Annually, May—the month co-hosted by sensual fixed earth sign Taurus and curious mutable air sign Gemini—offers the chance to be mindful and get grounded before satiating your curiosity and flitting from one activity to the next. And in 2025, May is offering a mix of imagination-fueling, dreamy moments and eye-opening twists and turns.
A few key days to highlight on your calendar as you move through this centering and stimulating chapter of springtime: On May 4, Pluto kicks off its retrograde in Aquarius, fueling self-reflection around the ways in which you’ve given away or taken on too much power or control. On May 10, Mercury leaves impulsive, direct Aries for slow, steady Taurus, bringing a more deliberate vibe to the way you’ll connect, communicate and process your thoughts. Then May’s full moon rolls in, exact on May 12, falling in Taurus’ opposite sign, magnetic, calculating Scorpio, shedding light on the need to work through intense emotions tied to your most intimate bonds and shared resources. From May 20 on, the sun will be in bubbly Gemini, elevating the desire to gather and share information and bounce from one mentally-stimulating activity to the next. Then, Gemini season hosts one of the most significant celestial shifts of the year: the taskmaster planet Saturn’s big move from creative, empathic Pisces into fiery, driven Aries on May 24—its first sign change since 2023—which will bring a more trailblazing vibe to how you’ll meet responsibilities and set goals. From May 25 on, Mercury’s time in Gemini—one of its home signs—will make for supercharged communication and the new moon in the sign of the Twins on May 26 is a chance to manifest your goals related to self-expression, learning, friendships or short-distance trips.
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Here’s how to take advantage of this month’s celestial events, based on your zodiac sign. (Be sure to read both your sun and your rising sign if you know it. If you don’t, you can find it in yourbirth chart or by using thisCafeAstrology calculator.)
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Your season might be in the rearview, but so many planets are moving through your sign and self-image zone this month—including Venus, the planet of romance and creativity—so you’ll continue to grapple with how you’re presenting yourself in the world, how you want to pursue your greatest passion projects and what pleasurable experiences you want to center. Once messenger Mercury shifts into your money zone on May 10, you can hit the ground running on researching income-boosting endeavors. Then, around May 12, the full moon in your intimacy and shared resources sector presents a chance to process heavy emotions that might be coming up within your closest bonds, perhaps related to your sex life or financial goals. You can look forward to a much more social, buzzy vibe once the sun moves into your communication and self-expression zone on May 20. And taskmaster Saturn’s entrance into your sign and self-image zone will begin to turn your focus to finding new ways and laying new groundwork that allows you to nurture your sense of self over the course of the next three years.
This month encompasses the second half of your season, kicking off with the sun moving through your sign and self-image sector. You’ll continue to be motivated to go to bat for your boldest big picture dreams, and from May 10 on, messenger Mercury in your sign will elevate your ability to be more assertive. Whether you’re standing up for yourself on the job, sharing your ideas with a loved one, or advocating for yourself with a health care provider, you’ll be empowered to say exactly what you think and enjoy more confidence along the way. Around May 12, the full moon in your partnership zone could shed light on deep-rooted emotions tied to your one-on-one relationships. Consider bringing up and talking through issues that might be curbing more harmony with a loved one or dear friend. Then, from May 20 on, the sun moves through your money zone, amplifying your desire to pursue new avenues for cash flow and to also ensure your income-making pursuits are aligned with your values. The new moon there on May 26 is a chance to foster greater self-worth that could benefit your bottom line.
As May kicks off, you’ll feel like you’re standing backstage waiting to step out under the spotlight, because the sun continues to move through your spirituality sector, which is a fairly sleepy area of your chart. And Mercury, your ruling planet, will be there from May 10 to 25, which could step up your need to prioritize self-reflection over connecting with others. You might even become more conscious of how you’d like to adjust your everyday routine to benefit your mental and emotional well-being. Such a heavy focus on solo time and inner work could feel a bit odd to you, given that your default mode is so social, but recharging now will help you to be even more energized and impactful once your season kicks off on May 20. From that point on, you’ll feel more confident and self-assured and celebrated for everything you bring to the table. May 22 could be especially fun, thanks to romantic Venus in your communication zone harmonizing with go-getter Mars in your friendships sector. And around May 26, getting clear on a thrilling intention and then making a first daring move can begin to morph a mere aspiration into reality.
With the sun moving through your friendships and groups sector as the month begins, your platonic bonds are sure to be thriving and, in turn, you’ll be feeling more connected. From May 10 on, messenger Mercury’s presence there could fuel your ability to build momentum on team efforts, brainstorm alongside your colleagues, and spend more quality time with your social circle. Your cerebral energy — especially in the context of working with others — will be off the charts. Around May 12, the full moon in your romance and self-expression zone can also be an opportunity to have fun, be more spontaneous, and tune into your artistic impulses. Owning your creative voice is more therapeutic than usual now. From May 20 on, the sun’s trip through your spirituality sector could motivate you to care even more for your inner, emotional world. Over the next month, recommitting to deep self-work, introspection, and rejuvenating your spirit, body, and mind can lead to feeling even more vital overall. And with taskmaster Saturn moving into your career zone on May 24, you’re on the precipice of a whole new cycle tied to professional responsibilities and recognition.
As May opens, your ruler, the vitality-bringing sun, moves through your career zone, offering you more opportunities to make your mark in a public way and to make an applause-worthy impression on higher-ups. Once messenger Mercury is in this same sector from May 10 to 25, you might be making exciting presentations, pitching a big picture undertaking, or taking on more responsibility — and shining every step of the way. Around May 12, the full moon in your home zone could bring up challenging emotions you’ve been struggling to address with loved ones. It might also highlight any imbalances between your work and home lives. As tough as it might be to face these issues head-on, doing so now can lead to a helpful breakthrough. From May 20 on, the sun’s trip through your friendships zone magnifies your need to feel more connected to a team or community, so bringing your skills to the table on a group project can be particularly enlivening. And May 22 is also a really gorgeous day for your confidence, magnetism, and attracting more pleasure by stepping out of your comfort zone with romantic Venus in your adventure zone harmonizing with go-getter Mars in your sign. Then, you’ll get clear on the best path for pursuing a long-held dream when the new moon is in your long-term wishes zone on May 26.
The sun’s trip through your adventure and higher learning sector has been in play since April 19, so you’re fairly comfortable with the lessons this season has been bringing up, likely around how to best address your restlessness and getting out of your comfort zone so you can enjoy greater personal growth. When your ruling planet, messenger Mercury, lands there as well on May 10, you’ll want — and be better able — to soak up knowledge, hone a skill set, work with a mentor, or even plan an eye-opening experience or trip. Around May 12, the full moon falls in your communication zone, and life could feel a bit more frenetic than usual (yes, as if that was even possible!), but see this as an opportunity to clarify your priorities and even cut out commitments that aren’t serving you well anymore. Still, your mind will be running a mile a minute, especially around career-related to-dos, once the sun is in your career and public image zone from May 20 on, and Mercury joins the party from May 25 on. You could earn recognition for researching and sharing intriguing game plans for moving the ball forward on a professional goal, which the May 26 new moon there can also support momentum on.
As May begins, you’ll be immersed in prioritizing and tending to your closest, most meaningful bond, thanks to the confident sun moving through your intimacy zone. Once messenger Mercury is there from May 10 to 25, you could find that wearing your heart on your sleeve, discussing your deepest-rooted emotions and even talking through shared financial aspirations can have you feeling seen by your significant other or another loved one. This is also a fantastic window for researching and tending to money-related goals you’d like to hit as part of a pair. Around May 12, the full moon in your money zone will be a chance to work through snags in the road that might be hindering your income-generating plans. Considering how your self-worth plays into what you’re earning could be especially productive now. From May 20 on, the sun will be in your adventure zone, kicking off an exciting chapter in which you’ll have your pick of horizon-broadening experiences, whether that’s long-distance travel, working with a mentor you admire or picking up a new skill set. Think about how you want to grow and evolve and the knowledge you’d love to soak up and around the May 26 new moon in the same sector, you can begin to manifest that vision.
The month opens with the sun cruising through your partnership zone, so your one-on-one relationships will be on your mind even more than usual. Once messenger Mercury moves through this sector from May 10 to 25, you can even better express what you need from a dear friend, significant other, loved one or close colleague. It’s time to talk through any reciprocity concerns or to put your nose to the grindstone to get on the same page—as long as you’re equally invested in the relationship. Around May 12, the full moon in your sign can intensify your emotions, cranking up your sensitivity and your desire to make self-care a priority. You could feel like you’ve been putting your needs on the back burner for far too long and resentment could rear its ugly head. Doing your best to step back and reflect on this possibility can make for smoother sailing with your nearest and dearest. While the sun is in your intimacy and joint resources zone from May 20 on, you’ll be nudged to do even deeper work around tending to your closest bonds and shared financial goals. The May 26 new moon there is a chance to pinpoint your approach and take even one small step in your ideal direction.
The sun has been moving through your wellness and routine sector since April 19, turning your attention to your mental, physical and emotional well-being and everyday hustle. You’ve become more aware of ways in which you might need to slow down or push harder in order to boost your inner balance and vitality. You can do some productive self-reflection around how to best streamline your schedule once messenger Mercury is in this zone from May 10 to 25. Talking through your ideas with friends, colleagues or loved ones could also prove beneficial. Then steel yourself for a sleepy vibe that could set in around May 12 when the full moon is in your spirituality sector. You may do well to slow your usual go-go-go approach to recharge and foster your psychological wellness. Then, for the second half of the month, you’ll want even more than usual to feel like part of a pair, whether alongside a significant other, dear friend or loved one, because the sun will be in your partnership zone from May 20 on. Around May 26, when the new moon is there, you can get on the same page as someone special and launch a new era together.
With the sun traveling through your romance and self-expression zone as the month kicks off, you have the wind in your sails to act on your most creative ideas, be more spontaneous with your significant other or loved ones and to infuse your life with more fun and playfulness. Mercury joins the party from May 10 to 25, which you can make the most of by researching artistic endeavors, talking through the details of an upcoming party with your nearest and dearest or even mapping out all the activities you want to weave into an upcoming vacation. Around May 12, spending more time with friends, colleagues or a team or community you associate with could be wonderful for your mental and emotional well-being. You’ll feel connected to not only a group of people but a cause that’s close to your heart and you want to pour more energy and attention into. From May 20 on, the sun’s time in your health and daily hustle zone supports your efforts to be as centered as you are productive. Experimenting with new wellness routines (think acupuncture or yin yoga) could feel intuitively right. If you’re not quite sure what direction to go in, the new moon there on May 26 presents a chance to check in with your gut and then start exploring the best approach.
As the month opens, you’ll be devoting more time and energy toward family matters, given that the sun is in your home zone. Whether you’ve been considering a move or wanting to work through conflicts with loved ones, messenger Mercury’s time there from May 10 to 25 supports your ability to research your options and open up about your thoughts, ideas, aspirations and needs in this part of your life. The May 12 full moon in your career zone could highlight any work-life imbalances that are ongoingly throwing you off-kilter, and you could be compelled to address them head-on now. Prepare for out-of-the-blue brainstorms and lightbulb moments when the sun joins up with game-changer Uranus, your ruling planet, in your home zone on May 17. Then, from May 20 on, the sun will cruise through your romance and self-expression zone, bringing a lighthearted, creative, fun-loving vibe to daily life. This season was made for making thrilling plans on the fly and tapping into your artistic impulses. Around May 26, when the new moon falls there, think about how you want to experience more pleasure and playfulness, and that vision could soon be your reality.
As May begins, you could be flitting from one social event to the next, managing an especially full calendar and enjoying more learning experiences and short-distance travel, because the sun has been in your communication zone since mid-April. Once messenger Mercury is there from May 10 to 25, life will be even buzzier, for better or worse, as you’ll be pulled in a slew of directions at the same time that your mental energy is soaring. Around May 12, the full moon in your adventure and higher learning sector could bring a similar vibe, amplifying your restlessness and urging you to tune into your instincts in order to take a leap of faith. Leaning on your favorite grounding practices could be particularly useful for figuring out your next best step. From May 20 on, the sun will be in your home zone, emphasizing rewarding inner work and nudging you to spend more time with loved ones, reveling in family traditions or making sweet new memories. Around May 26, you could set a brilliant, emotional intention related to this part of your life that leads to greater and well-deserved inner peace.
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