As we enter a new month, the slate is wiped clean, and there are endless possibilities for growth. See what’s in store for your relationships, career, and emotions in the month ahead. Here’s your May horoscope for 2025.
Taurus, Apr 22–May 21
This month’s best birthday present to yourself? The practical magic of taking you-time every day, even a few minutes, to ditch devices, step out of routine obligations and tap into deep inner calm. During the middle two weeks of May, the Sun, executive Mercury and innovative Uranus synching up in Taurus could bring a breakthrough in your work or finances if you’re willing to think outside the box and experiment with new methods. Plus, they’re pushing for a wardrobe refresh to start your new astrological year in suitably fine style.
Gemini, May 22–Jun 22
This month’s energetic upsurge in your sector of social groups, known in traditional astrology as the house of joy, is about networking: Gemini’s superpower. In late May, articulate Mercury, big-picture Jupiter, the Sun and this year’s only new moon in Gemini form a powerful planetary quartet to kindle exciting synergies with kindred spirits old and new, bringing opportunities to join forces with others who share your enthusiasm. Even better? Neptune and Saturn at a friendly angle are likely to attract collaborators with a rare mix of ingenuity and stability.
Cancer, Jun 23–Jul 23
May honours Mother’s Day and all Cancerians are mothers to something, whether family, animal or enterprise, so acknowledge whatever you’ve nurtured, successfully or otherwise, with a celebration that’s meaningful to you. If mid-month’s intense full moon of consuming passions sparks a jealous or possessive flare-up, it’s advisable to de-escalate and cool down rather than attempt conciliation while people are feeling hotheaded and righteous. New moon on May 27 in the sign of media communication and local activity is one of the year’s most delightful for community interactions and gatherings.
Leo, Jul 24–Aug 23
With Mars pumping up the volume in Leo, your dress code’s head-turning, and nobody could accuse your majesties of underselling: you’ll make every invite sound like the must-attend event of the season. But as always, conditions apply. Which are that Mars can escalate drama (avoid a Game of Thrones approach) and also incline you to exaggeration. Nothing wrong with a little poetic license, but over-bedazzling the truth is likely to attract backlash. You might feel like pushing the envelope, but think carefully before posting anything provocative this month.
Virgo, Aug 24–Sep 23
After April’s fast, furious and fiery interactions, May’s planetary speed slows to a steadier, more practical and productive, Virgo-friendly pace. But while it’s natural to concentrate on what’s in front of you, without regularly scheduled focus shifts, this could have the downside of narrowing your attention span and perspective, so you miss out on opportunities. All of which is less likely if you make dedicated time to stop and appreciate life’s never-ending supply of small joys, whatever they are for you. Need reminding? Stick a list on the fridge.
Libra, Sep 24–Oct 23
In this down-to-earth, taking care of business month, you’re quite likely to find glitches and hitches which seemed insoluble in April becoming manageable, workable, even potentially positive. Love planets Mars and Venus dancing a playful fandango in show-off fire signs are calling for an overhaul of whatever’s become repetitive or monotonous in the Life Of Libra. So when May’s last ten days switch on celestial fairy lights in your astrological sector of new adventures, expect to be revelling in the latest, up-to-date styles, trends, buzz and fizz.
Scorpio, Oct 24–Nov 22
In traditional astrology, Mars is Scorpio’s ruler, and the red planet in its most glamorous and theatrical placement this month calls for adding a big dash of flair anywhere life has got a bit predictable or vanilla. So shake up any stagnant habits or stale behaviours. Dress up for everything, not just special occasions, and make all occasions special. At this year’s Scorpio Full Moon on May 13, celebrate your achievements: your deep and meaningful connections, your loyal, sexy self, your phoenix ability to transform challenges and difficulties into valuable learning curves.
Sagittarius Nov 23–Dec 21
Taurus season energises your zodiac zone of work and wellness, so May is Sagittarians’ month for putting healthy habits in place and finding ways to make daily tasks more efficient and enjoyable. Mars in your sector of adventure and personal growth gives entrepreneurial ventures and educational pursuits a high-octane boost. And Jupiter, Sagittarians’ ruling planet, spending its last month in your relationship zone (it won’t be back for over a decade), suggests defining and clarifying partnerships of all kinds before the gas giant moves next month to expand your personal resources.
Capricorn, Dec 22–Jan 20
With the Sun and managerial Mercury in their most practical placement, May’s earthy energies are Capricorn-compatible, so think tactics and strategies. You’ll save time, money and energy with advance planning, so do those recent exciting ideas and propositions have legs? Crunch numbers and work through estimates for what has the potential to go the distance and be profitable as well. But all work and no play makes boring Capricorns, and since this astro-cycle loves its creature comforts, don’t be slow to factor in a generous dose of leisure pleasures and indulgences.
Aquarius, Jan 21–Feb 19
Aquarius is a collaborative sign, and Pluto, beginning its annual retrograde here, suggests the possibility of power plays disrupting team efforts. If you’re unable to gain traction, use Pluto’s snooze cycle to tap the brakes and take a reality check: Is everyone aligned and on the same page? Have you taken on too much? This five-month transit can be a blessing in disguise if you release the pressure valve and gear down to a less stressful, slow and steady phased approach, with each step a foundational support for the next.
Pisces, Feb 20–Mar 20
Neptune and Saturn, finally winding up their long residency in your sign, have May’s planetary perambulations bringing the Fish tribe a welcome degree of sweet relief as pressures ease, complications unravel, and life’s possibilities brighten. If this month’s Venus and Neptune in your money zone fire up a generous and commendable passion to assist people not blessed with as much good fortune as you — and they may — please keep reminding yourself to direct some of that love and a few of those treats towards your deserving self as well.
Aries, Mar 21–Apr 21
As this month shifts your focus from personal reinvention, use May’s grounding energy to secure a stable base and get workable plans in place for bringing those exciting new ideas to life. Vibrant Venus with her red dress on in Aries is bold, confident and raring to go, and there’s more (drumroll)… biggest news of all is taskmaster Saturn moving into your sign for the first time in 30 years. And who better than structured, strategic, systematic Saturn to usher Neptune-in-Aries dreams into reality? Ready, set, manifest!
This horoscope appeared in the May 2025 issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly magazine. Find out your monthly horoscopes earlier by subscribing to the magazine and never missing an issue.
