May astrology; Saturn enters Aries!

 

This is a year of major astrological changes which will change our lives and  the world. This month Saturn enters Aries for the first time in 30 years. Saturn will leave Pisces for Aries on May 25-September 1^st. When Saturn and the outer planets change signs they typically ingress into the next sign for a few months before returning to the old sign for one last pass. From September 1st-February 14^th 2025/26 Saturn will remain in Pisces. February 14^th 2026 it returns to Aries and begins its 2 and a half year cycle which will last until April 13^th, 2028. During its first pass in Aries, Saturn will conjunct Neptune.

Other planetary changes this month include the Sun’s ingress from Taurus to Gemini, Mercury transits through Aries, Taurus and Gemini and Pluto retrogrades. Mars continues its transit through Leo and Venus transits through Aries for the 2^nd time due to the retrograde. We have a full moon in Scorpio and a new moon in Gemini. Now, the details.

Saturn enters Aries May 25

There could not be 2 signs any more different than Aries and Pisces. Aries rules the 1^st house of the zodiac; Pisces rules the 12^th house or last house of the zodiac. Like the 29^th degree, the 0 degree of any sign is also considered critical, especially Aries. The 0 degree of Aries is considered the ‘world point’ and not only does the zodiac begin here, we may all be concerned with events that can affect the world with a planet in Aries at this degree. Saturn in Aries will move from 0-1 degrees this year.

Aries is ruled by Mars the planet of action and aggression. With Saturn in this sign we may take more initiative.  Aries can be connected with courage and responsibility along with leadership but some may develop a short fuse.

We will need to watch for impatience, fear of failure, authority issues and burnout.

When Saturn changes signs our lives change along with the world and we will need to watch for more aggressive behavior which includes war; personally and globally.

Saturn in Aries is unfavorably placed as it is considered at its fall in astrology. This means it is at its weakest state and is not comfortable with the energy.

Most of all we have to remember that Aries is a new start or the baby of the zodiac so many new things will begin during this cycle globally and personally.

The last few cycles of Saturn in Aries occurred during the following dates;

Apr 25, 1937 to Mar 20, 1940

Mar 3, 1967, to Apr 29, 1969

Apr 7, 1996, to Feb 28, 1999

As you can see from these dates we experienced WW11, Vietnam and the US was involved in ‘operation desert strike’ during Saturn’s last transit through Aries. There was also the Kosovo conflict in the late 90's to name only several events during the last period. When Saturn changes signs it typically coincides with major events in the world.

Saturn conjuncts Neptune in Aries

When Saturn enters Aries it will conjunct Neptune in Aries the entire time it is in this sign in 2025. When Saturn and Neptune return to Aries in 2026 they will conjunct again and this period will last for approximately 3 years.

Saturn-Neptune transits have a confusing and dissolving affect at the same time. Saturn represents structure and Neptune dissolves our existing reality.  Saturn squared Neptune in 2015-16.

An aspect like this is rare and not only does it affect us, it has a global affect and we will see many changes over the next few years as 0 degrees is considered the world axis.

Saturn last conjuncted Neptune in Aries in 1702-1703. Prior to this it was 1380, so this is a rare occurrence for these planets to co-mingle in the sign that rules the 1^st house.

In 1702 St. Petersburg in Russia was founded. This transit is associated with Russia so in some way Russia will be redefined or undergo major changes over the next few years. Past Saturn-Neptune transits were involved in the Russian revolution, Stalin and Vladimir Putin was born with a Saturn-Neptune conjunction in Libra. The opposition of Saturn/Neptune in Aries will oppose his natal conjunction in Libra which will be a prominent transit that  could signal the end of his control of Russia if not his death at some point.

It is likely this period will usher in social unrest. Information will be foggy, misinformation will be rampant and we will need to be able to think clearly and check and recheck the information we absorb which will be vital.

At best we could see some compassionate leadership in the world. Abraham Lincoln, FDR and JFK were all born with a Saturn-Neptune conjunction and were involved in changes that affected the world. Compare these leaders to Putin and you can see both the worst case as well as best case outcomes of this aspect. Xi JinPing of China was also born with the same Saturn/Neptune transit so this aspect will change both Chinese leadership and Russia in some major ways.

Saturn-Neptune historical events

1989 saw Saturn and Neptune conjunct in the sign of Capricorn. During this time the Berlin wall came down and we saw the fall of communism in Eastern Europe, the Romanian Revolution, the Tiananmen Square Protests, and the ‘Velvet revolution in Czechoslovakia. George H Bush was inaugurated; the World Wide Web was introduced and a major earthquake struck in Loma Pieta, Ca.

Saturn and Neptune conjoined in 1952 in the sign Libra. During this period Putin and Jinping were born and  a polio epidemic occurred along  with The Great Smog in London which alerted the world of the dangers of the use of coal.

In 1917 Saturn and Neptune were conjunct in Leo and America entered WW1, the Russian revolution occurred and we saw the Spanish Flu that killed between 17-100 million deaths worldwide.

Disease can be a problem during this cycle and if so it would be airborne. This is something we need to pay attention to and use vigilance.

Everything that occurs under this transit is not negative, but it is a confusing period and we will have to shift through what is accurate and what is not to move forward. A new world will be born over these years and we will have to make many changes along with it. While it may not be the easiest of transits it will be an exciting if not interesting time to be alive.

Pluto retrogrades May 4^th-October 14th

For some, this retrograde could go unnoticed unless it is making a significant aspect in your own personal chart as its affects occur on a very subtle but deep level.

Issues relating to money, joint finances, investments, lawsuits, partnerships and sex will become more internalized during this period allowing us to look at things from a different viewpoint. Pluto is about making deep change over time that can alter our lives in significant ways. One way of looking at Pluto’s retrograde is the discovery of that which is no longer working, which will become obvious as the powerful planet retrogrades. Pluto wants to uncover things and bring them from the darkness and into the light so positive change may occur. This works on a collective as well as personal level. Pluto is about fixing all things that are worn out or have outlived their purpose in your life, or been left to decay. This can include projects, relationships, ideas and even real estate to name only a few. Pluto tears down to rebuild in a stronger way.

Issues involving control, money, sex or power may appear to lose steam during this time, but these issues are not really going away, they are just going beneath the surface, where activity is still occurring on an inner level. In a sense we are backing up so we may reconsider important ideas and new information.  We are being given an opportunity to delve into the deepest parts of our subconscious mind to understand how we really feel, and what we would like to change.

When Pluto turns direct again in October any issues we have failed to deal with will surface again both in our personal lives and on the world stage. But, as Pluto retrogrades we have the opportunity to look at things differently and effect transformative change that can be permanent and make our lives stronger than what they were.

The Sun enters Gemini May 20-June 21st

Gemini is an intellectual Air sign ruled by Mercury, the planet of communication, travel, young people and pets. The Gemini season will inspire social activity, conversation, new ideas and a focus of our energies outwardly and into the world.

Air signs are typically full of ideas and plans and while the Sun is in Gemini our energies will be directed much more toward others. Air signs are full of mental energy that can sometimes seem to move at the speed of light, activities and communication pick up and you may feel that ideas come so rapidly you can hardly remember everything. This will be especially true while Mercury transits Gemini.

Gemini is observant of the world and all surroundings. At times this sign can be considered ‘airheaded’ or duplicitous but much of the time this can be attributed to the fact that Gemini is changeable and always looking for the better solution and all sides of the problem. Gemini can often take a neutral approach to problems as they search for a logical as opposed to emotional answer. Never underestimate Gemini’s remarkable ability to see all sides of an equation.

Sometimes this energy can seem unpredictable and restless. You may find your time is split in many different directions and your curiosity piqued on different levels. Enjoy the natural curiosity and desire to interact with others during the Gemini season. Use this time to express all sides of yourself and enjoy things that are a little offbeat rest assured, it won’t be boring!

Mercury enters Taurus May 10^th-May 26

Mercury is the planet that is associated with speech, thinking and all types of communication, and as it changes signs our thinking and style of communication change along with it. Mercury also rules our intellect, ability to analyze, pets, travel, siblings and immediate family members. 

While Mercury was in Aries we felt inspired and full of new ideas, and now is the time to turn these ideas into concrete reality. Mercury in Taurus can give our communication and thinking a practical type of style and determination.

Taurus rules the 2^nd house in astrology or income and possessions. Venus is the ruler of the sign Taurus and Venus represents money, values, love and our social lives so our thoughts will turn to these matters as well. Taurus is a rich and sensual sign and we will be more interested in material possessions, land and perhaps the earth itself. Our interests could turn to investments, property, food, art and jewelry, beauty products, clothes and items that beautify our surroundings. As Venus is the ruler of Taurus she becomes the star of the show, and of course, Venus rules love. Expect to feel more expressive and expansive in your feelings and communication, and others will be the same. Now is the time to communicate with your partner and those you love and express the way you truly feel. This type of communication will come easier, and be much more natural during this time.

Taurus also rules the voice. Mercury in Taurus is a great time for those who are musically inclined and sing, do podcasts or anything involving the voice. Mercury in Taurus could indicate sales, trade, and profit as well.

The downside of Mercury/Taurus can have to do with a stubborn unwillingness toward creative change. As Taurus is a fixed sign, change comes slowly with Mercury in this sign, and once a decision is made it is often irrevocable.

Mercury enters Gemini May 26-June 8th

Gemini is all about communication and thought, and it is an Air sign ruled by Mercury. Mercury is considered ‘at home,’ in this sign, meaning Mercury works well in Gemini. Mercury rules both Gemini and Virgo.

This will be a significant energy shift from grounded Mercury in Taurus. Gemini is about free flowing thought, communication, and weighing out different ideas and patterns of thinking. Mercury-Gemini may seem scattered at times, but that is because Gemini likes to take in so much information and is not interested in details like Mercury in Gemini is.

Air signs and Gemini are intellectual as opposed to emotional so communication may seem lacking in emotion, and more centered around facts, concepts and ideas. To some, this may come across as cold but Mercury in this sign is more concerned with facts and ideas as opposed to emotion. Emotionally driven thinking will come when Mercury enters Cancer.

Mental energy will be abundant while Mercury is in Gemini and you may need to find positive ways to direct it. You could find that you say whatever comes to your mind without thinking. If you can control this tendency, Mercury in Gemini should be a delightful time, full of mental energy and big ideas. Gemini is known for inspiring others and uncovering little nuggets of wisdom and that can move us forward in a positive direction.

May’s full moon in Scorpio May 12th

The full moon falls at 22 degrees of Scorpio this month. Scorpio is one of the planetary rulers of Mars, the planet of action and aggression. Scorpio is considered the most intense sign of the zodiac. This moon will impact fixed signs or those with fixed signs the most; Taurus, Leo, Scorpio and Aquarius. What it does in your life depends on where it falls in your personal chart.

This moon opposes Uranus in Taurus which is prone to unexpected events that can sometimes be shocking. Uranus is all about freedom which is why it is associated with breakups, changes and even coups.

At the same time the moon will trine Saturn in Pisces. This will give us much more stability than we would have were this not the case!

Mercury is square Pluto and this is a transit of obsession and propaganda. This aspect is connected with feeling obsessive about relationships or any other number of things depending on what is going on personally. It can lead to arguments, accidents and there may be others who try and convince you of their point of view or vice versa. At best this can be a day of getting to the bottom of an issue or problem. We can expect this to be a very heavy news day in the world.

May’s New moon in Gemini May 26^th

Gemini is the sign that rules the 3^rd house of the chart or thinking and communication and this will be a moon with a great deal of communication. This moon conjuncts Mercury which can cause some be come across as willful but it also represents travel, pets, kids and the exchange of information. The moon’s sextile to Saturn gives us some stable energy. It’s sextile to Neptune represents compassion and creativity and its trine to Pluto means it is a good time for in depth discussions individually or within groups.