This Month in Astrology – May 2026

On May 1st, a Full Moon occurs in the sign of Scorpio, bringing sudden awareness to our lives, particularly of areas that require more balance. It challenges us to face what needs to go in our lives so we can move on in a healthier manner, as well as the responsibilities and debts we have to others. This Full Moon reminds us of the need to consider, recognize, and appreciate others’ support, contribution, needs, wants, and input.

We are excited about making changes, but there can be some suspiciousness, fear of loss, or anxiety involved with our revelations now with the lunation square Pluto. Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.

On May 6th, Pluto turns retrograde, and Pluto’s intense and complex energy hangs heavy in the air in the days surrounding this event. Now and over the coming months (Pluto is retrograde until October 15th), we may be reassessing how we use our power. We are not as open, overt, or direct about our desire for control or power, and some of us may be less in touch with it. Read more about this station on its calendar page.

On May 16th, the New Moon in Taurus prompts a new beginning–we’re starting fresh. We awaken to the need to take charge, particularly when making ourselves feel more secure and comfortable. It’s a time for reevaluating our relationship with money and possessions to discover what it is that we truly value and that which genuinely makes us happy and fulfilled. We should concentrate on what we can do to increase our feelings of self-worth and simplify our lives in key ways.

This is a time for reconnecting with nature, to our bodies and the world of the five senses. Creative ways of seeing, using, and approaching our personal possessions, valuables, money, and talents are in focus. This lunation has much healing potential. It aligns with Mercury and widely harmonizes with Jupiter, and we’re clear-minded and positive.
Read more about this New Moon on its calendar page.

On May 31st, the second Full Moon occurs in the month of May, this time, in the sign of Sagittarius, bringing sudden awareness to our lives, particularly of areas that require more balance. This lunation reminds us of the need to reach out beyond our usual routines, thought patterns, and neighborhoods. The Full Moon in Sagittarius is a time of expansion. As such, we should be especially aware of what we’d like to promote at this time, trying to put aside or out of our minds those things that won’t serve us well if blown out of proportion.

This Full Moon harmonizes with Pluto and Saturn, bringing a sense that if we put some effort, grit, and determination into our pursuits, we’ll get results. It’s a strong time for motivation and ambition. This lunation’s harmony with Juno helps us bring more finesse and style to our interactions… Read more about this Full Moon on its calendar page.

This Month’s Void Moon Dates:

Using the table below: The Moon is Void of Course from the time of its last aspect listed below until the Moon enters a new sign. Generally speaking, these periods are not ideal for launching new endeavors, although they’re not impossible periods, either.

The times given below are Eastern. These should be adjusted for different time zones. For example, for Pacific Time, subtract 3 hours from the given times.

Void of Course Moon Tables: Dates & Times for May 2026