MAY 2025 ASTROLOGY NEWSLETTER

Do April showers really bring May flowers?  Well, there does look to be a few blooms and roses after the emotional and political weather storms of the past two months.  So let’s get out our garden tools and dig into this month ahead. Why am I even a little bit excited?  The air and fire arrangement, even between Eros and Psyche, excuse me, Mars and Venus, will make for fun times this month!

Early days will see the Celtic fires of the Beltane lit to celebrate of the harmony and balance in the Earth to Sun connection.  Shortly after the full moon will shine on Buddha’s Day and Wesak festival.

Later Month’ s new moon of the 26th, coincides with our Memorial day, and just as a reminder, May has been known as Military appreciation month.

As the month nears it’s end, I’m seeing these global changing aspect delivering to us some new energies to dance with along in with other ways of planting seeds for the future.  All in all I’m hoping for a slightly less stressful month except for what’s going on underneath the surface. We can’t ignore all those gophers, skunks and raccoons, they’re are up to something. Garden gloves on, trowels in hand, here we go.

 

THOUGHTS ON THIS CYCLE

 

May 1st, It’ s Earth day!  Hello stargazers, it’s early May and the Beltane fires are being lit right now for a day or two  to celebrate the half way mark between the  Spring Equinox and the June Solstice. The fires of “ Bel,”  honoring the Celtic Sun god, Belenus, are lit to purify one’s self and express gratitude for the earth’s gifts of richness and more fertility.   May Day poles are being planted and festooned with ribbons across the world  and with parades in some others. At eventide Thursday, the Cancerian moon will bond with the Taurus Sun as both in water and earth are serving the gardens of May.  Later Friday to very early Saturday, with Neptune and Saturn all making their final pass through Taurus and Pisces, bulbs and roses might be placed and watered in luscious dirt, and of course with intentions set.  Or dig those beds, any time soon, as Taurus is the sign of earthly and physical delights, such as love even massage. It’s also known for having strong financial insights as Venus, commonly thought of as the goddess of love, speaks of money and even treasured possessions. Posters and signs  of Vedic Venus, Lakshmi, are often seen pasted on store windows in India, like “come in spend your $$ here, we love you ! “

 

Moving onto Saturday, the fire engine arrives when the Leo moon charges up to Neptune just as it’s entering Aries with Saturn after 165 years!  Then the planetary acrobat swings around with Venus in Aries, opposing Pluto now in retro, just to show who’s boss. Could be a fun night, for some, not for others in very early, 1-4 degrees  fixed signs: Aquarius, Taurus, Leo and Scorpio.

 

May 11-  12th  Since early times, these Taurus full moon dates have honored and celebrated the birth, enlightenment and death of the historical Buddha,  So interesting  that these three significant events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama, who died 26 years ago, are all said to have happened on the same day, many years apart. Thus the Wesakfestival continues to this day.

 

 

The full moon in Scorpio’s vedic nakshatra of  Vishakha, with a Sun in full shine (9:56 am pdt) over in Krittika, promises to be a Sunday and a Monday to remember, no turning back.  You can probably get the grist of these sanskrit words to our own English words. Yes, it’s an intense full moon even though the Sun is exalted in this Taurus location.   But I can’t ignore the other piece of this lunar event, which is the Moon at 21 Scorpio’s link to that often destructive and dangerous fixed star Alpha Serpentis.  With the times being what they are it appears that something’s about to break open, be revealed?  The path of Uranus at 25 Taurus being so close to squaring Donald Trump’s Mars, right near the ascendant his self and body, and all sharply adverse to this exact Scorpio moon highlights the need for safety. Then another red flag alert shows up right after with transiting Mars sitting on, or hitting? his natal Pluto. Not ok.

 

I must also add that this full moon does throw an exact T cross to our US constitution’s Moon meaning We the people, and another hit as well to the house and ruler of our country’s legal matters. The gophers and raccoons are getting busy all chomping away, as mentioned above.

 

May 15 – 19th  It’s on these dates, starting later Thursday, with the moon in earthy Capricorn that I would place some bets, with the exception of noon to 4 Saturday, pdt, because the rest of the sky is friending us in spite of what’s  going on under the surface. I must also to include the Mars Venus swing dancing on this mostly fun break.  Sunday has its fire and air moment while Canada will be celebrating Victoria Day on Monday the 19th.  Speaking of our Northern neighbor, I might mention the chart of the new Prime Minister, Mark Carney, March 16, 1965.  Upon a examining both charts, I can see a fewsquares and blocks. It will be interesting to see how that one plays out. Hello July?

 

 

May 21 – 22nd  Right here are the dates I’ve underlined in green, as in GO!  Communication,   networking, speaking up, all of it yes!  The Sun is moving into action packed Gemini with a great handshake and a yes from Pluto.  Wait, there’s more, our Gem Sun sits in sextile to the Saturn Neptune duo, and the new moon is nearly conjoined to Uranus, positively!  This will be something! Take advantage especially with early air and fire birthdays and moons. Just to remind you, it;’s all of Aries, Gemini, Leo, Libra, Sagittarius, Aquarius.

 

May 23 –  25th As if those dates’ aspects weren’t enough,  we’ve now come to a very interesting point in global history, due to this planetary shift with Saturn and Neptune together at 1 Aries. The last time this type of cycle happened was when the Berlin Wall fell in November 9, 1989, finalizing the collapse of the Soviet Union, and the Tiananmen Square riots, all in protest for defense of The People. One more current aspect, the conjoining off Mercury to Uranus with fixed star Algol, (head of a leader being cut off) is shall I say, further emphasizing this moment. We’re in crazy times, no question. But shifts happen.

 

May  26 – 27th  Monday the 26th, Memorial Day in the US, moves onto Tuesday’s new Moon in Gemini with Mercury in Rohini. This highly favored nakshatra (subsection of vedic Gemini) has been described as pure, honest and charming, also the favorite wife of the moon, who had 27 wives. Couldn’t resist, sorry Elon.  Now that exciting  dynamic lineup of Eris, Chiron, Venus and Mars in mid to later Aries and Leo, yes! Lucky you Leos and Aries kids and mid to later air and fire signs!   We even may expect some slightly calmer moments because Jupiter gets to work shining up our own USA’s natal Moon, ourselves.  We might even say that these very late days into early June will give us a taste of what 2026 has in store for us.  We’ll very soon be seeing and living the positive and tight Pluto to Uranus connection for a few years in air.  It might turn out to be very similar to the later 1960’s. Ok all for now. Peace out.

 

OPPORTUNE DATES:  1, 3, 6, 13,14,26 **,27, 31

 

BIRTHDAYS OF NOTE:  The following birthdays are based on the very close degrees of the Sun if closely aspected present month.  I don’t generalize on a large swath of 1- 30 dates for which I could never be specific, but  Sun Sign astrology can be entertaining and it certainly makes money.

Normally a true birth time will provide an accurate rising sign and degree of the moon. Call these the Three Majors. Then we can begin to talk true astrology. The Sun is still very significant for it represents the soul’s manifestation in the outer world, health issues and then the house position gets even more specific. Vedic astrology is primarily based on the moon, for its quickly shifting degree descriptions and chart dominance. Planet, sign, house, is how we begin. If you’d like to see your own chart for these details just follow the new link provided. Beautiful charts with explanations. https://astro-charts.com

 

MAY 1- 5th Most interesting time for this early Mayos. would be around May 16 – 19 and I’d say be careful, it’s an obstacle path to avoid. The late new moon of the 31st and first is helpful though for birthday solar returns.

 

MAY 11-12th  Hello all you full moon birthdays here. The intensity of the Scorpio moon is not to be denied. But of course all depends on each specific chart. Monday holds those exact degrees. Now, later month is caution time with that Mars devil throwing bricks at your Suns and you.

 

MAY 16 – 21st Really something for you late bulls and early Gems, because the intensity of the outer planets to your chart is a Big Deal, and I love it! New life and change ahead and all very cosmically supported !

 

MAY 27 -28th You early June bugs have some great pals on your special day! Celebrate, it’s an incredible lineup of new energy’!

 

JUNE  2- 8th Some really nice days for you mid month on to the 27th! Take anything!  I sure would.

 

JUNE 16- 18th A bit careful mid June, late month slight bump from ol ‘Saturn and his square to Jupiter over your head, But the creep goes away very soon to bother someone one else. Not you! And all month into early June you have a parade in Aries and Leo to cheer you on!

 

JUNE 21-22nd Well here comes Saturn with Neptune, a  blockage that will go back and forth for several months, meaning that you are more than likely being pushed to take care of something, be it health or business.  But we all have other planets and aspects in our charts, so may be some good news is in there.

 

JULY 11-12th The Full moon on these same dates really likes you! Yes so make good use of the uplift and thank Mercury later month for his media help.

 

JULY 17 – 21st Well good news, because for a few months back and forth till February ! You’ll have the creative and spiritual wingmen to inspire and lift you high in the sky. You’ll also have Ceres the earth mother for the first half of May, gardens and nature!  Great!

 

JULY 24- 28th Those first ten days or close, will  like your Suns a lot so sure, go play tennis, dance your fins off, or just sail away !

 

JULY 30 – AUGUST 5th You have a really nice uplift as in fun! at  mid month say the 17 to 24th ! Yes you can keep  all those secrets  to yourselves.

 

AUGUST 11- 14th and in the first part of the month you’ll also have the gift of asteroid goddess Pallas Athena  courage, wisdom, justice and more!  What can go wrong?

 

AUGUST 16 – 18th Now, as much as I want to be cheerful, I also want safety and sanity, so, be most careful around the weekend and Monday 17 – 19th , because those big outer guys are very close to throwing a gauntlet down at you.  Ignore the challenge and go peacefully ahead because later month into June is your time!

 

 

AUGUST  21 – 22nd Moving along the early earth will be enduring a slight bite from Saturn, as in slight bump and STOP sign. But other planets are paving your way,

 

SEPTEMBER  9 -12th You should experience a very happy few days right at the full moon on these exact days. SO plan ahead, something exciting?

 

SEPTEMBER 14 -17th Very significant time for you mid Virgoans as a piece of karma is riding along with you, what are your deep thoughts just now ?  In saying this there might be a door slightly shut as to your plans .That  will change, hello August!

 

SEPTEMBER 22 – 28th Not too bad for all of you early Libran’s  first week especially, lots of nice fire and fire to  inflate your tires with air! 

 

SEPTEMBER 29 – OCTOBER 11th Not my usual method, 13 days! Ok all of you have the fun times thanks to Mars and Venus love dance most of the time is month and the energy will flow to your Suns! And  never say this.

 

OCTOBER 10 -18th Once again a large swath of dates, something don’t usually do, and Jupiter is the reason. He’ll be lifting your energy, even hopes? All month, early dates here, same as yours, mid to later month, lines up with later birthdates listed here.

 

OCTOBER 20-24th Careful early month when Mars decides to push against you with help from Pluto..It will pass soon. You’ll  love later Junes hang on.

 

NOVEMBER 10-12th The Full moon of the 12th might be a little tricky for you, a lot of energy and excitement thats for sure sure  but maybe too much?

 

NOVEMBER 13- 17th Interesting is the lineup to your charts’ Suns and selves, by the strong north lunar node as in helpful even positive karmically. And add Juno the wife mother energy and you’re good to go!

 

NOVEMBER  27 -30th You early Sag bugs, well the early month, up to say 11 days, party of Mars and Venus all in sync to yourselves is pretty exciting!Energy, drive, inspiration!

 

DECEMBER 1- 14th Well Mars and Venus are doing it again, their dance with you! All pretty fun even with Jupiter on the other side.  The Planets in Aries including, Eris and Chiron 911th to 14th Bdays right with you as well is just incredible! Life changing and great!

 

DECEMBER 19 – 22nd Now a bit of a standoff or is it a stop sign facing you later month?  It’s that Saturn and Neptune duo in early Aries. But, hold on into early June the sky belongs to you again!

 

DECEMBER 25 – January 6th   Well the good part of this month for you goats, wood be the alignment of Mercury to your Suns, communication.  It’s sensible, and practical. Right at mid month .

 

JANUARY 10 -12th The Full moon likes you a lot, giving you energy and steadiness. Chiron and Eris have just passed your Suns so that’s over, relief. And in the third part of the moth you also have Mercury in Taurus to help your $$ brains,.

 

JANUARY 18 – 25th One caution early dates, 19-12, watch our forts 4 days, be safe sinceMars and Pluto could be very  irritating and even a bit dangerous.  Then! It’ll be  fun to have Ceres the earth mother clinging to your haystack with you, and that bossy Saturn helping you along with Neptune. Good news for you guys. Then earlier month you’ve got a party dancing  right next to you and it’s nice ! Better for later dates mentioned here as the month moves on.
FEBRUARY 1 – 7th early to third week should be petty exciting for you with all that air and fire energy to light your own fire !

 

FEBRUARY 10 -13th A lot to say. The full moon dates are not so nice for you. Same dates as these. Then the month moves along and you have friends!! Jupiter the expander, later month, not too bad!

 

FEBRUARY 14- 18th Well as the month rolls along, yowl goo with it and will have Eris and Chiron to thank for the additional  energy and inspiration. Then Jupiter later month comes right up to open your car door and wash it for free! Plus a few other gifts.

 

FEBRUARY 21- 26th Later month that new moon triad in Gemini is not that nice to you early fish. Earlier days say the 10 to 14th hold some good aspects, and it’s Mercury, mental helper.

 

MARCH 10 -12th Lucky for you that full moon will be very helpful to anything you’ve got up your sleeves.  I like it!  Then mid month you ‘ll also have Mercury near to help you change your passwords? Maybe more.

 

MARCH 16 – 19th Not too bad. You still have a lot of friends up there.  Add Ceres the earth mother as in Nature time, pretty nice. Even stronger  and helpful is Saturn’s last foray over your Suns, with Neptune, combo of great imagination and practicality. Uranus is very close, sparking ideas and brilliance !

 

MARCH 25 -28th These birthday lineup perfectly to the new moon in Gemini, same dates. And the sky will love your Suns both in very late May and very early. By mid month Ceres the Earth mother will have jumped in as well! yay! Take advantage of it all!

 

APRIL 1- 8th How much excitement can you take? Much of the month, earth month not withstanding, the fire and/or team of Mars and Venus will bet lighting your  candles and skies and selves. More first part of month for earlier dates, to be exact, then mid to later for 5-8th dates.

 

APRIL 12- 15th A very important aspect is crossing your skies and selves.. All depending on your natal charts. Because Chiron and Eris rare once in 50 year connection over to your Suns and selves is BIG. And it can be life changing positive right here thanks tho Jupiter’s assistance. But I’m sure you’ve been aware of some new kind of energy drive or even  a shift in a way of viewing life?

 

APRIL 19 -21st For a short brief moment early days, that Mars and Pluto square to your Suns Im sure you’ll be feeling. Now it doesn’t stick around very long, gone by the 5th. And you do have Mercury the smarty guy with you exactly a week prior. Just use caution on these first 4 days if the month when skate boarding or flying your Tesla.

 

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