In the Stars May 4-11, 2025 . . . Shining Light on the Astrology of the Week

Astrological Chart Reading/Interpretation Class Starts Monday, May 5

On Zoom, with recordings provided

9 Mondays starting May 5, 2025 from 2:30 pm-4 pm Pacific Time: Assuming a basic knowledge of planets and signs, this class will be an introduction to reading a horoscope. It will include a focus on elements and modalities, houses, aspects, dignities, nodes, planetary patterns.

$350; Contact me at ccoleman829@gmail.com for registration and payment information.

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The Sun now shines in Taurus tropically, and for the next two weeks the focus continues to be on beauty, pleasure, and growth. Taurus delights in flowers, perfumes, jewels, music, and wealth. Plant flowers and vegetables and water your garden. Mercury enters Taurus on May 10, ushering in an especially good time to focus on your finances and help your money grow.

Pluto turns retrograde Sunday, May 4. When a planet moves turns direction, its energy amplifies. Pluto will be retrograde for five months until October 13. Consider your long-term goals and determine which ones you want focus on, and which ones you may want to let go of or change.

On Sunday the Moon is square to the Sun, both in fixed signs. While you may feel pulled in different directions, focus on one aim and apply your energies toward its fulfillment.

Venus is now in Aries. You will likely have more zest for vigorous engagements, fun, and more risk taking. See the list below of  “Ten Things to Do with Venus in Aries.”

One opportunity this week is to tap into expansive thinking, especially for travel or study, as Mercury sextiles Jupiter, exact on Monday, May 5. There is also an opportunity to set your sights on a big goal, with Venus sextile Pluto, exact on Tuesday, May 6. Also on Tuesday, the Sun and Moon form a benefic trine in earth signs, a great opportunity for easy manifestation.

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.

Lunar Influences the Coming Week: 

Moon in Leo: Saturday, May 3 at 4:28 a.m. through Monday, May 5 at 12:39 p.m. A weekend for play! Wear bright colors and dare to be more creative. Pack a picnic for a beach outing or relax in a local park. Sparkle in an evening of music and dancing!

Moon in Virgo: Monday, May 5 at 12:39 p.m. through Thursday, May 8 at 12:06 a.m. Clean up and get organized. Attend to health habits and aim for some improvement.

Moon in Libra: Thursday, May 8 at 12:06 a.m. through Saturday, May 10 at 12:58 p.m. Open up to a more social time. Give your beloved some special time and attention.

Moon in Scorpio: Saturday, May 10 at 12:58 p.m. through Tuesday, May 13 at 1:34 a.m. Go inward. Dig deep and do research for a project or problem.

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Planetary Pointers for the week ahead:

·             Set new intentions around letting go of old worn-out habits and embracing new goals.

·             Think expansively about travel.

·             Engage in some new, fun ventures.

·             Plant, water, and grow your garden.

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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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To book an astrological consultation, contact Cathy at ccoleman829@gmail.com or visit her website at cathycolemanastrology.com.

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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 3: 1:01 am-4:28 am (Moon into Leo)

May 5: 6:03 am-12:39 pm (Moon into Virgo)

May 7 at 9:10 pm through May 8 at 12:06 am (Moon into Libra)

May 9 at 11:17 pm through May 10 at 12:58 pm (Moon into Scorpio)

May 12 at 12:36 pm through May 13 at 1:34 am (Moon into Sagittarius)

May 15: 11:28 am-12:37 pm (Moon into Capricorn)

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):

April 26 at 16:17 through April 27 at 7:16 (Moon into Taurus)

April 29: 5:17-6:34 (Moon into Gemini)

May 1: 4:48-7:22 (Moon into Cancer)

May 3: 8:01-11:28 (Moon into Leo)

May 5: 13:03-19:39 (Moon into Virgo)

May 8: 4:10-7:06 (Moon into Libra)

May 10: 6:17-7:58 (Moon into Scorpio)

May 12 at 19:36 through May 13 at 8:34 (Moon into Sagittarius)

May 15: 18:28-19:37 (Moon into Capricorn)

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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