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Your May Horoscope 2025…

ARIES

We enter May with emphasis on you, your identity and passionate nature, Aries. Your ruling planet Mars moves through theatrical Leo, encouraging you to drive ahead with creative projects, going after your desires. You might be confident in what you can do, what you have to give, and eager to prove yourself capable. There may be celebrations to get excited about or playdates that inspire you.

Take action, chasing personal pleasures, loving affections, energising your own interests.

Keenly express yourself, writing or using artistic mediums to get connected! Showcase your interpersonal skills, engaging people around you with something interesting to say. You could be enthusiastic, part of an important conversation, plugged into your community or social networks.

Money, your role, earnings and personal security are important too, and could also be a consideration as you hotly indulge in what’s fun.

Slow down to acknowledge the Full Moon in Scorpio on the 12th. This illuminates long-term commitments, financial investments and your private life. You might examine those intimate agreements that feel comfortable and secure. You could also be thinking about what others are able to provide, particularly given changes to your own position and the contribution you make.

On the weekend of the 17th, it’s possible you’ll be engaged in making a living or demonstrating your worth as a professional, while also getting what you want out of life.

This calls for balance around work demands, your aspirations and happiness. The 20th is also extra dynamic give your social scene and practical considerations that require you to zone out, escape or seek solitude.

On the 26th, the New Moon sparkles in Gemini delivering a fresh start among close friends, neighbours and wider circles. Relate your brightest ideas, communicating responsibly as an expert professional that also has imagination and intuition.

TAURUS

May could set you in limbo, Taurus, with endings and transitions underway.

Your ruling planet Venus moves through your sector of closure, dreams and detox until early June. You could be preparing, anticipating next steps, readying yourself with activities at home or in your private life. Solitary moments in the weeks ahead can see you transforming, letting go of an outdated version of yourself. You might be healing a hidden or secret part of your psyche, with unconscious remedies to reach a state of wellbeing within.

It’s possible you’ve a job to do behind the scenes, so that you’re escaping, recovering or taking time out, while also contributing something valuable. You might be present in family settings or able to show up for plans revolving around your property or sense of place.

Your inner world could give you reason to process and accept sacrifices or work that goes unseen. However, on the 6th there may be public recognition, with a title or your ambitions apparent.

The Full Moon rises in Scorpio on the 12th illuminating relationships, a powerful time to consider where you’re headed, and those on your team encouraging you to play your part.

Acknowledge radical, remarkable changes on the 17th, as radical alterations to your purpose, character or identity are spotlighted. Your scope may have broadened, yet life behind closed doors might seem complicated.

The 20th underscores your reputation, external appearances or professional paths, which is challenging given attention on the authentic you, your personal philosophy or physical presence.

The New Moon in Gemini between the 26th and 27th lights up personal security, your financial position or the role that’s rewarding. This invites you to focus on what you do that’s worthwhile or lucrative, so your assets, attributes and aspirations may be on your mind.

GEMINI

It’s a socially dynamic start to May, Gemini, with your ruler Mercury blazing a trail through your zone of networking and community. You could be engaging new people, developing skills and sensing team spirit is high.

It’s possible you’re getting to know loose acquaintances better, participating with an important agenda – putting collective interests first. Gather with friends from your broad social sphere, getting closer to those around you. Connect intuitively with those in your circle as if they were school mates, siblings or neighbours! Find you’ve similarities or plenty in common. Activities may be exciting, and communications may become more dynamic!

However, note that on the 10th Mercury enters earthy Taurus, encouraging you to slow down and take space away from it all. You might devote attention to your private life, or work quietly behind the scenes, healing, recovering or letting go.

The Full Moon rises on the 12th illuminating maintenance and admin, so you might be conscious of habits, regular practices or your duties. An investment in your health, employment or a commitment to your professional path could be important.

The 17th also stands out, spotlighting a side of life that’s usually hidden, confidential, secret or discreet. You may have been consistent and tirelessly dedicated to your goals, yet around this time it might not be easy sharing your methods with those around you.

Your birthday season starts on the 20th, a month that sees the focus on you. Partners and close connections could be keen to lavish attention in your direction. However, you might only be ready to participate from the evening of the 26th, with the Gemini New Moon commencing.

From this point there’s no stopping you. By the end of the month you’ll likely be refreshed, attuned to the bigger picture in your peer group.

CANCER

Find ways to put yourself out there, and work tirelessly behind the scenes as May begins, Cancer. Venus spends this month in your sector of public image, career aspirations and reputation, encouraging you to raise your profile. Meanwhile, Mars drives ahead in your zone of personal finances and rewards. You could be thinking about what you do that’s lucrative or productive, advancing toward your goals (both personal and professional).

Money, success and the way come across might be important later in the month, too.

Your independence may be clear, yet collaborating in love or business, committing, or supporting others is also a prominent theme. It’s possible you’re operating selflessly in your role, hidden from view, with a secret, confidential slant, or healing element.

Your social scene, team, community networks, or a group could be prominent, too. It’s Taurus Season until the 20th, which places emphasis on society and the status quo among friends. You’re perhaps inclined to contribute (and be recognised) among your peers, involved in your circle.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 12th produces a very different mood, illuminating a sense of joy and passion projects, your talents, affections or anything that stirs your heart. You might want to do something fun for yourself, creatively or romantically inspired.

The 20th could be intense given your commitments and external factors, such as a position of leadership, your influence or vocation, so go easy.

The New Moon in Gemini between the 26th and 27th invites you to pull back, serve others, escape or isolate. You could be working side stage, commended for your successes, title and an authority, yet also find you’re keen to exhale, let go and find acceptance within. It’s an ideal time to wind down or anticipate what’s next on your ambitious path.

LEO

It’s Taurus Season as we enter May, so for the first three weeks of the month you could be focused on your public image, achievements or direction, Leo.

The Sun lights up your outer profile and sense of success or notoriety. With the spotlight on changemaker Uranus on the 17th and 18th, attention could land on the radically different reputation you’re upholding, ways you’ve gone against the grain.

You might be perceived as unorthodox, progressive, or the path you walk might seem alternative and unusual. Acknowledge adjustments made around your personal or professional mission, and how you come across.

The 20th stands out as important, too. In the morning, the Last Quarter Aquarius Moon gives prominence to intimate unions, so it’s possible you’ll sense those you’re really able to rely on. Gemini Season begins just before 8pm, encouraging you to raise up your team spirit, getting involved in a charitable cause, an industry or group endeavour.

Look to participate with your circle, finding you’re able to put others first. The New Moon doubles down on those interests between the 26th and 27th, with a partnership that stands out among friends and acquaintances. Begin an important project, quest or pursue a dream!

As you play host to go-getter Mars throughout the month, you’ve extra enthusiasm, drive and an eagerness to get out and about. This fuels your adventurous side, so you might find you’re exploring travel or educational paths among your social network.

The 3rd to the 5th are exceptionally positive day to learn from peers, to broaden your outlook and connect to global issues. See certain relationships as opportunities for growth.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 12th illuminates home life, family and your inner world, a moment in the month to pause and really listen to people.

VIRGO

You might sense you’re in deep as the month begins, Virgo. A partnership or personal commitment could be on your mind, with special bonds or pacts between you and significant others. Note what you’ve agreed on, thinking about what you’re willing to give, loan, borrow or pledge.

Time, energy, resources and money could be on the table, as you merge with loved ones, or collaborate for mutual gain.

Promises, contracts or binding ties may be prominent. You may be working privately towards a long-term plan, surrendering control or making sacrifices to get ahead. It’s possible you’ve thoroughly considered your expectations and possible outcomes, now putting trust in people – and yourself.

There’s also a focus on broadening your outlook, in body, mind or spirit. From the 10th your ruler Mercury moves through your house of long-distance travel, higher education and faith, guiding you to projects or opportunities that prompt you to think differently.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 12th illuminates close companions, communications and local connections. Yet you’ll want to balance your own perspective with foreign outlooks, and what you’ve come to know and understand about alternative philosophies or cultures.

This is again spotlighted on the 17th, when you might see how far you’ve come seeing other viewpoints, thanks to your relationships.

The 20th emphasises work, health and wellness, your daily life, job or routine matters. From this point there’s greater emphasis on your career or public image. The New Moon between the 26th and 27th lights up your sector of fame, notoriety and reputation. Focus on external factors and growth around how you appear as a success.

You can now move forwards, aware of support systems, your own wellbeing, responsibilities and duties, unified in service of your goals and aspirations.

LIBRA

Partners or key people in your world may be prominent as you enter the month, Libra.

Your ruling planet Venus moves through your opposite sign Aries, encouraging you to collaborate or see life from another point of view. As Mars drives ahead through your sector of community and team spirit, you might be eager to come together in group settings.

Individuals, relationships and social activity are perhaps easily embraced, with awareness of your own growth journey, a quest for knowledge and the truth.

Other people’s finances or your jointly held resources could be important too. What’s shared, part-owned or what a partner does to provide for you could be on your mind.

The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 12th illuminates your own assets, and the contribution you make or income you can generate. However, you’ll want to balance your position with agreements, understandings or contracts that benefit you.

Reciprocity or mutually beneficial outcomes might be something you’ve been working towards, yet it might not be easy, given what you want and what makes others happy.

Radical change around your dependencies, security and stability might be apparent between the 17th and 20th, with a different approach to trust, intimacy and long-term commitments.

Late on the 26th, the New Moon sparkles in your zone of long-distance travel, higher education, philosophy, publishing and faith. This delivers a major focus on paths of personal development. Sense what you’ve come to know and understand about global issues, other cultures or people.

Be open, as listening to friends and a significant other likely reveals another outlook. By the end of the month you could gain an important perspective about you and them. You might be ready to work harder at unions, as you tune in to your desires, preferences and what brings you joy.

SCORPIO

You might sense attention on your health, employment or daily routines entering May. The way you maintain your position and keep on top of work and wellness practices could be topical, particularly how you ask for help – and accept assistance. You might be managing your day-to-day, organising support systems, finding ways to delegate and collaborate.

Your aspirations, ambitions and personal or professional profile could also be a highly motivating factor. How you’re seen as capable, productive and on top of things could be important to you. Your traditional ruling planet – Mars – moves through the top of your chart, driving ahead your public image and reputation. You might be keen to show you’re doing well.

The Scorpio Full Moon on the 12th is a chance to nourish and tend to yourself with extra TLC. However, as this is the emotional high point of the month be aware frustrations may arise – perhaps between you and a partner in domestic settings.

Relationships are generally prominent in the weeks ahead, as the Sun moves through your opposite sign, spotlighting intimate unions. Around the 17th you could be aware of an unorthodox approach in one-to-ones, or a different stance than in years gone by. Your happiness, sexuality, fertility, children or passions could be important, so that others must align with your ideas about love.

On the evening of the 20th, the Sun enters Gemini followed by the New Moon in this sign between the 26th and 27th. You could be addressing your commitments, long-term plans and investments. In the past year you’ve likely developed awareness of trust and the value of loyalty. Now, you might consider home, your property or security, working with people in familiar environments, or involving family members, and parenting issues. Your nurturing tendencies could be important.

SAGITTARIUS

Your creativity, love life, fertility, passions or the arts may be foremost entering May. Emphasise your own happiness! Elevate what inspires you truly, madly and deeply – think about what makes your heart race!

Your relationship planet Mercury appears in your zone of personal indulgences, so others may be putting your pleasure first! There could be a cause for celebration, attention on your talents, fun plans, playdates or children.

What’s more, Mars flies through your sector of personal development, broadcasting and adventure. You might embark on a course of education inspired by what brings you joy, or expand your horizons with philosophy or travel thanks to what’s now cherished. Lend enthusiasm to a quest for knowledge, keen to seek out greater meaning around special projects or your creative output.

Your employment, health and lifestyle factors are also spotlighted, with interest around the routine facets of your day-to-day. Work and wellness could be a top priority. However, the Full Moon in Scorpio on the 12th illuminates facets of your inner wellbeing. Healing, hidden agendas, and what’s unconscious or secret could be apparent.

On the 17th you might be aware how much your job, duties or habits have changed, with your role and responsibilities apparent. Managing a busy schedule could interrupt visionary pursuits taking you further.

The 20th is also potentially intense given your task load, making it necessary to navigate employment or domestic life carefully.

The New Moon in your opposite sign, Gemini, occurs between the 26th and 27th, highlighting partnerships. Communications, the way you relate, connect and express yourself to significant others is particularly important, as well as a more serious, considered approach to your affections and plans. Acknowledge a year of major growth within intimate relationships, really paying attention to what’s said in romantic and platonic unions.

CAPRICORN

It’s Taurus Season as we enter May, a time for you to focus on what’s fun, joyful and personally gratifying, Capricorn. Creative plans, your talents, kids or hobbies may be prominent, fuelling a sense of pleasure. Yet so too are more private, intimate areas of life.

Venus moves through your sector of home, family, roots and security. Developments underway could concern your property, lineage or past history. Domestic life and an investment in your foundations could feature in the weeks ahead, how you nurture yourself and others. You might identify those you trust or can collaborate with at a deeper level, perhaps concerning financial agreements, or jointly shared resources, assets or space.

The Full Moon on the 12th illuminates community, so that friends in your network or social scene could stand out. However, you might find you’re more interested in your own passion projects, love life, the arts, games, celebrations or playdates, allowing you to indulge. It might be necessary to balance a team or society as a collective with your own preferences and desires. It could be an intense day to align with others!

The 18th to the 20th are important too, as you grapple with the impulse to do what you want among those likeminded, while also considering what’s practical for you and others.

There may be commitments, relationships or household matters to acknowledge.

The New Moon commences from the evening of the 26th. Here there’s major emphasis on health, work, your role or a position of service and duty. You may have become aware of routines self-care, or lifestyle practices, with insights into your own productivity, skills and employment issues.

At this juncture, you might like to feel useful, able to delegate and manage. But sense new responsibilities at home to consider, too.

AQUARIUS

May could be incredibly social, Aquarius, so you’re getting to know those around you better or spending fun moments with kindred spirits. Have a good time with close connections, becoming more intimately acquainted with neighbours or your inner circle.

Develop relationships and rapport by communicating directly – put your interpersonal skills into practice one-on-one! Writing projects, language or teaching could also be a prominent theme. Engage at a more personal level, with creativity, artistic plans or your talents evolving.

You may be called to express your ideas and opinions about home or family, in touch with siblings or relatives. There’s perhaps a focus on your property, parenting issues, nurturing and where you live, or you could be inviting those around you into your domain or private spaces.

Balance your inner and outer world on the 12th, as the Full Moon illuminates your goals and aspirations. You might publicly acknowledge your accomplishments and successes, or notice how you’re seen getting ahead, advancing on your path.

Changes around your residence, familiar environments, self-care or personal security may be acknowledged on the 17th, as the Sun meets Uranus. Something different may be apparent around your roots, lineage or in identifying with your homeland. This is a potentially frustrating day in partnerships or intimate unions. Be aware that expressing yourself about safety or domestic issues might not land easily.

The Sun enters Gemini late on the 20th, closely followed by the New Moon on the 26th. This nudges you to think about your desires. You’re in a powerful window to be creative, loving, affectionate and playful, and to harness imaginative or even magical thinking. Your happiness, talents, tastes and passion projects can be acknowledged, with a fresh start, and lots to learn that you’re taking seriously.

PISCES

As we enter May, you might sense major emphasis on the contribution you make, your value and personal assets Pisces. Your modern ruler Neptune has recently arrived in Aries, emphasising your input and outgoings. How you build up your attributes, and engage with what’s rewarding or worthwhile could be on your mind.

Mars moves through your house of health, routines, lifestyle practices and employment too, giving you potential drive, motivation and energy for work and wellness issues. You might have a job to do at home, with growth around parenting, your property, or goings on under your roof, and in private settings.

There’s also a social component to the weeks ahead, with Taurus Season lighting up a connection to those around you. Teaching, writing, communicating or using soft-skills could be important, or your local neighbourhood dealings, friends and relatives could be prominent.

However, the Full Moon in Scorpio rises on the 12th illuminating other perspectives. You might be made aware of a different way of seeing the world. Communications could be challenging around this time. It may be easier to disengage than try and express where you’re coming from.

Similarly, on the 17th you could be aware of close ties, networks and your rapport within your surroundings, but also striving to maintain your position. Conversations could simply be distracting if you’re busy, and yet it’s worth recognising your unique voice in your inner circle or among those likeminded.

The Gemini New Moon arrives between the 26th and 27th, announcing a fresh start at home. After developments under your roof and attention on your inner world and family, you might breathe out, letting go, connecting to a new way of operating, nurturing and settling. Think about personal security with newfound acceptance, affirming your role, income, finances and responsibilities.

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