Taureans, get set for a bright and bullish new beginning, but first you’ll need to get your house in order with some self-reflection.
At work, keep your nose clean, your lips zipped and your hands busy.
Taurus (April 20–May 20)
Pluto goes retrograde on May 7, and the office games begin. A boss or colleague could be scheming behind the scenes, so keep your eyes open and stay well above the fray. The new moon in your sign on May 17 ushers in fresh possibilities and a beautiful new beginning.
This is your reset moment but you need to do the inner work first. Self-reflection now means you won’t be repeating the same old cycles. On May 19, Mars blasts into your sign, cranking up your sex appeal. Singles, make sure that your date is curious about your mind, and not just angling for access to your body.
POWER DATES May 3, 17, 19
Gemini (May 21–June 20)
Your mind is your superpower this month, and when Mercury enters your sign on May 17 there’s one idea in particular that has serious potential. Follow it properly. Flesh it out.
On May 19, watch for creeping insecurity or for someone operating with motives that may be questionable. Keep your guard up around anyone whose flattery feels strategic rather than sincere. Then the mood changes. When the sun enters your sign on May 21, your luck begins to turn. After a long slog, you can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. Keep your focus on your desires. Manifesting is really just daydreaming with direction.
POWER DATES May 17, 21, 23
Cancer (June 21–July 22)
May has seduction written all over it. If you’re single, the full moon on the 2nd could attract someone mysteriously private and hard to read, which only adds to the appeal. Couples, you might consider seeing a sex therapist or give an erotic fantasy proper airtime.
From May 19, Venus enters your sign, turning your glow all the way up. If you’ve been thinking about a new look, try a smudgy kohl-rimmed eye, a frosty pink lip or the blunt bob that everyone’s wearing. And if something was left unfinished earlier in the month, May’s blue moon draws it back into your orbit. This time, you see it through.
POWER DATES May 12, 19, 29
Leo (July 23–August 22)
Pluto’s rewind from May 7 travels through your relationship zone, reopening an issue you thought was done and dusted. Annoying? Perhaps. Useful? Absolutely. This gives you another chance to clear the air and put the issue to bed for good.
If you’re job hunting, send out your résumé before the new moon on May 17, because doors are swinging open. Ambitious Lions could snare a promotion or be handed a golden opportunity to showcase their skills. From the 21st, your social life picks up. There’s somewhere exciting to go, people to see and every reason to turn heads.
POWER DATES May 7, 11, 21
Virgo (August 23–September 22)
The full moon on May 2 makes you privy to a secret or a vital piece of information. It won’t just land in your lap, however. You may need to dig deeper, ask uncomfortable questions or push past polite pleasantries to get to the truth. From the 17th, Mercury becomes your secret weapon in negotiations.
For some, this brings a contract straight into your inbox. For others, it’s the satisfying clink of glasses over a deal that you’ve worked hard to secure. If a family member missed out on something or if a home project fizzled out, the blue moon on May 31 rings in a second chance.
POWER DATES May 6, 13, 17
Libra (September 23–October 22)
Mars whispers about quick money this month, but don’t be seduced. Whether it’s a side hustle promising fast returns, a friend’s startup opportunity or a flashy investment scheme, slow down and crunch the numbers – twice.
When Venus enters your corner at work from May 19, support arrives through a woman with a velvet manner and nerves of steel. She’s a loyal ally. Around the 23rd, Uranus throws in a wildcard. You might dash off on a last-minute wellness retreat, book a sleeper train adventure, or enrol in an AI literacy course. Follow the impulse, as it could open an exciting new chapter.
POWER DATES May 18, 19, 29
Scorpio (October 23–November 21)
May’s full moon in your sign says magic happens in partnership. Whether you’re co-parenting, teaming up with a brilliant creative or sorting joint finances, you’ll get further with a trusted plus one than going solo. Then on the 19th, Mars, your home planet, barrels into your relationship zone, turning up the temperature.
The chemistry could be scorching, but so could the arguments. Keep the drama out of pointless back-and-forth and channel the heat more satisfyingly. From the 21st, the sun restores your faith in people. Trust grows when words and actions match, and then your nervous system can finally exhale.
POWER DATES May 2, 7, 26
Sagittarius (November 22–December 21)
May’s full moon parts the veil between worlds. Your dreams may be unusually vivid, or a loved one who’s crossed over could reach you through a familiar song or a feather in an unlikely place.
From the 7th, Pluto’s retrograde exposes the old narratives and mental loops that have been directing your decisions. Awareness is the turning point. Once you catch the pattern, you can rewrite your story. Then, on May 19, Venus tempts you to splurge on something obscenely luxurious. Spoil yourself stupid with the degustation menu, 1000 thread-count sheets or fresh peonies that make your home smell expensive.
POWER DATES May 5, 11, 31
Capricorn (December 22–January 19)
When a friend’s true motives come to light around May 2, you may be tempted to use what you know as leverage. Bad idea. The full moon asks you to keep your loyalties tight and your hands clean. If you are launching a project or building a platform, the new moon on May 17 favours digital ventures, from a podcast or Substack to an online course or content series.
Around May 26, Mars clashes with Pluto, and money issues become awkward. Lending cash to a friend or blurring the line between generosity and obligation could leave you with a sour taste. Keep your wallet zipped and expectations tighter.
POWER DATES May 2, 23, 29
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Pluto begins its retrograde through your sign on May 7, bringing a welcome pause. After months of relentless personal transformation, this is your cosmic breather. Take some time out in nature, try a silent retreat or just let your couch hold you for a while.
Reflect on how far you’ve come, because you’ve been so busy evolving that you haven’t paused to appreciate your progress. By the 21st, the sun enters your fun zone and pleasure takes priority. Whatever makes you lose track of time, give yourself permission to stay there longer. If you’re buying or selling property, Mars brings the momentum you’ve been waiting for.
POWER DATES May 2, 7, 23
Pisces (February 19–March 20)
Mars has your mouth running hot this month. The things you’ve held back come spilling out with more fire than finesse, so catch yourself before an honest conversation turns into a detonation. After May 19, Venus rides in like a storybook romance.
Singles feel the butterflies they’d stopped believing in, and couples rediscover the version of each other they first fell for. The blue moon at month’s end is your vindication. You’ve battered your self-belief and borderline sold your soul chasing this dream, but when it comes to fruition and the applause rolls in, your whole body remembers why you kept going.
POWER DATES May 6, 22, 25
Aries (March 21–April 19)
The full moon on May 2 rouses your green-eyed monster. But instead of envying a friend’s success, treat it as proof of what’s possible for you too. If they can do it, so can you. By mid-month, money moves like a revolving door, going out as quickly as it comes in. A proper budget review helps you regain balance.
The blue moon on May 31 offers a second chance, and students may get another crack at marks they weren’t happy with. For others, a family situation circles back, but this time you’re wise to the pattern. What once rattled you now shows you how much you’ve grown.
POWER DATES May 5, 19, 26
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