aspirations and stimulating new ideas, especially as Venus and Neptune light up this area of your life. On May 24 Saturn enters Aries, joining Venus and Neptune, giving you a powerful preview of themes that will unfold in 2026. Meanwhile, with Mercury in Taurus, choose your words carefully. Speaking too soon could cause more difficulty than it’s worth; silence holds more power now. Energy shifts in your favor on May 20 as Gemini season begins—you’re back! The Sun enters your sign and Mercury, your ruler, follows on May 25. Ideas buzz, possibilities open and conversations spark fresh momentum. Mercury sextiles Saturn offering grounded clarity, then sextiles Neptune bringing inspired dreams and imaginative thinking. The Gemini New Moon on May 26 refreshes your outlook. Curiosity leads to sharp insights and unexpected beginnings. May closes with a rare Mercury cazimi on May 30, a moment of inner clarity as Mercury is purified by the Sun. Old doubts burn away, making room for sacred wisdom and brilliant new ideas—a cosmic birthday gift. Plant seeds now; they’re ready to take root.
Leadership challenges push you toward meaningful transformation. Cancer, your career takes center stage this month and you may feel tension, frustration or simply drained by mounting pressure. Still, these challenges could reveal exactly what you need to take the next step in your work life. Take a break around the Scorpio Full Moon on May 12—it lights up your creative house and invites rest, joy and perspective. Once Gemini season begins on May 20, your energy dips. Hibernation mode calls. Give yourself time to retreat and recharge. But things are about to get serious. On May 24 Saturn enters Aries, beginning a three-month preview that zeroes in on your career, reputation and life direction. Saturn demands structure, grit and long-term vision. Fortunately, the past few years have pushed you to be braver. Staying still isn’t an option. That recent setback? Not a failure—but the start of something far more meaningful. Over the next few months, you may face pressure from difficult leadership—or become the leader yourself, carrying more responsibility than ever. Success now requires steady, committed effort. Saturn returns in 2026 but for now, consider this a test run. What’s breaking down? What needs rebuilding? The future’s forming—your courage builds the blueprint.
Sudden shifts bring freedom and clarity in your purpose. Leo, May may shake up your career path in unexpected ways. Uranus has been stirring your professional life since 2018, pushing you to chase freedom not convention. When the Sun meets Uranus mid-month, a sudden shift or opportunity could launch you in a new direction. What seems abrupt might be the breakthrough you’ve been waiting for. The Scorpio Full Moon on May 12 stirs buried emotions and unresolved tensions. It’s a potent moment to let go of what weighs you down—old narratives, past wounds or patterns that no longer belong to who you are now. Meanwhile, relationship tensions stirred by April’s Mars–Pluto square and Pluto’s move into your partnership zone last November continue to evolve. You’re learning how to share power, not wrestle for it. That’s where real strength lies. Gemini season begins on May 20 and the pace picks up fast. You’re drawn to friends, conversations and big-picture ideas that shift your vision forward. The Gemini New Moon on May 26 sparks fresh momentum. Collaborations, invitations or sudden insights could set your plans in motion. Stay open to change—it’s working in your favor. By month’s end, your direction is clear. You’re moving forward—on your own terms.
Career clarity and spiritual breakthroughs guide your next move. May begins with grounding Taurus energy, supporting growth in spirituality, travel and expanding your worldview. On May 13 the Sun conjuncts Uranus in Taurus, triggering a breakthrough around freedom, perspective or your next big leap. Flashes of insight or innovative thinking could spark a shift in direction. Stay open to new frameworks—something unexpected may click. Your focus soon turns to shared resources and financial entanglements. Venus and Neptune move through this area while Saturn enters Aries on May 24 for a three-month preview. Financial ties, debts or support systems may need restructuring. Saturn returns in 2026 but now you’ll see what’s sustainable and what needs to go. The good news: Saturn exits your 7th house of committed relationships. The weight you’ve carried here begins to lift. Longstanding tensions can ease and new dynamics may begin to take shape. When Gemini season begins on May 20, momentum builds in your career. With the Sun, Mercury, Jupiter and a New Moon on May 26 highlighting this area, visibility increases and fresh opportunities emerge. Mercury cazimi the Sun on May 30 infuses you with Gemini’s wisdom, bringing profound insights and clarity. You’re not guessing anymore—you know your next move.
Love gets real—dreams meet structure in partnerships. Sometimes relationships shift so they can rebuild stronger. Other times they end and something new begins. This month you’re called to integrate everything you’ve learned about love, trust and connection. With Venus moving through Aries and joining Neptune in your seventh house, you may see relationships through a softer, more idealized lens—romantic, passionate and full of bold possibility. On May 24 Saturn enters your relationship sector for a three-month preview. While Neptune stirs dreams of what’s possible, Saturn brings the reality check. Some partnerships will deepen with new strength. Others may show that promises can't hold without solid foundations. You’ve been preparing for this since July 2023—you’re more ready than you realize. Once Gemini season begins on May 20, the energy turns lively and outward. Curiosity leads the way. With the Sun, Mercury and Jupiter moving through Gemini, conversations open new doors and fresh ideas spark exciting connections. The Gemini New Moon on May 26 invites you to explore, share your vision and embrace new possibilities through learning, travel or meaningful dialogue. May clears the path for stronger relationships and new horizons worth exploring.
Emotional release clears the way for radical growth. May offers a rare chance to clear deep-seated patterns you may not have even realized were holding you back. It’s confronting but ultimately liberating. The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12 is intense. It brings buried emotions to the surface—especially around control, fear and the ties you’ve struggled to release. This isn’t about losing control; it’s about choosing what to release. Mid-month, May 17–18 bring significant shifts. On the 17th the Sun aligns with Uranus in your partnership sector, shaking up relationship dynamics and opening the door to greater freedom. Then on the 18th Mercury clashes with Mars, creating tension between career pressure and personal needs. You may feel provoked—pause before reacting. Choose words that move the conversation forward, not ones that burn it down. This month doesn’t ask for perfection. It asks you to trust that your flaws, imperfections and even the parts of yourself you’ve struggled to accept are not weaknesses—they are where growth and light find you. As Leonard Cohen said, “There is a crack in everything—that’s how the light gets in.”
Love, luck, and inspiration are all on the table May’s the month to prioritize love, fun and creativity. With Venus in Aries lighting up your romantic and creative spirit, it’s perfect for chasing what excites you. Venus joins Neptune, adding extra magic, imagination and inspiration to whatever you pursue. Then, on May 24, Saturn moves into Aries for a three-month preview, hinting at the bigger creative challenges and rewards ahead. Saturn’ll return to this area early next year, but consider it a first glimpse for now. Bonus: Saturn also leaves your home sector for the summer, easing any lingering tension at home. Once Gemini season begins on May 20, relationships take center stage. Jupiter’s finishing its stay in your seventh house, offering a final wave of luck and clarity in love, collaboration and meaningful connection. Jupiter brings inspiration wherever we seek meaning and right now, that’s in partnership. This’s your chance to build something that excites both the heart and the mind. The Gemini New Moon on May 26’s a spark for fresh starts. Say yes to new people, new perspectives and possibilities you didn’t see coming. This month, the cosmos invites you to connect, create and leap into what’s next.
Inner shifts demand rest, reflection and emotional honesty. Home is where the heart is—and for you, Capricorn, that meaning is evolving. Venus moves through Aries all month, joined by Neptune in your fourth house of home and inner life. You may feel unsteady, like the ground is shifting beneath you. This isn’t easy—you’re used to staying composed, productive and capable in the outer world. But now your focus turns inward. Let this be a time for rest, reflection and tending to what’s unresolved beneath the surface. On May 24, Saturn enters Aries for a three-month preview of a two-year cycle beginning early next year. Your home life—both physical and emotional—will soon call for renewed structure, commitment and courage. You’re entering unfamiliar terrain, and while the way forward may not be fully clear, insight is beginning to take shape. This is a private, emotionally complex period. Capricorns tend to do everything themselves—they’re self-sufficient and uncomfortable asking for help. But this month calls for a different kind of strength—one that includes rest, reflection and allowing support where it’s needed. You don’t have to prove anything right now. Let your foundation shift thoughtfully. Rebuild on your own terms with the inner strength that comes from knowing when to pause.
Your voice is powerful—own it without shrinking. Power dynamics are shifting—and for you, Aquarius, that tension is personal. Since November, you’ve been reclaiming your voice and asserting more control over your life. Not everyone has welcomed the change. Some may only now be realizing who you’ve become, but the real work is internal: owning your potential fully and without apology. Pluto stations retrograde in your sign on May 4, followed by a revealing Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12, highlighting your tenth house of career and public image. You’re being called to rise to the occasion, even if it unsettles others. There’s no need to shrink back or over-explain—stand confidently in your truth. On May 24, Saturn enters Aries for a three-month preview, offering a glimpse of what the next two years will demand when it returns in early 2025. Saturn brings structure and discipline but in fiery Aries, it challenges you to slow down, speak with care and rethink your mental patterns. Your mindset, routines and communication style are due for thoughtful restructuring. Gemini season begins May 20, activating your house of romance, creativity and joy. The Gemini New Moon brings fresh perspective and renewed curiosity. Mercury cazimi the Sun offers flashes of brilliance and profound insight, especially through meaningful conversations and shared ideas.
A break from pressure brings space to rebuild your foundations. You’re getting a three-month breather from Saturn’s boot camp. On May 24, Saturn exits Pisces after more than two years. Take this moment to recognize how much structure, discipline and resilience you’ve built. You may feel lighter and more spacious—with room to integrate everything you’ve learned. Saturn’s presence was valuable, but it hasn’t been easy. This isn’t a full goodbye—Saturn returns in September for one last round of refinement. As it moves into Aries, joining Venus and Neptune in your second house, the focus shifts to your finances and foundations. Saturn in Aries demands that you take full, grounded ownership of how you support yourself. It’s time to rebuild from the ground up—create systems that are stable, efficient and yours. Impulse must give way to persistence. Gemini season begins on May 20, bringing movement to your home life. With Jupiter, Mercury and the Sun in your fourth house, this part of your life fills with inspiration, ideas and connection. The Gemini New Moon offers a fresh perspective. Mercury cazimi the Sun on the same day delivers profound insight and mental clarity. It’s the place everyone wants to be—lively, interesting and where people naturally connect.
Your identity’s evolving—step into a stronger version of yourself. May offers a welcome reprieve after the intensity of March and April. Venus spends the entire month in Aries, restoring your confidence, magnetism and social ease. You’re less concerned with pleasing others and more focused on shining in your authentic power. A significant shift arrives on May 24 when Saturn enters Aries for a three-month preview—a glimpse of a larger cycle beginning early next year. This marks the start of deep internal growth and a recalibration of your identity. Saturn, the planet of structure and discipline, faces friction in fiery Aries, a sign driven by speed and action. Its presence challenges you to embrace maturity, accountability and conscious self-control. Growth demands you shed the parts of yourself that no longer serve you, calling for grit and endurance. True strength isn’t reckless independence; it’s interdependence. You’re learning that real power comes from taking action while honoring your responsibilities and connections. Saturn’s lessons are difficult but build lasting resilience and deeper self-awareness. This is your moment to step into a more profound version of yourself. Embrace your courage, channel your inner warrior and commit fully to the dreams that ignite your spirit. The transformation begins within.
