May
May 1st – Full Moon in Scorpio
The month opens with a depth charge Moon. A Full Moon in Scorpio rarely does things lightly, and this one pulls attention toward what sits underneath the surface rather than what’s visible on the surface. There’s a sense of something reaching completion, but not in a neat or tidy way. It’s more like an emotional truth coming into view that you can’t quite ignore once you’ve seen it.
Scorpio has a way of revealing attachments, especially the ones that have quietly shaped your choices over time. This might show up through relationship dynamics, old loyalties, or patterns that seem to repeat without clear reason. You may notice where you’ve been holding on, perhaps out of habit or a sense of obligation rather than genuine alignment.
Once something is recognised at this level, it opens a door. You don’t have to walk through it straight away, but you can’t unknow what you now fully understand.
May 3rd – Mercury into Taurus
Mercury’s move into Taurus steadies the pace, calms conversations. After the intensity of the Full Moon, this shift feels like a grounding influence, encouraging you to slow your thinking down and take a more measured approach. Decisions aren’t rushed here. Instead, there’s a preference for what feels solid and reliable.
Communication becomes deliberate. You may find yourself choosing your words carefully or even saying less whilst meaning more. It’s a good time to reflect on what you truly value and how that shows up in your everyday life. Not in theory, but in practical, tangible ways.
There’s also a patience to this transit that can be helpful. If something doesn’t make sense straight away, give it time. Taurus energy trusts that understanding comes through experience, not just analysis.
May 6th – Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius
Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius and remains there until October, drawing attention inward in a way that isn’t always obvious at first. Pluto works quietly, often beneath conscious awareness, and in Aquarius, it speaks to collective patterns as much as personal ones.
This retrograde period invites a deeper look at your relationship with systems, groups, and the wider world. Where do you feel aligned, and where do you feel subtly out of step? It’s not about making immediate changes, but about noticing what’s been shifting beneath the surface.
There can also be a sense of stepping back from something that once felt significant. Not rejection, more as part of a longer process of transformation. Pluto retrograde often works like a slow unravelling, giving you time to reconsider what holds meaning and what no longer does.
May 16th – New Moon in Taurus
The New Moon in Taurus offers a quiet reset. After the earlier Scorpio intensity, this feels simpler and focused on what can be built rather than what needs to be released.
Taurus is concerned with stability, comfort, and a sense of security, but not in a superficial way. It’s about creating something that lasts. This New Moon invites you to consider what you want to cultivate, especially in areas linked to resources, values, and self-worth.
What matters is that what you begin now feels real to you, not something shaped by external expectation.
May 17th – Mercury into Gemini
Mercury enters Gemini, its own sign, and the pace shifts again. Where Taurus encouraged stillness, Gemini brings movement. Thoughts become quicker, conversations fluid, and curiosity starts to lead the way.
You may notice an increase in mental activity, a desire to learn, share, or explore different ideas. There’s a lightness here that contrasts with the earlier part of the month. Not everything needs to be so weighty.
This is a good time for communication in all forms. Writing, speaking, teaching, and connecting all benefit from this shift. Just be aware of scattering your energy too widely. Gemini enjoys variety, but it can sometimes move on before something has fully landed.
May 18th – Mars into Taurus
Mars moves into Taurus, and action takes on a persistent quality. This isn’t about quick wins or bursts of energy. It’s about endurance, patience, and highlights the theme of the month – steady wins.
But there can be resistance to change. Taurus prefers familiarity, and Mars here can dig its heels in if pushed too quickly. It’s worth noticing where you’re holding firm out of strength and where it might be coming from reluctance to move.
May 19th – Venus into Gemini
Venus enters Gemini, bringing a lighter tone to relationships and interactions. There’s an ease in communication, a willingness to explore different perspectives, and a sense that connection is lighter for sure, and new romance is a flirty affair. There’s a playful quality here that can feel refreshing, and not always about romance.
But, with the Taurus vibe still high, don’t be tempted into being so air-headed you lose sight of what’s been grounded, earthed, foundations set.
May 21st – Sun into Gemini
There’s a sense of opening up, of engaging more with the world around you. Curiosity becomes a guiding force, and there’s a willingness to explore different paths rather than commit to just one.
This can be a sociable period, where connection and communication take centre stage. You may feel more inclined to reach out, share ideas, or simply observe what’s happening around you with fresh eyes.
Gemini season doesn’t demand certainty. In fact, it often thrives on not having all the answers. There’s space here to question, to experiment, and to remain open to change.
May 31st – Full Moon in Sagittarius
The month closes with a Full Moon in Sagittarius, bringing a sense of perspective after the varied energies of May. Where the Scorpio Full Moon asked you to look inward, this one encourages you to step back and see the bigger picture.
Sagittarius is linked to meaning, belief, and the search for understanding. Something may come into focus here that helps you make sense of what’s unfolded over the month. Not necessarily in a final way, but enough to shift your viewpoint.
There can also be a release around beliefs that no longer hold true. Sometimes we outgrow the stories we’ve told ourselves, and this Full Moon highlights where that might be happening.
It’s a moment of expansion, but also of honesty. What still feels true to you, and what doesn’t? The answer may be simpler than you expect, even