May 2026 offers many opportunities for us to stop and smell the roses. With so much fiery energy simmering throughout April, May gives us a chance to slow down and be more intentional about how we want to move forward.
The month of May begins and ends with a full moon, and the second is a rare Blue Moon. Having two full moons in one calendar month shows the theme of release, letting go and culmination, May seems like a chapter ending for us and we wrap up our losses and make room for new ones to come.
In addition to the rare Blue Moon, May also discovered a number of powerful stargate portals, including the Algol Portal, Pleiades Portal, and Silver Gate Portal. All of these star portals have high frequency energy that helps us connect with our inner divinity and spirit guides. The Silvergate Portal is a particularly powerful time to remember parts of your soul contract and review the lessons of the journey thus far.
In general, May offers some grounding influences to help nurture our mind, body, and spirit. What we put our energy into this month is encouraged to focus on what we want more than what we don’t want.
Here are the main astrological horoscopes for May 2026 –
May horoscope 2026
May 1: Scorpio Full Moon
The Scorpio Full Moon thins the veil, allowing us to access downloads and insights from the higher realms and our higher selves. Our intuition is heightened and we may even feel very sensitive, especially before a full moon. The Scorpio Full Moon calls us to release all that blocks our power. Where did we give our power? It’s time to reclaim our personal power by releasing everything that limits us. This year’s Scorpio Full Moon will also focus on our committed relationships in love and business. We may see a shift in power dynamics or something that needs to change in order for the relationship to grow.
May 2: Mercury in Taurus
Mercury moves into Taurus, tempering some of the fiery energy that has been going on since early April. Mercury in Taurus is slow and deliberate, helping to slow down our thought processes and quiet our minds. We can move into a grounded headspace that allows us to more clearly assess what we want to nurture and nurture in our lives.
May 4: Mars Jupiter in Aries square in Cancer
Mars in Aries trines Jupiter in Cancer, giving us the energy and motivation to get things done! We may feel overwhelmed with all the things we have to do, but when the tension is relieved, we can feel a sense of satisfaction and relief. Mars can trigger intense emotions and feelings of nervousness, and Jupiter can intensify them, so pay attention to any bubbling feelings and try to come out healthy. This harmony can also help you succeed in home improvement projects.
May 6: Pluto retrograde in Aquarius
Pluto stations retrograde, giving us the first retrograde planet we’ve had in a while. Pluto is known as the Lord of the Underworld and is associated with cycles of change, death and rebirth, inner and outer power. Pluto spends almost half in retrograde, so this is a normal part of its cycle. In retrograde, we are invited to review past changes and reflect on the deaths and rebirths we have gone through. Sometimes, Pluto retrograde can bring our power dynamics into focus, helping us decide where to give our energy or where we need to stand more. Pluto retrograde in Aquarius, we may find ourselves thinking about society or how we fit in. Aquarius can be a very healing energy, so our focus can be on practices that enrich our well-being. On the world stage, we can see Pluto Retrograde focusing on the use of technology and artificial intelligence.
May 14: Mercury Kazimi
Mercury squares the Sun and that brings us some insights. Information may be revealed, or we may be able to see things clearly after a period of confusion. This is a day of strength for clarity and effective thinking.
May 15-17: Algol Gateway
The Algol Gateway is activated when the Sun aligns with the fixed star Algol. Algol is one of the most famous stars in astrology and has been nicknamed “The Twinkling Star of the Demon”, but I find its reputation to be false. Algol represents the power we receive after passing through the cycle of death and rebirth. Algol is closely related to the legend of Medusa. Medusa began as an Oracle goddess, but was transformed into a snake-headed gorgon. However, through this metamorphosis, he only became stronger. This is the essence of Algol; teaches us to find our strength and power regardless of the changes we find. You can read more about Algol and how to work with this energy to here.
May 16: Taurus New Moon
The Taurus New Moon brings a new lunar cycle that feels much calmer and more restorative than its predecessor. We are encouraged to slow down, be intentional in our actions, and think about long-term gains. Money matters or relationships may be on our minds this New Moon, and it seems there are two ways we can go down. It will be helpful to be mentally clean and talk to a trusted friend.
May 17: Mercury in Gemini (conjunct Uranus)
Mercury loves being in Gemini! Mercury in Gemini is quick-thinking, sharp, and great at telling stories. Use this energy to problem solve and support any communication projects you are working on. As Mercury moves into Gemini, it squares off with Uranus, creating some chaotic but very creative energy. Our brains can be in overdrive as we inspire new ways of thinking and unconventional ideas. We may even decide to push some boundaries.
May 18: Mars in Taurus
Mars moves into Aries and ends a period of intensity and high energy. Mars in Taurus prefers to slow down and take time to stop and smell the roses. This can be a nice restorative moment after the high-intensity fire energy of the past weeks.
May 18: Venus enters Cancer
Venus enters the soft, sensitive and nurturing sign of Cancer. We may feel more sensitive or more aware of our feelings. Don’t be afraid to say no within set boundaries if you need to, especially if you’re empathetic by nature.
May 19-21: Alycone Gateway / Pleiades Gateway
The Alycone Gateway is activated by the Sun’s alignment with the star Alycone, one of the main stars of the Pleiades. Kingfisher Can be described as a feminine version of Sirius. If Sirius is our Spiritual Sun, then Alicone can be our Shadow Sun – the Sun that shines a light on all the deeper, darker things we must go through in order to reach new levels of spiritual consciousness. These shadows are our fears and suppressed emotions. These shadows are also feelings of shame we may have around ourselves and our lives. Exposing and illuminating these is always possible, but under the influence of the Pleiades we may feel divine support and guidance to do so. The Pleiades are also strongly connected to the Spirit World and can help us connect with loved ones who have passed on.
May 20: Gemini season begins
The Sun moves out of stable, grounded Taurus and into the social and fast sign of Gemini! Gemini is an air sign, meaning that energy flows from our lower chakras to our higher chakras, fueling our creativity, self-expression, and desire to share. Gemini season is a great time to focus on communication and working with our hands. It is also time for strength to recognize both aspects of our existence. We are souls, but we are also physical bodies. This is the nature of Gemini Gemini. One twin is mortal and the other is immortal, representing our temporal body and our eternal soul. In this Gemini season, we receive strong rays from the planet Uranus, which guides us all to create a more authentic voice.
May 26: Mars in Taurus square Pluto in Aquarius
Mars square Pluto can be a challenging energy that creates tension and frustration. A Mars-Pluto conjunction can also be a trigger for power struggles and situations where we feel helpless. We may find ourselves in some kind of struggle or difficult situation. The bright side is that this combination of energies usually allows us to reach a break point so we can finally move towards a solution. The tension is high, but we are supported to move for the better.
May 28: Venus in Cancer square Saturn in Aries
Venus square Saturn is another hard energy, but once again we are inspired to act. This time, we are focused on making peace with difficult relationship dynamics or financial issues. We are being called to step up and take responsibility for what we value most.
May 29-31: Aldebaran Gateway/Silvergate
When the Sun aligns with Aldebaran, the Royal Star, it activates a high frequency energy portal. Some astrologers call it that Silver Gate Portal. This portal illuminates energy that sharpens our minds, deepens our intuition, and increases our wisdom. Aldebaran is also a resting place for souls before rebirth on earth. In this resting place, the Soul has the opportunity to reflect on why it comes to Earth and the lessons it learns. We can do this by connecting to our Higher Self and soul and remembering that every experience is a lesson.
May 31: Sagittarius Full Moon
Once in a blue moon with the Sagittarius full moon happening today! A blue moon occurs when a calendar month has two full moons. This is a rare occurrence, occurring approximately every 18 months. The Sagittarius Moon Moon creates a strong theme of release throughout the month, and we may be closing in on a chapter of our lives that we’ve worked hard to bring to an end. The Sagittarius full moon also directs us to seek adventure. We can push ourselves to make a bold decision, seek out new experiences, or see a project through to completion.
