Zodiac Check-in: Your Monthly Astro Update- May 2025

by Sara Hewitt

Aries (21 Mar – 19 Apr): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th highlights your shared resources and emotional depth. Saturn moves on the 25th, encouraging you to take personal goals more seriously and build your vision with patience. The Sun in Gemini from the 21st lights up your communication zone, bringing fresh energy to your ideas and interactions.

Taurus (20 Apr – 20 May): This month asks you to take a closer look at your relationships. The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th shines a light on partnerships. Saturn’s shift on the 25th helps you reflect on your long-term dreams with grounded focus. The Sun in Gemini on the 21st puts attention on your values and finances.

Gemini (21 May – 20 Jun): The Sun enters your sign on the 21st, giving you a surge of confidence and clarity. But before that, the Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th urges you to release toxic routines or habits that disrupt your well-being. Saturn’s move on the 25th asks you to bring structure to your goals.

Cancer (21 Jun – 22 Jul): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th brings release in matters of creativity or romance. Saturn’s shift on the 25th highlights career goals and responsibilities, pushing you to define your ambition. When the Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, introspection calls.

Leo (23 Jul – 22 Aug): This month’s Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th encourages you to let go of emotional weight around home or family. The Sun in Gemini, starting the 21st, brings a playful, social vibe. Saturn’s move on the 25th deepens your emotional and financial partnerships, helping you build trust and shared stability.

Virgo (23 Aug – 22 Sep): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th reveals outdated communication patterns. Saturn’s shift on the 25th brings a more grounded approach to emotional investments, making you more intentional in close bonds. When the Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, your professional life lights up.

Libra (23 Sep – 22 Oct): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th helps you release money blocks or unhelpful beliefs about self-worth. Saturn moves on the 25th, encouraging structure and growth in your daily routines. Start creating systems that truly support your energy. As the Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, your curiosity is reignited.

Scorpio (23 Oct – 21 Nov): This month, the Full Moon in your sign on the 13th asks you to release old layers and step into a more empowered version of yourself. Saturn’s move on the 25th helps you take creativity or romantic pursuits seriously. When the Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, shared resources and emotional bonds take focus.

Sagittarius: (22 Nov – 21 Dec): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th draws attention to what you’ve kept hidden. Saturn moves on the 25th, encouraging discipline in home and family matters. As the Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, partnerships come into focus, bringing energy and light to your oneon- one connections.

Capricorn (22 Dec – 19 Jan): May opens with the Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th, asking you to clear out social or community ties that feel draining. Saturn moves on the 25th, bringing long-term focus to communication and learning. The Sun’s shift into Gemini on the 21st highlights your health and daily life.

Aquarius (20 Jan – 18 Feb): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th asks you to release outdated career ambitions or emotional stress around success. Saturn moves on the 25th into your financial zone, making this a powerful time to build sustainable resources and stronger selfworth. As the Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, joy and creativity return.

Pisces (19 Feb – 20 Mar): The Full Moon in Scorpio on the 13th invites you to let go of limiting beliefs. Saturn’s move on the 25th lands in your values sector, asking you to solidify self-worth and financial plans over time. The Sun enters Gemini on the 21st, turning your focus toward home and emotional grounding.

Sara is a Hobart based astrologer with over 30 years professional experience. If you would like a private psychic or astrology reading with Sara either face to face or by zoom, phone or email, please go to www.stargold.com.au for more information and to book

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