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May 2025
The shift of the zodiac from the water of Pisces to the fire of Aries continues. This shift creates bold actions and words.
As the month opens, Saturn and the North node of the Moon are within one degree of one another. This is a continuation of the marginalization that is being forced on many of us.
The last time Saturn crossed the North node in Pisces, the compromise of 1877 occurred which concluded the dispute over the 1876 presidential election. It was known as the "Corrupt Bargain". This led to federal troops vacating the South restoring the South to rule itself. This was the end of the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. That aspect also resulted in disenfranchising African Americans until the civil rights movement of the 1960s when the current Uranus/Pluto cycle began in Virgo. The current Uranus/Pluto cycle kicked off social revolution and technological advances in the 1960s including the first man walking on the Moon. We are still in that cycle.
During that last conjunction of Saturn and the North node in Pisces, the two moons of Mars were discovered, the Theosophy movement rose up, and mysticism became common. There was a shift in consciousness and the phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.
Venus has just joined Neptune, Mercury, Chiron, and Eris in Aries. Venus actually crosses Neptune at zero degrees Aries May 2. This is women taking charge. This is bold action. This provides us with a big dose of idealism. Our need for beauty is abundant and many of us will be romantic and compassionate. Hopefully, we can run with that as opposed to to the delusion, disappointment, victimization, or war that some will peddle.
We all are shifting into taking taking care of our needs as opposed to looking to that which is now failing us.
Aries stands up to be counted and demand its rights. At the same time though, Chiron the wounded healer, is conjunct Eris the goddess of strife and discord, indicating the wounded mediocre men will continue to cry for their need be in control of our lives. Neptune in Aries brings bold action, even wars over ideologies as was the case with the American Civil War when Neptune was last in Aries.
Pluto
Pluto, now moving through Aquarius until 2044, turns retrograde May 4 through October 13.
This is a time for us to turn within, confronting the things in us that are no longer truthful or psychologically healthy. The focus on the need for societal and technological change amps up as we are confronted with more corruption and lies. We will address social norms that cannot continue. Equal rights will continue to be attacked. Across the planet people are coming to realize that change must happen for all, not just the few. We will come to terms with what no longer works in our lives; whether that is shopping online or supporting leaders who only serve their best interests. It all depends on each of our perspectives as to how we move forward.
Pluto in Aquarius is most challenging for Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio and Taurus because the change they are experiencing is forceful and stressful. This retrograde is easier for Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius because Pluto is at a harmonious angle to these signs and they are able to ride their wave of change with greater ease.
Venus is sextile Pluto May 6. This is a time when old issues, outdated behavior patterns, and people who want to drag us back to the same old carnival ride of emotions come back to us. Allow yourself to exhibit new and healthy patterns so that you do not have to repeat the same mistakes again in the future. Do something creative, whether that is baking cupcakes or putting your feelings on paper. It all helps. Get grounded. Walk on the grass barefoot. Check out the EARTHING MOVIE on YouTube.
At the same time, we are feeling Mercury in Aries sextile Jupiter. This is a sane voice among the rubble. Reasonable and valid ideas are shared and can take hold in our daily lives and on the world stage, but there will be some who throw out crazy ideas just to see what sticks to the wall.
Mercury
Mercury moves through Taurus May 10 to 25. While Mercury moves through Taurus, our attention turns to the world of money and finances as well as nature and our environment.
Mercury is square Pluto May 12, bringing up conflicts and blatant corruption. We will find out more about what is going on behind the scenes. Hostility will be perpetrated on marginalized people around this time. This is a challenging time for Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio. There will be more talk of tariffs and economic news that is most likely not good news. Some of us will use our words to scare and humiliate others. That’s a bad plan based on fear of losing control.
Mercury crosses innovative Uranus May 24 bringing surprisingly good or surprisingly bad news. Power outages and information leaks are possible as are innovative ideas that can solve these problems. Computer outages may affect travel. This is a good time to secure your online presence.
The full Moon May 12 at 22 degrees Scorpio at 11:57 am CDT
This is a time to reconcile our need for security, both financial and personal, while letting go of people and situations that no longer serve us. Embrace destructive emotions and let go of the small stuff. This full Moon offers us the opportunity to clean out the closet of life to make emotional space so that new and positive experiences can come to us. Do remember that Mercury square Pluto is still present and there can be drama. Step back and watch the drama blow in the wind without affecting you. There can be earth shaking drama. Destructive storms are possible, figuratively and literally.
May 17- 18
The Sun in Aries is conjunct Uranus in Taurus. This brings new and exciting ideas that are innovative. At the same time, Mercury in Taurus is square Mars in Leo. Plan for swings in our finances. Our communication will be bold and brash; especially where finances are concerned. Many of us will speak and act rashly. Arguments are sure to occur. Use this intense aspect to channel the determination to accomplish projects. Do not let pride replace good sense. Opposition to the status quo will be vocal.
Mid month is a volatile time as the powers that be in our lives exhibit unhinged behavior. That includes people and Mother Nature. Loud voices come to the fore demanding change across the planet.
May 20 to 22
The Sun in Aries is sextile Saturn in Pisces at the back door of the zodiac. This is a time of completion and taking care of that which needs to be completed before the Sun moves into Gemini May 20.
Once the Sun moves into Gemini May 20, communication becomes important, and we will have many tasks to handle at the same time. Use discernment as to who you listen to for news information. We will take action that supports our own independence and self reliance.
Venus, hot to trot in Aries, is trine Mars in Leo. Powerful, educated and informed women will be making a statement. This is a time of resolving conflicts with charm and passion. Wise women will be taking a stand. Many of us will be motivated; some for change others for love. New and young leaders will continue to emerge.
Neptune Sextile Pluto
Neptune and Pluto have been tracking at a sixty-degree distance in the zodiac for quite a while. For non-astrologers, think of two people walking down a straight street on opposite side walks. The two people are always at the same distance from one another. This took place from 1947 to 1990 and now from 2022 to 2034.
The consequences of this aspect are collective awareness and awakening including spiritual evolution and healing.
With this aspect, when another faster moving planet forms an angle to Neptune, it then forms an angle to Pluto, triggering a shift in the collective consciousness.
The Sun is positively sextile Neptune May 22 and will trine Pluto May 24. At the same time, Mercury will cross Uranus. This can provide breakthroughs for us. We have insights about what is right and what is wrong. Not all of us will have this experience, though, because all of us are not on the same path. However, these are transformative days when we find out how courageous we are when faced with challenges.
Add A Dash Of Saturn
Saturn enters Aries May 24/25. It backs out in early September and then moves into Aries for the full two-and-a-half-year transit in mid-February 2026. Saturn last left Aries in June 1998.
Saturn does not like to be in Aries. Saturn is the old man who gets taken to the loud party full of young people. He does not fit in with the young people nor does he try. Saturn in Aries will be hard for us. Saturn will be really hard for those who want to keep things the same.
Meanwhile, back to the analogy of two friends walking down opposite sides of the street: Saturn joins Neptune, but a step or two behind Neptune.
Saturn will be very close to Neptune and finally conjunct Neptune February 20, 2026. In the past, Saturn has conjuncted Neptune in Aries, but never at zero degrees. Never in the course of history have these two planets conjuncted at this first degree of the zodiac which is the degree of new beginnings. This alone is the beginning of a new era on Earth and in the cosmos. Events such as this are reasons why we are experiencing chaos as we try to adjust to the birth of a new world.
Saturn in Aries
For Aries this brings a restructuring of Aries’ life. That which is no longer viable must go. Think of it as if you need a diet. Saturn comes in, provides the discipline, and the body changes. Saturn will require discipline to make change. Saturn brings up karmic situations to be resolved.
Saturn in Aries is what astrology calls “the fall”. Saturn does not do so well in Aries. Aries wants to make fast decisions and get quick results, but Saturn says other steps must be taken before running off halfcocked. This can be frustrating for those who represent Saturn as they try to stay in control. Young people will be agitated and rise to the occasion.
To Put It Another Way
The last degree of the zodiac is 29 degrees Pisces. The first degree of the zodiac is zero Aries. Saturn is at zero Aries May 24. This is a world point meaning new beginnings for the world at large. Neptune crossed that point in March.
This is big and this is why the world, and our lives, are in such upheaval. But there is more, Uranus still must cross into Gemini in July. This will bring more changes to our world and as Uranus in Gemini is harmonious to Pluto, we will see innovation and positive social change.
Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will all be retrograde and back out of their new signs between this year and next. This coupled with the angles they are forming, are birthing a new Earth into a new age that we have never known. We are at the brink of a new 12,000-year cycle.
Back here in the now, Mercury in Gemini is sextile Saturn May 25/26. Saturn is almost holding hands with Neptune and across the street from Pluto. This is a great time for meaningful conversations and bringing structure to new and positive ideas.
At the same time, we have a new Moon May 26 in Gemini 6 degrees at 10:03 pm CDT
This new Moon is a wonderful time for sharing our vision and working together to create a new order. Just days after this new Moon, Mercury is conjunct the Sun. During this new cycle, learn something that is interesting to you. Open your mind to other people’s ideas and be ready and open to new ideas and philosophies. Gemini rules our respiratory system and our lungs and sinuses so many of us may have an extra dose of spring allergies. Others could have sore shoulders due to our nervous system being stressed.
This grand time in history is a time of awakening and this new Moon is a kickstart.
The Big Picture - The New World Order
We are certainly at the end of an era, but what really does that mean to us individually?
Astrology says that the outer planets Pluto, Neptune and Uranus are moving out of conservative signs and into independent innovative signs Aquarius, Aries, and Gemini respectively. Those who want to stay with the old world are resisting social change, but are also destroying the world for profit. The current structures will be destroyed to be rebuilt better.
Andre Barbault in his book Planetary Cycles, Mundane Astrology says that Spring of 2026 holds an astrological configuration that relaunches humanity.
The Human Design System says that we are coming into a new world beginning February 15, 2027. It explains that we will come into being our true selves without someone telling us who we can and cannot be and that old structures that we depend are are dying. We will take responsibility for our spirituality and our well being as opposed to blindly following leaders, many of whom do not care what happens to us.
Other people are saying that we are awakening and will move from the dense third dimension to the fifth dimension.
We all have ideas as to how we will work through the chaotic process, but none of us really know how we will land on our feet.
The best we can do is prepare and have courage which many of our leaders lack along with an attitude of service. This is why new leaders will continue to rise up from among us.
Have food and water on hand. Take break from dooms day scrolling. Take a news break.Talk to your loved ones and know that we are not alone.
According to many philosophies we are leaving the old tribal culture that is full of shame and denial of human rights.
A GOLDEN AGE is emerging wherein we all know we are one. We all chose to be born at this time to usher in the new consciousness. We are not alone. The stars are shaping and molding us and our future.
The shift of the zodiac from the water of Pisces to the fire of Aries continues. This shift creates bold actions and words.
As the month opens, Saturn and the North node of the Moon are within one degree of one another. This is a continuation of the marginalization that is being forced on many of us.
The last time Saturn crossed the North node in Pisces, the compromise of 1877 occurred which concluded the dispute over the 1876 presidential election. It was known as the "Corrupt Bargain". This led to federal troops vacating the South restoring the South to rule itself. This was the end of the Reconstruction era after the Civil War. That aspect also resulted in disenfranchising African Americans until the civil rights movement of the 1960s when the current Uranus/Pluto cycle began in Virgo. The current Uranus/Pluto cycle kicked off social revolution and technological advances in the 1960s including the first man walking on the Moon. We are still in that cycle.
During that last conjunction of Saturn and the North node in Pisces, the two moons of Mars were discovered, the Theosophy movement rose up, and mysticism became common. There was a shift in consciousness and the phonograph was invented by Thomas Edison.
Venus has just joined Neptune, Mercury, Chiron, and Eris in Aries. Venus actually crosses Neptune at zero degrees Aries May 2. This is women taking charge. This is bold action. This provides us with a big dose of idealism. Our need for beauty is abundant and many of us will be romantic and compassionate. Hopefully, we can run with that as opposed to to the delusion, disappointment, victimization, or war that some will peddle.
We all are shifting into taking taking care of our needs as opposed to looking to that which is now failing us.
Aries stands up to be counted and demand its rights. At the same time though, Chiron the wounded healer, is conjunct Eris the goddess of strife and discord, indicating the wounded mediocre men will continue to cry for their need be in control of our lives. Neptune in Aries brings bold action, even wars over ideologies as was the case with the American Civil War when Neptune was last in Aries.
Pluto
Pluto, now moving through Aquarius until 2044, turns retrograde May 4 through October 13.
This is a time for us to turn within, confronting the things in us that are no longer truthful or psychologically healthy. The focus on the need for societal and technological change amps up as we are confronted with more corruption and lies. We will address social norms that cannot continue. Equal rights will continue to be attacked. Across the planet people are coming to realize that change must happen for all, not just the few. We will come to terms with what no longer works in our lives; whether that is shopping online or supporting leaders who only serve their best interests. It all depends on each of our perspectives as to how we move forward.
Pluto in Aquarius is most challenging for Aquarius, Leo, Scorpio and Taurus because the change they are experiencing is forceful and stressful. This retrograde is easier for Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius because Pluto is at a harmonious angle to these signs and they are able to ride their wave of change with greater ease.
Venus is sextile Pluto May 6. This is a time when old issues, outdated behavior patterns, and people who want to drag us back to the same old carnival ride of emotions come back to us. Allow yourself to exhibit new and healthy patterns so that you do not have to repeat the same mistakes again in the future. Do something creative, whether that is baking cupcakes or putting your feelings on paper. It all helps. Get grounded. Walk on the grass barefoot. Check out the EARTHING MOVIE on YouTube.
At the same time, we are feeling Mercury in Aries sextile Jupiter. This is a sane voice among the rubble. Reasonable and valid ideas are shared and can take hold in our daily lives and on the world stage, but there will be some who throw out crazy ideas just to see what sticks to the wall.
Mercury
Mercury moves through Taurus May 10 to 25. While Mercury moves through Taurus, our attention turns to the world of money and finances as well as nature and our environment.
Mercury is square Pluto May 12, bringing up conflicts and blatant corruption. We will find out more about what is going on behind the scenes. Hostility will be perpetrated on marginalized people around this time. This is a challenging time for Aquarius, Taurus, Leo, and Scorpio. There will be more talk of tariffs and economic news that is most likely not good news. Some of us will use our words to scare and humiliate others. That’s a bad plan based on fear of losing control.
Mercury crosses innovative Uranus May 24 bringing surprisingly good or surprisingly bad news. Power outages and information leaks are possible as are innovative ideas that can solve these problems. Computer outages may affect travel. This is a good time to secure your online presence.
The full Moon May 12 at 22 degrees Scorpio at 11:57 am CDT
This is a time to reconcile our need for security, both financial and personal, while letting go of people and situations that no longer serve us. Embrace destructive emotions and let go of the small stuff. This full Moon offers us the opportunity to clean out the closet of life to make emotional space so that new and positive experiences can come to us. Do remember that Mercury square Pluto is still present and there can be drama. Step back and watch the drama blow in the wind without affecting you. There can be earth shaking drama. Destructive storms are possible, figuratively and literally.
May 17- 18
The Sun in Aries is conjunct Uranus in Taurus. This brings new and exciting ideas that are innovative. At the same time, Mercury in Taurus is square Mars in Leo. Plan for swings in our finances. Our communication will be bold and brash; especially where finances are concerned. Many of us will speak and act rashly. Arguments are sure to occur. Use this intense aspect to channel the determination to accomplish projects. Do not let pride replace good sense. Opposition to the status quo will be vocal.
Mid month is a volatile time as the powers that be in our lives exhibit unhinged behavior. That includes people and Mother Nature. Loud voices come to the fore demanding change across the planet.
May 20 to 22
The Sun in Aries is sextile Saturn in Pisces at the back door of the zodiac. This is a time of completion and taking care of that which needs to be completed before the Sun moves into Gemini May 20.
Once the Sun moves into Gemini May 20, communication becomes important, and we will have many tasks to handle at the same time. Use discernment as to who you listen to for news information. We will take action that supports our own independence and self reliance.
Venus, hot to trot in Aries, is trine Mars in Leo. Powerful, educated and informed women will be making a statement. This is a time of resolving conflicts with charm and passion. Wise women will be taking a stand. Many of us will be motivated; some for change others for love. New and young leaders will continue to emerge.
Neptune Sextile Pluto
Neptune and Pluto have been tracking at a sixty-degree distance in the zodiac for quite a while. For non-astrologers, think of two people walking down a straight street on opposite side walks. The two people are always at the same distance from one another. This took place from 1947 to 1990 and now from 2022 to 2034.
The consequences of this aspect are collective awareness and awakening including spiritual evolution and healing.
With this aspect, when another faster moving planet forms an angle to Neptune, it then forms an angle to Pluto, triggering a shift in the collective consciousness.
The Sun is positively sextile Neptune May 22 and will trine Pluto May 24. At the same time, Mercury will cross Uranus. This can provide breakthroughs for us. We have insights about what is right and what is wrong. Not all of us will have this experience, though, because all of us are not on the same path. However, these are transformative days when we find out how courageous we are when faced with challenges.
Add A Dash Of Saturn
Saturn enters Aries May 24/25. It backs out in early September and then moves into Aries for the full two-and-a-half-year transit in mid-February 2026. Saturn last left Aries in June 1998.
Saturn does not like to be in Aries. Saturn is the old man who gets taken to the loud party full of young people. He does not fit in with the young people nor does he try. Saturn in Aries will be hard for us. Saturn will be really hard for those who want to keep things the same.
Meanwhile, back to the analogy of two friends walking down opposite sides of the street: Saturn joins Neptune, but a step or two behind Neptune.
Saturn will be very close to Neptune and finally conjunct Neptune February 20, 2026. In the past, Saturn has conjuncted Neptune in Aries, but never at zero degrees. Never in the course of history have these two planets conjuncted at this first degree of the zodiac which is the degree of new beginnings. This alone is the beginning of a new era on Earth and in the cosmos. Events such as this are reasons why we are experiencing chaos as we try to adjust to the birth of a new world.
Saturn in Aries
For Aries this brings a restructuring of Aries’ life. That which is no longer viable must go. Think of it as if you need a diet. Saturn comes in, provides the discipline, and the body changes. Saturn will require discipline to make change. Saturn brings up karmic situations to be resolved.
Saturn in Aries is what astrology calls “the fall”. Saturn does not do so well in Aries. Aries wants to make fast decisions and get quick results, but Saturn says other steps must be taken before running off halfcocked. This can be frustrating for those who represent Saturn as they try to stay in control. Young people will be agitated and rise to the occasion.
To Put It Another Way
The last degree of the zodiac is 29 degrees Pisces. The first degree of the zodiac is zero Aries. Saturn is at zero Aries May 24. This is a world point meaning new beginnings for the world at large. Neptune crossed that point in March.
This is big and this is why the world, and our lives, are in such upheaval. But there is more, Uranus still must cross into Gemini in July. This will bring more changes to our world and as Uranus in Gemini is harmonious to Pluto, we will see innovation and positive social change.
Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune will all be retrograde and back out of their new signs between this year and next. This coupled with the angles they are forming, are birthing a new Earth into a new age that we have never known. We are at the brink of a new 12,000-year cycle.
Back here in the now, Mercury in Gemini is sextile Saturn May 25/26. Saturn is almost holding hands with Neptune and across the street from Pluto. This is a great time for meaningful conversations and bringing structure to new and positive ideas.
At the same time, we have a new Moon May 26 in Gemini 6 degrees at 10:03 pm CDT
This new Moon is a wonderful time for sharing our vision and working together to create a new order. Just days after this new Moon, Mercury is conjunct the Sun. During this new cycle, learn something that is interesting to you. Open your mind to other people’s ideas and be ready and open to new ideas and philosophies. Gemini rules our respiratory system and our lungs and sinuses so many of us may have an extra dose of spring allergies. Others could have sore shoulders due to our nervous system being stressed.
This grand time in history is a time of awakening and this new Moon is a kickstart.
The Big Picture - The New World Order
We are certainly at the end of an era, but what really does that mean to us individually?
Astrology says that the outer planets Pluto, Neptune and Uranus are moving out of conservative signs and into independent innovative signs Aquarius, Aries, and Gemini respectively. Those who want to stay with the old world are resisting social change, but are also destroying the world for profit. The current structures will be destroyed to be rebuilt better.
Andre Barbault in his book Planetary Cycles, Mundane Astrology says that Spring of 2026 holds an astrological configuration that relaunches humanity.
The Human Design System says that we are coming into a new world beginning February 15, 2027. It explains that we will come into being our true selves without someone telling us who we can and cannot be and that old structures that we depend are are dying. We will take responsibility for our spirituality and our well being as opposed to blindly following leaders, many of whom do not care what happens to us.
Other people are saying that we are awakening and will move from the dense third dimension to the fifth dimension.
We all have ideas as to how we will work through the chaotic process, but none of us really know how we will land on our feet.
The best we can do is prepare and have courage which many of our leaders lack along with an attitude of service. This is why new leaders will continue to rise up from among us.
Have food and water on hand. Take break from dooms day scrolling. Take a news break.Talk to your loved ones and know that we are not alone.
According to many philosophies we are leaving the old tribal culture that is full of shame and denial of human rights.
A GOLDEN AGE is emerging wherein we all know we are one. We all chose to be born at this time to usher in the new consciousness. We are not alone. The stars are shaping and molding us and our future.
Mercury Retrograde 2025
March 14 to April 7
Pre shadow period begins March 1
Post shadow ends April 26
July 17 to August 11
Pre shadow begins June 30
Post shadow ends August 25
November 9 to November 29
Pre shadow begins October 21
Post shadow ends December 16
The pre shadow period is when the effects of Mercury retrograde begin to be felt.
The post shadow is how long Mercury is felt once it goes direct.
It is best to avoid making plans and starting new projects during these times. Make note of the retrograde and shadow periods so that you can avoid important plans and decisions during these time. Travel is be avoided also.
MAY 2025 Almanac
Consummate Relationships
May 2, 29 31
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May 2,9,16,17,23,29
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Sign Contracts
May 5,16,17,21,23,25,27,31
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Plant
May 1,2,11,12,16,17,20,21,22,25,29,30
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Harvest
May 13,14,15,18,19,23,24
Read the summary with your calendar that shows the whole month on one page. Read through the intro and make note of the days that I point out. Mark the new Moon and the full Moon. The days between the new Moon and the full Moon are when you generally want to start something that you want to grow. Do look at that Moon void chart and take a rest on those days. I have discovered that no matter what I plan, it turns out another way on a Moon void day. Anything you try to accomplish will turn out with unexpected results.
Make note of the three days before the new Moon. People usually get anxious during these days because the phone does not ring or they feel confused or simply nothing is happen. That is because it is wind down time before the new Moon. You will usually notice that the action of life picks up once the new Moon occurs. Also note the days that planets change directions, especially Mercury retrograde.
Hopefully these suggestions will give you a bit of a start to maneuvering through life with astrology.
Robert E Brown
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