On April 27th, the New Moon occurred in Taurus, prompting a new beginning. This lunation brought a fresh start to our lives, awakening our needs to take charge, particularly when making ourselves feel more secure and comfortable. This New Moon affects us as we begin the month of May. It’s a time for re-evaluating our relationship with money and possessions to discover what it is that we truly value and that which genuinely makes us happy and fulfilled. We should concentrate on what we can do to increase our feelings of self-worth and simplify our lives in key ways.
This is a time for reconnecting with nature, to our bodies and the world of the five senses. Creative ways of seeing, using, and approaching our personal possessions, valuables, money, and talents are in focus. This lunation has much healing potential. Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
On May 1st, Uranus forms a sextile with the North Node. It’s a time when we attract life lessons that open our minds to change, progress, and innovation. We attract people or lessons into our lives that encourage us to detach from traditions or conventions that are limiting our growth. We might connect with people or groups with shared visions or causes. Read more about Uranus sextile North Node on its calendar page.
On May 4th, Pluto stations and turns retrograde, and Pluto’s intense and complex energy hangs heavy in the air in the days surrounding this event. Now and over the coming months (Pluto is retrograde until October 13th), we may be reassessing how we use our power. We are not as open, overt, or direct about our desire for control or power, and some of us may be less in touch with it.
On May 12th, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Scorpio. It brings sudden awareness to our lives, particularly of areas that require more balance. It challenges us to face what needs to go in our lives so we can move on in a healthier manner, as well as the responsibilities and debts we have to others. This Full Moon reminds us of the need to consider, recognize, and appreciate others’ support, contribution, needs, wants, and input. We are excited about making changes, but there can be some impulsivity or abruptness involved with our revelations now with the Sun applying to a conjunction to Uranus. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.
With Jupiter sextile Chiron on May 18th, our attempts to broaden our horizons through such experiences as furthering our education, expanded activities, and spirituality, contribute much to our personal growth. This subtly uplifting time brings us the opportunity to free ourselves from restrictive and negative attitudes that have been undermining our progress. We are especially open to learning from others, and better able to help others to understand our point of view. We might open our minds to different perspectives and philosophies. We are absorbing and possibly sharing what we’ve learned from past experiences and mistakes.
This transit first formed on October 12th, 2024, and then on November 2nd, 2024. This is the third and final perfection of this outer planet transit with longer-term influence. Read more about this aspect, whether it occurs in the natal chart, Solar Return chart, or is a transit to transit or transit to natal.
With Jupiter square the True North Node, also on May 18th, however, we tend to attract life lessons, and our philosophies or worldview stand out in comparison to current thought or opinion. We can frequently find ourselves at odds with one another over our viewpoints or moral values at this time. Tensions are possible as we are going against the grain or our behaviors seem to pull us away from personal growth or development. It’s best to watch for overindulgence, neglecting details and facts, and unnecessary arguments. Read more about this aspect, Jupiter square North Node, whether it’s a transit, natal chart aspect, or a relationship interchart aspect.
Saturn enters Aries on May 24th, and while Saturn is in Aries, we may initially experience frustration when pursuing our individual goals. We can feel uncomfortable with big shows of individuality or me-centered behavior while Saturn is in Aries. However, this period also presents a unique opportunity for personal growth. As we learn to balance our individual needs with collective responsibilities, we can overcome this discomfort. By recognizing the necessity for this balanced attention, we can expand our potential for personal development. Otherwise, we might inadvertently limit ourselves.
Saturn is in Aries from May 24, 2025, to September 1, 2025, and then from February 13, 2026, to Apr 12, 2028. Read more about Saturn transiting Aries.
On May 26th, the New Moon occurs in Gemini, prompting a new beginning, particularly with our communications and mental orientation. By consciously tuning in to positive Gemini energy, we learn through others simply by being curious, and we improve our social and communication skills at the same time. We open our minds to more information, and we learn to truly enjoy the variety of different personalities around us.
This lunation aligns with Mercury and harmonizes with Pluto, and the desire for more communication and understanding can be very real now, motivating new beginnings. It can be a pleasantly intense time. This Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.
The following horoscopes outline how the above astrological influences might affect each individual sign.
Overview horoscopes fill in here as I write them, ideally during the week before the month begins. It is not unusual to see some signs temporarily missing as I write the twelve of them over the course of a few days, starting with the featured sign of the month (birthday month).
Time Line Aspects: May 2025
Ephemerides with additional points are for Eastern Time. The North Node and Lilith are the True positions. Retrogrades are underlined. Extra points are Chiron, Ceres, Pallas, Juno, Vesta, and Lilith. These come from the excellent software, Sirius 3.0.
This Month’s Void Moon Dates:
Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.
The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.
Void of Course Moon Tables: Dates for May 2025
