Astro Iris We’re nearing the end of May, and this week brings two major highlights.
First up, we’re stepping into the “patronage” of Gemini. More precisely, as of last night, the Sun has left Taurus behind and walked through the door of Gemini, with Sagittarius rising on the Ascendant.
In short: let the “hunt” begin! No, not the kind that, centuries or millennia ago, provided food and a rush of adrenaline through the act of hunting itself. In today’s world, we draw our “arrows” (those invisible weapons that can be our strengths or, let’s be honest, our pettiness) and set out to fulfill our needs for knowledge, expression, communication, learning, and negotiation—things we can achieve by leveraging what we know. At the same time, we’re more sociable and maybe even tempted by a little adventure. Those with strong Gemini placements will feel a deep urge to chase their goals, even if it means indulging in a “small and innocent” romantic fling. Let’s be careful not to mess up what we have just for a fleeting sparkle in someone’s eyes. I’ll dive deeper into this Sun-in-Gemini transit in a dedicated article.
Throughout the week, the Sun forms harmonious aspects with important social and collective planets. We’re being offered opportunities to recognize a new belief (in a broad sense, whatever resonates with each of us) that we can then integrate into our lives and use for shared, mutually beneficial goals. It’s not just about personal gain—this will become clear over time.
On an emotional level, the Moon is zipping through three signs by the end of the week, traveling from Pisces to Taurus. We might feel sensitive or even a bit victimized at first, then we leap into action, charging forward with the mindset that “first come, first served” (which isn’t always true, by the way). By the weekend, we slow down, relax, or—let’s be real—some of us might slip into full-on lazy mode. Over these days, the Moon connects us with ourselves, then with our favorite groups, and finally with something divine. These three signs are highly activated now, so it’s a good time to tune in from within and work our way outward. And, oh, be ready for some surprises!
Mercury is also gearing up to leave Taurus and step fully into its home turf in Gemini. Sharp minds rise above! We’ll be mentally alert, chatty, socially engaged, and maybe even prone to a little mischief. In the days leading up to the weekend, we’ll start to gain mental clarity about whether the choices we’ve made over the past 3–4 months are truly what we want. You might notice a tendency to be chattier than usual. 😊
Venus is still basking in Aries. We know this placement can either unleash the inner warrior ready to charge or help us find the right alliances to act with firmness, assertiveness, and diplomacy—doing what needs to be done first before indulging in what we enjoy. As the saying goes, “business first, pleasure second.” This comes on the heels of a positive aspect with Mars. Not only can we get things done, but through these efforts, we might shine, be seen, and stand out. Who doesn’t love that, right? Admit it! 😍🤗
I say let’s choose to be noticed for doing good rather than stirring up trouble. 💗
The second major highlight—and super important 🥹💛—is Saturn 🪐, my absolute favorite planet that I adore 😍. It’s focusing all its energy on the anaretic degree in Pisces ♓️, preparing to shift into Aries’ energy on Sunday, May 25, first thing in the morning.
Dear zodiac friends, if there’s been something spiritual (however you define it) that you’ve needed to integrate over the past three years and there’s still something nagging at you, speed up and wrap it up by the end of this week. It’s better to close the cycle now than during Saturn’s retrograde, when it briefly returns to Pisces to force closure.
In Aries, Saturn 🪐 activates this sign’s archetype, where self-control will be absolutely crucial. I’ll cover this transit in detail in a separate article.
For now, we have some hints to reflect on and process in a real, tangible way.
I’m choosing this path. In fact, I’ve already chosen it. 🤩
With all my love, I’ll remind you of this month’s message, which I’ve shared before in a different form: “Let’s make May the most May!” 🙏
With all my love, I wish Happy Name Day for Constantin & Hellen celebration!
