Your Monthly Love Horoscope for May 2025

Aries

May arrives with a subtle yet undeniable invitation for reinvention, Aries! As Mars exits its retrograde shadow on May 1, the resistance that once held you back begins to dissolve. That creative spark you thought had dimmed? It was only waiting for this moment.

On the fourth, Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius and your eleventh house, stirring the deeper undercurrents of your social life and future plans. Some alliances might feel misaligned and need to evolve. Take an unflinching look at the connections and dreams that can truly sustain you.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, bringing focus to your second house of self-worth, finances, and resources. This is about more than money; it’s also about your own values and the structures that uphold them. What investments—both literal and energetic—are worth your time?

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth illuminates your eighth house, exposing buried emotions. This is a release and a reclamation. By releasing old patterns, you create space to manifest something richer and deeply aligned.

By May 15, Venus exits her retrograde shadow in your first house, and you return to your bolder, more magnetic self.

On the twentieth, the sun shifts into Gemini, activating your third house of ideas and expression. Conversations spark possibilities and your mind sharpens.

Saturn enters Aries on May 24, marking the beginning of a long-term restructuring in your sense of identity. This is an initiation into discipline and an unshakable foundation.

By the twenty-sixth, the Gemini new moon brings exciting news and empowering ideas.

Good luck this month, Aries!

Standout days: 2, 16, 24
Challenging days: 8, 19, 30

Taurus

May moves in like a quiet revelation, Taurus. The month begins with Mars exiting its retrograde shadow on May 1, shifting energy in your fourth house of home and emotions. Any stagnation you’ve felt in your personal life, family dynamic, or emotional security begins to clear.

On the fourth, Pluto in Aquarius stations retrograde in your tenth house of career and legacy, calling you to reassess the structures of power in your life. Have you been shrinking where you should be expanding? This retrograde is an invitation to reclaim authority.

Mercury enters your sign on May 10, sharpening your voice, mind, and presence. In your first house, this brings a moment of clarity where self-expression, personal reinvention, and the way you show up in the world are amplified.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth illuminates your seventh house, casting light on relationships, commitments, and the deeper agreements in your life. If partnerships or choices are out of alignment, this lunation brings a turning point.

By May 15, Venus exits her retrograde shadow in your twelfth house, closing a cycle of deep internal processing. The unseen struggles begin to lift.

On the twentieth, the sun moves into Gemini, activating your second house of resources and self-worth. The focus shifts to building, earning, and creation.

Saturn enters Aries on May 24, initiating a long-term restructuring in your realm of endings and spiritual integration. This is a slow, steady unraveling of old karmic patterns.

The Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth offers exciting financial and energetic transformation.

Good luck this month, Taurus!

Standout days: 10, 15, 23
Challenging days: 4, 12, 25

Gemini

May arrives with an electric undercurrent, Gemini! Change is not only possible, it’s inevitable. As Mars exits its retrograde shadow on May 1, the momentum in your third house of communication and connection powers forward. A green light you’ve been waiting for arrives.

On the fourth, Pluto in Aquarius stations retrograde in your ninth house of adventure and wisdom, prompting deep introspection. The foundations of your belief system are shifting. Transformation isn’t always loud. Sometimes it’s the quiet rewiring of outdated thought patterns.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, drawing you into the realm of the subconscious. Your twelfth house is activated, heightening intuition and sharpening self-awareness.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth intensifies this, illuminating your sixth house of self-care, routine, and health. What habits sustain you? Which ones deplete you? This lunation demands a recalibration, a shedding of what no longer aligns with your up-leveled self.

By May 15, Venus exits her retrograde shadow in your eleventh house of community and vision, reigniting your ability to attract new friends and meaningful opportunities.

Then, on the twentieth, the sun enters Gemini, marking the start of your season. A new, empowering cycle of manifestation begins. Your essence sharpens and your magnetism strengthens.

Saturn enters Aries on May 24, bringing a stronger awareness to your long-term aspirations.

The Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth presents a threshold moment and a chance to redefine yourself from the inside out. What you set in motion now has the power to reshape your future, so create with intention.

Good luck this month, Gemini!

Standout days: 5, 25, 26
Challenging days: 7, 15, 18

Cancer

May arrives like a wave of empowering revelation, Cancer! Mars exits its retrograde shadow on May 1, and your second house of resources and self-worth regains speed. You’re creating stability on financial, emotional, and energetic levels.

On the fourth, Pluto in Aquarius stations retrograde in your eighth house of transformation and intimacy, pulling you into deep, unspoken layers of self-exploration. If you’ve outgrown unhealthy dynamics or fears that have quietly dictated your choices, it’s time to unravel the threads.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, activating your eleventh house of friendship and progress. The people around you reflect your evolution, or they reveal where you’ve been holding on to outdated versions of yourself. The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth deepens this, illuminating your fifth house of passion and inspiration. This is a moment to reclaim the joy you’ve suppressed!

Venus exits her retrograde shadow on May 15 in your tenth house of career, restoring confidence. Well-deserved recognition arrives!

Then, on the twentieth, the sun enters curious Gemini, drawing you inward. With the sun in your twelfth house of rest and spirituality, it’s time for a beautiful reset.

Saturn enters Aries on May 24, sharpening your focus on the legacy you’re here to build. The weight of responsibility becomes clearer, but so does your unshakable tenacity. This is the moment to lay the foundation for the future you’ve always envisioned.

On the twenty-sixth, the Gemini new moon offers a chance to carve out the path forward with the intention and clarity that reflect the true depth of your potential.

Good luck this month, Cancer!

Standout days: 1, 12, 22
Challenging days: 8, 16, 28

Leo

May arrives like a slow-burning fuse, Leo, and by the time the month unfolds, you’ll feel the fire! As Mars finally clears its retrograde shadow in your sign on May 1, a version of you that has been waiting in the wings is ready to step forward. The second-guessing is all behind you.

On the fourth, Pluto’s retrograde station in Aquarius shifts the landscape of your relationships. Pay attention to power, vulnerability, and the contracts you’ve unconsciously agreed to. Pay attention to the shifts, because some connections might feel heavier while others dissolve altogether.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, sharpening your attention on your career and external impact. Give voice to your natural-born gifts by being authentic instead of performative.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth brings this into even starker view, illuminating your fourth house of home and emotional security. A deeper truth or relationship needs tending and can reveal what stability really means to you.

Venus exits her retrograde shadow on May 15, reawakening your hunger for exploration, wisdom, and adventure. There’s a new confidence in your vision as it now encompasses pleasure.

On the twentieth, the sun enters playful Gemini, electrifying your social life and infusing it with fun.

Saturn’s shift into Aries on May 24 asks you to commit to expansion, not just in theory but in practice.

The Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth holds a mirror to your future. What do you see? What version of yourself are you ready to claim? The world is watching in anticipation.

Good luck this month, Leo!

Standout days: 2, 14, 23
Challenging days: 11, 17, 25

Virgo

May blooms like a beautiful flower, Virgo, soft yet powerful. As Mars clears its retrograde shadow on May 1, the hidden tensions and unspoken battles within your emotional realm start to unravel. The path forward is no longer tangled in hesitation.

Pluto in Aquarius stations retrograde on the fourth, casting its shadow over your work routines and self-care regimens. This is a recalibration of the structures you’ve set up. This isn’t about minor adjustments; it’s about a deep, systemic shift in how you nourish and sustain yourself.

Mercury, your ruler, enters Taurus on May 10, anchoring your vision and turning your thoughts toward expansion. There’s an idea, journey, or curiosity calling you forward that refuses to be ignored.

When the Scorpio full moon rises on the twelfth, your third house of communication is illuminated, making conversations charged and revelations impossible to ignore.

Venus clears her retrograde shadow on May 15, unlocking emotional clarity in your intimate relationships.

The sun enters Gemini on the twentieth, and your professional life takes flight. Decide what you want to be known for, because all eyes are on you!

Saturn’s shift into Aries on May 24 brings a sobering but powerful shift in your eighth house of transformation, where commitments deepen and the weight of change settles in.

The Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth brings major opportunities in your career and purpose, but they require you to lovingly release an old version of yourself first. Trust the unfolding and know that your dream life is now coming together in real time.

Good luck this month, Virgo!

Standout days: 6, 16, 23
Challenging days: 15, 19, 30

Libra

May arrives like a bold revelation, Libra! As Mars clears its retrograde shadow on May 1, the energy in your social world begins to flow again. Connections feel vibrant, opportunities begin to surface, and any stagnation surrounding your dreams starts to dissolve. The future no longer feels out of reach.

On the fourth, Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius, stirring the depths of your creative spirit and matters of the heart. There’s an excavation happening where old stories of love and vulnerability are resurfacing. This is a moment to reclaim your power and rewrite the narrative of what passion, pleasure, and joy mean to you.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, guiding you into deeper waters. Focus your attention on intimacy, shared resources, and the emotional currents that run beneath your relationships.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth illuminates your second house of values and self-esteem. This moon asks for surrender, but in return it offers clarity.

Venus, your ruling planet, exits her retrograde shadow on May 15, bringing fresh vibes to your relationships. Love, money, and connections move forward again.

The sun enters talkative Gemini on the twentieth, awakening your thirst for exploration, new perspectives, and meaningful conversations. This is a time to expand your mind, your experiences, your horizons.

Saturn’s entrance into Aries on May 24 brings weight to your commitments. Certain relationships will require definition, structure, or a deeper level of accountability.

On the twenty-sixth, the Gemini new moon opens a door to brilliant ideas, conversations, and solution-based mindsets that center growth.

Good luck this month, Libra!

Standout days: 8, 18, 28
Challenging days: 2, 16, 23

Scorpio

May arrives like a sultry revelation, Scorpio. With Mars, your ruler, exiting its retrograde shadow on May 1, a sense of empowerment returns. The ambitions that have simmered beneath the surface are ready to materialize as resistance dissolves. You no longer have the luxury of hesitation.

Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius on the fourth, shifting the landscape of your emotional foundation, familial ties, and intuition. There might be a slow confrontation with the past, buried patterns, or an awakening to the power you’ve unconsciously given away. This is about reclamation of space, autonomy, and the sovereignty of your own narrative.

May 10 brings Mercury in Taurus, activating your seventh house of relationships. Conversations hold the power to forge or fracture existing connections. If there is a lingering unspoken truth, expect it to surface.

Then comes the Scorpio full moon on the twelfth. This is a moment of culmination, revelation, and, in true Scorpio fashion, metamorphosis. Something is reaching its apex, demanding release. This lunation doesn’t tolerate superficiality, and it will strip away illusions to leave only what is raw, real, and necessary.

Venus exits her post-retrograde shadow on May 15, restoring equilibrium to your daily life. The intensity softens.

The sun enters Gemini on the twentieth, awakening your eighth house of transformation, shared resources, and soul contracts. Make sure your personal and financial investments are reciprocal.

The Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth offers an alchemical reset. This is a portal for deep inner recalibration, reclamation of power, and an opportunity to transmute fear into wisdom.

Good luck this month, Scorpio!

Standout days: 10, 12, 21
Challenging days: 5, 19, 24

Sagittarius

May arrives like a breath of fresh air, Sagittarius, stirring the embers of your spirit! With Mars exiting its retrograde shadow on May 1, the internal tension that has held you back begins to fade. What once felt uncertain or out of reach now pulses with possibility.

Pluto stations retrograde in Aquarius on the fourth, deep within your third house of communication and local environment. Old limiting beliefs and hidden fears might resurface. Pluto’s energy will ask you to reclaim power over your thoughts and mindset.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, activating your sixth house of work routines and self-care, and a grounded energy enters your life. It’s time to organize your workflows, habits, and self-love practices.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth illuminates your twelfth house of dreams and hidden emotions. This is a deep, internal turning point. In the silence of this lunation, you can shed unnecessary weight that has been holding you back in the shadows.

As Venus exits her retrograde shadow on May 15, your fifth house of romance and creativity comes back to life. Your creative energy resurges, and love feels more spontaneous.

The sun enters Gemini on the twentieth, illuminating your seventh house of relationships. Connections deepen now. Whether in partnerships or collaborations, this is the time to invest in relationships. Mercury follows, entering Gemini on May 25, and communication becomes even more direct.

On the twenty-sixth, the Gemini new moon offers an invitation to reset and refresh your heart. Through the lens of transformation, you’ll see what’s worth keeping.

Good luck this month, Sagittarius!

Standout days: 3, 14, 23
Challenging days: 16, 22, 26

Capricorn

May arrives like a powerful wave, Capricorn! With Mars exiting its retrograde shadow on May 1, the tension you’ve felt around deep transformation and resources begins to dissolve. You’re stepping into your power with a renewed sense of direction.

On the fourth, Pluto in Aquarius stations retrograde in your second house, pulling back the curtain on your relationship with money and security. This is not a time for superficial reassessments. Pluto’s retrograde will uncover the unseen and ask you to rebuild your foundations.

When Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, your fifth house of creativity and romance is awakened. The conversations you have now can plant the seeds for your future whether it’s a creative idea, a love connection, or a deeper understanding of your own heart.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth represents a powerful moment of release and illumination in your social life and long-term aspirations. What must you shed to make space for experiences that align with your greater purpose?

Venus exits her post-retrograde shadow on May 15, bringing peace to your fourth house of home and emotions. The turbulence softens, allowing you to return to the sanctuary you’ve worked so hard to build.

The sun enters Gemini on the twentieth, activating your realm of self-care and workflow. This is a call to create more balance in your physical, mental, and emotional landscapes.

Your chance to transmute old fears and limiting beliefs into strength arrives during the Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth. Tune in to the natural rhythms of your body.

Good luck this month, Capricorn!

Standout days: 7, 16, 24
Challenging days: 2, 8, 17

Aquarius

May stirs the waters of your soul, Aquarius! As Mars exits its retrograde shadow on May 1, the energy you’ve been waiting for returns. There’s a sense of empowerment and a push to finally move forward with decisions that have been lingering in the shadows.

On the fourth, Pluto stations retrograde in your first house of self, signaling a transformative moment for your identity. You might feel called to redefine who you are at the core, to release versions of yourself that no longer resonate with your truth. The power of Pluto’s retrograde lies in reclaiming the parts of yourself that have been forgotten, neglected, or suppressed.

Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, shifting your attention to environment and emotions. Communication deepens with those you love, and you might find yourself seeking clarity within your domestic sphere. Your foundation, both emotional and physical, needs to feel solid, and you’re ready to make it happen.

On the twelfth, the Scorpio full moon illuminates your tenth house of career, pushing you to release old professional attachments. It’s time to strip away what doesn’t align with your goals and step into alignment.

When the sun enters Gemini on the twentieth, it sparks an exciting wave in your fifth house of creativity, inspiration, and passion. You’re drawn to freedom and life’s pleasures.

Mercury’s entrance into Gemini on May 25 heightens your intellectual energy, inspiring fresh ideas.

The Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth brings a chance to recalibrate and dive deeper into the potential that has been waiting to unfold.

Good luck this month, Aquarius!

Standout days: 8, 19, 27
Challenging days: 4, 12, 30

Pisces

May unfolds like a beautiful awakening, Pisces! As Mars exits its retrograde shadow on May 1, a new sense of direction takes shape. The stirring desires that have been dormant begin to ignite, pushing you to move forward with more clarity and confidence.

On the fourth, Pluto in Aquarius stations retrograde in the realm of your subconscious, dreams, and hidden truths. It’s a time to confront your fears, release old emotional baggage, and heal parts of yourself that have been in the shadows.

As Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, the focus moves to your third house of communication, learning, and connection. Thoughts become more grounded, and you might feel a pull to engage in more meaningful conversations or study something empowering that has been calling your attention.

The Scorpio full moon on the twelfth illuminates your ninth house of expansion and adventure, asking you to expand your mind, release limiting perspectives, and embrace genuine fun!

When Venus exits her post-retrograde shadow on May 15, the flow in your second house of finances and values activates. Expect opportunities that generate resources, lift your spirits, and showcase your talents.

The sun enters Gemini on the twentieth, activating your fourth house of instincts and environment. This is a time to nurture your emotional foundation and create a sense of comfort and stability.

Mercury’s entrance into Gemini on May 25 brings a wave of intellectual energy that supports home projects and family communications, while the Gemini new moon on the twenty-sixth offers you a profound opportunity to reset.

Good luck this month, Pisces!

Standout days: 3, 15, 13
Challenging days: 7, 22, 27