May 2025 Horoscopes: Soul Work in a Shifting World
by Imani Cohen, The Hood Healer
As Pluto stations retrograde from May 4 to October 13, we enter a season of soul retrieval, deep release, and radical redefinition. This isn’t just about professional pivots or strategic shifts this time is about energetic realignment. A karmic checkpoint is opening, and Spirit is asking:
Are you still creating from survival, or are you finally ready to build from soul?
This Pluto retrograde is activating a collective initiation.
Fated events may place….creating a fork in the road….calling you to choose between the worn-out grind of familiarity or the sacred unknown of divine timing and true fulfillment.
The blueprint that once kept you “safe” may now be suffocating your spirit.
The portal is open….but only for those willing to release what was rooted in fear to receive what is written in destiny.
Here’s how May unfolds for each sign:
Aries (March 21 – April 19)
Your leadership is being tested on a soul level. As Pluto retrogrades, you’re being shown what needs to die off in regards to your social circles and public image. Saturn enters your sign on May 24…..it’s time to lead with maturity, not ego. Watch your spending. Stay close to home. What’s falling apart is revealing what’s real.
Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
The Full Moon in Scorpio on May 12 exposes what you’ve outgrown in partnership…..romantic or otherwise. Is it devotion or just attachment? With Mercury entering your sign on May 10, your voice gains clarity. Use it wisely. Be discerning. Not every connection deserves continuation.
Gemini (May 21 – June 20)
As the Sun enters your sign on May 20, you’re being asked to reclaim your power through focused movement. What no longer fits must be released boo, even if it’s a mindset. The Nu Moon on May 26 opens a portal for reintention. You’re not here to float, you’re here to channel!
Cancer (June 21 – July 22)
Trust your intuition more than the noise. Venus conjunct Neptune on May 2 softens your spirit but hidden enemies may mistake your softness for naivety. Keep your sacred plans close. Cleanse your spaces. Listen when your body tells you “no.” That’s divine protection whispering.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
The First Quarter Moon in your sign on May 4 reignites your drive….but remember: true power is quiet. You don’t have to prove anything. Let your focus sharpen and your goals anchor. Avoid distractions in the form of drama or clout-chasing. Shine from within.
Virgo (August 23 – September 22)
Mercury’s move into Taurus on May 10 gifts you the clarity around the changes you’ve been wanting to make! You’re being asked to stop overanalyzing and start organizing. Get your finances, your time, and your priorities in divine order. The matrix is shifting……your routines should too.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Pluto retrograde invites you to re-evaluate how you’ve been investing your energy….. and who you’ve been doing it for. Value is being redefined. As global structures change, Spirit wants to know: do you know what’s truly important for you? Or have you been people-pleasing at the cost of your peace?
Scorpio (October 23 – November 21)
The Full Moon in your sign on May 12 is an emotional turning point. Let yourself feel it fully, then let it go. You’ve been clutching onto a version of yourself that no longer exists. This is soul-level shedding. A spiritual exfoliation. Don’t resist your own rebirth.
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Saturn’s move into Aries on May 24 demands discipline in your passions. No more starting without finishing. Global tensions may challenge your need for freedom…. but that’s the medicine. What could your creativity become if you gave it structure?
Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
With Pluto retrograding in Aquarius, your relationship with power, technology, and systems is under divine review. You’re being asked to lead in nu ways…..It should be giving, more human, less mechanical. Revisit your goals. Are they aligned with the you you’re becoming?
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Pluto’s retrograde in your sign is a soul excavation. You’re being stripped down to your spiritual essence. Embrace it. Let go of the labels, the projections, the expectations. You’re not here to be palatable…..you’re here to be prophetic.
Break the mold.
Pisces (February 19 – March 20)
Venus conjunct Neptune on May 2 opens your heart wide open but don’t let it leave you porous. Your empathy is your gift, but your boundaries are your protection. Focus on service, not saviorism. Stay grounded as you pour into others!
May is not a month to perform beloved it’s a month to realign.
Get back to the root.
Come back to your spirit.
And remember, anything built from your soul can never be shaken by the world.