May 2025 Horoscope: A Season of Activation, Exploration, and Clarity

With all the inner planets no longer retrograde, this is the time to set your plans into action. We have had several shifts this year as the outer planets change signs, indicating shifts and changes in culture, which ideas are on the cutting edge, and which changes we need to make. We will be experiencing more of this activity through July.

The planets are clustered in Pisces and Aries. When this happens, we have limited options and we have to contend with other people’s obsessions. This will slowly break up toward the end of the month. 

Positive days this month are the 5th, 6th, 17th, 22nd, 24th, 26th, 27th, and the 30th. Days of tension are the 2nd, 12th, and the 18th.

The full moon on the 12th reminds us that how much we value others is how much we value ourselves. The truth is more visible with this full moon. The new moon on the 26th shows us alternative options beyond our current path to happiness. Take the time to explore!

ARIES (Mar. 21–Apr. 19)
This continues to be a time of direction changes for our life paths, careers, and the places we live. You are getting clearer about your personal boundaries and setting goals that represent you, and not what others expect from you. This can be a time when you are ready to start your own business or take on a leadership role where you are currently working. Relationship plans are also part of this time of revision, as well as finances and investments. You will be paying more attention to your spending! Your day-to-day activity continues to get busier. You may be driving more, having more to say about everything, and keeping your calendar too full. If you have children, they are wanting to take the lead in their own lives.

TAURUS (Apr. 20–May 20)
This month is your annual cycle of review and setting new dreams for the next year. As the month begins, you are in a period of reflection about the meaning of life and how you can include those insights into your everyday life. This is a very good time for a retreat to reconnect with nature or your spirit, do some meditation, and take time to know what you want. Your career direction is changing, and you are having to make some changes or start something new. If you are older, this can be a time of retirement or cutting back to do something you enjoy. Family dynamics can be topsy-turvy this month, and you may need to step in and take charge. Your temper will be shorter than usual, and this can be a great time to use that energy for exercise, improving your health, and getting some time to clear your head.

GEMINI (May 21–June 21)
This month you are splitting your time between connection (connecting with friends and having a busier social life) and disconnection (making some personal “alone time”). In business, you are not wasting your time with organizations that aren’t in sync with your goals! You are connecting with groups and organizations that can help you along your path. This can also be a time when friends move away or cut back to make their lives simpler. You are also needing more time to yourself to get away from the noise and expectations of others. In July, Uranus (the planet of reinvention and change) will be entering your sign for the next seven years. You are already feeling this new energy as you seek more freedom and new paths. Enjoy the journey!

CANCER (June 22–July 22)
Your career area continues to be very active. One part of you is looking for ways to make your life more meaningful and impactful, while the other part is looking for ways to improve what you do and make it more useful. You may be called to take a leadership role at work or within your community. You just have to make sure that you want the role and the responsibility. This can be a time when you are ready to start something on your own or take your life in the direction of partnership and children. If you are older, you may be cutting back and only working part-time. In the latter half of the month, you are connecting with friends and getting more support from those around you. Watch your spending this month! Your impulsive energy is very strong.

LEO (July 23–Aug. 22)
This is a busy month with Mars traveling through your sign for the next 46 days. This is your time to act, start new projects, and confront the problems in your life. You may not be very patient or sleep well. This is a great time for improving your health and participating in exercise programs. Career activity is very strong as the month begins. You are working to achieve your goals via your career or as a house parent. Relationships can be tense this month, especially if there are unaddressed problems. If you are single, you are more adventurous and ready to put yourself out there. In the latter part of the month, you are connecting with a larger social network. This can be a very good time for marketing or promoting your services. This continues to be a good time for improving your education, traveling for work or pleasure, and exploring different cultures.

VIRGO (Aug. 23–Sept.22)
As the month begins, you are more open to new ideas, travel, and expanding your education to improve your existing skills. Money and finances are a big motivation, as you are looking to ease your financial burdens. This can also be a time of building greater trust in your partnerships. You are looking for more intimacy and the ability to share your own fears with your partner. This can be a time of discovery in your partnership, but you have to be open to that possibility. In the latter part of the month, your career energies are very active. This can be a better time for business, taking a leadership role at work, and looking for areas in which to expand. This is also a good time to emphasize improvement in your health through moderate exercise balanced with a healthy diet.

LIBRA (Sept. 23–Oct. 23)
Relationships continue to be significant in your life. If you are in a partnership, this is a time of renewal. If you are in a difficult partnership, this is a time to resolve the problem. If you are single, this can be a time to put yourself out there. You are working on your boundaries and expectations in all your associations. You are hoping for more emotional intimacy. Money, finances, and debt are significant topics as the month starts. You may be looking at investments, savings, going on a budget, or finding new resources and expanding your client base. The latter half of the month is a better time for social media, travel, expanding your perspective, and sharing your experiences with others. Connecting with friends and colleagues can be more fruitful this month, as they can offer inspiration and opportunities. You will want to be more playful!

SCORPIO (Oct. 24–Nov. 21)
Career, long-term security, and home and family are big topics this month. For some, this will be a time of starting something on your own or taking a leadership role in your current situation. If you are older, you may be cutting back or taking a whole new track. There have been an increasing number of shifts in your family over the last couple of months, and those changes are speeding up this month. You may be considering relocation, fixing up the old place, or cutting the cord with your own history. There continue to be changes in the workplace and with your schedule. You are paying more attention to your health and creating a healthier living environment. Partnerships can help by providing an alternative perspective. Reach out to others. You don’t have to do this on your own!

SAGITTARIUS (Nov.22–Dec.21)
There is a lot of activity going on in your life this month. Part of you is looking to get out and be more social, while the other part is focused on personal and career responsibilities. You are changing and reinventing your daily life. You may be cutting back and setting better boundaries, or even changing your habits. Relationship patterns are changing, as well. You may want a partnership structure that is less rigid and demanding—one that allows for more personal expression. In the latter part of the month, you are paying more attention to details, your health, and getting your obligations met. This continues to be a good time to turn a hobby into something that generates income. If you have children, they are needing more independence. Your flexibility is important this month.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22–Jan. 19)
Family and emotional stability are key topics this month. There are changes occurring in the family hierarchy. You may be called upon to take a stronger role in the family. This can also be a time of moving or home repairs that keep things unsettled. You are also wanting a place to retreat to get away from the noise and demands. Personal boundaries are very important this month. Your concerns about your financial future are also strong as you look at alternative income sources or relying on skills from your past. This is a good month for financing or refinancing loans. And your work continues to be busy. Make sure you find some “me” time during this rather challenging month.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20–Feb. 18)
Relationships, personal boundaries, and speaking your mind are all strong activities for you this month. You are reassessing all your partnerships and the methods you employ in associations. If you are in a difficult partnership, you must find a solution. Your need for more freedom of choice increases. In positive affiliations, this a time to set a new path and find ways to reinvigorate your relationships. Ultimately, this is all about you shedding the past and redefining who you are. As the month begins, you are giving attention to your home and family. You are trying to find more safety and stability there, as well as a place where you can drop your guard. This continues to be a good time to improve personal habits and improve the use of your time. You are better at letting others know how you feel! In the latter part of the month, you are looking for some fun and entertainment.

PISCES (Feb. 19–Mar. 20)
Finances and resources are the primary topics as the month commences. You may be cutting back, developing a budget, taking on extra work, and reusing old skills. A good plan of action can help create the security you are hoping for. You are paying more attention to your health for the next two months. This is an excellent time to start an exercise or improved-eating program and to visit the doctor for a health checkup. You are also speaking your mind and letting others know how you feel, instead of always being worried about stepping on others’ toes. In the latter part of the month, home and family areas are more active. Some of you are thinking about moving or downsizing. The rest of you are wanting more wide-open spaces. This can be a good time for family reunions and healing past family difficulties. There could be some shifts in the family hierarchy in July. Your role in the family can change. Flexibility counts!

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