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May 5 in the stars: Find out what’s in store for you today in our daily horoscopes for Monday May 5. Read the daily horoscopes for your Sun sign or rising sign (ascendant) to plan your day.
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Your daily horoscopes for Monday May 5, 2025
Aries (March 21-April 19) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Ignore any blurt alerts that might prevent you from speaking your mind today. Not only is expressive Mercury blazing a trail through your fearless sign, but it’s fistbumping #nofilters Jupiter in your communicative third house. Whether you find yourself chatting up a stranger or going mano-a-mano with a challenging colleague, stay nimble in conversations rather than cleaving to one fixed idea. Brainstorms could turn into monsoons if you adopt a growth mindset.
Taurus (April 20-May 20) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Keep your “opportunity tracker” turned up today, Taurus. Insightful Mercury—tucked in your twelfth house of intuition—syncs with abundant Jupiter in your financially savvy second house, helping you magnetize miracles. A quiet inner nudge to say hello to a coworker could open the floodgates to material rewards. Tune in to subtle signals and don’t dismiss what’s bubbling in your own psyche. You could dream up a brilliant money move while you’re stretched out in savasana.
Gemini (May 21-June 20) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Turn on your goddess-given charm, Gemini! Your smooth-talking ruler, Mercury is in cahoots with lucky Jupiter who happens to be in your sign for the rest of the month. Whenever the opportunity arises, share your “wouldn’t it be crazy if” ideas without overthinking them. Your enthusiasm is 90 percent of what will get people on board. Forget the polished pitch though. Casual chitchat could snowball into discussions about a shared venture.
Cancer (June 21-July 22) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Your instincts about other people are generally spot-on, Cancer, even if you sometimes skew “suspicious.” Pay attention to what (and who!) is tugging on your intuition under today’s Mercury-Jupiter sextile. If you get a strong urge to initiate dialogue, don’t let politeness stand in the way of sending the DM or walking up and introducing yourself. Under today’s Mercury-Jupiter sextile, you’ll have an easier time gaining access to powerful circles. But you’ll never know unless you shoot your shot.
Leo (July 23-August 22) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
The full-bodied life of a Leo can feel like a circus at times, but would you have it any other way? With savvy Mercury soaring through your visionary ninth house, you’re a ringmaster orchestrating the greatest show on earth. Better still? Today, bountiful Jupiter is egging Mercury on from your team-spirited eleventh house. Which begs the question: Could you upgrade your solo mischief into a spirited collab? The plan becomes a thousand time more entertaining when playmates are involved.
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Virgo (August 23-September 22) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Stay alert! A covert opportunity could reveal itself to you today, Virgo. Your job is to pluck it from the ether—and fast, before anyone else catches on. Your ruler, perceptive Mercury is teamed up with risk-taking Jupiter for the day, powering up your detective skills. If you see something, temper the impulse to “say something.” Probe quietly and track your findings. If a lead is worth pursuing, you’ll have plenty of time to crow about it later.
Libra (September 23-October 22) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Your stellar people skills are your no-so-secret weapon this Monday, Libra, so don’t keep them tucked away. Small shifts in how you show up can literally alter the atmosphere, as discerning Mercury energizes your seventh house of partnerships and worldly Jupiter lifts your ninth house of expansion. Prioritize relationships that inspire mutual growth—and be open to surprising new alliances. A simple move, like setting up a discovery call or committing to a travel plan, could set your week off in an exciting direction.
Scorpio (October 23-November 21) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
It’s hard to be productive when you’re surrounded by chaos, Scorpio. Before you dive into your Monday, get your base camp in order. Tiny upgrades can actually make a huge impact as meticulous Mercury sharpens its axe in your domestic zone and abundant Jupiter energizes your sixth house of systems. But where to focus first? Set up routines that keep you grounded and buoyant. Even tackling one project, like cleaning your desk or meal prepping for the week, could create a motivating ripple effect.
Sagittarius (November 22-December 21) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Good luck attracting the right partners while your energy’s scattered, Sagittarius. Before you leap into Monday, get laser-focused on what—and who—truly delights you. With expressive Mercury firing up your passionate fifth house and abundant Jupiter boosting your relationship zone, see what happens if you channel more of your prodigious energy into one standout project or person. And get some fun on the calendar to keep you motivated this week! Organize a dinner plan (or second date!), RSVP to a gala, offer yourself up as a podcast guest. One spirited move could kickstart a chain reaction.
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Capricorn (December 22-January 19) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Counterintuitive as it may feel for a Monday, success begins in the home today. A savvy Mercury-Jupiter mashup pulls your focus to your foundations, incentivizing you to create the right conditions for a successful week ahead. Before unleashing any power moves, clear clutter from your workspace, restock healthy snacks or reset your morning ritual. Streamlining your base camp now will sharpen your focus all week long and give you energy to spare!
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Aquarius (January 20-February 18) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Your ideas are pure gold today, Aquarius. Drill down a little deeper and you may discover that you’ve been sitting on a goldmine. Capture your flashes of brilliance into a voice memo or note. While quick-thinking Mercury brainstorms with visionary Jupiter, a napkin sketch could turn into a full-fledged gantt chart! Then, survey respected friends and teammates for feedback. You don’t have to take everything they say to heart, but the temperature check can direct your focus to the most promising part of the vision.
Pisces (February 19-March 20) daily horoscope for Monday May 5
Numbers don’t lie, Pisces. And today, they have key information to share, thanks to analytical Mercury and keen Jupiter doing a security check in your chart. Monitor your mindset. Reviewing the figures doesn’t have to be a buzzkill! Under these skies, you could hit on a savvy idea for generating abundance. At the same time, you’re not exempt from due diligence. Organize financial paperwork, create a production schedule give your budget a once-over (or create one!). Clear away ambiguity and reclaim control.
