Introduction – The Situation / May 1 – Full Moon in Scorpio / May 6 – Pluto Retrograde / May 16 – New Moon in Taurus / May 31 – Blue Moon
General Situation
Uranus has now entered Gemini. Welcome to the new era of air, the Age of Aquarius, for the next approximately 2,200 years. We stand at the threshold of the birth of a new consciousness. The pace is high. For air and fire signs, it may feel aligned, while adapting to the new may require more effort from water and earth signs.
Neptune, the ruler of the seas, has been in Aries since January 26, 2026, and will remain there for about 14 years. Saturn is also in Aries, setting structure and boundaries. It is therefore not surprising that conflicts over territorial power claims related to seas and resources are increasingly emerging.
May
May begins with an intensely emotional Full Moon in Scorpio. External circumstances as well as internal structures are equally under pressure. Scorpio reveals what has been repressed and demands confrontation. Letting go becomes a prerequisite for development. The movement can create uncertainty or strengthen inner trust and is also reflected in the financial markets. At the same time, Chiron is activated. Mercury opens the wound. Thoughts return to past experiences, and conversations become honest. A new cycle begins: How do I want to think and speak about my wounds in the future?
Shortly after, on May 6, Pluto begins its retrograde phase until October 16. Repressed themes, power dynamics, and emotional dependencies rise to the surface. Avoidance becomes increasingly difficult. Especially before these days, actions may appear exaggerated and can lead to carelessness.
With the New Moon in Taurus on May 16, the focus shifts to one’s own existence: body, mental health, and finances. It invites building something stable and sustainable step by step. At the same time, Mars is conjunct Chiron in Aries. Tension arises between patience and impulse, between self-worth and old identity wounds. What was previously thought becomes tangible and actively triggered. The urge to act increases, impatience may arise. We may want a solution too quickly.
The month ends on May 31 with another Full Moon, a Blue Moon. What has been set in motion now shows its effects. New perspectives emerge. The Gemini Sun calls for communication and openness, while the Sagittarius Moon pushes beyond mental limits. New ideas want to flow in, and possibilities expand.
May in chronological order:
01.05. Full Moon in Scorpio, Sun in Taurus, Moon at 11°21′ Scorpio – intens feelings
An intense Full Moon that brings repressed themes to light: security, control, dependencies, and emotional bonds. It forces a distinction between what is stable and what is merely being held onto. Clarifying conversations and honest decisions lead to development.
Venus in connection with Saturn stabilizes at the same time: what has substance can solidify. What does not hold can be released more easily.
Mercury in conjunction with Chiron opens vulnerable themes. Conversations hit a sensitive point, but through this, clarity is created and genuine understanding becomes possible.
03.05. Mercury enters Taurus – grounded thinking
Thinking becomes slower, more concrete, and realistic. Decisions are based on facts rather than impulse. Good for planning, structure, and long-term considerations.
05.05. Mars square Jupiter – new perspectives?
Strong drive, but an increased tendency toward exaggeration. Initiative succeeds when measure and timing are considered. Uncontrolled action leads to misjudgments. Are we stubbornly holding on to our opinion?
06.05. Mercury square Pluto – fixation
Focused, deep thinking. Conversations become direct and revealing. Repressed matters come to the surface. Good for analysis, not suitable for superficial communication. There is a risk of getting stuck in a thought loop. Stay open and release destructive thinking patterns.
06.05. Pluto turns retrograde – processing the repressed
Inner processes intensify. Power issues, control patterns, and deep fears become more visible and demand conscious confrontation. Secrets come to light.
11.05. Sun sextile Jupiter – constructive days
Optimism and perspective return. Decisions become easier, confidence grows. A good phase for opportunities and shifts in perspective.
13.05. Mercury sextile Jupiter – optimism and openness
Thoughts expand. Conversations become constructive. Planning, learning, and strategic thinking become clearer.
14.05. Mercury conjunct Sun – clarity
Mental clarity. A topic becomes clearly understood. Decisions can be made.
16.05. Mars conjunct Chiron – confrontation
Confrontation with old wounds related to assertion and self-expression. Reactions reveal where old patterns are active. Conscious action enables change.
16.05. New Moon in Taurus – building on a stable foundation
Sun and Moon at 25°58′ Taurus
A new beginning on solid ground. Focus on values, finances, and security. Decisions should be sustainable in the long term. Changes are possible, but no longer within the old framework.
17.05. Mercury enters Gemini – increased interaction
Faster thinking, more exchange, increased intake of information. Flexibility increases.
17.05. Venus sextile Chiron – cultivating self-love
Emotional healing becomes possible. Relationships can ease, and self-worth stabilizes through conscious acceptance.
18.05. Mercury conjunct Uranus – flashes of insight
Sudden realizations, unexpected news. Old thought patterns break open. New solutions arise spontaneously.
19.05. Mars enters Taurus – pragmatic action
Actions become slower but more consistent. Energy is used in a targeted way. Endurance increases.
19.05. Venus enters Cancer – La Famiglia
The need for closeness and emotional security increases. Relationships are tested for reliability.
19.05. Mercury sextile Neptune – the imaginative
Intuition and imagination increase. Perception becomes more refined. Good for creative and non-linear thinking processes.
19.05. Venus sextile Mars – love is in the air
Harmony between desire and action. Relationships and creative processes flow more easily.
20.05. Mercury trine Pluto – solution-oriented
Deep insights become tangible. Connections are understood and can be consciously used.
21.05. Sun enters Gemini – movement
Focus shifts to communication, movement, and mental processes. Topics become more accessible.
22.05. Venus square Neptune – illusion
Increased sensitivity, but also a tendency toward illusion. Reality and wishful thinking must be consciously distinguished.
22.05. Sun conjunct Uranus – sudden change and innovation
A strong impulse for liberation. Unexpected developments bring movement into stagnant situations. Changes in direction become unavoidable.
22.05. Mercury sextile Saturn – clear thinking
Thoughts become structured. Decisions are again based on clarity and realism.
25.05. Sun sextile Neptune – perception
A calm, intuitive phase. Perception deepens, inner alignment becomes clearer.
26.05. Mars square Pluto – aggression
Strong tensions and power struggles are possible. Energy must be directed consciously. Uncontrolled action escalates situations.
26.05. Sun trine Pluto – clear direction
Inner strength and clarity. Transformation can be consciously carried and stably integrated.
29.05. Venus square Saturn – feeling deprived
Reality check in relationships. Feelings are tested. Only what has substance remains.
31.05. Full Moon in Sagittarius – shift in perspective
Sun in Gemini, Moon at 9°56′ Sagittarius
Openness and vision. After the intense processes of the month, the meaning behind the developments becomes visible. New perspectives emerge beyond what was previously known.
Zurich, April 25, 2026, Bettina Bettini.
