This week marks the first full stretch of Pluto Retrograde, and while its effects may not be loud, they run deep. You may notice old habits, unspoken tensions, or power dynamics starting to resurface — especially as we approach Monday’s Full Moon in Scorpio.
Plus, with Taurus season still anchoring us, the key is staying steady while you face the uncomfortable. This week asks you to clear space, get honest with yourself, and lean into what’s real, even if it’s messy.
Let’s dive into what you can expect day by day as you navigate the week ahead!
We begin the week on Monday with the Moon in Virgo, offering a stabilizing energy that encourages organization and clarity. Mercury in Aries forms a harmonious sextile to Jupiter in Gemini, sparking mental energy and big ideas. It’s a great day to take tangible steps on something you’ve been thinking about, especially if it supports your long-term stability. Ground your inspiration in structure; progress doesn’t have to be rushed to be meaningful.
On Tuesday, Venus in Aries sextile Pluto in Aquarius, and while Virgo’s analytical Moon remains, the emotional undercurrents deepen. Relationships can feel more intimate and revealing. If you feel called to open up, trust that this vulnerability can be productive.
This is an important day to allow passion to move through you with awareness, not urgency. It’s a good day to reflect on the power dynamics in your connections: are you expressing your truth, or protecting yourself out of habit?
Wednesday’s energy continues the Virgo Moon’s theme of refinement, now forming a trine to Uranus in Taurus. If something in your life feels stagnant, this is your cue to shake it up gently. Small shifts can lead to meaningful change. Focus on flexibility without abandoning the security Taurus season offers: you’re allowed to evolve while staying rooted!
Thursday brings a shift as the Moon moves into Libra, encouraging emotional balance and harmony. A sextile to Mars in Leo boosts confidence and energy, making this a great day to move forward with projects that require both grace and drive. Use this energy to re-center and restore peace in your relationships and home. It’s not about perfection, it’s about alignment!
By Friday, the Libra Moon continues to emphasize equilibrium. Without any exact aspects today, it’s a chance to breathe and process. If things feel quiet on the surface, don’t rush to fill the space. Instead, take time to reflect. How are you holding balance in your life, not just outwardly, but internally?
Saturday’s energy deepens again as the Moon enters Scorpio, and Mercury settles into grounded Taurus. This shift encourages us to slow down mentally and emotionally.
In addition, you may feel more introspective or sensitive today. Let that be a sign to turn inward rather than away. Use this day to reconnect with your truth: whether you choose to journal, meditate, or simply sit with what’s rising. Passion runs high, but the key is not reacting impulsively. Instead, ask: what does my soul want me to understand?
Sunday’s Scorpio Moon square Mars in Leo may stir irritation or intensity. This is the build-up to Monday’s Full Moon, and emotions may feel raw or heightened. Resist the urge to lash out or overreact — this is “Scorpio medicine,” asking you to transform discomfort into wisdom. Rather than act on impulse, pause. Where are you holding pain that wants to be released? What truth are you resisting?
Throughout the week, remember: we are entering a time of spiritual pruning. Pluto’s retrograde path asks us to examine what we’ve buried, while the Scorpio Full Moon rising invites deep emotional healing. Taurus season offers the calm, the steadiness, and the container to help you navigate it all.
This week is a quiet yet powerful invitation to come home to yourself. Amidst shifting tides and emerging truths, your task is not to control the current but to ground your roots and let clarity emerge from within.
Trust that what is surfacing is ready to be seen. Stay present, stay gentle, and give yourself permission to move through this week with both softness and strength.
Planetary Locations During This Week
- The Sun: Taurus (April 19, 2025 – May 20, 2025)
- Mercury: Aries (April 16 – May 9, 2025), Taurus (May 10 – 25, 2025)
- Venus: Aries (April 30, 2025 – June 6, 2025)
- Mars: Leo (April 18, 2025 – June 17, 2025)
- Jupiter: Gemini (May 25, 2024 – June 9, 2025)
- Saturn: Pisces (March 7, 2023 – May 24, 2025)
- Uranus: Taurus (Until April 25, 2026)
- Neptune: Aries (Until July 4, 2025)
- Pluto: Aquarius (November 19, 2024 – March 8, 2043)
Daily Astrology Snapshots
Monday, May 5th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Virgo – Work to get organized, clear out some junk, and improve your schedule. This helps you get more done.
Astrological Aspect
Mercury in Aries Sextile Jupiter in Gemini – Take action with one of your big ideas. You can feel more excited by what you come up with and see what’s possible.
Tuesday, May 6th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Virgo
Astrological Aspect
Venus in Aries Sextile Pluto in Aquarius – Emotional bonds with others can be strong, and you can be comfortable sharing and opening up. Passionate energy can be used productively.
Wednesday, May 7th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Virgo
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Virgo Trine Uranus in Taurus – If something has been stale and stagnant, work to bring some change to it and see if that gets things moving.
Thursday, May 8th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Libra – Try to find some balance for now and bring some peace to your life. This helps you feel more stable and secure.
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Libra Sextile Mars in Leo – Energy can be high but easy to use with some effort. Focus it on something you need to make quick progress with.
Friday, May 9th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Libra
Saturday, May 10th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Scorpio – Passion and intensity run high; you can channel this into something you need to research and learn more about.
Astrological Aspect
Mercury Enters Taurus – Mercury moving to Taurus slows down mental energy over the next few weeks and gives you a chance to get some control over your mind and focus. You can work on ideas and plans to improve stability and security and access new resources.
Sunday, May 11th
Sun
Taurus
Moon
Scorpio
Astrological Aspect
Moon in Scorpio Square Mars in Leo – Something frustrating can irk you, and you may want to give in to impulse. However, you need to keep that under control and channel it in a healthy way instead.
Next, join astrologer Terence Guardino for this week’s video astrology forecast.