In the Stars May 18-25, 2025 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

Brilliant Ideas Abound this Week

The Sun shines in Taurus tropically for a few more days, so soak up life’s sensual pleasures while the Sun is in the fixed earth sign. Then the Sun enters mutable air sign Gemini on Tuesday, May 20 at 11:54 a.m. PDT. The Gemini Sun delights in ideas, connections, and new experiences. Gemini thrives on variety, so plan to change up your life with new and different experiences over the next month.

On Saturday, May 17, the Sun exactly conjuncts Uranus, and the Moon conjuncts Pluto. This is a powerful day that may be explosive for good or ill. Use it to break out of ruts or bad habits, and to blast into new territory.

On Sunday, May 18, Jupiter squares the North and South Nodes, the Nodal axis, and it is at play all week. We are invited to put the past and future in greater perspective. It would be a good time to heal old wounds or let go of the past and envision a greater purpose. New opportunities may emerge with this aspect.

On Thursday, May 22, the Moon conjuncts Saturn and Neptune, illuminating this conjunction of the planets of limitation (Saturn) and limitlessness (Neptune). This would be a good day to create a work of art, or solve a problem, combining structure with vision, or combining reality with possibilities.

The Sun trines Pluto from Thursday through Sunday, and is exact on Saturday, May 24. This aspect gives strength, courage, and conviction. You can feel like you have a superpower. This trine in air signs will supercharge ideas and strategy. Also on May 24th, Mercury is exactly conjunct Uranus. We may be receptors of crackling, brilliant ideas. The planetary activity on this day is potent! Use its gifts consciously.

Venus is now in Aries through June 7, giving zest for vigorous engagements and more risk taking. This week Venus trines Mars in Leo, exact on Wednesday and Thursday. This fire sign trine gives passion, creativity, and appetite for creating fun.

Neptune entered Aries on Sunday, March 30th for a 14-year stay in the first sign the zodiac, except when it retrogrades back into Pisces October 22, 2025-January 27, 2026.

Saturn is sextile Uranus. This Saturn-Uranus sextile will be at play within 1-3 degrees through February 2026. This would be an excellent time to break bad habits and establish good habits. It is a time for breakthrough and building something new.

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Lunar Influences the Coming Week (all times are Pacific Time):

Moon in Capricorn: Thursday, May 15, at 12:57 pm through Saturday, May 17 at 10:29 pm. Lean in, work hard, and set goals for a productive work output the next three days.

Moon in Aquarius: Saturday, May 17 at 10:29 pm through Tuesday, May 20 at 5:28 am. Connect with friends and community.

Moon in Pisces: Tuesday, May 20 at 5:28 am. through Thursday, May 22, at 9:25 am. Be inspired, compassionate, and generous. Dance, paint, or write!

Moon in Aries: Thursday, May 22 at 9:25 am through Saturday, May 24, at 10:37 am. Be adventurous and spontaneous. These are high energy days for outdoor exercise.

Moon in Taurus: Saturday, May 24 at 10:37 am through Monday, May 26 at 10:21 am. You can accomplish a lot on this Memorial Day weekend. Take on some practical projects. The Taurus Moon is especially happy working in the garden. Enjoy good food, and kick back and listen to some music that will make you smile.

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

·       Be open to new opportunities, possibilities and brilliant ideas.

·       Take courage and make change.

·       Resolve issues of the past and future by expanding your thinking.

·       Add more variety in your life—new people and new activities.

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 Ten Things to Do with Venus in Aries (May 1-June 7))

1.       Get started on a creative project.

2.       Take a dance class.

3.       Add more color.

4.       Take a new hike.

5.       Say “yes” to a spontaneous offer.

6.       Wear red.

7.       Express appreciation out in the world when people help or serve you.

8.       Be a little more assertive, in a kind manner.

9.       Change your purse.

10.   Get moving—toward anything you love

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Moon Void of Course: This is the time when the Moon makes its last major angular aspect with a planet before it moves into the next zodiacal sign tropically. This void time, when the Moon is not aspecting a planet, but rather floating on its own, is a time when things don’t come together and it is difficult to make good decisions. Purchases made during void Moons often turn out to be unsatisfactory and not work out. Appointments often don’t come together, and meetings don’t result in progress or sound, lasting decisions. We more easily get lost or meander in trying to get somewhere. The VoC Moon times for the next month are listed below so that you can plan meetings, decisions, and purchases at times when the Moon is not VoC; and use the void times for gardening, reading, and routine task work.

Void-of-Course Moon times for the month ahead (one lunar cycle):

Pacific Standard Time:

May 17: 9:26 pm-10:29 pm (Moon into Aquarius)

May 20:4:58 am-5:28 am (Moon into Pisces)

May 22: 9:06 am-9:25 am (Moon into Aries)

May 24: 4:43 am-10:37 am (Moon into Taurus)

May 26: 6:51 am-10:21 am (Moon into Gemini)

May 28: 6:00 am-10:32 am (Moon into Cancer)

May 30: 9:50 am-1:16 pm (Moon into Leo)

June 1: 4:37 pm-7:59 pm (Moon into Virgo)

June 4: 4:11 am-6:38 am (Moon into Libra)

June 6: 6:04 pm-7:22 pm (Moon into Scorpio)

June 9: 5:06 am-7:55 am (Moon into Sagittarius)

June 11: 12:57 pm-6:54 pm (Moon into Capricorn)

June 14: 1:51 am-3:59 am (Moon into Aquarius)

GMT (Greenwich Mean Time):

May 18: 4:26-5:29 (Moon into Aquarius)

May 20:11:58-12:28 (Moon into Pisces)

May 22: 16:06-16:25 (Moon into Aries)

May 24: 11:43-17:37 (Moon into Taurus)

May 26: 13:51-17:21 (Moon into Gemini)

May 28: 13:00-17:32 (Moon into Cancer)

May 30: 16:50-20:16 (Moon into Leo)

June 1 at 23:37 through June 2 at 2:59 (Moon into Virgo)

June 4: 11:11-13:38 (Moon into Libra)

June 6: 13:04-14:22 (Moon into Scorpio)

June 9: 12:06-14:55 (Moon into Sagittarius)

June 11 at 19:57 through June 12 at 1:54 (Moon into Capricorn)

June 14: 8:51-10:59 (Moon into Aquarius)

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