

Aries
ELEMENT: FIRE
RULING PLANET: MARS
COLOUR: RED
Traditionally connected with Aries, Garnet gives courage and strength. It is an incredibly powerful protective stone, as it helps you see past deception.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
Ready to start living life on your own terms? Of course you are, Aries. There’s magic in the air from the off this month thanks to a meet-up between lover Venus and mystical Neptune in your sign on 2 May. If you can dream it you can do it, Aries. If those dreams of yours include levelling up your financial situation, the vibes are right as Taurus season hits its stride this month. Expect more and you’ll get more. The 12 May full moon falls in your transformation zone urging you to shed an old skin as you embrace a bright new future. You are in the driving seat and conditions are good on the road ahead!
Gemini season brings an energy shift from 20 May and a focus on ideas, connection and communication. If you’re ready to share your work or take a message to a wider audience, now might be the perfect time. Saturn in your sign from 25 May urges you to start taking yourself more seriously.
The 27 May new moon invites you to dream big when it comes to your future. You have what it takes and the world is ready for more of your magic.
Mantra for the month: Team up.

Taurus
ELEMENT: EARTH
RULING PLANET: VENUS
COLOUR: EMERALD GREEN
Pyrite is a wonderful crystal for Taurus, as it is said to bestow an abundance of blessings in favour of hard work and perseverance. It is especially attuned to Taurus energy, as it is an earth element crystal that also resonates with the fire element.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
Birthday season hits its stride this month and so do your plans for the future. It’s time to take a leap and allow yourself to embrace change. Pluto retrograde in your success zone from 4 May invites you to dig deep regarding a career dream. What do you really want, Taurus? Mercury in your sign from 10 May brings forward motion where you need it most. Set about choosing an avenue and exploring it! The 12 May full moon falls in your relationships zone reminding you that you don’t have to do any of this alone. Ask for and accept support where you can this month.
Your rebellious side springs into action from mid-month, with Gemini season bringing an energy boost from 20 May. Self belief is everything as you prepare to enter a brave new world this summer. Serious Saturn in your closure zone urges you to take responsibility for your wellbeing and your future. You can have exactly what you want, Taurus, you just need to stop putting it off! The 27 May new moon invites you to dream big when it comes to a financial goal. Why not you, Taurus?
Mantra for the month: Just do it.

Gemini
ELEMENT: AIR
RULING PLANET: MERCURY
COLOUR: YELLOW AND WHITE
Citrine helps increase intelligence, which is what the airy twins ultimately long for in life. Through the guidance of this crystal, Gemini will also be able to enhance their memory and energy.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
There’s change on the cards as Taurus season heats up this May. You’re ready to step into something bigger, brighter and better, Gemini! Love planet Venus meets mystical Neptune on 2 May bringing good vibes to projects that need buy in from others to succeed. Putting yourself out there might feel like old news but there’s still power in creating a sense of community around you and your work. The 12 May full moon falls in your routine-focussed sixth house reminding you that the way you spend your days is the way you spend your life. Make sure your choices align with your goals as spring slides into summer.
Gemini season begins on 20 May, turning your focus to very personal goals and dreams. Is it time you spent more time on your own vision for the future? Serious Saturn moves into your social zone on 25 May, reminding you that the people you surround yourself can make all the difference. Seek inspiration and connection and stop ignoring the signs! Mercury in your sign from 26 May brings the energy you need to step into something new. Cement a decision on the 27 May new moon and the world is your oyster.
Mantra for the month: Go your own way.

Cancer
ELEMENT: WATER
RULING PLANET: MOON
COLOUR: WHITE AND BLUSH
Rose Quartz is an excellent crystal for boosting some of the best traits of people born under Cancer. It is a stone that amplifies compassion, kindness, unconditional love and self-love.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
Let the good times roll this May as Taurus season focuses attention on your social life. Spending more time with people who make life feel magical might seem like a frivolous use of time but it could also be the key to your future. Be brave enough to put yourself out there and you’ll soon see the power of taking life in a new direction. The 12 May full moon falls in your creative fifth house, urging you to let go of self-doubt and power on with a project that’s close to your heart. Time spent on something that inspires you is never wasted, Cancer. This month is all about expanding your mind!
Gemini season brings healing energy your way from 20 May. If you’re desperate for closure, the moment has finally come. Leave a past hurt where it belongs as you move into something brighter this summer. If your version of something brighter also includes switching things up in your career, Saturn’s move into your success zone on 25 May is the level up you’re looking for. Take responsibility for your actions, your decisions and your future, Cancer. The time has come to go for it. Make a wish on the 27 May new moon. The future is bright.
Mantra for the month: Level up.

Leo
ELEMENT: FIRE
RULING PLANET: SUN
COLOUR: ORANGE, YELLOW AND GOLD
Tiger’s Eye is known as the traditional Leo stone because it is a creativity and positivity opener. It opens roads by allowing the lion to achieve confidence, positivity, and balance.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
If you’re ready to knuckle down and focus on a career goal, the cosmos has got your back this May. That doesn’t mean it’s all work and no play though. Dreams related to travel could start to come true as the month begins. You really can make this happen, Leo. Pluto retrograde in your partnerships zone from 4 May offers an opportunity to re-evaluate the direction of a relationship (friend, family, lover or business). Maybe it’s time to give someone another chance? The 12 May full moon falls in your home zone urging you to let go of anything that’s curbing your enjoyment of the simple things in life.
By Gemini season (from 20 May) you’ll be ready for an energy shift and with the sun in your social zone that’s exactly what you’ll get. Put yourself out there, explore new horizons and spend time with people who make you feel inspired. Saturn in your travel zone from 25 May offers an opportunity to turn work into an adventure. You’ve outgrown the box they put you in, Leo. It’s time to break free. The 27 May new moon falls in your community minded eleventh house urging you to shake off old patterns and embrace a happier future.
Mantra for the month: Prioritise joy.

Virgo
ELEMENT: EARTH
RULING PLANET: MERCURY
COLOUR: BLUE AND SILVERY WHITE
Smoky Quartz is one of the best stones to ward off negativity and resonates with the Crown and Root Chakras. Wearing Smoky Quartz as jewellery is recommended especially for people who are sensitive to negative energies in their environment.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
It’s all happening in Virgo world this month. First up, a decision! A path you took earlier this year has led you to a fork in the road… Is it time for you to go all in on this one? Or let it go in favour of a new direction? Whatever you decide there’s a dream come true with your name on it waiting in the wings. Pluto retrograde in your routine-focussed sixth house from 4 May invites you to reconsider a health goal. It is time for you to work out what you need to feel happy and at peace. The 12 May full moon could bring big news related to a writing or speaking project.
Gemini season (from 20 May) brings a serious career boost your way so be ready to hit the ground running. A month of intense commitment to a project could really pay off this time. Saturn’s move into your transformation zone on 25 May brings level-up energy where you need it most. You’ve known for a long time that you need to maximise your potential… this summer is the start of something magical. Mercury in your success zone from 26 May brings good news your way just in time for the 27 May new moon. Set intentions with life-changing potential.
Mantra for the month: Put yourself out there.

Libra
ELEMENT: AIR
RULING PLANET: VENUS
COLOUR: PINK
As Apatite is a highly-effective stone for increasing focus and mental clarity, it is the perfect stone to use against Libra’s indecisive nature. It also encourages positive self expression and communication especially in group settings.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
Ready for a change? Libra will be stepping into a brave new world this May if the cosmos gets its way. Trust your intuition and pay attention to the opinions of the people who care about you most. It might feel daunting but you really can do it this time. Pluto retrograde in your fun zone from 4 May urges you to reconsidered what constitutes a good time for you. Just because something has always been done one way doesn’t mean that’s your only option. You do you, Libra. The 12 May full moon falls in your self-worth zone urging you to step up and show yourself some love.
Gemini season brings travel and adventure your way from 20 May so be ready to flex your passport. Not sure you’ll be leaving the country anytime soon? Setting a future plan in motion could be the boost you need right now. Saturn’s move into your relationships zone on 25 May brings level up vibes to all things romance. If you’re ready to take something to the next level, get serious or commit, the time is now. The new moon falls in your expansive ninth house on 27 May urging you to seek inspiration in new ways this summer.
Mantra for the month: Put yourself first.

Scorpio
ELEMENT: WATER
RULING PLANETS: PLUTO & MARS
COLOUR: BLACK AND GREY
Aquamarine is an exceptional stone for Scorpios, as both are associated with water. Its energy is calming and soothing, and is perfect for the overly active Scorpio. Wear Aquamarine jewellery when travelling for protection.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
Love is in the air for Scorpio this month as Taurus season focuses in on your partnerships zone. Not sure you’re ready? Keep your mind (and heart) open and you might surprise yourself. It’s been a long time since you felt settled in all areas of your life and this month presents an opportunity to redress the balance. Spend some time getting real about your current home/work/life situation and start making moves in a bold new direction. The 12 May full moon falls in your sign bringing magic when you need it most. The world needs more of you just as you are, Scorpio. Is it time to step out of the box they put you in?
Gemini season brings transformation vibes from 20 May as you let go of limiting beliefs and push yourself forwards. You can and you will, Scorpio. Saturn’s move into your hard-working sixth house inspires action from 25 May. It’s time to take responsibility for that goal of yours and set about making it happen. The 27 May new moon invites you to dream bigger than ever. The more they tell you it can’t be done, the more you’re going to do it anyway. Right? Scorpio is about to discover a superpower.
Mantra for the month: Don’t stop now.

Sagittarius
ELEMENT: FIRE
RULING PLANETS: JUPITER AND NEPTUNE
COLOUR: ORANGE, YELLOW AND PURPLE
Amethyst is the perfect stone for the ever-wandering Sagittarius, as it puts their minds and bodies at ease. As a soothing stone, it also helps calm the mind especially when rest is needed; it is an excellent cure for insomnia.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
It’s time to double-down on changes you made towards the end of last month as Taurus season hits its stride. Your routine-focussed sixth house in firmly in focus, urging you to get clear about the way you work, live and spend your days. Focus on what feels good as you learn to prioritise your own dream over someone else’s. Pluto retrograde (from 4 May) could see you revisiting an old idea or writing project that deserves more attention. Trust your intuition on this one, Sag! The 12 May full moon falls in your healing twelfth house bringing big closure energy your way. If you need to draw a line under one chapter of your life so you can enter a new one, now is the time.
Gemini season brings romance your way from 20 May so be ready to follow your heart. Know that magic waits in surprising places this month. Saturn’s move into Aries on 25 May brings level-up vibes to your creative life. Is it time you took a passion project more seriously? The cosmos seems to think so. The 27 May new moon urges you to call in the help of someone who can take your idea to the next level.
Mantra for the month: Follow a dream.

Capricorn
ELEMENT: EARTH
RULING PLANET: SATURN
COLOUR: BROWN, OCHRE AND GREY
Onyx is associated with Capricorn because of its connection to the earth and its grounding energy. Onyx can help you harness your inner strengths and transform negative emotions into positive ones.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
If life has felt way too serious lately, this month is here to redress the balance. Taurus season brings good times, joy and creativity your way as it ramps up this May. Be ready to follow your curiosity in an exciting new direction, Capricorn. There’s a dream come true waiting to happen! Pluto retrograde in your wealth zone from 4 May invites you to re-evaluate a goal you set for yourself. Is it still aligned with what you want/need/your hopes for the future. It’s okay to switch things up if you need to. The 12 May full moon falls in your social zone urging you to let go of people who drain your energy and replace them with those who don’t.
Gemini season brings renewed energy and focus your way from 20 May. A project is ready for lift off and needs you to take it over the finish line. Time put in now will pay off handsomely in the long term. Saturn in your home zone from 25 May brings a serious tone to domestic affairs. Perhaps it’s time to commit or take a partnership to the next level? You’re more than ready! The 27 May new moon invites you to set big goals for the rest of 2025.
Mantra for the month: Trust your instincts.

Aquarius
ELEMENT: AIR
RULING PLANETS: URANUS AND SATURN
COLOUR: BLUE AND GREEN
Turquoise balances and aligns all the chakras, stabilising mood swings and instilling inner calm. It is excellent for depression and exhaustion and also has the power to prevent panic attacks. It promotes self-realisation and assists creative problem solving.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
There’s no place like home for Aquarius this month but what does that mean to you? Is it somewhere you already are? Somewhere you want to return to? Or something else altogether? Working out where you feel most at home and who you want in your inner circle is key for you as May begins. Bright ideas and new connections could swing the balance as you explore a future that looks very different to the one you thought you were getting. Take some time out to tune in to the power of the 12 May full moon which falls in your success zone. You have the opportunity to take your career to the next level as soon as you let go of a story that has been holding you back.
Gemini season brings fresh energy your way from 20 May. Expect a focus on fun, frivolity and flirtation as you learn to embrace the lighter side of life. It’s not all good vibes and party planning though. Saturn’s move into your communication zone on 25 May brings a serious tone to an essential negotiation. Face the truth as someone else sees it and you’ll be closer to setting yourself free. Set intentions related to creativity on the 27 May new moon and believe in magic.
Mantra for the month: Shine bright.

Pisces
ELEMENT: WATER
RULING PLANETS: NEPTUNE AND JUPITER
COLOUR: DEEP BLUE AND SEA
Tourmaline promotes energy flow and inspiration. It aids in transforming stagnant energy into positive vibrations by cleansing and protecting your aura – handy for empathetic Pisceans who need help to ‘shield their field’ from energy vampires.
MAY HOROSCOPE:
Expect magic and that’s what you’ll get this month, Pisces. A project aimed at connecting more with others could hit the big time as Taurus season heats up. The more you share your voice, opinions and ideas with the world, the better it gets this May. Just try not to undersell yourself. A dream come true financial offer could buy you serious freedom if you stand firm. The 12 May full moon falls in your success zone urging you to let go of old fears and start believing in yourself again. You’re creating something special here, Pisces.
Gemini season is all about home and family for you so be ready to slow things down and spend time with those you care about most. And remember: prioritising someone you love doesn’t mean completely neglecting yourself! You can have both! Saturn’s move into Aries on 25 May urges you to up your self worth and shore up your financial future. It’s okay to want what you want, Pisces! And ask for it too. A wish made on the 27 May new moon has the power to change your outlook for the rest the year. Your star is on the rise.
Mantra for the month: Tell it like it is.
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