Leo Horoscope May 2025
Expand Your Horizons
Talk planet Mercury is in Aries until the 10th and the planet of relating Venus is in Aries throughout May. Both planets are back in the first star sign of the zodiac and gearing up ready to take you places.
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.
The Venus/Neptune conjunction in Aries on the 2nd feels inspirational. You may have a strong sense of your mission or purpose or be keen to pursue your spiritual path. Look out for someone coming into your life who inspires you. Venus in Aries links love with foreign connections. Or perhaps, you fall in love with the divine.
The 5th is another stand-out date when Mercury in Aries teams up with lucky Jupiter, a symbol of good news. You might get a place on a chosen course of study or book a flight to head off around the world. Your friends may be the ones who are encouraging you to expand your horizons.
There’s another important planet moving into Aries at the end of the month on the 25th, the planet of authority and responsibility Saturn. Saturn will be in Aries for the next three months but will take up residence here in February 2026. You may be considering emigration or a move abroad. Or perhaps, you want to take a sabbatical or gain new qualifications.
Yet, this could coincide with a change of plan or the realisation that one dream may not happen. This is because Saturn rules endings as well as commitment. Either, you commit to a 2-3 year course of study or you recognise what’s not working out. Sometimes, Saturn is a reality check.
Leo Vibes
Your star sign Leo is under the cosmic spotlight this month. This is because action planet Mars is moving through Leo throughout May. Mars was in Leo in the last two months of 2024 and this month it’s back and on fire.
When planets are in Leo, this is about your personal goals and aims, your physical fitness, your passion and your desire to attack life head on. It could be a welcome burst of energy, a forward thrust.
You’re right to feel enthusiastic and optimistic about the future with fire sign energy strong this month. Plus, on the 22nd, Venus in Aries and Mars in Leo are working together. This could symbolise a passionate love affair. Or perhaps, you’re falling in love with a creative or passionate new goal.
Career Goals
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 20th and communication planet Mercury joins the Sun in Taurus from the 10th to the 26th.
Therefore, you’re right to engage actively with your career, your vocation and your 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.
There is another planetary factor influencing your career and vocation which is the planet Uranus. Uranus teams up with the Sun on the 17th & Mercury on the 24th. Uranus is an innovative and unique influence, as it’s the planet associated with all things modern and technological.
When it’s enlivened in your career sector, you may be experimenting or trying something new. Perhaps, you want to embrace more space and freedom in your career. Or you’re aware of the importance of groups and the collective.
It can be a good time to go freelance or work differently in some way. Perhaps, you can’t do things the way you always have done in the past. Life steps in to move you on or shows you where change is required.
This planetary influence culminates at the Full Moon on the 12th. This is an important Full Moon for you because it cuts across the Taurus/Scorpio axis of the zodiac and the foundations of your horoscope.
This Full Moon may bring an award or a completion of a deadline or project. There could be a surprise involved, however, as Uranus is involved in the Full Moon picture.
Uranus is one of your partner planets, so this could suggest exciting events for your other half or meeting someone unexpectedly via your work. It might mean that your personal life gets mixed up in your future goals with a clash of interests.
The Full Moon in Scorpio highlights home and family affairs too. Yet, the thrust of this month’s astrology is taking you out into the world.
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 20th. Plus, communication planet Mercury joins the Sun in Gemini on the 26th.
Gemini is one of the social star signs and ideal for networking and using your connections. This isn’t a time to go it alone. Instead, find your tribe and navigate towards people of like minds. Be more actively social during this period and line up some fun events.
The New Moon in Gemini on the 27th would be an excellent date to join a new group or launch a social project. Also, the 30th is a stand-out date when the Sun and Mercury meet in a cazimi conjunction. This favours meetings, innovative ideas and reaching out to people of influence.
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 4th. Therefore, this is likely to be a significant time for your one-to-ones.
Some of your deepest learnings may come via partnership now, 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. Note what happens on the 12th & 18th. 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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