Buckle up because May is a big one! The main event is Saturn stepping into Aries and honestly it is a huge deal. We haven't seen Saturn in Aries since the mid-90s and this time he's heading straight for a once-in-a-lifetime meetup with Neptune in 2026. These two planets have not come together in Aries for over 160 years so yes, we are entering seriously historic territory.
Saturn in Aries is bold. He brings structure to new beginnings, discipline to identity and asks you to take real responsibility for who you are becoming. Combined with Neptune’s dreamy, visionary energy, this is not just about building goals. It is about manifesting meaningful ones. You'll now be driven (Aries) to set foundations (Saturn) for a future that aligns with your deeper truth (Neptune).
This new spiritual adventure starts slow, especially with Saturn retrograding back into Pisces later this year, but from now until 2026 we are in the early chapters of a whole new era. Get ready to move with intention!
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THE MOONS OF MAY
Full Moon: 12 May, Scorpio, 5.56pm
New Moon: 27 May, Gemini, 4.02am
MOON MEDITATIONS
Full Moon: 12 May, Scorpio, 5.56pm
Orange calcite heart
Ritual: Deep desires
Before you begin, spend some time journaling on what you truly crave emotionally, physically and energetically. No judgment. Just honesty. Write about your secret desires and fantasies, especially the ones you have been too shy to admit. As you meditate, let your desires rise gently. What lights you up? Let joyful images surface. Imagine them as glowing embers inside you. Feel your joy, your pleasure, your aliveness. Breathe it in. Visualise yourself welcoming more of this into your life.
New Moon: 27 May, Gemini, 4.02am
Lapis lazuli bracelet
Ritual: Affirmations and Magic Words
Manifest with precision using Mercury’s sharpness and Jupiter’s expansion.
Ask yourself: what am I calling in? Not a vague wish but one clear word that captures your desire. Let it rise: love, courage, abundance, focus. Whatever speaks to you. This word is your spell, your signal. Feel it in your body. Imagine writing it down, then see it ripple out into the world. When you have finished, write down the word. Keep it on your desk, in your wallet or under your pillow. Each time you see it, breathe it out into the world. Say: I am [your word]. Feel it fully.
LoA tip - Write down your desires as if they have already happened, keeping them bold, imaginative and future-focused. Speak these words aloud three times with confidence, letting your voice carry the energy into the universe. Burn the paper to symbolise release and transformation.
THE ASTROLOGY OF MAY
Pluto Retrograde through Aquarius
Pluto’s retrograde motion is never about surface-level changes. It's about going inwards, confronting what's hidden and reassessing the deeper patterns shaping our lives. In Aquarius, this work happens through the lens of community, technology, innovation and the collective.
Pluto is also about the shadow, so now he is in Aquarius he'll move through issues to do with power and control when it comes to technology and how it affects humanity. He'll invite us to question the systems we are part of and the groups we align with.
This is not a passive energy. Pluto retrograde can stir inner intensity, especially around themes of truth and rebirth. You might notice old wounds or patterns resurfacing, not to pull you backward but to show you what still needs transforming.
In Aquarius, he also pushes us to think differently, imagine new futures and consider how personal change ripples out into collective evolution. It is subtle but powerful. As he moves retrograde through this sign, he asks you to revisit the blueprints of your dreams, question the foundations of your personal revolutions, and refine the ways you contribute to the greater whole.
Full Moon in Scorpio
Enter the Scorpio full moon and things are about to get deep! Scorpio doesn't just want you to feel. It wants you to feel EVERYTHING. With wild-card Uranus opposite the moon, expect a secret or two to bubble up from below, emotional curveballs, sudden insights and exciting personal revelations. Ooh!
Any changes are to be welcomed. This full moon is forming steady trines to both Saturn and the north node in Pisces, so there's structure and purpose in the shake-up. You're being nudged towards emotional maturity and soul-level growth. Tune into the deepest parts of yourself and allow your desires to come to the surface.
Adding to the heat we have Mars in Leo trine Venus in Aries bringing flirty tension, creative sparks or a sudden desire to kiss someone or quit something. Pluto is here too, whispering: "go deeper." But do not be surprised if Mercury square Pluto brings sharp tongues or brutal honesty. Journal if you feel the urge to whatsapp someone you shouldn't!
Having said that, this Scorpio full moon is not here for light-hearted vibes. Instead it's a moment for rawness. For letting desire rise to the surface without shame. For saying what needs to be said. So feel what wants to be felt! It is realness or nothing.
Sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus
The sun conjunct Uranus in Taurus on the 18th brings a big burst of fresh energy. Rather than chaos, with the supporting celestial line up, it could feel like a well-timed shake-up that brings both clarity and inspiration.
You might suddenly see a new path forward, feel ready to try something different or realise what truly matters to you. It's a great time to be open to change, trust your instincts and say yes to opportunities that feel exciting and aligned.
Jupiter sextile Chiron: Mega healing vibes
Jupiter sextile Chiron is bringing in some seriously refreshing healing energy, and the best part is it does not feel heavy or overwhelming. This is not the kind of healing where you have to dig through emotional trenches or relive every past mistake. It is more like a breath of fresh air.
You might suddenly realise you are no longer triggered by something that used to hurt. Or maybe you catch yourself reacting with more kindness, patience or self-trust than you expected.
Jupiter helps us zoom out and see the bigger picture. Chiron carries the wisdom that comes from wounds we have already walked through. When these two link up like this, there is a lovely sweet spot where insight, growth and emotional release feel natural and even energising.
You might feel called to share something personal, support someone else through what you have learned or simply reflect on how far you have come.
This transit also reminds you that healing doesn't always look dramatic or life-changing in the moment. Sometimes it is quiet. Sometimes it shows up in the way you speak to yourself or how you show up in your relationships.
It's a great time to have the conversations you have been avoiding, start a new habit that supports your wellbeing or simply let yourself believe that it is okay to feel better. You do not need to have it all figured out. You just need to be open to the idea that things can shift, and they can shift now.
Gemini Season
Gemini season kicks off with a bright, buzzy energy. Quick minds, busy days and a general sense that everything is speeding up a little. This year it lands with some seriously supportive aspects that help ground all that motion and make it meaningful. The sun is sextile Saturn, Venus is trine Mars, and the sun is trine Pluto.
The sun sextile Saturn brings a sense of focus and follow-through. You might feel more able to stay on track with projects, structure your time or actually turn those great ideas into something real. This aspect gives Gemini’s usual flurry of thoughts a bit of backbone. You are not just talking about things. You are ready to do something with them.
Venus trine Mars brings a lovely mix of charm and confidence. It is a flirty, creative energy that is great for both romance and collaboration. Connections feel natural, and there is flow between what you want and how you go after it.
Meanwhile, the sun trine Pluto adds depth to everything. You might find yourself drawn to more meaningful conversations or suddenly seeing the deeper layers behind something or someone.
Mercury conjunct Uranus
The final degree of any sign carries a sense of urgency and culmination. With both Mercury, the planet of mind, speech and clarity, and Uranus, the planet of awakening, disruption and surprise, meeting at the final degree of Taurus, you could get a flash of insight that changes EVERYTHING.
Taurus normally keeps things grounded and steady, but this energy is anything but slow. Expect unexpected news, last-minute decisions or a completely new way of seeing something you thought was solid. Conversations could take wild turns. Ideas might hit out of nowhere. Tech, money or values could be front and centre.
It's super exciting, but also a little volatile. If things feel unsettled, trust that something is being shaken loose for a reason. This is a cosmic wake-up moment. Stay open. Stay curious. Do not be surprised if one conversation or thought sends you in a totally new direction.
Saturn into Aries
Saturn moving into Aries is going to feel like a major timeline shift. When the planet of structure, commitment and long-term growth moves into Aries, the sign of fresh starts, action and identity it’s time to get serious about who you are becoming. Paired with Neptune also newly in Aries, this becomes something even bigger. It's truly the beginning of a brand new era, a collective turning point.
Neptune in Aries adds inspiration and fire to that journey. It is not just about goals. It is about meaning. What do you believe in enough to act on? What dream feels worth the effort? Together, these two are asking you to ground your vision in action and turn intention into impact.
These energies mark the start of a brand new cycle, where discipline meets courage and you are asked to take full responsibility for your path forward. No more waiting for the right time, or for someone else to lead the way. Saturn in Aries wants you to take the reins. It is about building confidence from the ground up, taking action with intention and turning bold ideas into solid reality.
There might be pressure, especially around independence, leadership and starting over. But there is also huge potential for growth. This is your moment to commit to a vision of yourself that is braver, stronger and more authentic. Now’s the time to take responsibility for who you are and how you lead. It wants you to build something real and lasting, starting from a place of courage and self-trust.
New Moon: 27 May, Gemini, 4.02am
The Gemini new moon arrives with a quicksilver energy. Bright, curious and full of ideas. But try not to be tricked by its light touch. Beneath the surface, Pluto is forming a powerful trine to this new moon, adding laser focus and a deep undercurrent of transformation. This powerful trine sharpens the mind, helps you cut through noise and brings a kind of x-ray vision to the ideas you are working with.
Saturn and Neptune are sextile this new moon, another brand new energy. Jump boldly into this fresh mental cycle. It’s a chance to align thought with action and dream with direction. Seriously, pay attention to what's happening right now. What you set in motion will shape your future. Have a wonderful month!
MAY TRANSITS
1 May: Beltane
2 May: Venus conjunct Neptune
4 May: Pluto Retrograde
6 May: Venus sextile Pluto
10 May: Mercury into Taurus
12 May: Mercury square Pluto
12 May: Full Moon, Scorpio, 5.56pm
18 May: Sun conjunct Uranus
18 May: Mercury square Mars
18 May: Jupiter sextile Chiron
20 May: Sun into Gemini
20 May: Sun sextile Saturn
22 May: Venus trine Mars
22 May: Sun sextile Neptune
24 May: Sun trine Pluto
25 May: Saturn into Aries
25 May: Mercury conjunct Uranus
26 May: Mercury into Gemini
26 May: Mercury sextile Saturn
26 May: Mercury sextile Neptune
27 May: Mercury trine Pluto
27 May: New Moon, Gemini, 4.02am
30 May: Sun conjunct Mercury
In this month’s box…
Orange calcite heart often used to unlock and unleash creative or sexual energies, orange calcite can be used to boost self-confidence and self-esteem. Known for its joyful and uplifting energies, this crystal encourages authentic expression of feelings and desires. Lifts the mood and helps you express your true feelings with confidence. Meditate with this crystal when you need to ignite passion and step into your power.
Lapis lazuli bracelet believed to enhance manifestation by amplifying thoughts and increasing the power of spoken words. This blue and gold crystal is associated with wealth and prosperity, but also wisdom and truth, sharpening your vision of what you truly want. Use it to speak your desires clearly and call in abundance.
Crackle glass candle holder & lotus tealights
Raw & Refine new moon bath & body oil
I Love Snacks natural dried mango