May opens with a sense of completion and integration as Venus, Mars, and Mercury clear their retrograde shadows and the North Node in Pisces makes a supportive sextile to Uranus in Taurus. But the sense of wrapping up quickly gives way to powerful shifts in energy. Saturn enters Aries mid-month, following Neptune’s historic ingress there in March, and marks a collective turning point—from dreaming to doing.

Mercury is especially active this month, making multiple aspects and shifting into its home sign of Gemini just in time for the New Moon in Gemini on the 27th. May invites us to explore the power of thought, language, and direction, while staying (mostly) grounded through Taurus season’s earthy steadiness.

 

Transits at a Glance - May 2025

2nd – North Node in Pisces sextile Uranus in Taurus; Venus conjunct Saturn in Aries; Mars clears retrograde shadow in Leo

4th – Pluto stations retrograde at 3° Aquarius

5th – Mercury in Aries sextile Jupiter in Gemini

6th – Venus in Aries sextile retrograde Pluto in Aquarius

10th – Mercury enters Taurus

12th – Mercury in Taurus square Pluto (R) in Aquarius; Full Moon in Scorpio

16th – Sun in Taurus sextile North Node in Pisces; Venus clears retrograde shadow

18th – Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus (and fixed star Algol); Mercury square Mars; Jupiter square North Node

20th – Sun enters Gemini; Sun in Taurus sextile Saturn in Pisces

22nd – Venus trine Mars; Sun in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries

23rd – Mercury sextile North Node in Pisces

24th – Sun in Gemini trine Pluto (R) in Aquarius

25th – Mercury conjunct Uranus at 27° Taurus (Algol); Saturn enters Aries

26th – Mercury enters Gemini; Mercury sextile Saturn and Neptune

27th – Gemini New Moon; Mercury trine Pluto

30th – Sun-Mercury Cazimi at 9° Gemini

Key Astrological Themes for May 2025

 

1. The Month Begins with Integration & Forward Motion

The first few days of May continue the themes of reflection and realignment from March and April—but things start to move forward quickly.

• May 2nd: Mars clears its retrograde shadow, while Venus conjunct Saturn in Aries suggests serious decisions about love, values, or creative projects.
• The North Node sextile Uranus helps us ground spiritual inspiration in practical action.
• Pluto stations retrograde (May 4th)—a turning inward to explore power dynamics and deeper transformation.

✨ Everyday Magic Suggestion: Honour where you’ve been by committing to what’s truly changed—make a small but meaningful shift that reflects your growth.

 

2. Full Moon in Scorpio (May 12th): Let It Die, So Something Else Can Be Born

The Scorpio Full Moon squares Pluto, bringing emotional intensity and deep revelations.

It’s a potent moment for letting go of what’s rotting beneath the surface—obsessions, power plays, unspoken fears—so you can make space for truth and transformation.

✨ Everyday Magic Suggestion: Use this Full Moon for a symbolic release ritual. Let go of what no longer supports your emotional depth, even if it once felt essential.

 

3. Saturn Enters Aries (May 25th): A Monumental New Chapter Begins

This is one of the biggest shifts of the year. Saturn leaves Pisces after nearly three years and enters fiery, action-oriented Aries, joining Neptune in this new terrain. The focus turns to personal responsibility, courage, and embodied action. We’re moving from dreaming the dream to building it—brick by brick.

✨ Everyday Magic Suggestion: Reflect on what you’re ready to take responsibility for. Saturn in Aries rewards those who take bold, clear steps—especially when the dream seems too big to hold.

 

4. Mercury’s Playtime: Awakening, Disruption, and Mental Clarity

The second half of May is Mercury’s playground.

• May 10th–12th: Mercury enters Taurus and squares Pluto—deep insights but also mental tension.
• May 23rd–27th: Mercury makes powerful aspects to the North Node, Uranus, Neptune, and Pluto, culminating in a Gemini New Moon (May 27th) where Mercury is ruling, and trine Pluto.
• May 30th: Mercury’s cazimi (exact conjunction) with the Sun gives us a flash of insight and clarity.

✨ Everyday Magic Suggestion: Let your mind wander—but be intentional with where it lands. Record flashes of insight, no matter how strange they seem. They may become building blocks for the path ahead.

 

5. Taurus to Gemini: Grounded Curiosity

We shift from earthy Taurus into airy Gemini on May 20th, bridging stability with adaptability. This month’s astrology is fixed-sign-heavy early on, then becomes agile and changeable as Mercury gains strength.

• Venus and Mars connect positively on May 22nd, supporting relational clarity.
• The Taurus New Moon on April 27th has asked us to plant real-world seeds—this Gemini New Moon on May 27th brings new ideas and perspectives into focus.

✨ Everyday Magic Suggestion: Revisit your intentions from late April—how are they evolving as new information and insights arrive? Let this be a conversation, not a fixed plan.

 

May’s Key Questions

(use as journal/ divination prompts)

• What clarity is beginning to emerge now that Mercury and Mars have cleared their retrogrades?

• Where am I ready to take bolder action (is there something that needs to be left behind first)?

• How can I integrate the dreams and insights of recent months into grounded, meaningful steps?

• What does discipline mean to me now that Saturn is in Aries?

 

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Horoscopes for May 2025

(Read for your rising sign, or your sun sign, or moon sign, if you don't know your rising).

 

Aries

Themes: Courage, resources, and renewed clarity.

Key Areas: With Mars finally clear of its retrograde shadow, your energy and drive return—especially around creative and romantic pursuits. The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) highlights shared resources, debts, or emotional entanglements that need release. The Taurus New Moon (27th) is a chance to stabilise income and self-worth. Saturn’s entry into Aries (25th) marks the beginning of a long chapter focused on personal responsibility and resilience.

Invitation: Own your path forward. You are being asked to grow up and step in—but not rush. Build something that truly lasts.

 

 

Taurus 

Themes: Identity, partnerships, and long-term goals.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) illuminates relationship dynamics—some bonds deepen, others dissolve. With Mercury moving through your sign, you’re finding new ways to express yourself clearly and calmly. The New Moon in Gemini (27th) helps anchor financial intentions. Saturn’s shift into Aries (25th) invites long-term spiritual or inner work—a time to stabilise your subconscious patterns.

Invitation: Allow softness where it’s needed, but don’t fear the boundaries that growth requires.

 

Gemini

Themes: Renewal, wellbeing, and inspired action.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) calls attention to daily routines, health, and work habits—what’s draining your energy? The New Moon in your sign (27th) marks a personal reset, enhanced by a Mercury cazimi (30th) in Gemini, bringing mental clarity and bold new ideas. Saturn in Aries shifts your long-term goals toward leadership and meaningful contribution.

Invitation: Take your ideas seriously and give them structure. The path ahead is long, but exciting.

Cancer

Themes: Self-expression, joy, and emotional empowerment.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) brings up themes around creativity, children, and joy—what’s no longer resonant may need to be released. Venus and Mars activate bold energy in your financial sector, while the New Moon in Gemini (27th) asks for rest, reflection, and a reconnection with your spiritual wellbeing. Saturn entering Aries brings structure to your career and public image.

Invitation: Let your work and visibility emerge from inner alignment, not external pressure.

 

Leo

Themes: Foundations, career, and power shifts.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) brings family or home matters to the surface—ancestral healing or letting go of old roots may be needed. Mars in Leo (all month) gives you energy and visibility, while the New Moon in Gemini (27th) opens new possibilities in friendships, community, or collaborative goals. Saturn entering Aries invites growth through education, publishing, or spiritual expansion.

Invitation: Lead with confidence, but don’t skip the inner work. You’re building more than success—you’re building meaning.

 

Virgo

Themes: Communication, clarity, and inner direction.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) highlights how you think, speak, and share ideas—are you holding back or oversharing? Mercury in Taurus helps you ground your message. The Gemini New Moon (27th) kicks off a fresh chapter in career and public image. With Saturn entering Aries, deep emotional and psychological growth begins—an invitation to work with transformation, not resist it.

Invitation: Speak your truth, but build your message on a foundation of trust and integrity.

 

Libra

Themes: Values, confidence, and purpose.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) shines a light on money and self-worth—what are you holding onto that no longer supports your value? Venus trine Mars (22nd) supports empowered relational choices, while the New Moon in Gemini (27th) opens the door to new beliefs, studies, or travel. Saturn in Aries begins a long cycle of learning what commitment in partnership truly means.

Invitation: Choose depth over approval. Relationships become more meaningful when you stop trying to please.

 

Scorpio 

Themes: Identity, direction, and relationship clarity.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) is a personal turning point—old identities or patterns are ready to be released. Mercury and Uranus bring changes in relationships and communication. The New Moon in Gemini (27th) may highlight financial or emotional entanglements that need realignment. Saturn into Aries invites you to stabilise your health, habits, and sense of purpose.

Invitation: Let go of who you were to become who you are becoming—with clarity, not fear.

 

Sagittarius

Themes: Rest, renewal, and recalibration.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) activates the hidden corners of your psyche—dreams, intuition, and unspoken truths rise to the surface. The Gemini New Moon (27th) opens new possibilities in love, connection, and collaboration. Saturn in Aries initiates a new chapter in creativity, inviting you to take your joy seriously and bring structure to your dreams.

Invitation: Listen closely to your intuition—then bring its insights into form.

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Capricorn

Themes: Community, creativity, and emotional stability.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) lights up your social life—group dynamics, old friendships, or long-term goals may reach a turning point. Mercury and Uranus shake up your creative vision. The New Moon in Gemini (27th) supports building sustainable new routines. Saturn into Aries anchors your energy in the home and invites emotional re-rooting.

Invitation: Build a solid inner foundation. Your outer world can’t grow if your inner world feels unstable.

Aquarius

Themes: Voice, visibility, and powerful momentum.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) brings breakthroughs (or breakdowns) in career or visibility. Mercury and Pluto shake up communication—what do you need to say, and to whom? The New Moon in Gemini (27th) energises your creative life. Saturn’s move into Aries gives you the discipline to share your ideas and advocate for what matters.

Invitation: You have something to say. Say it clearly, say it boldly—and keep saying it.

Pisces 

Themes: Belief, purpose, and long-term security.

Key Areas: The Scorpio Full Moon (12th) invites you to release outdated beliefs or fears around visibility. Mercury in Taurus supports practical planning and clear communication. The Gemini New Moon (27th) invites changes in home or family life. Saturn’s entrance into Aries begins a long chapter focused on defining your value, your worth, and your material goals.

Invitation: Let go of scarcity mindsets. You are worthy of more—spiritually and materially—than you’ve allowed.

 

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