Weekly Overview: May 12–18, 2025
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The week begins with the Scorpio Full Moon, bringing deep emotional awareness and illuminating what we might have preferred to keep hidden. This is a moment of truth, not for release, but for seeing clearly. Just after the Full Moon, Mercury squares Pluto, pressing us to speak with honesty even when it’s uncomfortable. Midweek brings a shift in pace as the Moon moves through Sagittarius and Capricorn, supporting thoughtful action and steady attention. On Saturday, the Sun meets Uranus in Taurus, beginning a new cycle of personal growth that may arrive through surprise or a change in perspective. By Sunday, Mercury squares Mars, sharpening our words and making clear communication both more challenging and more necessary. Throughout the week, clarity comes from patience, presence, and the willingness to sit with what is unfolding.
FIERCE ILLUMINATION – Monday, May 12, 2025
At 12:56 pm EDT, we reach the Scorpio Full Moon, illuminating a part of our life that has previously been hidden, ignored, or buried. At each Full Moon, we come to a moment of culmination, as the cycle reaches its highest point. Today, we are asked to face something we might have preferred to leave in the shadows. Look for a fierce tenderness in this Moon, a reminder that endings and beginnings are intertwined. Notice what you no longer need to hold onto, especially what revolved around old fears, patterns of control, or emotional burdens. As with all Full Moons, look to the house in your natal chart that holds Scorpio; this is the part of your life where a cycle has reached its peak and where deep awareness is available.
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Shortly after the Full Moon, Mercury in Taurus forms a square to Pluto, reminding us of the importance of speaking what is true even when it is difficult. This is not a call to recklessness, but to a grounded, unshakable honesty that refuses to retreat in the face of fear or opposition. There may be tension today between the desire to keep the peace and the need to speak out about what can no longer be hidden. Choose your words with care, but do not withhold them when they must be spoken in the service of integrity.
- What must I acknowledge and use my voice to address?
- Where am I being asked to release old patterns of fear or control?
- How can I speak with both courage and care when faced with resistance?
OPEN HORIZONS – Tuesday, May 13, 2025
The Moon moves into Sagittarius early this morning at 4:35 am EDT, shifting the emotional tone toward something more spacious and far-seeing. After yesterday’s intensity, today offers perspective. This is not escapism but a gentle lifting of the heart. The Sagittarius Moon reminds us to lift our gaze, to stay curious, and to trust that meaning can emerge even from the most difficult circumstances.
Throughout the day, the Moon forms supportive aspects to Neptune, Pluto, and Venus. These harmonies soften the atmosphere and invite us to listen inwardly. There may be moments of quiet insight or connections that feel both tender and true. Let today be one where you allow your intuition to guide your steps, and give yourself space to dream, to feel, and to restore faith in what is possible. These are good conditions for reflection, for creative exploration, and for remembering what you love.
- Where can I allow a little more hope to return?
- What truth is easier to see from a distance?
- How does softness help me move forward with strength?
STEADY GROUND – Wednesday, May 14, 2025
The Moon continues its path through Sagittarius today, setting a pace better suited to long walks, honest conversations, and clear thinking. Find the quiet strength in tending to what’s meaningful without overthinking it. This is a good day for putting one foot in front of the other and trusting the direction you’re heading. Small actions taken with care have lasting power.
Let today unfold without forcing anything. A sense of direction often returns when we give ourselves room to breathe and respond from a quieter place.
- What part of my life needs a little more breathing room
- Where can I take a thoughtful step forward
- How do I stay connected to what matters in the middle of a busy day
TURNING POINT – Thursday, May 15, 2025
The Moon spends the first part of the day in Sagittarius. This morning is well suited to finishing what’s in motion, having straightforward conversations, or tying up loose ends. There’s a sense of movement and follow-through in the air. If something needs to be aired out or completed, give it your attention before the afternoon.
At 3:58 pm EDT, the Moon shifts into Capricorn. The second half of the day brings a more focused and practical energy. You may feel drawn to tasks that have a clear structure or purpose. This is a good time for steady work, thoughtful planning, or checking in with long-term goals. Let the evening support quiet effort and grounded attention.
- What is ready to be wrapped up or released this morning
- What kind of structure helps me stay steady
- Where can I take a small, thoughtful step toward something lasting
KEEP IT SIMPLE – Friday, May 16, 2025
The Moon moves through Capricorn all day, calling us back to what’s steady and workable. This is a good day to take care of what’s already in front of you. There is no need to start something new or reach beyond your limits. Let the satisfaction come from doing what needs doing, without rushing or second-guessing yourself. Capricorn invites us to show up for our responsibilities, not out of pressure, but out of care. Even the smallest task can carry meaning when it’s done with attention. If the week has been full or overwhelming, this is a good day to quiet the noise and return to what you know you can count on. Stay close to what matters. Keep your expectations simple and your efforts consistent.
- What do I want to tend to with care today
- Where in my life does steady effort bring a sense of peace
- How can I stay focused on what truly needs my attention
NEW SPARK – Saturday, May 17, 2025
The Sun meets with Uranus today at 7:32 pm EDT, marking a new cycle of personal growth that begins with a sudden or unexpected awakening. Sometimes that awakening comes through disruption, other times through a moment of excitement that changes how we see things. Pay attention to what catches you off guard or stirs something you didn’t expect.
This conjunction in Taurus invites a shift in how we relate to stability, comfort, and what we build over time. Look to the house in your natal chart that holds Taurus. That part of your life is where something new is taking root. It may not arrive all at once, but the ground is shifting beneath your feet. Trust the change, even if it doesn’t look the way you expected or wanted it to.
Meanwhile, the Moon moves through Capricorn, helping us stay grounded as the energy shifts around us. While something new begins to stir, allow emotional clarity to stabilize you.
- What part of my life feels ready to change
- Where can I choose honesty over habit
- What does freedom look like when it is rooted in care
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