The stars are seductive. The stakes are high— Inspired by the cult classic Cruel Intentions, the stars aren’t pulling punches. They’re pulling strings.
WELCOME TO THE UPPER (STAR) SIDE
April was the soft launch—a spring flirtation with fate. But May? May is when the real game begins. Mercury and Venus are back on their best behaviour, shaking off retrograde fog and picking up speed. We’re feeling rewired, recharged, and just a little more dangerous. And guess who’s back for a major comeback tour? Saturn enters Aries on the 24th, for the first time in over 27 years. The planet of structure meets the zodiac’s enfant terrible. It’s giving: boss moves, bold beginnings, and serious main character energy. If you were born between 1997–2000 (or 1967–69), welcome to your Saturn Return—the cosmic bootcamp that takes you from vibes to legacy. Before Saturn’s heels hit the pavement, Pluto retrogrades in Aquarius on the 4th, and for the first time ever, stays there all the way through. This isn’t a retreat—it’s a descent into your psyche’s velvet-lined panic room. Ghosts from your digital past, private obsessions, and buried blueprints rise for re-evaluation. Whatever it is, it’s being rewritten underground. Meanwhile Mercury enters Taurus on the 10th, slowing the scroll and grounding your voice. No more impulse replies—if it’s not rooted, it’s not worth saying. Then comes the Scorpio Full Moon on the 12th. A lunation at 22º—also a master degree, it exposes lies, awakens passion, and pushes you to own your power. If something’s been brewing beneath the surface, this is the moment it breaks through.
THE PLOT THICKENS
Venus returns to Aries, May 14–15, hitting a cosmic hotspot that could bring closure or clarity around love, beauty, or self-worth stories lingering since March. What ghosted you before might might just text back—with answers. By mid-month, things don’t just unfold—they unravel. On the 17th, the Sun meets Uranus, delivering a jolt to the system. A twist in identity, creativity, or value hits out of nowhere. Then on the 18th, Jupiter squares the karmic Nodes and everything feels turned up—too many tabs open in your brain, too many paths ahead. Curiosity is sexy, but chaos isn’t sustainable. You’ll need to choose not just what excites you, but what aligns with where you’re actually going. And just when you think the drama’s cooling, Gemini season arrives the 20th, we’re flitting from brunches to brainstorms, and crushes to conspiracies.
THE COMEBACK ARC
Cue the power entrance: Saturn enters Aries on the 24th, and suddenly the game changes. This isn’t discipline-as-punishment, it’s discipline as self-respect. Saturn here doesn’t ask for permission. It builds from impulse and turns desire into dynasty. On the same day, Mercury meets Uranus for a lightning bolt download, striking with insight between jokes and journal entries. Right behind it, Mercury enters Gemini on the 25th, finally at home and ready to stir the pot. It’s fast. It’s flirtatious. It’s clever without trying too hard. Just like the best characters in Cruel Intentions. The New Moon in Gemini on the 27th, brings a glittering climax. With a full Gemini cocktail—Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter’s final days in the sign—this is your moment to write it, post it, pitch it, confess it. Blessed by Pluto in Aquarius, whatever you’re about to do next? It’s iconic. May closes with a Mercury Cazimi on the 29th. Clarity lands like a truth bomb, and your mind becomes your ultimate seduction tool.
DON’T PLAY THE GAME. REWRITE IT.
Here’s the thing about Cruel Intentions: beneath the scandal and seduction is a deep hunger for authenticity. Real love. Real power. Real transformation. And this May, that’s exactly what the stars are serving—if you dare to take it.
This isn’t about playing sweet.
It’s about playing smart.
Say what you mean. Own your shadows. Rewrite your script. Whether you’re facing your Saturn Return, dancing with Gemini’s duality, or whispering your truth into the chaos—you’re not their storyline anymore.
You’re the author now.
You are the plot twist.
You are the power move.
You are the reason May remembers your name.
ARIES
THE BOSS ZADDY ERA
Let’s get one thing straight: you’re not the sidekick anymore—you’re stepping into your Saturn moment. On the 24th, the planet of legacy and long-haul vision enters your sign, kicking off a bold new 27-year cycle. It’s not giving cute. It’s giving CEO. Don’t get bitter—get better. Saturn is here to sculpt the version of you that’s built to last. Meanwhile, Pluto retrogrades on the 4th, prompting a deep review of your place in the collective. Who’s your crew? Which communities reflect who you’re becoming, and which ones keep you small? Quiet shifts behind the scenes set the stage for bigger changes ahead.
Mercury enters Taurus on the 10th, focusing your mind on money and values. Then comes the Scorpio Full Moon, the 12th—a potent shake-up around intimacy, finances, and energy exchange. Something buried resurfaces. It’s time for alchemy. Don’t flinch. Around the 14th–15th, Venus returns to a cosmic hotspot, bringing clarity around love, beauty, or self-worth questions that lingered from March. And on the 17th, the Sun meets Uranus, disrupting outdated beliefs around scarcity. Genius ideas may hit out of nowhere. Wealth is a frequency, tune accordingly.
Gemini season, from the 20th, opens your communication floodgates. Ideas buzz, inboxes light up, and your voice gets louder. Mercury enters Gemini on the 25th, and with Jupiter wrapping up his once-in-12-years visit, the stage is set. Pitch. Post. Share. The New Moon on the 27th supercharges it all—this is your mic-drop moment. And don’t forget the Mercury Cazimi on the 29th—a flash of clarity could strike your mind, inbox, or notes app. Say it. Mean it. Manifest it.
TAURUS
THE LUXURY OF LETTING GO
Darling Taurus, if life’s been a slow-blooming rose, May arrives with pruning shears and a
thunderstorm. With Mercury, the Sun, and Uranus all in your sign, you’re not just waking up—
you’re rewriting your role. Identity breakthroughs? Check. A wardrobe shift? Likely. Existential
glow-up? Absolutely. Mercury enters your sign on the 10th, sharpening your voice and pulling in
ideas like a magnet. But this isn’t just about beauty, it’s about boldly claiming your space. Then
the Full Moon in Scorpio, the 12th, lights up your partnership zone. Relationships hit a climax,
power dynamics shift, truths are revealed. You see someone clearly—or see yourself through
them. This moon isn’t soft. It’s a spotlight on your intimacy, ambition, and who’s truly in your
corner. Some of what unfolds may happen behind closed doors. Think whispered confessions,
late-night clarity, or an unexpected turning point.
GEMINI
THE STAR OF YOUR OWN SCANDAL
Your season is here, darling—and you didn’t come to whisper. May is your close-up, your long-awaited debut on the zodiac’s main stage. And the stars? They’re rolling out the glitter-stained carpet. But before the spotlight hits, you’ve got behind-the-scenes magic to tend to. Mercury enters your 12th house on the 10th, pulling you into dreamland, shadow work, and quiet downloads. Expect psychic nudges, déjà vu, or maybe a text from someone you swore you blocked. Then the Scorpio Full Moon, the 12th, spotlights your habits, health, and boundaries. It’s not subtle, it’s surgical. A burnout moment or emotional truth may call for a full routine reset. Pluto retrogrades on the 4th, beginning a long-haul shift in how you think, teach, and share your beliefs. What used to define you might not anymore—and that’s okay.
By the 17th, the Sun meets Uranus, shaking something loose from your subconscious. A quiet revolution or closure moment could strike unexpectedly. Keep your dream journal, or your Finsta close. Then… it begins. Gemini season arrives May 20th, and the mirror turns toward you. This isn’t just about fresh energy, it’s about full-on becoming. Jupiter is wrapping his rare year in your sign, and the New Moon on the 27th is your moment. A stunning stellium—Sun, Moon, Mercury, and Jupiter—all align in Gemini, beautifully aspecting Pluto. This is legacy-building energy. It’s time to manifest, declare, and take up space.
Meanwhile, Mercury meets Uranus, the 24th—expect genius strikes and unexpected ideas while doing the most mundane things. The answer arrives the moment you stop chasing it. Finally, Mercury returns home to you, the 25th, and your clarity clicks. Thoughts flow. Conversations land. And on the 29th, a Mercury Cazimi delivers your mic-drop moment: a truth, idea, or message with your name all over it.
CANCER
THE SECRET AFFAIR WITH YOUR OWN SOUL
This month, you’re not here for the group chat, you’re here for the private journal. May pulls you behind the curtain, into the velvet folds of your subconscious. There’s pleasure, poetry, and passion—but the transformation? That happens in secret. It begins with a Full Moon in Scorpio, the 12th, lighting up your 5th house of love, art, and raw expression. A project, romance, or desire you’ve poured your heart into may hit a dramatic high. But this isn’t about drama—it’s about reclaiming joy that’s yours, not filtered through anyone else’s lens. Your creativity is currency. Stop shrinking what turns you on.
From the 10th, Mercury enters Taurus, bringing clarity through community and conversation. Who are you sharing your magic with? And are they really listening? Insight arrives around the Uranus-Sun conjunction on the 17th, shaking up your social scene with a surprise alliance or breakthrough moment. Then comes the deeper turn: Gemini season begins on the 20th, activating your 12th house of closure, healing, and hidden power. With Jupiter wrapping up its once-in-12-years stay and a deeply potent New Moon on the 27th, this is your moment to cut cords, release guilt, and reset your spirit. This isn’t retreat—it’s recalibration. You’re not escaping. You’re excavating.
Ideas continue to stir: Mercury meets Uranus, the 24th, sparking revelations through digital spaces or creative connections. Then Mercury slips into Gemini, joining the private party in your 12th house. Messages come in dreams, lyrics, and flashes. By the Mercury Cazimi on the 29th, a moment of psychic clarity or inner truth could change everything. Meanwhile, on the outer stage, Saturn enters Aries aka. your career sector, the 24th. A new chapter in legacy begins—demanding vision, discipline, and bold leadership. Whether you’re launching or levelling up, the universe is watching. And this time? It’s serious.
LEO
FROM POWER MOVES TO PARTY SCENES
Darling Leo, you’re not just stepping into the room this May, you’re owning it. With the Sun and Mercury lighting up your career zone, then shifting into your house of fame, friends, and future plans, this month is a seamless strut from boardroom to ballroom. You’re giving boss energy with a side of champagne sparkle. It starts with Mercury in Taurus, putting strategy behind your spotlight. Your words? Gold. Your ideas? Monetizable. Then the Full Moon in Scorpio, on the 12th, shines a light on your home life, revealing where your private and public worlds collide. A breakthrough at work may call for a reckoning at home. Growth demands balance—and you’re building both.
Mars in your sign all month fuels your drive and magnetism. You’re not just charismatic, you’re on a mission. And with Saturn backing you from your 8th house, your wins aren’t just shiny. They’re sustainable. On the 17th, the Sun meets Uranus for a potential plot twist in your career path—expect shake-ups, breakthroughs, or a surprise that elevates your status fast. This could be the moment your name enters the room before you do. From the 20th, Gemini season kicks off your glow-up in the 11th house: social circles, collaborations, and long-term dreams. Jupiter is finishing a rare 12-month run here, and with Mercury entering Gemini the 25th, and a New Moon the 27th, your inbox, network, and guest list could bring game-changing opportunities. You’re not just part of the scene—you are the scene.
Expect creative sparks to fly around the 24th, as Mercury meets Uranus, followed by the brilliant clarity of the Mercury Cazimi, the 29th. Dream collabs, viral ideas, or unexpected invites? Say yes. Behind the sparkle, Pluto is retrograding in your partnership sector, helping you revisit power dynamics in love, business, and sacred contracts. And on the 24th, Saturn enters Aries, pulling your focus toward publishing, academia, and big-picture legacy work. It’s giving: “main character in a global plotline.”
VIRGO
THE VIEW FROM THE TOP
You’re not just working hard this month—you’re working smart. May begins with a big-picture upgrade and ends with you rising through the ranks. Your mindset, goals, and vision are all levelling up. Mercury grounds your focus early in the month, helping you commit to the next big leap—whether that’s publishing, travel, education, or spiritual growth. You’re not just dreaming—you’re building the scaffolding for something that lasts. Then the Scorpio Full Moon on the 12th brings a major revelation via conversation, insight, or a truth that’s been unspoken for too long. The message? Transform or be transformed. Let go of outdated narratives. Rewire the story.
On the 17th, the Sun meets Uranus, delivering a jolt of perspective. Say yes to the unexpected trip, the spontaneous mentor, or the disruptive opportunity. It’s not chaos, it’s clarity in disguise. May 18th, Jupiter squares the karmic Nodes, in your sign and your opposite. A key moment of alignment arrives: are you living as your future self, or clinging to an old version? There’s no going back—only forward. From the 20th, Gemini season lights up your career sector, and you’re in the spotlight. Jupiter is wrapping up his stay at the top of your chart, and with the New Moon on the 27th, it’s go-time. Pitch it. Publish it. Own it. This is more than a career win—it’s legacy in the making.
A flurry of genius follows: Mercury meets Uranus the 24th, then enters Gemini, turning your mind into a strategy machine. And with the Mercury Cazimi on the 29th, the “aha” moment you’ve been waiting for finally clicks. Trust it. Meanwhile, Saturn enters Aries, the 24th, beginning a multi-year chapter in your intimate 8th house. It’s time to build stronger boundaries, restructure your emotional world, and invest in connections—and commitments—that truly support your transformation. What you merge with now? It’s long-term.
LIBRA
FROM FLIRTATION TO FOUNDATION
You’ve always known how to charm a room, Libra, but this month, you’re not here for flings. You’re here for fated unions. With Venus glowing in your relationship sector and Saturn arriving there by month’s end, love and contracts of all kinds are about to get serious. No more aesthetic compatibility masking emotional gaps. This is soulmate—or nothing. The Full Moon in Scorpio, the 12th, illuminates your values. If you’ve been giving more than you’re getting, or downplaying your worth, the balance now shifts. This lunation asks you to reclaim your power—financially, emotionally, and artistically. You’re also learning what devotion really means—not the fantasy, but the daily practice of showing up. Solid, soul-aligned partnerships are becoming your greatest source of inspiration and vision.
Mercury dives into your intimate 8th house, stirring up taboo conversations, private truths, and desires that want voice. The Sun-Uranus conjunction on the 17th could shake loose an unexpected revelation around shared resources or intimacy—some surprises are messy, others electric. Venus touches 10° Aries, the 14th–15th, reigniting something from March or April. A lover? A creative partner? A long-overdue conversation? This time, it brings answers, not ambiguity. But it’s Saturn’s arrival in Aries, the 24th, that marks the real turning point. This isn’t just “define the relationship” energy—it’s “build it or break it.” Saturn stays for years, so whoever you choose to walk with now could shape your future in ways you can’t yet imagine.
Mercury meets Uranus the same day, delivering a jolt of insight into joint finances or emotional contracts. Then Mercury enters Gemini the 25th, and your gaze shifts higher. You’re ready for more than a partner. You’re ready for a purpose. The New Moon in Gemini, the 27th, offers just that: a new path in love, learning, or legacy. Whatever begins now, has both wings and weight. And with a Mercury Cazimi, the 29th, your future self has something important to say. Write it. Speak it. Declare it. It’s not just about where you’re going. It’s about who’s walking with you.
SCORPIO
BURN IT DOWN, BUILD IT REAL
This May, you’re moving like a controlled fire—focused, magnetic, unstoppable. With Pluto retrograding in Aquarius, your foundation is shifting. Home, roots, belonging—it’s all under reconstruction. You’re not crumbling. You’re rebuilding on your own terms. Meanwhile, Mars in Leo charges through your career zone, lighting you up like a spotlight. You’re making moves others only dream of—and you’re not asking permission. This is your power era. And you know real leadership starts within. Then comes the main event: the Full Moon in YOUR sign, the 12th—your personal climax. A partnership, persona, or pattern that no longer aligns with who you’re becoming? It’s time to release. This could be raw, revelatory, and wildly liberating. Letting go isn’t the loss—it’s the elevation. Your purpose is calling, and it’s loud.
Mercury moves through your relationship sector from the10th, turning up the volume on key conversations. When the Sun meets Uranus on the 17th, expect surprises—emotional plot twists, radical shifts, new dynamics. Some shake-ups liberate you. Venus continues her glow-up in Aries, spotlighting your routines and wellness, while Jupiter squares the karmic Lunar Nodes on the 18th, pressing you to examine power, intimacy, and what’s been tying you down. What are you holding onto that’s actually holding you?
Then comes the quiet revolution: the New Moon in Gemini, the 27th, blessed by Pluto. A full-scale rebirth. You’re surrendering control to step into deeper emotional and financial power. This is maturity. Clarity. Wealth redefined. Mercury meets Uranus the 24th, bringing lightning-strike insights to your relationships. Then Mercury enters Gemini and hits a Cazimi on the 29th, making the unspeakable speakable. This is truth with traction. And don’t overlook the longer arc: Saturn enters Aries, the 24th, launching a multi-year chapter in how you work, live, and protect your energy. Your grind is getting sharper—and smarter.
SAGITTARIUS
COSMIC +1
May is a love letter, written in your own handwriting, then handed back by someone who truly sees you. With a glowing New Moon in your relationship zone, this month isn’t just about partnership, it’s about alignment. Lovers, collaborators, muses, and mirror souls: they’re all coming into focus. But before your heart leaps ahead, your psyche gets a cleanse. The Scorpio Full Moon, the 12th, lands in your subconscious sector, triggering a major emotional release. Secrets, dreams, or unspoken thoughts rise to the surface. A mental breakthrough or a quiet goodbye could restore your peace. Closure is sacred—make space for the new. Mercury enters Taurus, the 10th, helping you ground your thoughts and tidy up your routines. Think practical magic.
When the Sun meets Uranus, the17th, a shake-up in your schedule or mindset could bring sudden clarity or freedom. Venus returns to a hotspot mid-month, wrapping up a story from March or April. A spark of desire, a creative revelation, or a question of worth might come full circle.
And then it begins: Gemini season starts the 20th, activating your partnership house. Jupiter is finishing his 12-year tour here, and the New Moon on the 27th, blessed by a potent stellium, ushers in a new chapter in connection. Romantic, creative, professional—something sacred is forming (or reforming). This lunation is beautifully aligned with Pluto, giving your words weight and your bonds substance. Say what matters. Sign what feels fated. Let your ideas be love letters, and your love be smart. Mercury enters Gemini, the 25th, bringing relational clarity, followed by a Mercury Cazimi, the 29th—a moment of insight about who truly belongs beside you, and why. Meanwhile, Saturn enters Aries, the 24th, beginning a years-long journey of commitment to your joy. This isn’t about fleeting romance or momentary wins, it’s about building something lasting from your passion, creativity, and heart.
CAPRICORN
FOUNDATIONS THAT DON’T FLINCH
This month, you’re breaking ground—literally and metaphorically. Your ruler Saturn enters Aries on the 24th, initiating a years-long transformation of home, family, and your inner sense of stability. This is about building where you belong, not just where you’ve been placed. And sometimes? That means clearing the lot and starting fresh. The Full Moon in Scorpio, the 12th, lights up your community and future goals. A friendship could shift, a dream might get redefined, or a passion you’ve outgrown could make space for something truer. This moon hits deep, revealing what no longer aligns with your values, income, or self-worth. You’re not just upgrading your life. You’re transmuting fear into purpose. And Pluto doesn’t do small. This is generational wealth, not just in currency, but in confidence. From the 10th, Mercury in Taurus reconnects you with joy, creativity, and pleasure. On the 17th, the Sun meets Uranus, delivering inspiration—or disruption—in love, art, or self-expression. A reminder: you don’t need to suffer to create. Let pleasure be part of the plan.
Mid-month also brings clarity around your home life. You may be deciding not just where you live, but how you want to feel there.
Then comes the pivot: Gemini season, from the 20th, activates your 6th house of health, work, and systems. The New Moon in Gemini, the 27th is a rare, blessed moment to restructure your day-to-day life in a way that supports your future self. With a supportive aspect to Pluto, what you refine now directly impacts your value and long-term stability. Expect insight to hit fast on the 24th, when Mercury conjuncts Uranus, followed by a Mercury Cazimi, the 29th, that delivers a flash of genius—be it a workflow upgrade, wellness breakthrough, or a bold business shift. Trust your instincts. This isn’t just about working hard anymore. It’s about building from wholeness and knowing it’ll hold.
AQUARIUS
BREAKTHROUGHS BEGIN AT HOME
This month, you’re being called to reclaim your foundation boldly. With Pluto retrograding in your sign, your identity, power, and presence are under deep review. This isn’t about a glow-up—it’s a root-deep shift in how you show up in the world. Meanwhile, Uranus lights up your home zone, and on May 17th, the Sun meets Uranus, triggering a shake-up in where—or how—you feel secure. It could be a move, a family revelation, or an inner shift that rewrites your sense of belonging. Mercury is here too until the 25th, and when it conjuncts Uranus the 24th, expect an aha moment that changes your space—or your story. While all that transformation simmers, your career catches fire. The Full Moon in Scorpio, the 12th, illuminates your public life. A project peaks, your efforts pay off, or your name enters a bigger room. Whatever emerges, it’s directly linked to the personal changes you’ve been making.
Mid-month, the energy turns lighter and brighter. Gemini season, from the 20th, sparks your 5th house of creativity, joy, and romance, and this one is major: Jupiter is wrapping a 12-year cycle here, and the New Moon on the 27th is stacked with blessings. This is full permission to play, create, flirt, and feel. A passion project might ignite. A crush might become a love story. A version of you that’s been dormant might come alive again.
Mercury enters Gemini, the 25th, sharpening your voice and wit. Then comes a Mercury Cazimi, the 29th—a bright flash of insight or conversation that plugs you directly into creative genius. Say yes. And don’t sleep on the deeper shift: Saturn enters Aries on the 24th, launching a multi-year journey in your 3rd house. It’s time to refine your mindset, build mental endurance, and speak with intention. Less noise. More truth.
PISCES
HOME IS WHERE THE MIRACLE HAPPENS
This month, your inner life becomes your greatest asset. With Jupiter in the final degrees of Gemini, you’re closing a chapter around home, family, and emotional security, but not before the universe delivers a blessing or two. Whether you’re sealing a real estate deal, redesigning your sanctuary, or welcoming someone new into your world, something personal is expanding in just the right way. And with Neptune and Saturn both in Aries, the focus sharpens on value and self-worth. This isn’t just about money, it’s about building a life rooted in self-trust, discipline, and dreams that actually last. Financial clarity is on the rise. Stability is being seeded. And your vision? It’s about to gain real-world traction.
Mercury enters Taurus, the 10th, grounding your thoughts. It’s a good time to sign, pitch, or speak your truth. Then a Scorpio Full Moon, the 12th, hits your belief zone, shifting your perspective. A truth lands, a worldview dissolves, and something better is ready to take its place. Don’t sleep on the Sun-Uranus conjunction, the 17th—a spark of genius or conversation could set your mind on fire. Mercury meets Uranus, the 24th, as well, delivering divine downloads and unexpected clarity. Venus returns to a sensitive point mid-month, touching a cosmic hotspot from March or April. A relationship, purchase, or creative risk you weren’t sure about? Now, the value is clear.
Then comes the shift: Gemini season begins, the 20th, and turns your attention homeward. The New Moon on the 27th is golden, ushering in a whole new feeling of stability and self-belonging. This isn’t just about space. It’s about feeling seen and safe enough to share your inner world. A Mercury Cazimi, the 29th delivers a moment of crystal-clear insight about what “home” truly means—and how you want to grow from it, out loud.
Words by Cosmic Mi.
