Aries: It can be hard to discern what your true sentiments are versus what outside energies are clouding your assessment on May 2, as Neptune conjuncts Venus. Take a few days to think things over. Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius starting this week and remains there through October. This long-term transit will challenge you to open your mind, release judgments, and connect with people you normally wouldn’t. This can be a period of difficult moments where you’re asked to understand, accept and evolve. Once you push past the discomfort of new ideas, you find the answers you seek. The way out is through.
Taurus: You might have a dream that impacts you for the whole day as your ruler conjuncts Neptune May 2. Beware of delusion and disillusionment. Pluto goes retrograde in Aquarius through October. This transit asks you to upgrade your ideology, transform your approach to relationships, and evolve how you engage in community. It’s time to unplug from certain social expectations rooted in colonial thinking. They can be insidious — just because you think you’re immune to propaganda doesn’t mean it hasn’t affected you in subtle or subconscious ways.
Gemini: Emotions may come through in abstract ways May 2 as Venus conjuncts Neptune. There are insights and processes your mind and spirit can only experience wordlessly. Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius through October, initiating a period of profound philosophical transformation where you begin to live out your values more transparently. When your ruler Mercury conjuncts Chiron May 7, be mindful not to speak harshly of yourself or self-sabotage through gossip or overhearing.
Cancer: Things that bubble up from your subconscious or your dreams may shape your choices May 2, thanks to the Venus-Neptune conjunction. The Mercury-Chiron conjunction May 7 gives you the sense that some things are better kept to — or for — yourself. Pluto’s retrograde in Aquarius through October redirects ideas and energy that may initially feel unsettling but eventually bring satisfying resolution. Fear of the issue can do more harm than the issue itself.
Leo: Tune out the influence of others — especially those who subtly manipulate — and look to your dreams and subconscious for your true intentions. You often take things at face value, which can be helpful, but it might limit your range of experiences. Venus conjuncts Neptune May 2, and Mercury conjuncts Chiron May 7. These transits can reveal decisive energy and new clarity in self-expression. Pluto’s retrograde in Aquarius through October sparks ideological and power dynamic shifts. Stay true to your values.
Virgo: A sensual, go-with-the-flow energy overtakes you May 2 as Venus conjuncts Neptune. This dreamy transit lets you feel and experience things without overanalyzing them, which benefits your relationships. When your ruler Mercury conjuncts Chiron May 7, things intensify. Your anxieties about being misunderstood might make you overexplain — or withdraw. Be the acceptance you wish to experience. That’s the lesson Neptune is trying to teach you.
Libra: Your ruler Venus conjuncts dreamy Neptune May 2, boosting your creativity and romantic energy. Sometimes it’s OK to idealize things a little. On a more serious note, Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius May 4 and stays there through October. Deep relationship patterns and global dynamics are up for reevaluation. Power structures may be revealed, challenged or completely toppled.
Scorpio: Your ruler Pluto goes retrograde in Aquarius May 4, and it’s likely to feel more personal to you than to most other signs. You may operate on a different frequency for the next five months. You’re releasing outdated beliefs, losing interest in fitting in, and discovering new philosophical ground. When Mercury conjuncts Chiron May 7, you may find words for something you’ve long struggled to express.
Sagittarius: When Mercury conjuncts Chiron May 7, be aware of how you might stifle your own creativity as a form of self-protection. Fear of judgment can lead to psychological blocks. Pluto’s retrograde in Aquarius from May 4 through October is a five-month excavation of old patterns and a chance to forge new paths. Embrace the cringe.
Capricorn: Pluto retrograde begins May 4 and lasts through October — five months of ideological evolution for yourself and the wider world. Forge strong bonds, love your neighbors, and don’t feed misinformation. Venus conjuncts Neptune May 2, wrapping your romantic world in a dreamy glow. There’s potential for new love or deepening a current connection.
Aquarius: Pluto, the planet of transformation, begins a five-month retrograde in your sign May 4. This is your time to avoid groupthink and make ideological choices that are uniquely yours, while still finding connection in community. Mercury conjuncts Chiron May 7, creating space to share a secret or open a difficult dialogue with someone close.
Pisces: When Venus conjuncts your ruler Neptune May 2, your creativity and compassion are amplified. This energy can spark new crushes, mend broken connections, or deepen your emotional bonds — romantic or otherwise. Pluto retrograde in Aquarius May 4 through October brings ideological shakeups and a chance to examine whether your actions align with your values. Stay rooted in your sense of justice, and take a look at your subconscious for beliefs you might not even know you’re living by.