This astrology calendar outlines all of the major astrological events for May 2026, intended to help you plan for the year!
The calendar includes all of the major aspects between the planets, when they turn retrograde or direct, when New Moons, Full Moons, and Eclipses occur, when planets move into new signs and the potential impact.
Note that this calendar uses the Eastern time zone.
- Favorable Major Transit
- Retrograde
- New Zodiac Season
- Moon Events
May 2026 Astrological Transits
Venus in Gemini sextile Saturn in Aries
Enjoy the discipline you have today, and put it to good use. Work on one of your goals, and make strides or helpful connections.
Scorpio Full Moon
The Scorpio Full Moon tends to be an intense Full Moon, and you can be a little obsessed with something. This is a good time for a transformation, or to get to the heart of something important, but you need to make sure you don’t get lost in it.
Read this: The Ultimate Guide to Full Moons
Mercury Enters Taurus
Mental energy slows down with Mercury in Taurus, and you can focus on ideas for improving stability and security over the next few weeks. You might take your time with decisions and plans, but you can stick with them once you decide and start.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Scorpio/Sagittarius
Moon in Sagittarius trine Saturn in Aries
Give more attention to your long-term plans. Work on any changes and gather any information you need right now.
Moon Enters Sagittarius
Take a little time for an adventure, and enjoy yourself. You can learn from your experiences over the next few days.a
Waning Gibbous Moon in Sagittarius
Mars in Aries square Jupiter in Cancer
You might be a little too passionate in your beliefs, and need to make sure you’re not just forcing your ideas. Take time to listen, and you can forge a better argument.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Sagittarius
Mercury in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
It might seem like everyone is in a fighting mood, but that doesn’t mean you have to give in to arguments. Try to keep an open mind, and channel frustrations productively.
Moon Enters Capricorn
Your goals and direction can be of greater focus over the next few days. Work on long-term plans with a practical outlook.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Capricorn
Pluto Retrograde Begins in Aquarius
Pluto begins its retrograde today, and it now appears to move backward in Aquarius. Pluto retrograde is a nice retrograde because it tamps down on the passionate energy and gives you a chance to adjust to transformations that have already been made. This might include major changes, or developments impacting your future, and you can adjust over the next few months.
Read this: Your Ultimate Guide to ALL 2026 Retrogrades
Waning Gibbous Moon in Capricorn
Moon in Capricorn square Mars in Aries
It’s easy to get frustrated right now, but you need to keep that under control. or at least avoid lashing out. Have a positive outlet.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Capricorn/Aquarius
Moon in Aquarius conjunct Pluto in Aquarius
Take control of something that has been chaotic lately. This can give you more power, and help you solve the problem.
Moon Enters Aquarius
Restore hope over the next few days. If it’s been frustrating over the last few days, this is a chance to bring back a positive outlook.
Waning Gibbous Moon in Aquarius
Moon in Aquarius trine Venus in Gemini
You might want to work with a partner, or get some help with something. It can be small, but you can be appreciative.
Last Quarter Moon in Aquarius
Over the next week, you can work on clearing out and cleaning up unexpectedly, or with blocks to changes that you want to make. This can help you move forward more freely.
Read more: This is What ALL The Last Quarter Moon Phases Mean
Sun in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer
Open up your life and mind, and this can bring more opportunities to you. Keep an optimistic attitude going.
Moon Enters Pisces
There can be greater intuitive energy over the next few days, and you can pay closer attention to the messages you get. Keep track of them.
Waning Crescent Moon in Pisces
Moon in Pisces sextile Mercury in Taurus
It’s a good time for a conversation, so focus on something you need to talk about. Express yourself openly.
Waning Crescent Moon in Pisces
Moon in Aries sextile Uranus in Gemini
Think about a change you’re working on, and ways you can make progress quickly that won’t be too taxing on you. Be resourceful and smart.
Moon Enters Aries
Energy can be higher over the next few days, so try to focus that in a positive way. Make the most of enthusiasm.
Waning Crescent Moon in Aries
Mercury in Taurus sextile Jupiter in Cancer
Big ideas can come to you easily, and you can get excited about them. Opportunities can come quickly, and you can see all of the little details as well as the big picture.
Waning Crescent Moon in Aries
Sun in Taurus conjunct Mercury in Taurus
Something you began about 6-8 weeks ago can come to fruition now, and you can see the results of your work and choices. Ride the wave.
Moon Enters Taurus
Things can slow down over the next few days, and you can use that slow energy to reconnect with the moment and remind yourself to relax.
Waning Crescent Moon in Aries/Taurus
Moon in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
Something might be getting on your nerves, and it’s easy to get into fights. Try to channel the energy in a productive way, or at least have a healthy outlet.
Waning Crescent Moon in Taurus
Moon in Taurus conjunct Mercury in Taurus
Sort through your ideas and make some short-term plans. You can be practical about them, which helps them be more realistic.
Taurus New Moon
The Taurus New Moon helps you to stabilize, improves your security, and makes you more confident. You can get access to new resources and improve your financial situation. Overall, you can be more practical and grounded.
Read this: The Ultimate Guide to New Moons
Moon Enters Gemini
Your mind can be more active over the next few days, and you can focus on new ideas, new plans, new information, and new projects. Be engaging and flexible.
Mercury Enters Gemini
Mercury moves into one of the signs it naturally rules in Gemini, and this can amplify mental energy in a big way over the next few weeks. Take advantage of that, and keep yourself busy and active.
Mercury in Gemini conjunct Uranus in Gemini
Think outside the box – WAY outside the box! Solutions you’re looking for, information you need, and news you’re waiting on can unexpectedly arrive. Go over plans for change and consider your future.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Gemini
Mars Enters Taurus
Mars moves to earthy Taurus, and this can slow energy down over the coming weeks. You may take your time with taking action, wanting to be confident in yourself before you do. Once you do act, you can see it through to the end no matter what.
Venus Enters Cancer
Emotional connections become more important with Venus in Cancer over the next few weeks, and you can make sure you have solid emotional support. You can be more nurturing and encouraging with others, and this can strengthen the foundation of your connections.
Moon Enters Cancer
Emotional needs are more important over the next few days, so give them more attention. Take care of yourself and loved ones.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Gemini/Cancer
Mercury in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries
Your imagination can soar, and you can enjoy focusing on creative projects and ideas. Let your mind come up with brilliant artistic ideas.
Venus in Cancer sextile Mars in Taurus
Passionate energy can be high, but controllable. In love, you can be more romantic; outside of love, you can be more creative and inspired.
Mercury in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius
You can get to the heart of matters with an investigative eye, and you won’t miss much. This is a great time to focus on the details or anything that requires intensity.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Cancer
Sun Enters GeminiÂ
With the Sun in Gemini, this kicks off Gemini Season, and over the next month, you can pick up a variety of projects and interests, have a more active mind, and are more engaged. You can fill up your calendar, express yourself, and open up lines of communication.
Read this: Playful Affirmations for Gemini Season
Moon Enters Leo
Try to have some fun over the next few days. If you don’t have to be serious, then let loose; if you do have to be serious, try to bring creativity into the mix.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Cancer/Leo
Moon in Leo sextile Mercury in Gemini
Take action with a short-term plan, preferably something you can do in one day. You can be focused, and you can put in the work.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Leo
Venus in Cancer square Neptune in Aries
Boundaries might be a problem in your dealings with others, and it can be easy to be a doormat. Try to work on maintaining healthy boundaries to protect both yourself, and those you care about.
Sun in Gemini conjunct Uranus in Gemini
Independence can be high, and you can use that to be innovative. Come up with inventive ideas, methods, and plans, and embrace healthy experimentation.
Mercury in Gemini sextile Saturn in Aries
Mental discipline can be strong, and you can put that to good use by focusing on your goals. Gather information or talk things over.
Waxing Crescent Moon in Leo/Virgo
Moon in Virgo trine Mars in Taurus
Energy can be productive, and you can make the most of your extra energy to get things done.
Moon Enters Virgo
Take care of the little things over the next few days. This can help to set you up for the next month, and you can get them out of the way.
First Quarter Moon in Virgo
Make adjustments over the next week in small ways, with your projects, or in your work. You can be productive and work quickly with these adjustments, and make sure you’ve tackled everything in the details.
Read more: This is What ALL The First Quarter Moon Phases Mean
Sun in Gemini sextile Neptune in Aries
Your charisma can be high, as well as your compassion, and this can make it easy to both get and give attention. You can enjoy being gentle and romantic.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Virgo
Moon in Libra trine Pluto in Aquarius
Focus on digging deeper into a project, plan, or idea. This can help you finalize and take more steps.
Moon Enters Libra
Take time for something you haven’t had time for lately over the next few days. This can be an opportunity to even things out.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Libra
Mars in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
It’s easy to fight today, and everyone can be quick to rush into an argument. That doesn’t have to be you. When you find yourself becoming heated, press pause and either direct the energy productively, or channel into a healthy outlet until you’re diffused.
Sun in Gemini trine Pluto in Aquarius
You can take a serious approach to any matter, which can help you find solutions that you’ve missed. Be focused and get to the core.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Libra
Moon in Libra square Jupiter in Cancer
Try to get a little time to relax and take it easy. Just a few moments of space to breathe can go a long way.
Moon Enters Scorpio
Consider what you want to transform over the next few days, and utilize any passion and intensity to at least get it started, or to make progress with what you’ve already begun.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Libra/Scorpio
Venus in Cancer square Saturn in Aries
It might be difficult for you to focus on your goals or responsibilities, and it might be best for you to get a break if you can. If you can’t, try to go as easy on yourself (and others) as possible.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Scorpio
Moon in Scorpio trine Jupiter in Cancer
Connect with the big picture, and see what you can find. Having a solid connection to the big picture opens up more possibilities.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Scorpio
Moon in Sagittarius trine Neptune in Aries
This can be a good time for imagination, and you can carve out space to let your mind wander, and use your imagination creatively.
Moon Enters Sagittarius
Open your mind over the next few days. An open mind can give you a brighter outlook, and create more opportunities for you.
Waxing Gibbous Moon in Sagittarius
Moon in Sagittarius trine Saturn in Aries
Analyze the path you’re on right now, and make sure you’re going in the right direction. Make any tweaks to your long-term plans that are needed.
Sagittarius Full Moon
The Sagittarius Full Moon tends to be a lighter, happier Full Moon, and you can be more positive about emotional subjects and situations. You can also be more passionate about your beliefs, and can take a stand in some way, but do need to maintain an open mind.
Read more: The Ultimate Guide to Full Moons