This week asks for patience: Mars clashes with Pluto, Venus tangles with Saturn, and the Moon dips into two long void-of-course stretches.

But the Cosmos has something deeper in mind — a Sun-Pluto trine midweek invites you to step into the most resilient, powerful version of yourself.

And the weekend delivers a luminous Full Moon in Sagittarius, arriving to loosen FOMO's grip and remind you of what you actually have.

(As a side note, tense Mars-Pluto aspects tend to bring an escalation of tension somewhere in the world).

Note: Dates and times in this forecast are given in Pacific Time (PDT). If you're in a different time zone, please adjust accordingly — an event listed for Monday evening PDT may fall on Tuesday morning for readers in Europe or Australia.

Unless I provide a specific timeframe, we'll feel the energies 24–72 hours before the date I mention (the date when the planetary alignment is exact).

They'll gain strength as they approach, and linger for 24–48 hours after, gradually fading with each passing hour.

💫 To Make the Most of This Week:

Here is what to prioritize - and sidestep - in the week ahead:

• Avoid sensitive conversations and confrontations on Monday. They can escalate and turn vicious (Mars square Pluto).
• Tuesday is made for the boundary-setting talk you've been putting off (Sun trine Pluto).
• Wed–Thu: hold off on first dates and big financial decisions (Venus square Saturn).
• Three long Moon void-of-course periods this week — not the time to launch anything new. Use them for routine tasks or a well-earned breather (times below 👇🏼).
• "Comparison is a thief of joy" — and Sunday's Full Moon in Sagittarius agrees. If you've been eyeing someone else's highlight reel and wondering why your life doesn't measure up, this Full Moon is your antidote.

💫 Key Astro-Events:

Now let's take a look at the astro-events this week:

✨ May 25: Mars Square Pluto

This is an angry and volatile energy. It can trigger angry behaviours. Arguments can turn heated and unproductive. If someone around you has anger management issues, lay low. You can have a boundary-setting conversation on May 26!

Avoid:

• Dark places and anger-prone people

✨ May 26: Sun Trine Pluto

This is an amazing energy to embrace your personal power, and connect with your strength and resilience.

Charge a garnet or a tiger eye to increase your personal power (and that includes the ability to say "no" when needed).

Leave your crystals in the sunlight, and visualize a confident, powerful you. What would this confident, powerful person say and do?

Best For:

• Setting boundaries
• Corporate or business restructuring
• Making a power play move (if that's your thing)
• Cognitive therapy
• Trauma processing
• Breaking compulsive patterns
• Confronting fears
• Reclaiming personal agency

✨ May 27-28: Venus Square Saturn

This transit can bring feelings of loneliness or unworthiness. The good thing is, it will only last for a couple of days.

Best For:

• Solo reflection and journaling
• A cozy night in
• Reassessing long-term commitments with clear eyes

Avoid:

• First dates
• Big financial decisions

✨ May 31, 1:45 a.m. PDT: Full Moon in Sagittarius

I write a lot about astrological timing - the secret sauce that can make your life flow with greater ease.

But, can I tell you something? Timing only works if you are ready to receive what the cosmos is offering.

I've seen people miss beautiful, supportive transits — not because the astrology wasn't working, but because old fears or patterns (shown in their natal chart, BTW), were still running the show.

If you're prone to FOMO (fear of missing out), this Full Moon will help you work on it. No, the grass is not always greener on the other side…😉 While I love the expansive Sagittarius energy, the dark side of it is that it always wonders, "What if I took the other path? Would I have done better?" Contentment is elusive when FOMO is running the show.

Read more here.

🕰️ Moon Void of Course

And here is a quick summary of the void-of-course times this week. Avoid starting anything new you want to succeed during these periods:

• May 27, 4:32 a.m. to 5:53 p.m. PDT
• May 29, 5:05 p.m. to May 30, 5:45 a.m. PDT
• May 31, 6:21 a.m. to June 1, 6:19 p.m. PDT - it's a long one! Pay attention 😊

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