Astrodienst Newsletter
This is the monthly newsletter from Astrodienst with a short overview of the current quality of time and news from our website www.astro.com.
The May newsletter is about the universal love of Venus and Neptune, an energetic, fertile Full Moon in Scorpio, and a friendly mood when the Sun enters Gemini. The most prominent astrological event is the ingress of Saturn into Aries. The month ends with a mental boost of Mercury and Uranus and a relaxed Gemini New Moon.
THE CURRENT QUALITY OF TIME
Image: Pluto RThe explosive mood of the last days of April is still very palpable in the first days of May. However, the tension between Mars in Leo and Pluto in Aquarius is gradually easing. Furthermore, Venus and Neptune will conjoin in Aries on May 2, reminding us of the universal love that connects all people. Now is a good time to formulate dreams of a better world. Make sure you don't just leave it at wishful thinking, but take a first step yourself. Pluto turns retrograde on May 4. Until mid-October, we will have many opportunities to correct certain developments of recent months.
On May 7, Mercury and Chiron are conjunct in Aries, sextile to Jupiter in Gemini (Mercury-Jupiter exact on the 5th). It's an excellent time to take care of old injuries and wounds. Seek reconciliation now and talk about new ways of resolving conflicts. Mercury enters Taurus on May 10 and squares Pluto on the 12th. Values considered secure may now be subject to revision, and environmental issues are likely to come more into focus again.
Image: ScorpioOn May 12, there is a Full Moon in Scorpio, in wide opposition to Uranus in Taurus. This Full Moon's energy has a wild and primitive aspect that is well suited for nature rituals, shamanic experiences, and exuberant celebrations.
On May 18, the Sun is in conjunction with Uranus, and the Moon with Pluto; Mercury is squaring Mars. It is a charged and restless time, with much dispute in the air. Most disputes are about money and natural resources, but often just about being right. Those who are cunning could now do good business, which not everyone likes.
Image: GeminiOn May 20, the Sun enters Gemini. Moods will become friendlier, supported by the trine of Venus and Mars on the 22nd, allowing the joy of love to flourish. Things are undoubtedly better when done together now – on the political stage and in our private lives. Being open to new experiences can lead to new, valuable relationships. On May 24, the Sun trines Pluto, and for once, personal concerns seem to be in line with collective necessities. It is a good day to have a long-planned conversation or conclude a critical business deal.
Image: Saturn and AriesOn May 25, another crucial astrological shift occurs: Saturn leaves Pisces and enters Aries for the first time. Its last stay in this sign was from April 1996 to February 1999. Forward-looking power (Aries) has to deal with limitations (Saturn). It takes personal commitment to achieve goals. You will need patience and perseverance to overcome resistance and a viable vision to have enough strength to see something through to the end. The focus is now on action and results and on those who have the courage to stand up for their goals. Unfortunately, the dark side of Saturn in Aries includes a tendency towards violence. It is a severe test of boundaries, and some may be tempted to pursue purely personal goals by any means at their disposal.
This year, however, Saturn will not yet be able to develop its full power. The reason for this is Neptune, which recently entered Aries. The two will meet in July for a first, not yet exact conjunction. Both then return to Pisces, Saturn at the beginning of September, and Neptune in the second half of October. In February 2026, they will meet again on the first degree of Aries.
Saturn's structuring power will thus remain within reach of Neptune's elusive world for some time, where many things disappear into the deep waters of the world ocean. Only when Saturn has completely detached itself from it (over the next year) will it be possible to form new, sustainable structures. You will learn more about the Saturn-Neptune conjunction in the July 2025 newsletter.
Image: MercuryMercury characterizes the last days of the month. On May 25, Mercury is in conjunction with Uranus and has surprising news. A crackling tension prevails during this time, which we will feel mainly in the mental sphere. Creative people might experience a very satisfying period of creation during this time. If it becomes too much for you, disconnect from everyday life's hustle and bustle for a while. A few hours alone in nature could be the ideal antidote.
On May 26, Mercury enters Gemini, followed by a Gemini New Moon on May 27. The Sun, Moon, and Mercury form the cornerstones of a harmonious little triangle, with Pluto at the second corner and Saturn-Neptune at the apex. Use this relaxed quality of time for a recap. Allow yourself a non-judgmental look at the past years and consider the path you have traveled to date. The quiet inner voice can now give you valuable clues for further development.
THE PERSONAL QUALITY OF TIME
Image: personalSaturn and Neptune, in the sign of Aries, will significantly shape the quality of the next few years and provide a new direction. It will happen slowly since both planets will return to Pisces for a few weeks in the fall.
In the years with Saturn in Pisces, certain boundaries have shifted or even dissolved. Some people struggled with vague fears, some with a sense of disorientation. The Aries energy calls for us to reflect on ourselves and explore what else life has to offer.
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