Monthly Horoscope for May 2025

Welcome to May 2025! Discover the astrological movements happening throughout the month and get ready to make the most of them.

After the stability brought by April, with planets returning to direct motion and the Sun entering Taurus season, May promises opportunities for expression and encouragement to explore new ideas and interests.

Remember that the predictions below are collective. If you want to understand how the trends may affect your personal birth chart, don't forget to check your Free Personalized Horoscope!

Horoscope for the first half of May

May begins with the union of Venus and Neptune, bringing an idealistic and dreamy atmosphere marked by the search for deeper connections. As this encounter takes place in Aries, it’s important to watch out for romantic idealizations and impulsivity in exchanges and relationships, which could lead to disillusionment. Keep your feet on the ground so you don't get lost in the romantic intensity of the moment.

On May 4, Pluto goes retrograde in Aquarius, starting a transit that will last until October. This may call us to deal with deeper healing and transformation processes. However, because Pluto is a slow-moving planet, these influences may be more noticeable for people who have planets between 1° and 4° of Aquarius in their birth chart, as Pluto will activate those placements over the next five months.

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In the coming months, we can expect increased focus on technology regulations, communities, a stronger desire for freedom, and more prominent debates on issues such as privacy, AI connections, and social control by governments and large corporations.

On May 10, Mercury, the ruler of thinking, communication, negotiations, and transportation, enters the sign of Taurus. Unlike the expansive and dynamic nature of Aries, where Mercury spent the last month increasing the sense of urgency, this new phase tends to favor more practical, grounded, and stable communication and planning. Be cautious with resistance to change and take advantage of Taurus' patience to move projects forward with discipline and steadiness.

On May 12, we’ll have the Full Moon in the sign of Scorpio, heightening emotions and inviting a deep internal dive. It brings themes like magnetism, the search for more meaningful bonds, and the emergence of emotional shadows that must be acknowledged and integrated.

This may be a time to reconsider attachments to outdated ideas and transform them into something more aligned and conscious.

Forecast for the second half of May

In the second half of the month, we have a conjunction between the Sun and Uranus in Taurus, which can bring sudden and unexpected shifts—especially in areas like finance or emotional stability. Tip: embrace change and allow the new to come in, even if Taurus’ energy resists it.

On May 18, tension arises between Mars and Mercury, highlighting an inner conflict: the desire to act with ambition and courage may be restrained by the rational mind, which seeks to calculate every step and ensure safety. Use this energy to balance initiative with caution, moving forward assertively without letting overthinking hold you back.

With the Sun leaving Taurus and entering Gemini on May 20, the energy becomes lighter and more dynamic. Gemini, an air sign ruled by Mercury, begins a favorable period for communication, learning, meeting new people, and refreshing ideas and perspectives.

On May 22, the Sun aligns with Neptune, offering a beautiful opportunity to embrace ideals and purpose more deeply. It’s a day that may bring inspiration, courage, and creative insights. Make the most of it!

The month wraps up with Mercury entering Gemini on May 25, followed by a New Moon in Gemini on May 27. This lunation begins a fast-paced cycle with a strong emphasis on mental activity, encouraging us to connect thoughts and feelings. With so many planets in Gemini, it’s wise to seek grounding practices to bring ideas into reality and avoid staying stuck in the world of theory.

A new cycle: Saturn enters Aries

On May 25, we witness the most important event of the month: Saturn enters the sign of Aries. After nearly three years in the emotional waters of Pisces, the planet of structure and long-term planning begins a new journey that will last until 2028—bringing a wave of action, initiative, and boldness to this next phase.

The beginning of Saturn’s transit through Aries marks a new era of maturity and movement. It combines Saturn’s discipline with Aries’ drive and leadership, encouraging us to build fresh strategies and take charge of personal and collective transformations. However, it will be essential to balance urgency with preparation, as the rush to resolve everything at once could lead to hasty or unstable decisions.

Another highlight is the approaching conjunction between Saturn and Neptune, a rare alignment that launches a historic cycle. As this aspect intensifies throughout 2025, it signals profound changes in societal structures and shared beliefs, calling for resilience and the ability to adapt. Dreams will only take shape with solid foundations beneath them.

Curious to learn more about how these planetary shifts might impact your life and the world around you? Don’t miss the in-depth insights in the 2025 Astrolink Guide!

Astrological calendar for May 2025

05/02 – Venus-Neptune conjunction in Aries
05/04 – Pluto Retrograde in Aquarius
05/05 – Mercury-Jupiter sextile
05/10 – Mercury enters Taurus
05/12 – Full Moon in Scorpio
05/12 – Mercury-Pluto square
05/17 – Sun-Uranus conjunction in Taurus
05/18 – Mercury-Mars square
05/20 – Sun enters Gemini
05/22 – Sun-Neptune sextile
05/25 – Saturn enters Aries
05/25 – Mercury enters Gemini
05/27 – New Moon in Gemini
05/30 – Sun-Mercury conjunction in Gemini