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MAY 2026
May is a calming month full of beauty. You will find a way to get used to Uranus in his new home of Gemini, interrupting your plans as he sends you options to consider. Enjoy the merry month of May.
May 1 – Moon in Scorpio. Today is Beltane, the ancient celebration of fertility. It is a festival celebrating the return of life and warmth, marked by bonfires, maypoles, and blooming flowers. Because today is also the full Moon in Scorpio, it is the Wesak festival, the celebration of the birth of Buddha. Calm your mind and heart to find peace within yourself.
May 2 – Moon in Scorpio. Yesterday’s spiritual energies are still present and available to be reached by meditation. It’s a day to be quiet, to listen and feel the presence of the guides and spirits who surround you. Honour the earth by planting perennials that will grow for years. Mercury enters Taurus late tonight to help your mind stay grounded.
May 3 – Moon in Sagittarius. Wake up and get your body moving. If the weather permits, stay outdoors all day. Hike a new trail, ride a new path, visit a new park. Explore as many places as you can. Think about your travel bucket list and visit the countries you want to see via movies, restaurants, books, and phone calls to friends who live there.
May 4 – Moon in Sagittarius. You have lots and lots of energy today. Choose things to do that require great effort. Keep an endpoint in sight so you don’t end up spinning your wheels. Make sure you don’t get stuck in a cubicle or at a boring task; you need freedom to stay happy. There’s tension between what you want to do and the needs of your family.
May 5 – Moon in Sagittarius/Capricorn. After flying high in the world of possibilities, you come down to earth later in the day. You are ready to speak your truth regardless of the reactions it will cause. You have common sense on your side when you enter into discussions. If you stay practical, you can further your ideas. Spend time tonight tidying up loose ends.
May 6 – Moon in Capricorn. Pluto turns retrograde today. This movement always makes big waves in the ethers and atmosphere. He asks you to stop and rethink your opinions and look at the places where you say you’d never do that. He shows you where you have been living in fantasy and pops your illusions. Watch your back and stay safe.
May 7 – Moon in Capricorn. Look around your home and office. You will see what needs to be fixed, discarded, or improved. You can make a good cost analysis of how much to spend. Try to ignore the impulses that want to take you off task. Work hard and long hours. You won’t see immediate benefits, but the work you do today will pay off in the long run.
May 8 – Moon in Aquarius. It’s a day to widen your vision and see the big picture. Imagine the next three months, the next six months, where you’ll be next year at this time, and what you want in the future. Write down your dreams so you can revisit them later and see how they stand up in time. Have an impromptu after-work party.
May 9 – Moon in Aquarius. Have fun with friends. Attend a workshop, lecture, or community meeting together. The power of the group mind is strong today; use it as best you can. Bounce ideas around as if they are tennis balls. You will love communicating and finding new insights into old matters. Stay out of the garden unless you are raking and killing bugs.
May 10 – Moon in Aquarius/Pisces. Today is one of the lucky days that the universe gives you. Honour your mother in a big way. Show gratitude for what she did when you were little. Bring, or send, her an amazing houseplant. Go by her house and put something beautiful in her garden. It’s the kind of day where the more you give, the more you will receive.
May 11 – Moon in Pisces. You can plant seeds, ideas, imagination, and spiritual aspirations. It’s a fertile day that encourages growth of all kinds. Create channels to direct your creative energy. Use the image of irrigation as you go about your work. Check in on elderly and/or ill friends. See how you can deliver the joy of kindness to them.
May 12 – Moon in Pisces. Follow your feelings, and you’ll do well today. Your intuition knows what you need and tells you what to do. Have faith that you are being guided to become who you are. Take yoga classes. Join a meditation group. Practice calligraphy or flower arranging. All these actions will boost your well-being.
May 13 – Moon in Aries. It’s okay to be selfish today as long as you don’t hurt anyone. You need a bit of “me first” time to accomplish what you need to do. It’s a day to practice saying “no” when it is important to say it. You have plenty to say and need to say it even if it ruffles feathers. Other people may not agree with you, so don’t push it, just say it.
May 14 – Moon in Aries. The Sun and Mercury sit down to have tea this afternoon. They discuss how things have gone since they met in early March when Mercury was retrograde. They offer practical advice about what to do in the next six weeks. Slow down and listen to them, which will be hard as you have the energy to move at top speed.
May 15 – Moon in Taurus. It’s a fertile day for planting. Move any shrubs and plants that have outgrown their spots, or who need a different quality of light. Take comfort by going outside. Hug some trees. Appreciate the consciousness of the botanical world. Have a quiet day. You need rest when the Moon is old and dark. Enjoy the dark skies tonight.
May 16 – Moon in Taurus. Today’s new Moon aids you in establishing new habits for health and spiritual practice. Sit in nature, or in front of a flower arrangement, and contemplate the serenity of earth. Put your hands in the earth. Use the peacefulness of the day to look at where you feel hurt and examine your part in it. You can heal an old wound if you are courageous.
May 17 – Moon in Gemini. Mercury enters Gemini and speeds up your thinking. He helps you multitask and to keep many thoughts in your mind. Mercury visits Uranus, and they have fun exploding your fixed opinions by revealing unusual information. You need to find people with whom you can discuss these insights. It’s a prime time to write.
May 18 – Moon in Gemini. Mars enters Taurus. Venus enters Cancer. Take a deep breath of this relaxing energy. You will find it easier to finish what you start. You’ll be happy staying home and nurturing your loved ones. Start projects that include talking and writing. Send out proposals for classes you want to teach. Browse the bookstores and charity shops for new books to read.
May 19 – Moon in Cancer. Today and tomorrow are the best days to plant to make sure that your seeds grow. In fact, the keyword of the day is growth. This energy helps your writing become fuller. Start your home improvement projects. It is the last day of Taurus, so take advantage of the stability and practicality it gives you. Make things happen today.
May 20 – Moon in Cancer. The Sun enters Gemini at 8:37 pm EDT. You sense that there are new possibilities available to you. Make sure to get some seeds started and others planted. Get estimates for home improvement projects to see how they fit into your budget. Look for bargains on appliances and the items you need to replace. Cook your comfort foods.
May 21 – Moon in Leo. It’s a busy day when you feel your energy is ignited into action. It’s hard to be confined to one place. You need to have the freedom to be creative as you go through the day. You won’t be able to find a quiet place; everyone else is also rushing around, so you need to install a safe haven in your heart. Tell your loved ones how much they mean to you.
May 22 – Moon in Leo. The Sun and Uranus meet for the first time in Gemini. They open your mind and demand that you learn to multitask. They insist that you learn to see and accept the duality in life. Do what you need to do to nourish your nervous system since it’s receiving more stimulation than it usually does. Write down the new ideas you think today so you can use them at a later date.
May 23 – Moon in Virgo. There’s a big push-pull inside you as you try to decide what to do today. Part of you wants to clean, tidy, and sort things out, while the other part wants to let loose and make a mess. You’ll keep making adjustments as you try to do things the right way, but your mind keeps you going in another direction. Weed the garden, don’t plant.
May 24 – Moon in Virgo. Forget your worries by doing acts of service. Today’s the day for that visit you’ve been too busy to make, that deep conversation, or for taking an infirm friend or family member out to see the flowers. Help someone who is stuck and can’t finish what they started. Donate to the food pantry and other organizations who help those in need.
May 25 – Moon in Libra. You will have a pleasant day. The energy is light and breezy. Say yes to invitations to social events. It’s a great day to hang out with friends and make some new ones. There’s an undercurrent of tension as Mars comes to challenge Pluto. They are both in stubborn, opinionated signs, so no side is going to budge. Sidestep any confrontations.
May 26 – Moon in Libra. Be a peacemaker today. Don’t get pulled into fights, but help find a compromise. If you can detach from the situation, you will find the ideas that no one has thought of and be able to end the conflict. Turn any argument into a stimulating conversation. Plant flowers to add cheer to your surroundings. Bring a bouquet to your partner.
May 27 – Moon in Libra. The goal of the day is to leave your surroundings more beautiful than they were this morning. Use your artistic eye to see where you can change pictures and move furniture, get rid of clutter that’s been there so long you don’t notice it, and lighten up the space. Clean the windows and wash the curtains. Have a clothes swap party with friends.
May 28 – Moon in Scorpio. You feel tired of compromising. You want what you want. You have to maintain your boundaries against the tide of wishes and demands coming to you from other people, especially from those who are close to you. You can state what’s acceptable after examining your feelings. It’s a prime day to plant.
May 29 – Moon in Scorpio. Jupiter chimes in to suggest new items to your wishlist. Get your planting done today to avoid the weekend’s barren Moon. It’s a very fertile day, so plant extras of everything, especially vegetables. You have focus and follow through today, which helps you finish up a project that has been dragging on.
May 30 – Moon in Sagittarius. Get into the country, if you can. It’s a great weekend to be active outdoors. Find a mountain to climb, a river to kayak, or a beach to clean up. Do something different to break out of your routine. Assert your need for freedom and go. Attend a spiritual retreat if you’ve wanted to go to one. Meditate in the woods.
May 31 – Moon in Sagittarius. Today’s full Moon receives support from Saturn, who makes sure that what you start, you can finish. Get rid of your inner censor so you can travel far in your mind. Share your personal philosophy with friends and acquaintances. Write what you learn so that you can share your thoughts with others. It’s a feel-good day.