Astrological Calendar — May 2026
May 2026 is a month of grounding and deep confrontations. Taurus energy predominates: the Sun, Mercury, and Mars pass through Taurus, focusing attention on finances, values, and the material world. A powerful Mars square Pluto on May 25 creates a crisis demanding transformation of how we act.
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Wheel of the Year
Events — 8 events
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May 1Lunar PhaseModerate
Full Moon in Scorpio
The Full Moon in Scorpio exposes hidden emotions, secrets, and deep desires. A powerful moment for transformation and releasing what has lost its power.
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May 2IngressMinor
Mercury Enters Taurus
Mercury moves into Taurus, slowing thinking and making it more practical, thorough, and result-oriented.
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May 16Lunar PhaseModerate
New Moon in Taurus
The New Moon in Taurus lays the foundation for financial growth, physical wellbeing, and cultivating what has genuine value.
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May 17IngressMinor
Mercury Enters Gemini
Mercury returns to its domicile — Gemini, sharpening intellect, accelerating information exchange, and opening new communication channels.
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May 18IngressModerate
Mars Enters Taurus
Mars transitions from fiery Aries to earthy Taurus, switching energy from quick strikes to persistent, unshakeable progress toward goals.
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May 18IngressMinor
Venus Enters Cancer
Venus moves into Cancer, filling relationships with tenderness, care, and the need for emotional security. Domestic comfort becomes the highest value.
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May 25AspectMajor
Mars Square Pluto (5° Taurus / 5° Aquarius)
A powerful tense aspect between Mars and Pluto creates a power crisis, clash of wills, and the need for deep transformation of how we act.
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May 31Lunar PhaseModerate
Full Moon in Sagittarius
The Full Moon in Sagittarius expands horizons, awakens the thirst for adventure, and illuminates questions of meaning, faith, and distant travel.
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