Planetary Influences - May 2025

Mercury Transits Aries – (May 6 – 23)

Mercury was in debilitation when it was in Pisces during April. Then on the 6 th of May, it transits to the fiery sign of Aries where it would be travelling till the 23 rd . Mercury in Aries is a favorable placement and it helps us to tread ahead in style. We are urged to look ahead and move forward. Mercury in Aries would help us to reorganize ourselves for the days ahead, it amplifies our growth prospects this month. Mercury makes us to feel fast and furious all through this transit through Aries. Mars, the ruler of Aries would be transiting through the watery sign of Cancer. This might bring about some frustrations around, which in turn would be mitigated by the humor brought about by Mercury through Aries.

From Aries, Mercury would be aspecting the zodiac house of Libra which would be under pressure for making certain vital decisions. There might be periods of overthinking which allows for sort of deadlock. Venus exalted in Pisces could give some calmness around. Mercury has just broken its companionship with Saturn, Venus and Rahu in Pisces and this sure would bring some major waves around, stay cautious.

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Full Moon in Libra- May 12

Following the transit of Mercury into Aries, there would be a Full Moon on the 12 th of May. Here we would have the Moon at 28 degrees of Libra opposing the Sun at 28 degrees of Aries. This Full Moon in Libra, an air sign indicates strong actions, and a desire for justice and balance in life.

The Full Moon of May in Libra is aspected by Sun and Mercury from Aries and Mars from the zodiac house of Cancer. This urges us to spring into action, collect our resources and move forward come what may. Mars through Cancer seems frustrated and might topple your plans, Find ways to release the steam as the Full Moon day progresses.

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Jupiter Transits Gemini-( May 14, 2025 – June 2, 2026)

On the 14 th of May, Jupiter transits from the earth sign of Taurus to the Air sign of Gemini where it would stay till the 2 nd of June, 2026. This marks a period of major growth, abundance and expansion around. Now both Jupiter and Rahu or the Moon’s North Node are in Air signs and aspect each other mutually.

This transit of Jupiter would affect the Gemini natives and the opposite sign of Sagittarius. Also, Libra and Aquarius would feel the pinch. Rahu would be in Aquarius and aspecting Gemini with Jupiter posited therein. The last time Jupiter transited through Gemini was between 2013 and 2014, hence look out for clues from this time period of your life. Areas that got emphasized during that period would re-enter the stage now again.


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Sun Transits Taurus – (May 14 – June 14)

As Jupiter transits out of Taurus and into Gemini, we have the luminary Sun transiting into Taurus from the sign of Aries on the 14 th of May as well. The ruler of Taurus is Venus. The Sun in the Earthy sign of Taurus would bring about some stability when there seems to be sinking sand around, particularly as the outer planets are shifting currently.

The Sun in Taurus is said to emphasize creativity and socializing. Summer is just round the corner and the Sun through Taurus, the earth sign reminds us to protect the shoots that have sprung during the Spring. They are more vulnerable these days and need to be protected by the Taurus Sun. Though things around might seem to be out of control, do resort to fostering and nurturing. Keep your body and mind stabilized as changes occur all around.

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Rahu and Ketu Transit- May 18

The Nodes of the Moon namely Rahu and Ketu spend about 1.5 years in a zodiac house and they are always in retrograde motion. They act as shadows blocking the light of the luminaries.

On the 18 th of May, 2025 Rahu or the Dragon’s Head transits to the sign of Aquarius from Pisces where it would stay till the 5 th of December, 2026. As Rahu is a co-ruler of the house of aquarius, this position is a favorable placement. However, do ntoe that Rahu is all about chaos and uncertainty and be wary of the situations around. Do surrender to the situation at hand and do not panic when the going gets tough.

And then we have Ketu or the Moon’s South Node transiting from Virgo to Leo. Leo is a fiery sign and Ketu here might spark ignition. This is on a domestic fornt, however on the spiritual side this would be a time of liberation. During this Ketu transit the areas ruled over by the sign of Leo in your birth chart would see some unveiling. Rahu transited to Aquarius and Ketu to Leo, the last time between October 2006 and April, 2008. Hence this transit would be adfdressing similar issues that we faced during that period of our life, look out for clues or guidances from that time period.


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Mercury Transits Taurus-( May 23 – June 6)

Mercury transited to Aries as May started and then on the 23 rd of May, it transits to the adjacent sign of Taurus to stay there till the 6 th of June when it enters its own sign of Gemini. Mercury is zipping past through the signs in a fast pace as it is getting ready for a retrograde phase in the water sign of Cancer during the last week of June.

Now that Mercury is not debilitated, things around seem to move quite faster. Look ahead and figure out ways to make a mark in your journey. Manage your domestic chores, communications, travel plans and organizing things with ease. Mercury through Taurus inspires us to connect socially and professionally. It also emphasizes our creative side during this transit.

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New Moon in Taurus- May 26

On the 26 th of May, we have the Luminaries, the Sun and the Moon joining together in the earth sign of Taurus at 12 degrees to form the New Moon for the month. Use the days around this New Moon to mentally and physically reset yourself. With Taurus being an earth sign, we are urged to connect with nature, nurture our connections and enjoy the fruits of our labor. Take time to enjoy the good things that come your way and adjust yourself to the changes around.

With Mercury also positioned in Taurus, we would be aligning our thoughts towards expressing ourselves more creatively these days. And we have this combination of the Sun, Moon and Mercury together in Taurus being aspected by Saturn from the sign of Pisces. This would remind us of all our previous hard work and disciplined lifestyle. Saturn would be teaching life lessons that guide you as you tread ahead.

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Venus Transits Aries – (May 31 – June 29)

Venus was in Pisces as May started and was Exalted therein. Then on the 31 st of May, Venus transits to the sign of Aries where it would stay till the 29 th of June. Venus would be finally able to cool her heels after witnessing a retrograde phase, certain conjunctions and eclipse periods.

Venus would be alone while in Aries and this indicates the start of a new relationship or the strengthening of an existing bond. With no aspects around, Venus helps us to find a better footing in our relationships, career and creative efforts. However, the Moon stands to aspect Venus from the sign of Libra for a couple of days when our emotions get entwined with the sensuous nature of Venus. But for this, Venus travels solo through Aries with a regal splendor emphasizing our relationships and creativity in the ensuing days.

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