Following an intense April, May continues to bring significant astrological movements. One of the most notable alignments is the opposition between Mars and Pluto, exact on April 26 and still influencing early May. This rare alignment, the third in a series since November 2024, reflects a theme of brute force, confrontation, and extreme polarity.

This opposition can manifest as social tension or powerful transformation, particularly for those with planets or angles between 2–4 degrees of the fixed signs: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, or Aquarius. Pluto remains at 3° Aquarius throughout May and June and turns retrograde on May 4. Retrogrades invite reflection—this one may prompt deep reevaluations around friendships, social networks, group dynamics, and our evolving relationship with technology and AI. If you have personal placements in the fixed signs around these degrees, expect a period of intense personal transformation and perhaps profound endings to make space for new beginnings.

Uranus Conjunct Algol: Unpredictability and Leadership Shifts

From late April through May 12, Uranus aligns exactly with the fixed star Algol, historically associated with "losing one’s head"—symbolically or literally. This alignment can coincide with upheavals, particularly among leaders or public figures. Last July, this conjunction aligned with a reported assassination attempt on a world leader. It brings a volatile, unpredictable energy to early May that may be especially felt on the world stage.

Venus and Neptune: A Softer Moment of Magic

Amidst the intensity, May 2 brings a beautiful Venus–Neptune conjunction at 0° Aries—right on the world axis. This alignment is ideal for creative projects, romance, and spiritual beauty. It's a fleeting influence, lasting only a few days, but it offers a moment of inspiration and gentle connection with others.

Food, Gaia, and Agricultural Innovation

From May 5 to 8, Ceres—the asteroid associated with grains, seasons, and harvest—is conjunct the North Node and square the galactic center. The myth of Ceres underscores cycles of death and rebirth, as well as her association with food production and the Earth’s fertility. With Uranus in Taurus (the sign most associated with agriculture), this emphasis could bring innovation to food systems—vertical farming, rooftop gardening, and climate-resilient techniques are likely to gain more prominence as traditional agriculture faces increasing pressure from extreme weather.

Full Moon in Scorpio – May 12: Secrets, Power, and Emotional Intensity

Set for May 12, the full moon in Scorpio highlights emotional intensity, transformation, and deeply buried truths. Scorpio governs the mysteries of life—death, rebirth, power, sex, and hidden resources. Opposing the Sun in Taurus, this full moon could bring secrets to light— particularly financial or sexual in nature—especially those that have been repressed or deliberately obscured.

Expect financial revelations, possible market fluctuations, or news related to underground economies. Scorpio is ruled by Pluto, making this full moon especially potent for those undergoing personal transformation. It’s a time when we are called to shed outdated skins and step into renewed versions of ourselves.

Adding to the depth, this moon trines Ceres and Saturn and sextiles Uranus—further emphasizing themes of innovation in food systems and sustainability. Teharonhiakwako, a lesser-known dwarf planet associated with agricultural abundance, also features here, reinforcing the need for ecological balance.

Innovation and Seismic Potential

This lunation also stirs physical and geopolitical tremors. Uranus—the planet of shocks, quakes, and rebellion—is strongly involved, and its square to the U.S. natal moon suggests potential social unrest in America. Globally, Uranus also increases the likelihood of seismic activity, and recent earthquakes in the Philippines, Turkey, and Papua New Guinea could be precursors to more geological shifts.

This astrological setup strongly supports public calls for justice, truth, and reform—particularly in the U.S., where the full moon forms a T-square to the country’s natal Moon. Themes of sovereignty, rebellion, and civil rights could dominate headlines. Good times are ahead of us.