Every May, sensual fixed earth sign Taurus and curious mutable air sign Gemini invite you to be conscious and grounded before satiating your curiosity and flitting from one activity to the next. May 2025 will provide dreamlike moments and eye-opening twists.
As you enter this centering and energizing spring season, Pluto begins its retrograde in Aquarius on May 4, prompting self-reflection on how you’ve given up too much power or control. Mercury switches from impetuous, direct Aries to calm, stable Taurus on May 10, making communication, intellectual processing, and connection more thoughtful. Then, on May 12, the full moon in Taurus’ opposite sign, magnetic, calculating Scorpio, illuminates the need to go with deep emotions related to your closest relationships and shared resources. From May 20, the sun will be in effervescent Gemini, boosting the desire to learn and communicate and switch between mentally engaging activities. Saturn’s big move from creative, empathic Pisces to fiery, driven Aries on May 24—its first sign change since 2023—will make you more pioneering in meeting responsibilities and setting goals during Gemini season. Mercury’s period in Gemini, one of its home signs, will boost communication from May 25 on, and the Twins new moon on May 26 is an opportunity to achieve your self-expression, study, friendship, or short-distance travel goals.
Aries
The season may be over, but many planets are in your sign and self-image zone this month, including Venus, the planet of romance and creativity, so you’ll continue to struggle with how you present yourself, how you want to pursue your passion projects, and what pleasurable experiences you want to center. On May 10, Mercury enters your money zone, allowing you to start exploring income-boosting projects. At the full moon in your intimacy and shared resources sector on May 12, you can process intense emotions in your closest relationships, such as those relating to your sex life or finances. On May 20, as the sun enters your communication and self-expression zone, you’ll feel more gregarious and buzzy. Saturn entering your sign and self-image zone will shift your focus to developing new ways and creating new groundwork to nourish your sense of self throughout the next three years.
Taurus
The sun enters your sign and self-image sector this month, starting the second part of your season. From May 10, messenger Mercury in your sign will boost your assertiveness, motivating you to pursue your boldest big picture dreams. You’ll be empowered to speak what you think and gain confidence whether advocating for yourself at work, with a loved one, or with a health care practitioner. The full moon in your partnership zone on May 12 may reveal deep-seated feelings about your relationships. Consider discussing concerns that may be causing conflict with a loved one or friend. From May 20, the sun swings through your money zone, boosting your urge to find new ways to make money and connect your income with your ideals. The new moon on May 26 can boost self-esteem and your bottom line.
Gemini
As May begins, the sun will move through your spirituality sector, a sleepy section of your chart, making you feel like you’re backstage waiting to shine. Mercury, your ruling planet, will be there from May 10 to 25, which may increase your need for self-reflection over socializing. You may even realize you want to change your daily routine to improve your mental and emotional health. Given your sociable nature, focusing on solo time and inner work may seem unusual, but recharging now will help you be even more motivated and influential when your season starts on May 20. You’ll feel more confident and celebrated for everything you do after that. Romantic Venus in your communication zone and pushy Mars in your friendships sector might make May 22 enjoyable. Around May 26, setting a fascinating goal and taking a first bold step can turn an aspiration into reality.
Cancer
The sun in your friendships and groups sector at the start of the month will strengthen your platonic relationships and make you feel more connected. From May 10, messenger Mercury may help you focus on teamwork, discuss with coworkers, and spend more time with friends. Your brainpower will be high, especially while working with others. Around May 12, the full moon in your relationship and self-expression zone can inspire you to have fun, be impulsive, and be creative. Now, artistic expression is more therapeutic. The sun’s transit through your spirituality sector from May 20 may inspire you to focus more on your emotions. Over the coming month, intense self-work, reflection, and spirit, body, and mind rejuvenation might make you feel even more energetic. On May 24, taskmaster Saturn enters your career zone, starting a new cycle of professional responsibilities and recognition.
Leo
As May begins, your ruler, the vitality-bringing sun, moves through your career zone, giving you additional chances to shine publicly and impress higher-ups. When messenger Mercury is in this sector from May 10 to 25, you may make thrilling presentations, propose a big picture project, or take on additional responsibility, shining along the way. The full moon in your home zone on May 12 may bring up difficult emotions you’ve been struggling to discuss with loved ones. The imbalance between work and home may also be revealed. As difficult as it may be, confronting these difficulties now may lead to a breakthrough. From May 20, the sun’s passage through your friendships zone intensifies your yearning to belong, thus contributing to a collaborative effort can be very rewarding. May 22 is a beautiful day for confidence, magnetism, and stepping out of your comfort zone with amorous Venus in your adventure zone and go-getter Mars in your sign. On May 26, the new moon in your long-term wishes zone will illuminate the finest way to pursue a long-held dream.
Virgo
Since April 19, the sun has been in your adventure and higher learning sector, so you’re familiar with the lessons this season has taught you, likely about restlessness and getting out of your comfort zone to grow personally. On May 10, your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, lands there, making you want to learn, improve, work with a mentor, or plan an eye-opening trip. The full moon in your communication zone on May 12 may make life seem more hectic (as if that was possible!), but use this time to define your priorities and clear off obligations that aren’t helping you. After the sun enters your career and public image zone on May 20 and Mercury joins on May 25, your mind will race, especially over career matters. You could be recognized for researching and discussing creative game plans to advance a professional goal, which the May 26 new moon can encourage.
Libra
The confident sun in your intimacy zone will help you prioritize and care for your closest, most meaningful bond in May. Mercury is there from May 10 to 25, so wearing your heart on your sleeve, sharing your deepest emotions, and discussing financial goals may make you feel seen by a loved one. This is a great time to investigate and work on money goals as a couple. The full moon in your money zone on May 12 is an opportunity to overcome obstacles to your earning goals. Considering how self-worth affects earnings may be productive now. The sun will be in your adventure zone from May 20, starting an exciting chapter of long-distance travel, working with a mentor you like, or learning a new talent. Around the May 26 new moon in the same sector, you can start manifesting your growth and knowledge goals.
Scorpio
The month begins with the sun in your partnership zone, so you’ll think more about one-on-ones. You can better convey what you need from a close friend, significant other, loved one, or colleague while Mercury transits this area from May 10 to 25. If you’re equally committed in the relationship, talk about reciprocity concerns or work hard to get on the same page. The full moon in your sign on May 12 can increase your sensitivity and desire for self-care. You may feel that you’ve neglected your wants for too long and become resentful. Stepping back and considering this idea can help you get along with loved ones. The sun in your intimacy and joint resources zone from May 20 on will encourage you to focus more on your closest relationships and financial ambitions. The May 26 new moon offers a chance to pinpoint your path and take even one modest step in the right manner.
Sagittarius
Since April 19, the sun has focused on your mental, physical, and emotional health and daily routine. You’re more aware of when to calm down or push harder to increase your inner balance and vigor. When messenger Mercury is in this zone from May 10 to 25, you can ponder on ways to streamline your routine. Discussing your thoughts with friends, coworkers, or family may also help. Expect a sleepy attitude around May 12 when the full moon is in your spirituality sector. You may benefit from slowing down to recharge and improve your mental health. From May 20 on, the sun will be in your partnership zone, making you want to feel more like a pair, whether with a partner, friend, or loved one. Join someone special on May 26 for the new moon and start a new era.
Capricorn
As the month begins, the sun enters your romance and self-expression zone, giving you the energy to pursue your most creative ideas, be more impulsive with your partner, and add more fun and playfulness to your life. Mercury joins the party from May 10 to 25, which you might use to investigate artistic projects, discuss an upcoming party with loved ones, or plan a getaway. Spending more time with friends, coworkers, a team, or community around May 12 may improve your mental and emotional health. You will feel linked to a group of people and a cause you care about and want to focus on. From May 20, the sun’s time in your health and daily hustling zone helps you stay focused and productive. New wellness regimens like acupuncture or yin yoga may seem right. The new moon there on May 26 is a good time to trust your instincts and figure out the best course of action.
Aquarius
Since the sun is in your home zone, you’ll focus more on family this month. Messenger Mercury’s stay there from May 10 to 25 helps you investigate your options and open up about your thoughts, ideas, objectives, and needs in this stage of your life, whether you’re moving or working through family issues. The May 12 full moon in your career zone may reveal work-life issues that need to be addressed. On May 17, when the sun aligns with game-changer Uranus in your home zone, expect unexpected ideas and breakthroughs. From May 20, the sun will shine in your relationship and self-expression zone, making daily life lively, creative, and exciting. This season was intended for spontaneous planning and creativity. When the new moon falls there on May 26, think about how you want greater pleasure and playfulness. It could happen.
Pisces
Since the sun has been in your communication zone since mid-April, you may be hopping from social event to social event, managing a full calendar, and enjoying more learning and short-distance travel in May. From May 10 to 25, messenger Mercury will pull you in many ways while your mental activity soars, making life even more hectic. The full moon in your adventure and higher learning sector on May 12 may increase your restlessness and urge you to trust your intuition and take a risk. Using your preferred grounding practices might help you decide what to do next. From May 20, the sun will be in your home zone, encouraging you to reward inner work and spend more time with loved ones, enjoying family rituals or making new memories. A wonderful, heartfelt intention for this portion of your life around May 26 could provide you much-deserved inner calm.