Leo Horoscope May 2026
Expand Your Horizons
Talk planet Mercury leaves Aries on the 3rd but action planet Mars remains in the first star sign until the 18th. This is gearing you up ready to take you places as Aries rules travel, study and foreign connections in your horoscope.
You’re in your element when planets are in fire signs so lean into freedom and adventure and look to the future. This isn’t a time to play small in life. Instead, have a big vision and be willing to take a risk or leap of faith to pursue your dreams. What you put in place now could determine the next few years of your life.
Taurus Season
The focus on next steps is intensifying this month as your ruler the Sun continues its journey through Taurus and your career and vocation sector. The Sun is in Taurus up until the 21st, communication planet Mercury joins the Sun in Taurus from the 3rd to the 17th and action planet Mars enters Taurus on the 18th.
Therefore, you’re right to actively engage with your career, vocation and future path. Where are you heading in life, what do you want and why? Ask the right questions that can help you have a clear plan and a guide to your next steps.
The ideal time to do so is as soon as the month begins. This is because the Full Moon in Scorpio on the 1st falls across the foundations of your horoscope. Use the light of the moon to ask for guidance.
This is a month when you’re wise to know where to turn for answers, whether it’s your faith, the universe or your closest confidante. The 11th & 13th highlight luck and synchronicities. This is when the Sun and Mercury in Taurus align with lucky Jupiter in water sign Cancer. Listen to your inner voice and trust your gut.
The New Moon on the 16th takes place in Taurus, ideal for launching a business or starting a new initiative. Spin the wheel of fortune and see what happens.
A lot may depend on getting the right kind of support and help. This isn’t a time to go it alone. Instead, together you’re bigger and better. Find the right team or reach out to a role model, someone you know will inspire you and be your cheerleader.
There is a proviso later in the month, however, as there’s a challenging clash between Mars in Taurus and Pluto in Aquarius, your opposite star sign, on the 26th.
This is about other people in your life and how their actions impact your path. If you’re making a bold move at work, this could make you unpopular with one person in particular. Keep a close eye out for any enemies or competitors.
Perhaps, you’re pulled between pursuing your own vocation and prioritising a love relationship. Alternatively, you may recognise that it’s time to move away from a toxic situation, however tough that may be.
At the very least, be assertive and take a stand for what you believe in. Fight for what’s rightfully yours and be determined to come out on top in any battle.
Gemini Season
Life may become more social for you in Gemini season. Your ruler the Sun enters Gemini and your friendship and group sector on the 21st. Plus, communication planet Mercury joins the Sun in Gemini a few days earlier on the 17th.
Gemini is one of the social star signs and ideal for networking and using your connections. If work’s challenging at times, find your tribe and navigate towards people of like minds. Be more actively social during this period and line up some fun events.
Also, the planet of change Uranus is now in Gemini and conjunct Mercury and the Sun on the 18th & 22nd. On the one hand, this suggests that your friends can bring excitement your way.
Be around people who are alternative and unconventional or try out a new group, club or society, perhaps a group that takes you offline.
Uranus in Gemini is stirring things up, perhaps in a good way. It’s via your friends, your community or a group in your life that you could have a blast or start a revolution. Join together with other people and make a difference in the world.
In addition, love planet Venus is in Gemini until the 19th. This links friendship with love. Ask a friend for an introduction and lean into a partnership where the two of you are best friends.
Venus Cancer
The planet of love, beauty and relating Venus moves into water sign Cancer on the 19th where she remains until mid-June. You may be developing feelings for someone close.
Be around people who comfort and nurture you. Know where you can turn to embrace the slow life and feel nurtured and cared for.
Pluto Retrograde
One of the slower-moving planets switches direction this month. Power planet Pluto turns retrograde in Aquarius and your relationship sector on the 6th. Therefore, this is likely to be a significant month for your one-to-ones.
Some of your deepest learnings may come via partnership, either personal or professional. Be around people who want to transform the world in a good way and avoid people who try to dominate or take control. Be a ‘power couple’ but ensure any relationship is based on an equal footing.
You might be trying to sort out tricky office politics or there’s one person you clash with. Try not to get on the wrong side of anyone if possible. At the same time, don’t allow yourself to be bullied or imposed upon by a third party.
Hopefully, Pluto being retrograde until mid-October means that one conflict situation in your life is starting to weaken or ease.
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