Aquarius Monthly Horoscope

Home base calls this May, Aquarius, as the Taurus Sun illuminates your fourth house until the 20th. Nurture your nest, reconnect with family and create space that feels like a true sanctuary. The Scorpio full moon on the 1st beams into your career house, spotlighting recognition or a project milestone. Don’t be afraid to brag! People will be inspired by what you’ve created. 

On the 6th, Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius until October 15, inviting an inner review of your identity and public persona. The Aquarius quarter moon on the 10th reinforces this—Mother’s Day might be the perfect moment to honor your roots while acknowledging how much you’ve contributed to the family tree. On the 16th, the Taurus new supermoon energizes your domestic sector: Start fresh with a move, a reno project or a new ritual that makes home your happy place. 

Gemini season begins on the 20th, shifting focus to your fifth house of love and creativity. Let yourself play! Until the 18th, Venus in Gemini ignites flirtations and artistic collaborations. Then, Venus flows into Cancer and your wellness zone while Mars powers into Taurus and your domestic fourth house. Love grows through simple, everyday rituals. Couples may bond through cooking together or weekend nesting. 

The Sagittarius blue full moon on the 31st lands in your eleventh house, spotlighting friendships or a game-changing collab. Future alliances are waiting. Say yes to the invite!

We know, we know, the whole world’s got spring fever—and you want in on the action! Patience, Water Bearer. For the first part of the month, your mission is to nest and rest, conserving your energy until May 20. Until that time, the Sun is in Taurus and your domestic fourth house, and the cosmic focus is on matters closer to home.

Caveat: It won’t be easy to tame that flame! With your ruler, irrepressible Uranus, now in Gemini until 2033, your fifth house of fun, flirtation and friskiness is electrified for seven whole years. There will be no shortage of people who are suddenly drawn to the quirkiest (and best) parts of you. Your creativity could also come alive now. Remember: This is a long transit, so all the more reason to ramp up the self-care so you can properly welcome the muse.

Ease into the season with a lighter social calendar and focus on self-care. Stock your kitchen with favorite comfort foods or putter around testing some fun recipes. Cozy up on your couch (or outdoor chaise lounge) with a page-turner and zone out to your favorite playlist. Nurturing activities will be the most soul-soothing now, so refill your tank with those. Whatever your relaxing pleasure, Chez Aquarius is THE place to be!

Use this time to boost your glow and do some good spring cleaning. Invite your inner circle over for a night of heart-to-heart bonding, a homemade meal or a movie night. Keep the guest list light and well-curated, even if you’re typically a “more the merrier” soul. During this emotionally heightened time, you’ll be more sensitive and thin-skinned than usual, and meeting new people could be more draining than energizing. It’s best to avoid triggering types or anyone who dominates the field. Make sure you eat, sleep and relax enough—and give yourself as much nurturing and nourishment as possible.

Ready to take the crown, Aquarius? On May 1, the year's only Scorpio full moon beams into your tenth house of ambition and success, and your hard work comes to a triumphant peak.

A project or goal you've been working toward all year (and specifically since the Scorpio new moon last November) reaches a decisive moment now. So what's your next move, Aquarius? Will you go forward and take this to the next level? Or will you call it a day and move in a new direction?

If you've been thinking about a career change, the Scorpio full moon might be your exit point. You could also go after choice client, get a promotion or step into a leadership role. Diligent effort may be recognized with an award or some flattering media buzz.

Bonus: You’ll have another opportunity to work with full moon energy this month. A second full moon—a blue moon—arrives on May 31, in Sagittarius and your eleventh house of teamwork (more on that in a bit)! Whatever you build now could attract a cadre of collaborators and pioneering minds who want to be part of whatever you’re starting.

Take a step back and evaluate, Water Bearer. Transformation planet Pluto turns retrograde (backward) in your sign from May 6 to October 15, summoning you to share the parts of yourself you tend to keep under wraps. Where have you put up some armor or tried to act like you have it all together so people won’t judge you?

Although dropping your guard and showing more of yourself is scary, you might decide to do it anyway. Among trustworthy and supportive people, you’ll find that your worries weren’t based in reality. Start slow, and share a few things from the vault with your closest confidantes.

This is a long (as in nearly 20 years long!) process. Pluto is sending its intense, alchemical beams into your first house of identity for the next two decades, staying in your sign until 2044. You’re on a path to reinvent yourself in unexpected ways. You might feel called to change your appearance, style, body language, even your name!

This cycle is bringing depth and intensity, but there’s also a sense of freedom. You’re peeling back the layers, finding courage to show the world a powerful, evolving version of you! 

Ready to feel more settled, Aquarius? On May 16, the year’s only Taurus new moon (and first supermoon!) brings fresh-start energy to your emotional fourth house. This heart-opening day could help you articulate feelings you've been keeping inside. You might also be called to support a loved one who needs an empathic ear or a hug. If you’re the one craving that, speak up today! 

Your relationship with your mother, a child or a female family member could get a reboot at this new moon. Women in general are in the spotlight, and this lunar lift could connect you to the coven you’ve been craving.

The May 16 new moon in your domesticity house could spark a change to your living situation. Maybe you get inspired to redecorate, explore real estate listings or put your home on the market. Your inner HGTV design star could be elbow-deep in planting a veggie garden (or a windowsill herb box) and moving lighter clothes to the front of your closet. Not happy with your current home setup? Start the search for a new address or put out feelers for a roommate.

Whatever your concept of "home sweet home" looks like, don't rush to sign a lease or turn a flurry of paint and fabric swatches into an overnight masterpiece. This new moon will unfold over six months' time, culminating at the October 26 Taurus full moon. Map a plan for how you'd like your personal life to look and feel, then work backward from there.

You’ll have plenty to crow about starting May 20, when the Sun commences its four-week visit to Gemini and your passionate, expressive fifth house. Spring fever could fully kick in with el Sol in your romance corner until June 21. 

Whether it's reignited libido or just an irrepressible urge for fun, get out and play—and allow your childlike spirit to lead the way. Your talents and creativity can draw the spotlight under this solar power surge in your fifth house of fame. Get those headshots and "sizzle reels" ready!

In addition to your getting some fun-filled and decadent dates on the calendar, the muse pays a visit, sparking some artistic notions. Let yourself play—and if you've got a performing streak, take to the stage or studio during this richly expressive time. With quirky Uranus (your ruler) now in Gemini until 2033, your tastes in art, music and even romantic partners could go through an interesting revolution. Embrace change and try something new!

Cheers to the power of many! The ideal moment arrives to connect to your crew or to make a collaboration official when the May 31 Sagittarius full moon spotlights your eleventh house of groups and friendship. You could be celebrating a shared victory at this triumphant full moon, perhaps putting a bow on a project you’ve collectively been working on since the Sagittarius new moon on December 19.

This full moon is also a blue moon, meaning it’s the second full moon in a single calendar month (the first being the Scorpio full moon on May 1). Having an extra full moon can bring an additional wave of changes and surprising events!

Have things gone awry on Team Aquarius? From the Sagittarius full moon forward, start getting your crew back on track or expressing yourself more vocally in a group. If you're launching an online venture, this digitally dialed-in full moon could be the perfect day to post or publish. Since full moons can also mark endings, you may decide to part ways with a crew you've outgrown. Make space now for people who are more on your wavelength.